Port And Anchor Eatery in Cheshire West and Chester

Came for Mums birthday on Thursday lunchtime, had phoned and booked ahead which was a good job as restaurant was full, really good atmosphere, staff were welcoming and very knowledgeable about the food. All meals were lovely and served quickly . Overall a charming restaurant, with wonderful staff and a great atmosphere - thank you

We booked the Port & Anchor for a wake following a family funeral. Tracy was fab and really helpful in helping us to organise this. Nothing was too much trouble. The food and the room was gorgeous. Perfect place for a small gathering. Thank you!

Me and my friend had a nice breakfast. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the port. Service was very friendly.

This place needs to sort out its opening hours on the internet. Twice I've been there when the internet says it's open, but it isn't. No opening hours shown at the entrance either Trip Advisor shows it open today (12 Jan) as 9am to 8pm. It is now 5pm and it's shut. Thankfully, there are other restaurants in the area.

Popped in today around 2pm as staying nearby in the Holiday Inn. Food and service very good. Nice and welcoming.

Really awful place. When we arrived, one of the girls sprayed the antibac on the table with the cutleries around - we had to ask for clean ones as they were full of antibac on and she hasn’t even bothered to change them herself. When we asked for the the roast, no one knew what they had in stock for the day. I asked for no carrots because of allergies but yet the carrots were on my plate (pictures attached). I asked for extra vegetables and there were no vegetables. My husband ordered the chicken cesar salad and they brought the one with vinegar instead. Glasses dirty like they haven’t been washed in months. Avoid at all cost - so many better places around.

Not good. Long delay in waiting for food although the place was empty. Food not good really, ham was tasteless. Friends had fish and chips and the batter was uncooked. The chef/cook spent most of his time outside smoking and talking to his friends. Far better service and food, under the old owner. Will not be visiting again.

Had the best breakfast at the Port and Anchor Kitchen and bar, 5 star food and service. Thankyou to the staff and management. Eggs bendict and eggs royal were outstanding.

Staff very friendly and welcoming. Best value lunch I’ve ever had. We shared the biggest bowl of homemade soup, a large bowl of ravioli and hand cut chips for £15! Quality of the food was excellent. Lovely atmosphere. We will be coming back again and again

Nice setting, everything was clean, service was fine but unfortunately the fish and chips was inedible. Batter on the fish was stodgy and cold, the chips were black and soggy, peas ok!

Ok it's rare that I write such a negative review as I prefer to write positive ones for restaurants that I have enjoyed... however this was so poor that I had to post up. We were up shopping for the day and stayed in the nearby hotel and booked into this restaurant for dinner. They had a Fleetwood Mac tribute band on with 3 courses for £30, which seemed great value. We stayed in this same hotel and dined at this same restaurant some years ago, when we were on a similar shopping break and we thought that the restaurant was so good for dinner on the Saturday night that we went back for Sunday lunch the next day and this was delicious too... so we had high expectations. The venue has not changed much since we visited many years ago, the welcome was friendly and generally the staff were pleasant and the service was ok. The starters were average, but we ate the majority of them as we were hungry. We both ordered a Turkey roast for main as we were so impressed with the roast on our previous visit... This was simply the worst meal I have ever been served in my life, we seriously racked our brains for anything that could compete and noting came close! The turkey very was dry, it was on a bed of mash that was edible , the sprouts were boiled to death and had no texture and were barely edible too and then things got really bad... the gravy tasted of vinegar and was sour, the roasted potatoes, parsnips and carrots were totally dehydrated and we couldn't even bring ourselves to eat them they were that bad. It was strange as they were not burnt, just dried out with no moisture or glisten of oil on them at all. In fact they looked like they were made of cardboard, I can't imagine how someone could get them to this stage!! It takes a special type of chef to take fresh ingredients and mess them up so badly that they bear no resemblance to what they started out as. When our plates were taken the waitress asked if everything was ok and I apologetically told her it was terrible and said that I felt obliged to give her the feedback. To be fair what looked like the owner/manager came over and asked us about our feedback and we gave her our opinion and said to just take a look at the food we were served. She was lovely and took the feedback well and also offered us a couple of free drinks as a gesture of goodwill. Which was nice, but we just wanted to eat as we had bought a bottle of Prosecco and many vodka and lemonades already... We were still hungry so for desert we ordered a chocolate brownie and a Black Forest gateau, thinking that surely you can't get these wrong... how wrong we were! The brownie was rock solid and really dense, we couldn't break into it and the gateau was just dry and crumbly with really cheap jam on top, not rich and moist as it should be, so we had one bite of each and left the rest. The waitress again came over and asked if everything was ok and I didn't have the heart to tell her the truth so just nodded as she said "are you full and can't manage anymore?" So all in all a very disappointing experience, I just wish I had taken pictures of the food. I'm not sure what happened as reviews of the restaurant seem generally positive however our experience was totally the opposite!

