The Mill @ Upton, Bache, Chester

Down the road from Bache railway station. Not too bad. A single open plan bar. Real ales available.

Renamed the Egerton Arms

A wonderful detached brick 18th/19th century build, with beer garden and marquee for large functions. The pub has two rooms, with a separate dining and meeting room. The two pub rooms are in white and beam look, with a large brick fireplace in the bar and a smaller one in the lounge - both lit and welcoming. Decoration was supplied by hunting memorabilia (the Meynells being 'big' in the Staffordshire hunt for generations), which will not be to everyone's taste. There is also a old plan of the Hoar Cross estate mounted on the wall - enough to give any archivist kittens. Service was functional, but there was a big Xmas meal going on and the clientele were local, friendly enough retired and current professional types, sporting an array of jumpers! Beer; tap stuff, with Pedigree and a decent Cottage Brewery Xmas Ale on handpull. I liked it here, traditional and good beer. I have not tried the food.

I believe this is called The Egerton Arms. [admin note: actioned 01/12/09]