Antrobus Arms, Northwich

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The Antrobus Arms is a popular gastropub situated outside of the village of Antrobus on the main A559. The interior feels quite anodyne with grey wainscotting and grey wallpaper. As you enter, the bar is in a section to the left-hand side but all of the tables in the room are given over to dining. A second room in a raised are off to the right is also for dining, which leaves just stools at the bar for drinkers to use during food service times. Most people arriving for food were told that their tables weren't ready. So, the bar area did get quite crowded for most of the duration of our visit. The only other alternative for drinkers was a small garden overlooking a field at the rear.

The lack of space dedicated to drinkers is a bit of a shame, as the beer range and quality was rather good. It is certainly enough to warrant a place in the Good Beer Guide, which it does indeed fulfill. Beers were also mainly local. Weetwood Best Bitter is the regular cask ale. Guests for our visit were George Shaw Spinners Gold, Weetwood Turncoat & Salopian How Soon Is Now. The cider was Aspall's.

The all-female bar/waiting staff were all very efficient and friendly. Children are allowed in. I can clearly see why this is a big hit for anybody wanting a decent meal. However, despite the range and quality of the beer (my Spinners Gold was in excellent form, despite it not being a beer I would normally opt for), it felt a little uncomfortable being there just for a drink and the surroundings are all a bit bland. Perhaps best visited outside of peak meal times.

On 9^th March 2026 - rating: 6
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