George V at Ashford Castle - Congleton

Had a dinner here in Thanksgiving 2016 Service was great - servers did everything to accommodate my baby too. Food was amazing, very well thought out

The food was bland. Crab claws with undercooked boiled potatoes did not look or taste appetizing, but my complaint was promptly dealt with my replacement was a big improvement. My real complaint is with the seating arrangements obviously fitting in more customers was more important than the self distancing. I was sitting at the back (near fish tank) with my sister at a table for two either side of us, two other tables for two. However, a group of came in later were seated directly behind me, with one of the guys pushing my chair as he settled himself comfortably into his! The waiter then arrived down with some bread/tapenade for the couple on my left asked if I could pull my chair in a bit so he could pass!!! As the lady on my left said “it’s not you he should be asking to move, but the person behind you”. I tried to move closer but when it was obvious there wasn’t an inch between me the guy behind me, the waiter then handed the bread over my head. At that stage, I was well truly ready to leave, never to return

I don't usually write reviews but when a restaurant is this good you need to shout it from the thatched roof. We went two nights in a row it's that good. If you love seafood it will be up there with the best restaurant in Ireland but there is plenty on the menu even if fish is not your thing. Cullens at The Cottage is all about quality produce that has such flavour when it comes to your plate you can only be impressed by the chefs in that kitchen. We had the crab claws, crab arancini, spring rolls, surf turf, seafood tangletelli and steak over the two nights and all were exceptional. The bread to start is also the best bread I've had to date anywhere. This is a hidden gem for Ashford Castle and Ashford Lodge guests and you have to visit. The staff make you so welcome and are genuinely so nice and so knowledgeable about the food and wines. Organising a lift back to the Lodge in the rain are nice touches. It also looks great which is a bonus. Ashford Estate should be very proud of what they achieved here

Really enjoyable meal. Food was excellent and service was very attentive, we were made feel like special guests. Thank you

Beautiful food, reasonable price and excellent attentive staff