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The Nag’s Head

Cheshire, Haughton Moss - British - Pub - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

The influential reforming spirit of Altrincham Market and its offshoots – making the food hall cool again since 2014 – comes to the countryside in the group's first rural outpost. Set in blowsily ravishing gardens and with a focus on community activities (including walks, garden parties and playgroups as well as the traditional imbibing of booze), the revival of the Nag's Head comes close to being a 'wonderful utopia'. With hops drying on the beams, cakes on the counter and a succession of good-looking spaces inside and out, it's all 'very charming', though sharper service would be the icing on the buttermillk banana bread. Hits include a giant's 'snack' of oozy cheese and mustard beignets (middles barely restrained by their feather-light shells) and simple, buttery mushrooms on sourdough toast. Occasional collaborations with kitchens from across the group's refectories move things away from the pubby heartland of pies and sausages; perhaps a Mumma's Fried Chicken plate wit...

The influential reforming spirit of Altrincham Market and its offshoots – making the food hall cool again since 2014 – comes to the countryside in the group's first rural outpost. Set in blowsily ravishing gardens and with a focus on community activities (including walks, garden parties and playgroups as well as the traditional imbibing of booze), the revival of the Nag's Head comes close to being a 'wonderful utopia'. With hops drying on the beams, cakes on the counter and a succession of good-looking spaces inside and out, it's all 'very charming', though sharper service would be the icing on the buttermillk banana bread. Hits include a giant's 'snack' of oozy cheese and mustard beignets (middles barely restrained by their feather-light shells) and simple, buttery mushrooms on sourdough toast. Occasional collaborations with kitchens from across the group's refectories move things away from the pubby heartland of pies and sausages; perhaps a Mumma's Fried Chicken plate with sweet crumbly cornbread and tangy hot sauce. On the trad side, haddock with crushed new potatoes and a poached egg ticks all the boxes, while desserts such as chocolate millefeuille with macerated strawberries – the pastry caramelised and flaky – show more-than-average thought. Drinks including 'British and artisan wines, spirits and ciders' mean that 'it feels like a special occasion just going for a pint.'

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VENUE DETAILS

Long Lane
Haughton Moss
Cheshire
CW6 9RNGB

01829 260265

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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