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The Grill at Macdonald Craxton Wood, Ledsham, Chester

The Grill at Macdonald Craxton Wood

3.0
3
9 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
20:00
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Only the finest, locally sourced ingredients are used in our Craxton Wood Grill where we serve up classic British dishes with a twist in relaxed and stylish surroundings.
Choose from a range of inspired dishes, or try the chef's signature sharing platters or a mouth-watering dessert. Dining here is an informal yet very special experience.
Stylish contemporary dining area

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0151 347 4000
  • Website
    http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-craxton-wood-hotel-spa/eat-drink/craxton-wood-grill/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    With a variety of function spaces to choose from, hosting events from 10-300, Craxton Wood Hotel is sure to have the space to suit your needs. With bespoke menus to fit all occasions, get in touch today to enquire about your special event with us.

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Introduced in the Victorian era by British royalty seeking a late afternoon snack between lunch and dinner, the quintessential joy of Afternoon Tea can now be savored as an indulgent pastime with friends, family and partners. Our dedication to using the finest ingredients ensures that our Afternoon Tea is always a special experience to be shared - whether you’re treating mum to a memorable day out or you just can’t wait to catch-up in style as part of an important social occasion.
    Afternoon Tea photo

  • Breakfast

    £24.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    "Breakfast is a reminder that every day is a fresh start, full of possibilities." "Starting the day with intention and a nourishing breakfast." "Breakfast is a celebration of the simple joys found in the morning routine." "Nourishing the body and soul with a breakfast that warms the heart."

Menu

HOT BREAKFAST

  • PORRIDGE

    Porridge oats with a choice of berries, nuts or honey (482kcal / V)

    • FULLY COOKED BREAKFAST

      Free-range egg, premium pork sausage, back bacon, Macleod & Macleod Stornoway black pudding, potato scone, flat-cap mushroom (602kcal)

      • +Add baked beans and/or grilled tomato

    • FULL VEGAN BREAKFAST

      Potato scone, vegan sausage, MacSween’s Vegetarian “vegan” haggis, flat-cap mushroom, grilled tomato, baked beans (529kcal / V)

      • +Add free-range egg

    • BREAKFAST ROLL

      Filled breakfast roll with pork sausage, back bacon or fried free-range egg (647kcal)

      • AVOCADO ON TOAST

        Smashed avocado, lime juice, coriander, chilli, a poached egg, grilled tomato (393kcal) / V)

        • JOHN ROSS JR SMOKED SALMON AND SCRAMBLED EGGS

          Smoked salmon, free-range scrambled eggs, chives (450kcal)

          • EGGS BENEDICT

            Toasted English muffin, honey roast ham, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce (752kcal)

            • EGGS ROYALE

              Toasted English muffin, John Ross Jr smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce (817kcal)

              (V) Vegetarian

              Teas and coffees are included. Specialist coffees such as cappuccino and latte are £4 extra. All our food and drinks have been freshly prepared in our premises where we handle all allergens. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please speak to your server before you order your meal or drinks. All details are correct at time of going to print, however may be subject to change from time to time.

                Last updated: 11 July 2024

                What 9 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                3.0
                3 based on recent ratings
                • 3.1Food
                • 3.2Service
                • 2.9Ambience
                • 2.8Value

                Noise • Energetic

                9 Reviews

                1. Robert

                  North Wales

                  2 reviews

                  3.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 3
                  On the whole the food was excellent and the setting is really, really good. Would certainly recommend it to others.

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                2. nigel

                  Yorkshire

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 29 October 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We got sat next to a family and their children just wouldn’t keep still to the point of nearly kicking my wife

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                3. Marilyn

                  Cheshire

                  1 review

                  1.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 28 September 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 1
                  As we weren't in the grill but in the spa cafe this was disappointing. Didn't like the ambience, being surrounded by people going backwards and forwards in their robes. The sandwiches had poor amounts of filling and the bread was quite dry as it was obvious they had been refrigerated rather than freshly made.. The scones were more like cake and the cake that looked as if it might have been a bakewell was dry. Overall it was poor and I wouldn't recommend. The staff that were on were friendly and helpful but there was only two on so service wasn't as quick as it might have been - not their fault.

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                4. Robin

                  London

                  4 reviews

                  2.0

                  4 reviews

                  Dined on 27 September 2024

                  1. Overall 2
                  2. Food 2
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 1
                  Pretty poor. Average food but at high end London prices, massively overpriced drinks (£32 for 2 gin and tonics), tatty restaurant with sticky tables and seated in a long narrow conservatory with all the atmosphere of a hospital corridor. I won't be going back.

