The Arden Arms - Stockport

I've been going to this place for over thirty years and it is brilliant. Obviously in this day, it has been taken over and has new owners, but it goes from strength to strength on their food offering. I don't visit often these days, but if wanting to bring friends for a lunch in the town centre, this will always be my choice as although Stockport is being ranked as brilliant, there are not many place to get a good meal. We visited on Monday and it was open (we find it odd that most places to eat in Stockport don't open on a Monday). The place was full and the atmosphere was great. We chose from the specials board and the food was fantastic along with the service. Staff are attentive and really look out for you to make sure you are enjoying everything and you are satisfied. We left extremely satisfied yet again and will be back again when we are next in Stockport. Two points that I would like to make: 1. The rustic chips are obviously out of a bag real, home cooked chips would give this place 100% 2. The older lady server today (the one with the short hair and checked shirt), must have been having a bad day. We didn't get a smile from her. I would like to say, normally she is very friendly, but today, she seemed a bit off. The pub is a credit to the owners. The other ones in the area need to take a good look at how this place is so busy, it's because they do it right!

My friend invited me out for lunch and chose the Arden Arms following a previous visit. There is a reasonably priced car park right opposite so that was convenient. I arrived ten minutes before opening and there was a queue at the front door. Always a good sign. As it was a sunny afternoon we choose a table in the beer garden which is enclosed behind the pub. No sooner had we sat down our waitress arrived to take our drinks order, then soon after we ordered food too. We both chose combo orders, either sandwiches and chips or soup and chips and everything arrived within ten minutes and was well presented. I had roast tomato, carrot and ginger soup with skin on fries and they were delicious. My friend enjoyed tuna sandwiches with her fries. We drank Aperol spritz and just enjoyed the atmosphere as we chatted away, Lovely pub and perfect for a sunny afternoon.

We went to the Arden Arms for dinner and it was lovely, we had starter, mains and dessert. The restaurant was very busy and quiet full but never the less our food was served promptly and piping hot. The staff were very attentive and polite, we will definitely be going again.

Called a few days before for Sunday Lunch reservation, Had the fish pot and Roast Lamb Sunday Dinner and shared a nice bottle of red. All very nice , good service

Another great works Christmas meal for us at Reed in Partnership. All food was perfect and the service too. All meals veggie or meat were cooked well and plentiful.