My sister in-law and I went for breakfast this morning with our 1 year old and 12 week old and I could not fault here one bit. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, making us all and especially the 1 year old feel very welcome. The food was lovely and such a nice setting. Will 100% be back and cannot recommend enough

Me and my Sister-in-Law met this morning for breakfast with a newborn and 1 year old. The staff were amazing with my 1yo. They were playing with her and entertaining her once she had finished her food meaning I could finish my food. By far the most child friendly place I’ve been! The staff went above and beyond and I’ll definitely be returning. The food is delicious too, I highly recommend if you’re looking for great food and a friendly atmosphere. Thank you Port and Anchor ☺️

Very nice little bistro which I frequent for a pot of tea. Lovely staff, great view of the ship canal with the occasional ship going by the window.

Not the same since new owners took over, food was not the same

Had the biggest coronation chicken sandwich I've ever seen, with hot fries and a lovely side salad for £6.50 -absolute bargain!! Lovely service, not rushed at all, relaxing atmosphere right on the canal. Lovely place on a cold drab day to spend a couple of hours.

Visited today for the first time under new management. The atmosphere in the restaurant was brilliant the staff were really friendly and helpful 5 stars for service. The food was excellently presented, well portioned and tasted great it’s was one of the best roast dinners I’ve had for a very long time. The new port and anchor team have really turned the place around. Also a great location right next to the canal

Great service, food and location. Friendly staff and excellent facilities.

Been here a few times. Lovely place. Great entertainment. Food excellent

Had an excellent breakfast, really good food and service in a nice location next to the Manchester Ship Canal, free parking, would highly recommend a visit.

Just had a salt and pepper burger it was absolutely amazing the staff are very helpful and great

Food was beautiful, friendly service great atmosphere highly recommend x

We came here for Sunday brunch, and although the place was busy with two large groups, we were shown to a table straight away. The staff were polite and friendly, and the place was clean, with a decent atmosphere. There was plenty to choose from on the menu and we didn’t have long to wait for our food. The food was good; nice quality with reasonable sized portions, and it was hot. One thing I will say is that it does get quite noisy when it’s busy, as there’s not a lot to absorb the noise, but it’s bearable, and there’s a decent amount of room around the tables, so it doesn’t feel cramped. Happy to recommend.

I only went for coffee but the breakfast looks really good 👍

I had my wedding there in September this year and it was absolutely amazing. The food, the atmosphere and all the staff, made the day special. I can't thank the place enough. Will definitely be going back again, and again. 👍

We booked the upstairs function room for a baby shower. We were allowed early access for decorating and the function area had its own clean toilets and bar area .Booking was easy, staff very friendly and helpful, buffet was plentiful and varied ,our “gluten free” guest received a stunning separate platter and “nut free” guest was looked after also .Whilst purchasing some drinks from restaurant I was impressed by the delicious looking meals being served!! Will definitely return for a meal and drinks at another date. Great setting , lovely view, perfect size function room for what we needed and food was delish! Well done Port and Anchor team see you again soon!

The food was amazing, well priced and came with great service

Totally amazing place to be,nice food, good prices, friendly staff, probably the best restaurant in Ellesmere Port with nice surroundings. Well done to everyone at this restaurant. Total

A lovely family get together for a birthday lunch! Sunday roast was delicious - beef and chicken were both delightful and served with tasty roasted vegetables, potatoes and extra tasty gravy! Two of our party had an alternative to a Sunday roast and both commented how tasty their chicken burger was! It was a lovely atmosphere, staff were friendly and attentive. Will definitely return.

Had a fantastic meal with friends and family, food was amazing and probably the best Sunday dinner I've ever had in a restaurant. Staff were amazing and a really good atmosphere. This is a little gem.

I went for Sunday lunch, for my son's birthday we had a Chicken Roast and beef roast, there was plenty to eat including roast and mashed potatoes honey glazed carrots and parsnips the biggest yorkshire pudding I've ever seen 😋 great service and very professional and friendly, you couldn't wish for more, would highly recommend this restaurant

Food and drinks at the port and anchor were amazing along with the great service they provide there with their friendly staff.

Food was excellent But TOO much (not complaing doggy bag was the answer). Customer service was excellent

Great food, great atmosphere and fantastic service. Entertainment was brilliant. Definitely looking to book again.