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                5. Eric

                  Cheshire

                  1 review

                  1.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 24 August 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 2
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 1
                  Poor service- not enough staff. Mediocre food could be found in any local pub, twice the price of the locals! What a let down from the very fine restaurant it once was. Will not be going back.

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                6. James

                  Cheshire

                  1 review

                  1.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 18 August 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 1
                  The crowd goes mild. This place is a joke in terms of food quality, service and price. There's a never ending list of issues and incompetence. If I hear the staff say 'sorry' one more time, I will cut my ears off and suggest that you put them on the menu as it'll be better than 80% of the options on there. This place should be shut down.

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                7. Richard

                  London

                  4 reviews

                  1.0

                  4 reviews

                  Dined on 11 August 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 1
                  A hotel/restaurant in its death throws. From a non existent welcome when we arrived to sending back both meals, no interest from staff (we didnt see anyone smile or engage any customer in conversation), to a scruffy environment and a hotel/restaurant that seemed to be making a play for worst restaurant on the Wirral. Staff were scruffily dressed, a well practiced demeanor of 'why are you here?', and seemed genuinely surprised by questions like 'can we order wine before we order our meal?' Our opening request for cocktails, led to a shabby black A4 file being opened to look up if they did an aperol spritz and a negroni and the waiter then proceeding to spill half of the contents on way to the glass and 2 drinks being left on the bar and a waitress saying 'there are your drinks' as the waiter left. We ordered 'catch of the day' and belly pork. The trout was a single fillet that had been kept warm for too long and was 'old looking'. It was dry and tasteless. The belly pork was a lump of meat, no fat on it so I'm not sure it was belly pork at all! Served with the smallest portion of rather nice cabbage, and a dribble of apple sauce. Again the main part of the diner was tasteless. We set aside our plates and the waitress approached asking if we had finished and when we said the meals were very unpleasant simply stated 'I'll take them off the bill', no attempt to discover the issue, offer alternative, speak to the manager, tell the chef, apologise properly or generally give any impression that she could 'give one'. We paid the drinks bill and left. Nobody asked about our meal, nobody apologised, in fact I'm not sure anyone noticed we had actually been there or had left! I dont know what McDonald hotels think about this clueless hotel/restaurant but, as a customer it seemed totally bereft of direction, standards, management or caring about customer experiences. There are plenty of better alternatives than this, but if you cant find one then go on a diet.

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                8. Lyndsay

                  New York City

                  1 review

                  3.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 9 August 2024

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 3
                  The food was very tasty so this is not a criticism on the food. However portions were small for the prices. We paid £10 for 4 strawberries and a bit of puring cream with 2 small biscuits. There was a wedding on next door so it was busy and there was noise from the band playing but we didn't mind that too much. There was only 1 staff on the bar and the Guinness was warm this did not go down well with my husband. There was only 1 staff on the restaurant doing what seemed to be everything which mean there was a long wait between ordering and courses. We also had breakfast which was also very busy and only 2 staff on serving. There were lots of tables avaliable but no one to prepare them for the next course.

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                9. OpenTable Diner

                  Cheshire

                  1 review

                  1.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 26 July 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 3
                  4. Ambience 1
                  Afternoon tea bought as a present. We decided to go on a Friday as there would probably be a better atmosphere. Unfortunately we were the only people there…. Not the hotels fault. The afternoon tea was overpriced for what was served. Scones not very good. Tiny cakes cut in half. Finger sandwiches disappointing. The place was deathly quiet and we could not wait to leave. The gentleman who served us was very nice and tried to make the best of a very poor job. I think Craxton Wood should look at competitors. Definitely would not go again or recommend it.

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                The Grill at Macdonald Craxton Wood is rated 3 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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                2 people
                20:00
                Experiences are available.
                Google Map for The Grill at Macdonald Craxton Wood

                Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Chester CH66 9PB

                Additional information

                • Cross Street
                  Park Gate Road, Ledsham. CH66 9PB
                • Area
                  Ellesmere Port
                • Hours of Operation
                  Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
                • Price
                  £26 to £40
                • Cuisines
                  British
                • Dining style
                  Casual Dining
                • Dress code
                  Smart Casual
                • Parking details
                  Hotel Parking
                • Payment Options
                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                • Additional
                  Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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