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Pickering Arms, Warrington, ENG

Pickering Arms

3.7
3.7
395 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled on the outskirts of Warrington along the Manchester Ship Canal in the picturesque village of Thelwell, the Pickering Arms is the perfect country escape for both locals and visitors alike. Our traditional pub offers old world rustic charm, fused with cosy corners and alfresco dining to enjoy with the whole family. Whether sipping a refreshing cocktail on our lawn and watching the day pass by or indulging in our renowned Sunday roast next to the fire, you'll feel at home and catered for any time of year.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01925 361408
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five-Course Menu

    £37.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu with a glass of champagne on arrival to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five-Course Menu Photo

What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pickering Arms offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with standout staff like Jadine and Georgia praised for their welcoming service. Diners rave about the "excellent food" and festive décor. Though service can be slow, the delicious meals and value for money make it a "great pub" in the area.

395 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great Sunday lunch! Loved the live music element too! Will be back!

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  2. Alan

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time we have eaten here and it was excellent. Great atmosphere , good quality food and very attentive staff who tried to accommodate any requests. Georgia and Rach were delightful.

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  3. WILSON

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal with nice ambiance and very courteous service.

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  4. Lynsey

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself and my family visited The Pickering Arms for my birthday, what a gorgeous pub! The staff are very attentive and friendly, we weren’t made to feel rushed at all and felt very relaxed throughout our visit. I would recommend the Sunday roast and the apple and raspberry crumble was delicious! We will definitely be visiting again x
    Pickering ArmsResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Lynsey, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your birthday celebration with us. It's wonderful to know that you found our staff attentive and friendly, and that you enjoyed the Sunday roast and apple and raspberry crumble. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Pickering Arms Team

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  5. Caroline

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, a couple of choices had sold out but we always eat late so it's not an issue and there are more than enough choices to keep us happy. Its a lovely environment with helpful and attentive staff and it's my new favourite place to eat. Dog friendly is a bonus too.
    Pickering ArmsResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Caroline, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff helpful and attentive. It's great to know our dog-friendly policy is appreciated too. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Pickering Arms Team

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  6. Judith

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous! Jadine and Georgia were so welcoming and friendly, and the food was excellent.
    Pickering ArmsResponded on February 6, 2025
    Dear Judith, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that Jadine and Georgia made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the food. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards, The Pickering Arms Team

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  7. Clare

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch time menu was great choice and value for money. Service was very friendly and attentive.
    Pickering ArmsResponded on February 6, 2025
    Dear Clare, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our lunchtime menu and found it to be good value. It's also great to know our team made a positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Pickering Arms Team

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  8. Michael

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for Sunday dinner food and service was excellent would highly recommend and will definitely be going back.
    Pickering ArmsResponded on February 6, 2025
    Dear Michael, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Sunday dinner with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Pickering Arms Team

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  9. Brendan

    Cheshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Wasn’t a good experience at all, our meat was booked online for 12, when we arrived the restaurant was closed, so had to wait in the car park, when we  eventually got in the pub was freezing cold, so we had to leave our coats on. Order food just after 12:15 but didn’t get served till gone 2pm. Won’t be going back to this restaurant
    Pickering ArmsResponded on February 6, 2025
    Dear Brendan, I'm truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We clearly fell short on this occasion, and I apologise for the inconvenience caused by the delay and the temperature in the pub. Your feedback is invaluable, and we'll address these issues to ensure they don't happen again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best regards, The Pickering Arms

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  10. Karen

    Cheshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked a table and got there in a taxi to find all lights on and all doors locked no one inside but someone was upstairs watching me and saw me wasn’t happy as I spent 15 pounds in taxi to come here so I rang the little manor next door as had to book a table at half 7 the woman said yes I will find somewhere as your not the only person who’s booked with the Pickering arms wouldn’t mind if somebody emailed me to cancel the booking there was so ruined but overall had the best time and food was amazing best food pub little manor will definitely be going back there and will not go Pickering arms again

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Pickering Arms is rated 3.7 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pickering Arms

Bell Lane, Thelwall, Warrington, ENG WA4 2SU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lymm
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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