The Telford Inn

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  Catherine Quinn

  ·1 month ago

  “My friend and I revisited this pub because we couldn’t stop thinking about the Telford Steak Pie! Meaty; delicious gravy; homemade crust; and not overseasoned. Great portion. // Our first trip was a long walk from Chirk, where we needed to be revived. Our second trip was for the pie. Satisfying!”

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  Swapan Shah

  ·2 months ago

  “Vegetarian food here was absolutely delicious. The Vegetable Pie is excellent and highly recommended. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Ours was the last order before their afternoon break, but they still made something delicious and nice hot food. In the rainy/cloudy weather on the day, it was soothing. Burger, chips and Garlic mushrooms were sooo good!”

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  Avtandil Samkharadze

  ·3 months ago

  “The place is so strategic because in front of you there is all the touristic destinations ✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 from the staff I ve been in touch with Holly and she's the best, the most positive with beautiful smile 😎❤️”

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  Ru Drew

  ·4 months ago

  “The inside of this place was kind of strange. It sort've felt like a community centre. The food looked fantastic. We only had a pudding, which was delicious. Many benches were covered in bird poop because of the birdfeeders placed on a tree right above the benches which was unfortunate.”

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  Nekhel Sahay

  ·4 months ago

  “Had a wonderful experience at The Telford Inn during our visit to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct area. The ambience of this place is absolutely fantastic – a perfect blend of traditional Welsh pub charm, cosy interiors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Nestled alongside the canal, it offers a relaxing setting that makes you want to stay much longer than planned. What really stood out was the impressive selection of beverages. Whether you're a fan of ales, beers, spirits, or something non-alcoholic, there is plenty of choice to suit every taste. The bakery and sweet selection was equally tempting, with a variety of freshly prepared treats that paired perfectly with our drinks. The pub has a genuine, friendly vibe that captures everything you would hope for from a great local establishment. The relaxed atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and attentive staff create the perfect place to unwind after exploring the aqueduct and canal walks. It's the kind of pub that effortlessly combines great hospitality, excellent food and drink options, and a memorable setting. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic pub vibes, a great drinks menu, delicious bakery treats, and a wonderful atmosphere in one of the most picturesque parts of Wales. Will definitely be returning!”

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  Ann Atkin

  ·6 months ago

  “Our 3rd visit, food and service consistently good. We were served quickly and politely with freshly cooked, tasty food. Salad is fresh and not out of a bag. Desserts clearly home made - best treacle pudding I've been served away from home. Extensive menu, honest pub food at pub food prices. We found the unspoilt character of the interior, and the efficient service and attention to detail were refreshing. Excellent value for money. Looking forward to our next visit.”

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  Imogen Sadler

  ·7 months ago

  “Decided to go to this pub after walking 5 miles around the aqueduct. My mum and I made a reservation and after the walk we were really ready for a lovely meal. Unfortunately, our experience at this pub was terrible. We arrived to find our supposedly reserved table had people sitting at it. We were asked if we would sit outside - considering we had reserved a table and it was early march, a cloudy cold day, we said no. The waitress separated a bigger table, at my suggestion. We sat down and then she suggested we could sit in the dining room instead. Unfortunately, the place just felt cold, with no atmosphere. My mum ordered a pint of Fosters. The waitress poured it at the bar and it was very frothy. She said the first pint of the day is always 'wild' but still served it to my mum, who said it tasted pretty flat. We ordered food off an extensive menu. We ordered 2 starters which tasted nice. However, we ordered two steak pies which were stated as homemade on the menu. The pies were terrible. Undercooked, spongy, soggy, thick pastry. The pastry would not pass as pastry, it was disgusting. My mum and I could not stomach it, it was really unpleasant food and incredibly doughy. The chips were poor, smothered in gravy and a small amount of overcooked vegetables were squeezed on the edge. The way it was presented was unappetising and the taste of the pie was terrible. We politely complained and the waitress told us we would not be charged for the pies. We paid for the starters and drinks and at the bar, the waitress said 'I'm sorry you didn't like the food today' as if the food was fine and that we were the problem. The waitress dealt with us the whole time, the manager or chef did not speak to us - this is poor management. We left, feeling hungry and massively disappointed. The menu was pricey - clearly the pub wants to capitalise on its location and charge touristic prices. Starters cost £7.95 and 1 pie would have cost £17 and it was not worth that amount of money. Clearly they have an extensive menu that they cannot cope with, and the quality of the food is compromised. What made this experience even worse is that my mum and I were out together, to mark what would have been my dad's birthday. My dad died 5 years ago. We always try to do something nice to mark the day and the meal was terrible. I would AVOID this pub at all costs and drive off to somewhere decent if you want to have nice meal!”

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  jay f

  ·9 months ago

  “Staff were wonderfully welcoming especially the lady with the shaved sides of her hair and the chef. the menu was great, we had a kids gammon & egg, (good value and delicious chips) and 2 Bacon & Brie Sandwiches, not normally a lover of seeded bread but this was super soft. Bacon was more like gammon and lots of Brie on there. Nice side salad and some nachos too at a reasonable price. Good bar selection too, we had a j2O, a cruzcampo and an ipa. All lovely and fairly priced. The atmosphere is lovely, open fire roaring in the small room. Staff were amazing and patrons all very pleasant. I can imagine in summer this place gets very busy. I would recommend this place to anyone coming to visit the aquaduct.”

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  Finglish Travels

  ·2 years ago

  “Fantastic spot by the Canal just off the Aqueduct. Big garden for outdoor drinks and dining. Spacious bar area with various pub games. Friendly staff. Clean toilets and baby hanging facilities. Very welcoming staff accommodated 5 of us and a baby and a dog. Service with a smile. Food served good hours didn't catch what hours exactly but we were served the full menu at 4/4:30 pm. Great home cooked food. Definitely recommend”

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  Marc Farmer

  ·4 years ago

  “A really nice visit at lunch time on a Saturday. Staff were really friendly and cheerful with lovely, helpful interaction. The interior has been modified for social distancing reasons but there is plenty of seating available. We were met at the door and shown out seats. All staff were wearing masks. There was one ale on 'Farmer's choice' which was very nice. We all chose sandwiches or wraps which came with crisps and salad and was served quite quickly. The pub is situated in a beautiful location next to the aqueduct and a great starting point for a lovely walk. There were plenty of people and dog walkers.”

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