Kelsall Village, near Chester, Cheshire, UK

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Mark Barlow, Chester Road, Kelsall

'Farmers Arms'©
by Gordon Wilkinson

Farmers Arms

A friendly local pub providing good company and a country atmosphere. Choice of cask and keg beers. Good wine selection. Open 12:00 noon to 2:30pm for lunches, and from 5:30pm to 11:30pm for evening meals. An extensive menu of home cooked Classic Chinese Cuisine or Traditional English Food can be eaten on the premises or taken away.

More information can be found on the Farmers Arms website.

Farmers Arms, Chester Road, Kelsall, Cheshire CW6 0SJ (01829-751784)

Giovanni's Italian Bistro (formally Labella's)

Friendly Italian restaurant. Blackboard specials available. Locally sourced ingredients.

Open every evening from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Early Bird Specials, comprising any Pizza or Pasta from the menu for £5.50 (excluding specials), are available between 5:30pm and 6:30pm.

Giovanni's, 4 Church Street, Kelsall, Cheshire CW6 0QG (01829-759222)

Morris Dancer - the Heart of The Village

The Morris Dancer is now a family run business. Unlike previous tenants we are here for the long term and hope that our commitment to the business and the community can be seen visually through the cleaning and redecoration that has taken place on the exterior and interior of the building. On top of that we have also removed the less desirable clientele who were previously using the premises. The Morris Dancer now has a very warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which has resulted in the return of many locals who have not been in The Morris Dancer for many years.

As a result of all the hard work the restaurant has also re-opened and has been named SEASONS, to reflect our desire to provide varied seasonal menus. As well as the restaurant we also have an extensive bar menu at very affordable prices. You can now also enjoy a morning cappuccino from 10am.

Don't miss out on the Best Kept Secret in Kelsall. A warm and relaxed atmosphere, food at reasonable prices, logs fires, real ale and family friendly - what more could you want in the centre of the village?

The Morris Dancer, Chester Road, Kelsall CW6 0RS (01829-751291)

Okells Farm Shop and Coffee Shop

Okells Farm Shop is stocked with fresh local produce, organic whole foods, selected speciality foods, fresh bread, homemade cakes & pies, frozen meals & desserts, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, and many more goodies. Gift hampers are also provided, either ready made or customised to your taste. Okells was awarded the Silver Award for 'Local Produce Shop of the Year' at the Chester Food & Drink Festival 2007.
Okells spacious, comfortable Coffee Shop offers sandwiches, paninis, soup of the day, and a selection of home made cakes and cookies. Maybe it's lunch with friends, a business brunch, mums and babies, or afternoon tea for the ladies. Open 7 days a week 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Click here for more information on Okells Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Coffee Shop.

Okells Coffee Shop, Duddon Heath (on the A51), Nr Tarporley (01829-741512)

Summertrees Tea Room

Summertrees Tea Room, situated on the Sandstone Trail on the edge of Primrose Hill Wood, provides a wide selection of freshly prepared hot and cold snacks, including sandwiches, baked potatoes and home-made soup. It is also renowned for its delicious home-made cakes and scones. It is an ideal place to come and relax with its friendly atmosphere and beautiful countryside views. Private parties are welcome. All cakes can be made to order, and celebration cakes can be produced to mark special events.

Open 11:00 to 17:00 on Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10:30 to 17:00 Saturdays and Sundays.
Closed Mondays and Fridays, except bank holidays.

Summertrees Tea Room, Tirley Lane, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0PF (01829-751145)

The Boot Inn Willington

The Boot Inn is made up of a charming row of red brick and sandstone cottages built in 1815, in the small village of Willington near Kelsall, with a picture postcard setting and views of oaks, fruit fields and the hillsides of 'Little Switzerland' in Boothsdale. Inside is as charming and welcoming as the outside. The well-kept cask ales and excellent food make this a popular little pub with its big log fire. Mike and his son Jon have run this traditional pub since 1994 and have added a bright garden-room to the restaurant.
Now open from 11am all day EVERY DAY. Meals from 11:00 - 14:30 and from 18:00 - 21:30 and also in the afternoons on Friday to Sunday, light snacks are available from 14:30 - 18:00. More information can be found on The Boot Inn's website.

The Boot Inn, Willington, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0NH (01829-751375)

'The Oak'©
by Gordon Wilkinson

The Oak

This 100 year old former coaching inn, originally known as the Royal Oak, was renamed 'The Oak', following an extensive half million pound make-over. Step past the fine old timbered exterior into elegant bar lounges, then into an impressive glass-covered courtyard permitting all year al fresco dining. Sample diverse dishes from an innovative menu. Private parties catered for in a well-appointed function room.

The Oak won the Best Newcomer Award in the Chester Food and Drink Festival 2006. More information, including menus, can be found on The Oak's website.

The Oak, Chester Road, Kelsall, Cheshire CW6 0RR (01829-751208)

Willington Fruit Farm Shop

Open every day for home pressed apple juice (£2.15 per 75cl bottle, £ 24.00 per carton of 12), Cheshire winter veg + a wide range of fresh fruit & veg, local honey, Cheshire Farm ice cream, free range eggs, preserves, prepack cheeses, Welsh yogurt, Cheshire yoghurt.

More information can be found on Willington Fruit Farm Shop's website.

Willington Fruit Farm Shop, Hillside Farm, Chapel Lane, Willington, Tarporley CW6 0PH (0182-751216)

Willington Hall Hotel

This 200 year old former Cheshire country seat of the Tomkinson family has had an extensive half million pound rejuvenation by Diana and Stuart Begbie, the new owners since 1999. Most pleasant on sunny days, you can enjoy sitting out on the south-facing re-stoned patio, with beautiful views down to the lake, admiring the gardens, the arboretum of great lime and oak trees set in the 17-acre estate. Lunches and dinners are served daily. There is a wide selection of dishes on our bar menu with daily specials. The restaurant serves an A La Carte menu and a Table D'hote menu. Our ten delightful bedrooms are individually furnished all with their own new bathrooms. Our four function rooms seat from 20 to 130 guests for dinners, banquets and we are licensed for weddings. Our Website is www.willingtonhall.co.uk for lots more information or please do contact us.

Willington Hall Hotel, Willington, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0NB (01829-752321)