Had another lovely breakfast down at the Port and Anchor today. Our new favourite spot! You literally cannot fault it, the food is delicious and the staff are very welcoming and can't do enough for you. The lovely waterfront setting is a nice added bonus too!

A quiet weekday morning but food was good as was the service. Thank you and well done we will return.

Food was great, service could have been more cheerful which made the atmosphere lacklustre. Went back for breakfast and much better cheerful atmosphere today.

Disappointing breakfast. The staff were lovely, but I thought the restaurant smelled of oil from cooking, a greasy smell not a nice food smell. Our table looked a bit grubby too. I ordered eggs Benedict, both eggs were hard, bacon was over cooked too. The muffin was very lightly toasted and looked grey inside and the sauce looked and tasted as though it was from a carton. My friends English breakfast was cold but looked ok. We won’t be returning unfortunately which is a shame as we’ve been a handful of times previously and it was nice. Nice canal setting though.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely fantastic experience at The Port and Anchor for our Sunday roast! From the moment we arrived, Andrew and Christopher made us feel right at home with their warm hospitality. They went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, making the entire dining experience exceptional. The food was simply incredible – the roast was cooked to perfection, with tender meats, crispy potatoes, and delicious vegetables. Every bite was bursting with flavor! We can't recommend this place enough for both the top-tier service and the amazing food. We'll definitely be back!

It might have been an off day or they might have been a new chef in charge but the chips on my meal were the worse ever they were grey

Amazing Sunday roast as always ☺️ all the staff do a great job!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a fantastic meal at The Port and Anchor! My partner, little one, and I all had the mixed roast dinner, and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the portions were generous. For dessert, we treated ourselves to the warm chocolate fudge cake with pouring cream – 10/10! The cake was rich, indulgent, and the perfect end to a lovely meal. The atmosphere was cozy, and the service was friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back again! Highly recommend!

We have always been regulars for breakfast at the Port & Anchor. Knowing it was under new management we wanted to support. It was the most disappointing meal I have ever eaten. There were lots of staff who were absolutely clueless. We advised waitress we were ready to order food and drinks but she told us she could only take drinks order!!! Drinks arrived one by one and as placed down poured over the table. Clearly no training given of how to carry a tray! Eventually we were allowed to order food! Coffee and tea arrived 10 mins later served by a man in a cap and tracksuit ( not a very professional look) he handed me a spoon that I have just seen him wipe on his pants! The breakfast was disappointing, cheap sausages, no butter and then missing items. The place was incredibly busy, each table had an issue with their order or the service and yet they kept taking more bookings. Staff training here will be key to the success of this new business. Such a shame as a lovely location but new owners clearly haven’t run a restaurant before.

Fabulous food an great staff couldn’t do enough for you , lovely setting on the canal , spotless clean , management are very friendly

Had our 40th wedding anniversary there last night. What a wonderful venue amazing food thanks Andy.great atmosphere The Chain(Fleetwood Mac Tribute) were fantastic. Special thanks to Michelle and all the staff for making this a special night. Will definetly be visiting again Thanks Anthony & Jane

Having heard it was under new management. We went along for Sunday roast. We were not disappointed. Good hot freshly cooked meal with choice of meats. Also gluten free option. At a reasonable price. The ordinary menu also looked good with lots of gluten free options . The young serving staff were feeling their feet as only been opened a couple of days. They were friendly and accommodating. We will be returning to try a few more dishes. Good luck to the new owners and hopefully keep up the standard of the meal today.

Super clean, food very well presented and cooked to perfection, super yummy. Prices very very reasonable. I'd definitely recommend this place, the staff give you lots of attention in the right way with out being in your face. Nothing is too much for them. They make you feel very welcome, just a lovely, pleasant and place to go. I look forward to going again. Xx

Brilliant night at the fleetwood mac tribute act night. Brilliant food and brilliant service topped off with superb entertainment. Will definitely be returning.

Food good quality served piping hot,great service, excellent value.

First time at a tribute night although we eat here regularly really good evening would highly recommend

Had fab night here with family and friends. Entertainment and food was good, great atmosphere and staff were friendly and welcoming.

Had a fantastic night at the Port and Anchor. Food was delicious and the staff polite welcoming and attentive. It was a tribute and the act was very entertaining. Will definitely be returning. . Thank you.

Really enjoyed lunch, reasonably priced, excellent portions, helpful staff, great!

Excellent place to eat. We tend to have family get-togethers here on Sunday lunchtime (usually between 12-16 people) and we have never had a problem. The orders are taken per couple or family, so there's never a problem with the bill (which we've experienced at other restaurants) and the service is friendly and quick. The food is lovely and the atmosphere is smashing, even better when a huge ship passes by. My 9 year old niece couldn't believe her eyes the last time we were there! We're all very much looking forward to visiting again soon.

