Lach Dennis Restaurant Guide

2024 Review: “Fabulous breakfasts to start the day with excellent omelettes; flavour-packed soups; and great coffee” (“with that rare accompaniment, a glass of iced water”) are all highlights of the “imaginative creations from the open kitchen” at this funkily decorated, brick-walled bar/diner, which is “open all day” – a model of “simplicity with highly efficient service”.

“This new Aiden Byrne venture oozes class” according to early visitors to this well-known north western chef’s latest venture, which he opened, with wife Sarah, in late 2024 in an intriguingly converted, 400-year-old building in the heart of Cheshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’. “Service is exceptional”, as is feedback regarding his “no-choice, monthly changing, tasting menu only” approach – at dinner the full nine-course menu is £90 per person. Top Menu Tip – “A whole (small) buttermilk loaf served with roast chicken butter. Duck gizzards and kidneys served with duck broth”.

Now landed in Knutsford town centre since 2022, this wine-bar restaurant originated in North London before relocating initially to the village of Audlem, thence here. Chef Chris cooks with sustainable and sometimes foraged ingredients while his partner, Laura, serves wines from small independent producers. Too limited freedback for a full rating, but one local fan says it’s “a small, friendly restaurant serving excellent food”.