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About The Dandelion Tavern
On Cronton Rd in Widnes, The Dandelion Tavern operates as a pub and restaurant serving Cronton Village. Food and drink run alongside each other under one roof, giving the room a dual role as a neighborhood pub and a place to sit down for a meal. There is no reservations system here, the tavern takes walk-ins, so visitors arrive and are seated as tables become free. It functions as a gathering point within the village, drawing on its position at the center of the community rather than any separate destination pull. The pairing of pub and restaurant under a single name and address gives Cronton Village a shared spot for both a drink and a full meal without needing to choose between separate venues.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention piping hot food, chicken pie, sunday dinner set menu and beers and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention piping hot food, chicken pie, sunday dinner set menu and beers and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Piping hot, fresh-cooked food is what most reviewers return to, with several stressing that plates arrive hot enough to eat without rushing. Close behind is the staff, described as welcoming, friendly and helpful, with one reviewer praising a chicken pie as among the nicest they have eaten and another a Sunday dinner set menu that was well presented. Reviewers also mention a good selection of beers and cocktails, a double espresso to an Italian standard, and an outdoor area where a walking group stopped. One family describes how the staff handled a funeral gathering with respect, and another recalls a pint of San Miguel and a large chocolate brownie with a sparkler for an 80th birthday. The one detailed complaint comes from a lunch visit where halloumi fries were bland and small, and croquettes sent back cold inside returned collapsed, hot and, the diner believed, microwaved. That reviewer was also told a main was no longer available after ordering, and found the mains that did arrive nothing special for the price.
Customer Review Summary
Piping hot, fresh-cooked food is what most reviewers return to, with several stressing that plates arrive hot enough to eat without rushing. Close behind is the staff, described as welcoming, friendly and helpful, with one reviewer praising a chicken pie as among the nicest they have eaten and another a Sunday dinner set menu that was well presented. Reviewers also mention a good selection of beers and cocktails, a double espresso to an Italian standard, and an outdoor area where a walking group stopped. One family describes how the staff handled a funeral gathering with respect, and another recalls a pint of San Miguel and a large chocolate brownie with a sparkler for an 80th birthday. The one detailed complaint comes from a lunch visit where halloumi fries were bland and small, and croquettes sent back cold inside returned collapsed, hot and, the diner believed, microwaved. That reviewer was also told a main was no longer available after ordering, and found the mains that did arrive nothing special for the price.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Went for lunch with my wife, sister and brother-in-law. Staff are wonderful. Food is amazing. Big shout out to the chef not only for the food but his helpful tips regarding parking. Thank you all.”
- Google user
“Did not eat, just stopped on our Sunday walk for a hydration break. Staff was very accommodating and we sat in the outdoor area. Coffee was great (double espresso) to an Italian standard. Pet friendly too!”
- Google user
“First time we visited this place, and absolutely brilliant. The staff were wonderful, very friendly and helpful, and couldn't do enough for us. The food was amazing, cooked fresh, piping hot and well presented. All in all I highly recommend it. So in summary, great staff, fantastic food, reasonable prices and good atmospher.”
- Google user
“I previously left a poor review which I have tried to delete. The staff are wonderful, Knoledgeable and patiently helpful. We all had a good food experience in a country pub atmosphere. I had one of the nicest chicken pies I've ever eaten.”
- Google user
“Great food and great service. The 'main man' made us feel very welcome and picked up on the fact we were there for an 80th birthday celebration. The 80th birthday celebrant was treated to a pint of San Miguel and a super large chocolate brownie for the party of three to enjoy, presented with a sparkler / firework. A really great afternoon. Thank you.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“The Dandelion Tavern is the local Pub and Restaurant at the heart of Cronton Village.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Dandelion Tavern
- The Tavern4.41,1620.9 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak deal, salt and pepper chicken, three course meal
- Bull & Dog4.28363 mi
mixed grill, lasagne, hot chocolate
- Grapes Hotel4.21,9673.2 mi
carvery, birthday celebrations, abba tribute show
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dandelion TavernWheelchair accessible | 4.5841 | — | piping hot food, chicken pie, sunday dinner set menu |
| The TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,162 | 0.9 mi | steak deal, salt and pepper chicken, three course meal |
| Bull & Dog | 4.2836 | 3 mi | mixed grill, lasagne, hot chocolate |
| Grapes Hotel | 4.21,967 | 3.2 mi | carvery, birthday celebrations, abba tribute show |
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