The Route in Halton

It's cool . Being a ham radio operator having hight is better to make contacts. Using a hand held radio its nice to take use of the nice weather but I didn't get a drink at the pud , T Totaler'.

Unfortunately, not the place we were expecting it to be.The food was ok, but the place was a bit depressing to be honest. Went there after seeing the news article about the place, but I think the reviews and the award was given for the significance of the place rather than the place itself.We went on a Sunday for Sunday roast. We had the steak (rump) roast and cooked as requested. Good size meal for the value but the taste was normal. We also ordered the fried squid and it was soggy, with a weird taste and with plain mayo with a some salad on the bottom of it - not good.The service needs improving. The friendliness and welcoming attitude of staff was super basic. We were expecting something a lot better based on the news article from the warrington guardian.Mainly local people visit the place and we had the locals staring as we are an international family. A little uncomfortable. One couple just sat facing us staring at everything we were doing and on too just commenting on it.The place is not well lighted and not so cleaned, basic service picking up the plates etc but no spray and clean after each departure.The bar has a good variety if Ales, beers and spirits. The place feels more like a night pub bar than a place to come with family to enjoy the drinks.The place does promote the history and heritage of the area and place. The castle grounds are well kept but not much explanation about its history was available apart from googling oneself.Unfortunately the place needs caring and uplifting if they would like people from other areas to come and enjoy the place. Service needs improving, more welcoming and friendly towards outsiders. The façade gives a feeling of being a grandiose place but upon entering one can’t help to feel the low in atmosphere.Thanks but until the place improves much more, we will not be coming back.Feel free to try for yourselves.

I absolutely love this place, I have been coming here a long time, but more recently as my actual local meeting spot.. meeting friends, filming interviews and the beer festival recently. I just wish more people would come and see it... the food is excellent, the views are amazing and the staff are exceptional ( Charlie and James really are fantastic landlords) praise to all the staff at the castle and thanks for showing the previous landlords how it's done ✔️

An absolute gem hidden away in Runcorn! When im wanting to go out for a good meal this is the only place in Runcorn I go. Both menus are filled with delicious fresh dishes to choose from. I love the evening menu as im a huge tapas fan.The food is exceptional, worth the price which isn’t even that expensive!

Will definitely go back, food is delicious, pretty good prices for the quality and freshness. Staff are so lovely, beer garden is really nice, loads of space and gorgeous views too. Highly recommend 👌

Stopped by for some Sunday lunch and was not disappointed! The food is amazing, they have lots of options of different small plates, including some Sunday roast small plate options. I recommend the roast lamb, Yorkshire pudding and dauphinois potato with gravy small plate it’s phenomenal. A lovely pub with a beautiful outside space in an old castle ruins. We will definitely be back.

Lovely little gem of a place. Owners & staff very friendly, food is very good, Sunday lunches to die for as well. Huge beer garden in the castle ruins, great views too! Love it here!

History, Heritage & Good Pints!I’m going back because the food looked amazing.Honestly the view from the garden is incredible.

Had a fantastic time at the castle the place is absolutely fantastic beautiful gardens and views across the waters, peter and Yvonne were very welcoming and made our stay very comfortable a place to definitely go back to plenty to see and a lovely stress free weekend will definitely be back soon 😀 😊 ☺ 😄

Beautiful little pub. Meal was lovely although only had soup and sandwich. Friendly staff. Lovely castle ruins enter for price of a drink. Views of all of Halton are great.