The Fishpool Inn

We had a great first time at The Fishpool Inn and will definitely be back. The food was lovely and well presented. All staff were pleasant and accomodating. We brought a birthday cake and the lady we spoke to (we think a manager) was happy to help us with this. They brought it out at a good time complete with a sparkler candle! They even brought over a cake knife and plates! Thank you Fishpool.

Dropped in, having never been before, for lunch and to work. The pub was fully booked and busy but the manager kindly found me a table near the bar after originally being told there was no room at the inn. Had a superb pizza and half a pint of Westwood Ales Cheshire Cat Blonde, which was fab. I’d definitely visit again for a meal and book ahead. I really appreciated them letting me work for a couple of hours , as it’s really not that kind of place. It’s a fab foodie destination.

On the way to a cabin in the woods on a Monday afternoon, we drove past the Fishpool Inn and noticed how busy the carpark was, I made a note as I was planning to book a meal for 9 fussy people with various requirements aged from 1-81. Later in the week we arrived and enjoyed a good range of dishes, including fish and chips, superfood salad, lasagne, pork belly and the pie of the day. There were only compliments all round from the demanding folks in my party, and the pork belly, well, it was some of the best I've had. It is one of my fave dishes and it surpassed my expectations, it tasted better than it looks, and it looks superb. The staff were all friendly and attentive, oh, and not forgetting the design, decor and grounds, exceptionally executed design vision, a kind of bougie hunters lodge on steroids. Loved it, I look forward to visiting again, I would drive 3 hours from my house just for that pork belly.

First impressions were that this looked like a very nice restaurant & pub & having the menu available online was useful to check if we could eat there. However the front of house staff weren't very welcoming when we entered, they didn't acknowledge us & when we spoke to them rather than responding verbally they just showed us to a table. The wait staff definitely made up for this initial poor show though. Knowledgeable staff member, who when she didn't know about one question quickly found out the answer. There is an excellent & varied menu & drinks list. Including good options for those with special dietary needs. The food was delicious & even the kids portions were a good size. We had a main meal each & a drink & the bill came to ~£80 (2 adults, 3 kids).