2 The Firs, Altrincham, Greater Manchester WA14 2TW
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2 people
26 Apr 2025
21:30
Booked 11 times today
About this restaurant
Dog-friendly
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Located in the leafy area of Bowdon, The Stamford is a modern interpretation of pubs from a bygone era; a social space enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike, serving the wider Altrincham, Hale and Cheshire area.
We offer a fresh food a la carte menu alongside lunch specials throughout the pub and a crowd-pleasing set price menu on a Sunday, including our famous mixed meat roasts. Whether a quick pint or bite after work, a romantic meal for two, a special celebration, or a few hours sat in our sunshine garden at the front, we have space to accommodate all in this community-focused pub made with love.
Looking to book an event or a private function we have that covered also with our fantastic function room complete with its own bar and DJ booth if needed. Perfect for any celebration with various buffet menus available.
Call the team on 0161 929 1221 to find out more or visit www.thestamfordatbowdon.com
The Stamford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for brunch
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Child-friendly
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Neighbourhood gem
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Stamford exudes charm with its "lovely food" and "friendly, welcoming service." It's a "great find close to Dunham Massey," offering "exceptional, really very good" meals, especially the roast. The ambiance is "very Christmassy," and it's "very dog friendly." Regulars praise the "outstanding" staff, making visits a delight.
142 Reviews
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Paul
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Love the traditional pub feel with great quality food.
A combination of a cask ale from a local brewery and the food makes a winning combination.
Can get busy, so eating inside (and you get table service to avoid crowds at the bar) then relaxing at one of the tables outside can help.
Wonderful position with a traditional church opposite.
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Gaynor
Berkshire9 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
The food is generally great, it gets louder as the evening progresses. Staff really good.
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John
Manchester1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Sunday roast was very tasty. The pub had a nice atmosphere and all the staff were very friendly.
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Colette
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Service was excellent, always made to feel very welcome
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sarah
Manchester1 review
2.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 3
Very noisy, staff not attentive, we booked a table. They didn’t welcome and say we’ll be back to take your order….
Had to ask to order food.
Ordered a burger and chicken cesar salad, egg over cooked.
Underwhelmed!
Cost almost £50 for 2 people - not good value for money.
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester7 reviews
1.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 1
Booked a table and was seated. Sunday meaning it was roast dinner menu. We ordered drinks and wasn’t told there was nothing left.
When the girl who was nice come over to take our order the kitchen had ran out of everything leaving us with a choice of fish and chips or a burger.
We paid for our cokes and left. I don’t think we should’ve been seated and sat with a drink to then be told they had hardly nothing left.
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Vicki VIP
Manchester6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 3
The food was lovely but my husband had half a pint of Cheshire Cat beer and it had a finger nail in it which he had to spit out. This is a place we go to regularly and this has not happened before.
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Rachel VIP
London16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We come to Bowdon from London every few months and we make a trip to The Stamford every time we’re there for a family lunch / dinner.
The food is exceptional, really very good and super fresh (especially the roast). The staff are always very friendly, nothing is too much trouble and the regulars are friendly and welcoming.
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Steve
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Lovely food. Our waitress Monica outstanding as always
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Mark
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great find close to Dunham Massey. Lovely pub with great food and excellent portions.
We visited at lunchtime and took advantage of their lunchtime deal which was great value for money.
Very dog friendly with treats and fresh water freely available.
Highly recommended.
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FAQs
The Stamford is rated 4.4 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.