Harden's survey result
Summary
“Theatrical presentation” is a longstanding feature of the Pear family’s stalwart fixture of four decades’ standing, whose ‘Dinner at 8’ package was an early adopter of the tasting menu format, with a 7-course menu delivered in a single sitting (you arrive at 7.30 pm). Fans say “Covid hasn't affected the consistent high quality of this unique dining venue. And to the famous ‘Dinner at 8’, can be added the growing popularity of their afternoon tea”: “a choice of gentleman’s or lady’s gives a useful mix of sweet and savoury, including the legendary homemade desserts. Ample portions (take-home boxes cheerfully provided), well served and a good range of teas''.
Summary
“The Pear family’s innovative ‘Dinner @ 8’” – “a unique theatrical experience” with guests offered a preview of the items on the menu – continues to make Pecks a ‘go-to’ venue in East Cheshire – its five or seven courses (depending on the day of the week) of modern British cooking consistently pleases. This long-running venue is fast approaching its 40th anniversary – “and deserves great credit for maintaining its ‘take your own wine’ (no corkage) policy midweek despite the industry’s financial pressures”.
Summary
A “unique theatrical atmosphere” helps distinguish this long-established local destination – founded in 1984 and given an overhaul in autumn 2018. ‘Dinner at 8’ is the main event: a five-course (seven at weekends) blow-out that makes for quite an occasion (with a more conventional format for lunch and afternoon tea). Rated on limited feedback last year.
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Newcastle Rd, Congleton, CW12 4SB
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £27.50 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu1 | 46.00 | Dinner only | 5 |
| Menu2 | 54.00 | Dinner only | 7 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Newcastle Rd, Congleton, CW12 4SB
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 8 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 8 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 8 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 8 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 8 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
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