A friend recommended the Sunday Roast my family and I went today and wasn’t disappointed good attentive service and the best Sunday roast I’ve had for ages and plenty of it, really good location by the water also, it won’t be long before we’re back 👍

Lovely place to sit and chill outside on a nice day and the food is delicious. Staff are lovely and friendly and so helpful. Rhona

Very nice place staff really welcoming food good and we could see are cycle outside so we new they was safe would recommend to other cycling friends

Really good venue, excellent coffee...

Breakfast was lovely except beans were luke warm

Fabulous friendly place for Sunday lunch. Plenty of tasty food served with a smile and the option for more gravy. Too full to test any deserts but our pot of tea with lovely mugs was the best ! Alfie our cockerpoo was treated like royalty thank you for making us feel so welcone.

I booked a Table for my Mum's Birthday Celebrations (July 4th) but went on July 5th. Called up AM to confirm they had a Wine Menu has I had not seen one, the Gentleman assured me they had a good range esp a Wine my Mum particularly likes. We arrived & were seated...ordered drinks & then food order taken. Lovely atmosphere, the people serving were lovely & food came in great time...& was delicious!! I'm a Lasagne fiend & I ordered it here, homemade & very filling 10/10. Mum dad Scampi & again a good hearty portion & she loved it. We chatted for ages & the staff did not rush us...just as we finished our Wine a lovely large Ice Cream dessert was brought over (courtesy of John & the staff) to Celebrate my Mums Birthday...such a lovely thoughtful touch...she (we) were really quite surprised at the kind gesture...& it was delicious!!!! Such a fantastic Eatery staff are so kind & thoughtful & really made my Mums celebration that little more special for her. THANK YOU John & your staff for a fabulous food experience, we will be back!!

Nice little find...parked there for a walk. Just noticed the sign do drove round. Lovely place. Say inside with dog who was welcomed. Ordered food which was lovely. Very good menu, lots of choice. Would visit again.

Went for lunch today with my daughter. The two ladies who served us were lovely and helpful. The food was delicious! I had the sweet chilli beef stir fry. It was totally Devine! My daughter had sea bass and they apologised there were no veg but did salad and my daughter said it was really nice. We overindulged with Eton mess sundae and brownie sundae !!! It is now 7:30 pm and we are still full!!! Hidden gem of Ellesmere Port

Really happy friendly staff, very attentive and chatty Portion size ok. Main meal very bland no flavor, pork very dry and peas really hard. I was happy that when I asked for some extra chutney the lady was happy to bring more out this made my starter more enjoyable My pudding came out cold but again they were happy tp heat it up making it tasty. Tribute act was good overall enjoyable evening just ashame food wasn't as good as hoped.

We were looking forward to this place having read some reviews and looked at the menu. To have such a place on our doorstep, never been before. We came for lunch, they have a great selection of drinks, restaurant layout and atmosphere is lovely too. We ordered the proper fish finger butty and club sandwich with chips. Huge portions, I couldn’t finish the club, and the finish finger butty was two small battered fillets, very nice indeed. We were missing the mushy peas and side salad with the fish finger butty and the chips were extremely dark in colour and floppy/soft. Could be the oil maybe. That was the only let down for me. Expected them to be crunchy. I have to say though, for the price, location and the fact they host tribute events, we will be back to try again.

Not very welcoming at all, Gammon really undercooked fat was raw, hand cut chips definitely frozen crumbly bits, one egg not two for the price we paid we'd expected better don't waste your money.

Excellent Captains breakfast. Good location. Pleasant efficient service.

Their website said that they were open and we walked from nearby hotel to visit there to eat and they were closed and the web page still says open

Beautiful day. A bit of a breeze sat outside on the patio area with my doggie and my cousin, watching the tugs and the ships going to the refinery.The menu was well priced . Food was most enjoyable. Service great.

Wonderful service! We had booked for a large party to sit and order off the menu for our Nan's 90th birthday. The staff were very welcoming, efficient and the food was beautifully cooked. They handled our large party (30 + of us) so well. Highly recommend 5⭐️ Thank you to the Port & Anchor team for looking after us all so well.

Loved the location, good breakfast menu, only dined in the morning. However the main menu looked equally good.

