The
Yew Tree Inn is another of
Cheshire’s highly regarded foodie pubs. Recently voted the Good Pub Guide’s ‘Cheshire Dining Pub of the Year, 2014’
and listed in both The Good food and Michelin Guides, it also clocks in at just
under an hour’s drive* from the centre of Manchester.
What
Michelin say: ‘Handsome, part red brick, part black and white
timbered pub with a central bar and several smaller, rustic rooms. Extensive
menus offer local and homemade produce. Regular themed events; try guest ales
accompanied by British tapas on a Friday.’
Aside
from a couple of locals propping up the bar, the pub indeed seemed very food
centric, with most people eating. Despite first impressions being very
traditional with beams and wooden furniture, quirky touches such as a wall
coved in hunt scene fabric and large flies on the ceiling added a unique charm.
A good atmosphere and friendly service are just two of the reasons why I would
return… the menu and food being others:
What
I ate:
Ham Hock croquettes served with
apple & tarragon jam – I really enjoyed this dish… the
apple and tarragon ‘jam’ and fruity slaw offering a delightful contrast with
the generous portion of hearty ham hock croquettes in their crisp, crunchy
breadcrumb casings.
“Three Little Pigs” roast pork
belly, Bury black pudding mash and crispy pancetta
– this really was the story of the three little pigs: like a house made from wood,
the stick of crispy pancetta didn’t really work for me as the skin on the belly
provided sufficient crispiness to the dish; I’d have preferred a pig in a
blanket, or a devil on horseback for a little sweetness.
Unlike
a house made from straw, the mash did not blow me away as I felt it lacked in seasoning.
The happy ending came in the form of a generous brick sized piece of pork belly
that would certainly keep the wolves at bay. The gravy and kale elements were
great too, as was my side of ‘Pub chips’.
Having
just got off a diet and not wanting to pile the pounds back on too quickly, I
skipped dessert on this occasion despite the tempting sounding ‘Sticky date & chocolate pudding with hot
fudge sauce’ ‘Cinnamon doughnuts with
homemade marshmallow & hot chocolate dipping sauce’ and ‘Jam
“Roly-Poly” with custard’. There is always next time…
*Check
out my “best
‘gastropubs’ within an hour’s drive of Manchester” page for
other places offering good food and a pleasant drive in the countryside.
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