Lily
Lily, Freya, and Kyle are fantastic, and the Guinness is absolutely wonderful. ❤️
January 6, 2026
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The Old Packet House nestled snugly by the Bridgewater Canal is ideally placed for towpath ramblers, dog walkers and cyclists. Dating from the 1800s, historically a stopover for coal merchants and commuters travelling the canal between Manchester and Runcorn, it’s a charming and characterful pub serving locals, visitors and ‘man’s best friend’ alike! Boasting delectable home cooked meals – renowned Sunday Roasts a must, and fine cask ales, committed husband and wife team Carl and Sharni along with their highly attentive and friendly staff cordially offer a hearty welcome to all. Family friendly and known locally as The Packet, the main bar with it’s cosy log fire centrepiece enhancing the ambiance is complemented by a raised intimate dining area and a pleasant walled beer garden located to the rear. Event nights range from quiz and trivia, themed and disco to live nights with open mic, karaoke and local bands. Large screen TVs are available for all Sports aficionados with the ever-popular jukebox primed and ready to play. The Old Packet House is accessible by bus, local Metrolink tram and Regional Trains with both services stopping at Navigation Road Station only a short walk away affording a great opportunity for ale trail enthusiasts to indulge their passion!!
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www.theoldpackethouse.com, WA14 1LW, ALTRINCHAM, United Kingdom
- 01619006044
- booking@theoldpackethouse.com
- theoldpackethouse.com
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The staff are really nice and helpful
The staff are really nice and helpful.
Food is amazing.
Would recommend it to anyone
March 30, 2025
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Lily Freya and Kyle are great along…
Lily Freya and Kyle are great along with marvellous Guinness ❤️
March 30, 2025
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It was the first time in here and me…
It was the first time in here and me and my husband had great service and the food is lovely
January 26, 2025
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Reply from The old packet house
Thank you for popping in and giving us a go, I'm really happy you had a lovely time. Hopefully see you again soon :)
Great roast
Great roast, good portion size and good quality. Bonus great Guinness too
December 1, 2024
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Reply from The old packet house
Hi there, thank you for the great review :)
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A walk welcome and great service
A walk welcome and great service. Food freshly cooked. Great experience
November 8, 2024
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Reply from The old packet house
Hi there, thank you for the great review :)
Lovely food in a relaxed cosy atmosphere
Reserved a table over the phone for a long awaited catch up with friends. We all enjoyed the food which arrived piping hot and didnt have to wait for hours. Definitely value for money on food and drink. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The pub has an oldy worldy cosy vibe with a lovely relaxed atmosphere.
All in all a great experience and would absolutely recommend. Dog friendly helps too!
October 11, 2024
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Reply from The old packet house
Hi Suzanne, wonderful to hear you had a great experience with us. It really is nice to read when we work so hard to deliver a fantastic experience for all our guests. Thank you. See you again soon :)
Nibbles after bowling
We were looking for somewhere to eat after a game of bowling, staff were welcoming and attentive, the food arrived quickly and was very good, thanks!!
August 29, 2024
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Reply from The old packet house
Hi there, sounds like a great day :) See you again soon
Reply from The old packet house
Hi Kash, nice one mate. Should hear what people say about you... haha, only joking. See you soon for a Madri, cheers.
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Great food and service
Service was brilliant, the food just as good. Has a big beer garden with wheel chair access
June 24, 2024
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Best food Best pub with such lovely bar staff
We came into the best pub last Saturday the 11 May for another lovely meal with family and you get welcomed evert time we arrive by the lovely bar staff who really do make u feel welcome and they always have a lovely smile when bringing our food to us and really big compliments to the top Chefs who did our lovely meals always piping hot and well presented thankyou so much all of you
May 11, 2024
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Reply from The old packet house
Hi Claire, thank you so much for the lovely review. We promise to always do our best and make every experience as good as the last. See you soon.
Reply from The old packet house
Hi Michelle, thank you so much. We're happy you enjoyed your visit
1st Rate Pub!
Stopped by the Old Packet House for food and drinks with the family. The service was excellent and the food and drink were top-notch. Can't praise it enough and best of all it doesnt break the bank. All of this is wrapped up in a traditional pub setting and cosy fire on a cold day. Would highly recommend a trip down there if you are looking for a great meal out and/or some drinks.
November 3, 2023
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Reply from The old packet house
Hi David, thank you for the great review. See you around David
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The old packet house
The old packet house is a warm, cosy pub. The real fires give the pub such an amazing atmosphere and the friendly staff can't do enough for you. The food is out of this world, from the homemade pies to the burgers you won't be disappointed. Sharing platters to light lunches, there's something for everybody to enjoy! My favourite has to be the homemade hunters chicken 😋 now they have the early bird 2! I'll definitely be going back very soon!
October 20, 2023
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Reply from The old packet house
Hi there, thank you so much for the great review. See you soon :)
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