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About The Hand & Trumpet
The Hand & Trumpet is a country pub on Main Rd in Crewe, with a decked garden that looks onto a large pond. Vintage furniture and open fires furnish the interior, and a large dining space gives groups of diners room to sit down for a meal. The menu runs to 58 dishes, including Braised Shoulder Of Lamb, Celeriac Soup and a Garstang Blue Fritter. Gluten-free fish and chips are available for guests who avoid gluten, and Sunday lunch is served with a roast. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
“Pub with vintage furniture, old floors, open fires and a decked garden looking onto a large pond.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Menu & Prices
58 dishes · mains £5–35- Poached And Smoked Salmon Rillette,£9.95
- Braised Shoulder Of Lamb,£26.95
- Garlic Bread£5.45
- Celeriac Soup,£7.95
- Beef, Bacon, Stout And Thyme Faggot,£8.95
- Garstang Blue Fritter,£8.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free options, gluten-free fish and chips, outdoor seating area and lamb shoulder.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free options, gluten-free fish and chips, outdoor seating area and lamb shoulder.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, welcoming staff are the most repeated praise at this village pub, with one reviewer noting that every team member who came to the table was engaging. Close behind is the food, and the gluten-free options stand out, especially the gluten-free fish and chips, which one reviewer says is hard to find locally. The lamb shoulder is called cooked to perfection, with delicious potatoes and a cheesecake to follow, and a Sunday roast is described as lovely on repeat visits. Diners also single out the beautiful surroundings, with seating indoors and outdoors, and one family appreciated that dogs are welcome. Many are returning customers. The main dissent comes from a regular who found the staff like a new team of trainees and the food disappointing on one visit. Smaller notes mention soap marks on the glasses and a wish for a bit more gravy with the roast.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, welcoming staff are the most repeated praise at this village pub, with one reviewer noting that every team member who came to the table was engaging. Close behind is the food, and the gluten-free options stand out, especially the gluten-free fish and chips, which one reviewer says is hard to find locally. The lamb shoulder is called cooked to perfection, with delicious potatoes and a cheesecake to follow, and a Sunday roast is described as lovely on repeat visits. Diners also single out the beautiful surroundings, with seating indoors and outdoors, and one family appreciated that dogs are welcome. Many are returning customers. The main dissent comes from a regular who found the staff like a new team of trainees and the food disappointing on one visit. Smaller notes mention soap marks on the glasses and a wish for a bit more gravy with the roast.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The Hand & Trumpet is one of my favourite places to eat. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming, the food is consistently delicious and there’s such a lovely atmosphere.One of the biggest reasons I keep coming back is the fantastic choice of gluten-free options. It can be really difficult to find good gluten-free fish and chips locally, so when I’m in the mood for them, this is my place to go — and they are absolutely delicious! There’s also plenty of lovely seating both indoors and outdoors, so it’s just as nice on a sunny day as it is for a cosy meal inside. Great food, lovely surroundings and genuinely friendly staff. Always a pleasure to visit and somewhere I’m very happy to recommend. ❤️”
- Google user
“Today was lovely! Went with a friend and it was just a lovely experience. The staff were friendly and happy to help. The food though. The food was INCREDIBLE. I had the lambs shoulder and whom ever is in that kitchen cooked it to perfection. The potato’s were delicious and then the cheesecake after was phenomenal. The glasses on the table needed a polish to get rid of the soap marks but besides that tiny complaint it was terrific and I shall return again. Thank you so much.”
- Google user
“Food is fresh and delicious. The surrounding is beautiful.”
- Google user
“We have visited lots of times and always had a fabulous meal with great service. But not today, it was like being in a difference place. The staff are usually really friendly and professional but it was like they had a new team of trainees. The food was really disappointing too. A really disappointing visit”
- Google user
“This is a beautiful pub/restaurant. The ambience so lovely, the food freshly prepared and delicious, the staff were very nice and attentive thecoutside seating area was beautiful.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Hand & Trumpet
- The Butchers Arms4.42413.5 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
burger night, sunday roast, guinness
- 4.2 mi£1–15ReservationsOutdoor seating
indian curry menu, hydes beers on hand pull, beer and pie offer
- Rookery Wood Farm4.23,9614.4 miWheelchair accessible
carvery, massive yorkshire puddings, buffet breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hand & TrumpetWheelchair accessible | 4.51,719 | — | — | gluten-free options, gluten-free fish and chips, outdoor seating area |
| The Butchers ArmsReservations · Good for kids | 4.4241 | 3.5 mi | £10–20 | burger night, sunday roast, guinness |
| 2022 - Plough Inn Bignall EndReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.5192 | 4.2 mi | £1–15 | indian curry menu, hydes beers on hand pull, beer and pie offer |
| Rookery Wood FarmWheelchair accessible | 4.23,961 | 4.4 mi | — | carvery, massive yorkshire puddings, buffet breakfast |
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