The Badger Inn - Menu

Cross Lane, Cheshire East, United Kingdom, CW5 6DY

🛍 Pubs, Steak, Cheese, British

4.4 💬 3257 Reviews
The Badger Inn

Phone: +441270522348

Address: Cross Lane, Cheshire East, United Kingdom, CW5 6DY

City: Cheshire East

Dishes: 10

Reviews: 3257

Website: http://www.badgerinn.co.uk/

"Absolute cracker of a place. Stayed here for 2-3 days and was terrific. Service Staff: all brilliant, welcoming, friendly and professional 10 10 Overall environment: bar, restaurant and rooms are all really nicely turned out, well maintained, very clean and comfortable: 10 10 Location Parking: easy to find and close enough to local towns if driving, not suitable if your tied to public transport. It's quiet at night though there's clearly some noise from the bar but that's part of staying at an inn. 9 10 Food: Breakfast is very good indeed, no faffing about with a buffet. English breakfast is about as good as it gets and there are veggie options too, it's well cooked and great quality, they even got some Marmite in for me 11 10 Dinner is also great, would suggest though to stick to dishes like the Beef Hash, that was spectacularly good. Steaks are also good but I think the forte for this kitchen is in local harty food and if you go for these you will feel very happy with your choices. Value for money: accommodation is a 10 10 and food 9.5 10 depending on the dishes, this is a more premium food establishment so it's not cheep BUT it's great quality so it's not expensive either if you choose the right dish options. Overall this place manages to bring together a friendly informal experience with very professional standards in terms of the customer experience, this really is an excellent place to stay."

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Retro Retro

Excellent. Hard to name a better pub/restaurant in Cheshire.

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Sea
Sea

We stopped for lunch, beautiful pub, the food was delicious. A1


Alan
Alan

Great food friendly service. Fair prices. Lovely proper country pub, will definitely be going back


andrew
andrew

lovely gem of a place.... knowledgeable and friendly staff.... lovely food.... clean and lovely presented room


Lesley
Lesley

Visited for a meal so not able to comment on anything else Good menu lovely staff and great food. Worth a visit.


Duncan
Duncan

FAB food friendly staff and lovely location, slightly awkward to get to at the moment due to ongoing local roadworks


Gwynfor
Gwynfor

waiter behaved so rudely towards us when requesting a certain table that we left premises. Customer management skills ‘zero’


Rose
Rose

This is the best place I've ever been to for a meal. The food and the service cannot be faulted in any way. I thoroughly recommend The Badger for friendly service and delicious food. 5 star for everything.


S
S

The pub could be amazing but in our experience the food lets it down. I ordered the game ragù linguine with truffle but it was nothing of the sort. It wasn't a ragù (which is slow cooked meat and sofrito), it was just watery bits of meat with canned tomatoes. The truffle was undetectable. The linguine was all cut up, like you'd give a child. I really felt like I was eating canned spaghetti. The steak and ale pie was better but not amazing. Then the sticky ginger pudding was supposed to come with honey roasted apricots but in reality were dried apricots out of a packet. The chef/team clearly cuts corners and the menu is misleading. Thankfully the manager on duty agreed and at least took the r...


Giles
Giles

Absolute cracker of a place. Stayed here for 2-3 days and was terrific. Service Staff: all brilliant, welcoming, friendly and professional 10 10 Overall environment: bar, restaurant and rooms are all really nicely turned out, well maintained, very clean and comfortable: 10 10 Location Parking: easy to find and close enough to local towns if driving, not suitable if your tied to public transport. It's quiet at night though there's clearly some noise from the bar but that's part of staying at an inn. 9 10 Food: Breakfast is very good indeed, no faffing about with a buffet. English breakfast is about as good as it gets and there are veggie options too, it's well cooked and great quality, they e...

Categories

  • Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.

Amenities

  • Seating
  • Free Wifi
  • Late Night
  • Mastercard

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