Had a lovely breakfast with daughterinlaw today beautiful food and friendly staff highly recommend

Greta brekkie spot. Pity they didn't have cream tea available

I don’t normally write reviews, but after visiting the Port & Anchor, I was that blown away, I just had to leave one. After a hectic shopping session at Cheshire Oaks with the wife, a friend recommended we try the Port & Anchor. As it was local (8 min drive), we were met by fantastic staff who were only too pleased to help. We were blown away by the food options including the specials board. The lambs liver and the salt and pepper seafood basket was to die for. To top it off was the bill which was very easy on the wallet. Thank you for a lovely meal and we will DEFINITELY be returning

Been here a few times for lunch, afternoon tea and evening meal but I've never left a review. We went for brunch in April. Mum had eggs royale, I had eggs Benedict. Food was delicious and really good value as included a hot drink. Restaurant was very clean. The staff were very friendly and Laura specifically asked if I wanted less salt in my toddlers meal and brought him child's cutlery which was really thoughtful. Always love the location especially on a sunny day.

Stopped in on a whim for lunch. Excellent location, staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was fantastic all for a very good price. Will definitely be visiting more often.

I had my 60th birthday celebration as a private function on Saturday night. Jon, Danny & the team were amazing in the planning to ensure we had the most amazing experience. Neil Diamond topped the bill. i had the most memorable experience & my friends & family loved it too 💃🕺 HIGHLY recommend Port & Anchor 5 🌟’s

Hubby & I had breakfast here this morning. Amazing food and lovely staff

Great breakfast bap - highly recommended 😋

Food is excellent and great value

A lovely breakfast and meal! Had such a lovely experience, food and drink both high quality. Staff were kind and very attentive. Always with a smile.

Front of house are extremely lovely and inviting alway make us feel welcomed x

Very nice location and excellent food with high-quality ingredients.

Great food, great service and lovely location. Visited a few times and never disappointed. Hoping to book tickets for one of the Friday night tribute events soon :)

We regularly visit here usually for breakfast and I would recommend to anyone. Great food and lovely staff, good value for money. I always tend to book a table via Facebook as it does get busy especially on weekends with events. Keep up the good work ⭐️

Grabbed breakfast with my Mum this morning, which we do on a fairly regular basis as a Saturday morning treat. The food is always of the highest quality, and Mum always comes out feeling that she’s been treated like royalty. A great place to eat at any time of year, but gets even better in the warm weather when you can take advantage of the outdoor seating and watch the ducks and swans, or see the ships passing by like graceful giants.

So welcoming, friendly and helpful. From staff to chef to managers, all went out of their way to provide an excellent service

We had a date night and watched the Freddie tribute act - great atmosphere, food was lovely, would recommend 👌

Came here on two separate occasions to watch different shows, staff were very friendly happy and helpful food was delicious excellent service and the establishment was lovely and clean great atmosphere will definitely come again 10/10 all round

Lovely family run venue serving beautiful food. Tribute nights are always 5 star! Great entertainment and atmosphere. Staff and service always top notch. Nothing is to much trouble. Always going above and beyond. Thank you Pott and Anchor.

This is a little gem of a place. Food is always scrummy, the staff are amazing, and the views are great. Been to a couple of the busy Friday night tribute nights too and it’s always a full house. 5 stars

Best place to eat in Ellesmere Port ! The food is amazing and we have attended a few of the tribute nights which are brilliant ! Would recommend to all

We often visit the Port & Anchor for breakfast with our family. We are always welcomed by all of the staff and they always make a fuss of our little girl which we think is so lovely. This makes us feel relaxed and at ease immediately. The food is always delicious and service is always excellent. Thank you for always being so lovely!

Always lovely when me and other employees bring the people we support here, so welcoming and food is amazing. I have since taken my mother in law and partner here and they also love the food and location.

I have been to the Port & Anchor many times since it opened for breakfasts, lunches and evening meals and have always received a warm and friendly welcome from all the staff. I have even booked here for a function where everyone who attended commented on what such a lovely venue it is. The food is always top notch and the tribute act nights are always spot on.

Over due review after going to the Lady Gaga Tribute night. Food was amazing and the artist had most of us up on our feet. Amazing value for a full night out and will be booking again!

Great place, have been here a few times and love the atmosphere, the staff and the food. Gorgeous location too 💙

Appeared to turn us away from their empty establishment (at 6pm) as we were casually dressed and in a van. The Rodeo Drive scene in Pretty Woman comes to mind. Never judge a book by it’s slightly scruffy cover. No matter, a very worthy establishment received our custom/money.

Friday night was never so good until the Port and Anchor intrintroduced live tribute acts. I am yet to be disappointed. £25 for a 3 course meal and the entertainment. Staff are allways helpful and friendly and food is superb.

Amazing restaurant I have been here a few times & everytime the food and service has been amazing ❤️❤️ 100% recommended 👌