Business Details
Premier Fine Dining in Congleton
Pecks Restaurant has long been celebrated for its commitment to culinary excellence and elegant dining experiences. Established as an AA Rosette-awarded destination, we pride ourselves on crafting innovative menus that showcase seasonal produce sourced from trusted local suppliers. Our signature Dinner at Eight experience transforms dining into a theatrical event, while our High Tea and Sunday Lunch offerings provide relaxed sophistication. Located in the historic Swan Bank building in Congleton, we combine dramatic style with exceptional service to create unforgettable moments for every guest.Our team's dedication to quality extends to bespoke celebration cakes, artisan puddings, and luxury dine-and-stay packages at The Lion & Swan. With menus changing monthly to reflect the best of local harvests, we maintain rigorous standards in both food preparation and allergen management, ensuring every visit meets our exacting benchmarks for safety and satisfaction.
Services
High Tea
Dinner at Eight
Sunday Lunch
Celebration Cakes
Puddings to Go
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique theatrical dining experience with our Dinner at Eight menu
- Our menus feature seasonal ingredients from trusted Cheshire suppliers
- Holding an AA Rosette award for culinary excellence
- Providing luxury dine-and-stay packages at The Lion & Swan
- Creating bespoke celebration cakes and artisan puddings to order
Associations and certifications
- AA Rosette
Services
High Tea
Our luxury High Tea experience features artisanal sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and pastries served Wednesday to Saturday. Guests can choose between traditional and vegetarian options, with champagne upgrades available. The menu changes seasonally to showcase the best local ingredients while maintaining classic elements like our signature clotted cream and homemade preserves.
Dinner at Eight
This award-winning evening experience transforms dining into immersive theatre with a seven-course tasting menu. Each dish is theatrically presented by our staff who explain ingredients and preparation techniques. Available Wednesday to Saturday evenings with wine pairing options, the experience includes a pre-dinner cocktail on Fridays and Saturdays, combining culinary excellence with entertainment in our elegantly restored venue.
Celebration Cakes
We create bespoke celebration cakes for birthdays, weddings, and special events. Our pastry team designs both traditional and modern tiered creations using premium ingredients. Available for collection or table presentation, all cakes require five working days notice with custom designs discussed directly with our chefs to ensure perfect alignment with your event's theme and requirements.
Puddings to Go
Our signature puddings are available for collection with 48 hours notice. Choose from classic British desserts like Bakewell Tart and Carrot Cake, or contemporary creations such as Baby Guinness Brownie. All puddings are baked fresh to order using the same ingredients as our restaurant dishes, with clear allergen information provided for each option.
Sunday Lunch
Our Sunday Lunch service offers three-course traditional roasts with seasonal vegetables and Yorkshire puddings. Served in our elegant dining room, the menu features premium meats sourced from local farms. Available every Sunday with bookings recommended, this relaxed offering maintains the same culinary standards as our evening experiences while providing a more casual dining atmosphere.
Questions
How do I book a table at Pecks Restaurant?
Bookings can be made through our website or by calling 01260 211211. We recommend booking several weeks in advance, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings, and require pre-payment for special event menus.
Do you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, we can accommodate most dietary needs including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Please inform us of any allergens or intolerances at the time of booking to ensure proper ingredient sourcing.
Can I host a private event at Pecks?
We welcome private bookings for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. Our team can arrange exclusive use of the restaurant with custom menus. Contact us directly to discuss your specific requirements and preferred dates.
Are drinks included with meals?
Our tasting menus include wine pairing options available at additional cost. We also offer beverage packages for private events. Guests may bring their own wine on Wednesdays and Thursdays for no corkage fee.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 48 hours notice for cancellations or amendments to bookings. Special event menus and celebration cakes require seven days notice for cancellation to receive a full refund.
Do you offer gift vouchers?
Yes, we sell e-vouchers for dining experiences and puddings. Vouchers can be purchased through our website for specific amounts or experiences like the Dinner at Eight tasting menu.
Reviews (6)
Raven Black
Dec 24, 2021
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Took two close friends out to Lunch for Christmas. Stunning fine dining restaurant. Staff professional and attentive. Food was faultless.....tasted amazing and presented beautifully. Cocktails did not… disappoint. Would recommend to all, especially if you are looking for somewhere to take loved ones for a special celebratory meal. Highly recommend
Darren Page
Dec 24, 2021
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A lovely place to dine out. Smart casual, attentive service, quality food and actually not much more expensive than the gastro pubs around Staffordshire. A Sunday lunch or afternoon tea here is really good but the "Dinner at 8" experience is super and really very indulgent
Flick Rackstraw
Dec 13, 2021
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Had a meal at Pecks for our works Christmas do. The menu was varied and innovative. I confess, I chose the duck liver parfait and gingerbread starter (allergies precluded the other two options available on the set menu meal) and I was dubious... but wow. It was *delicious*. The roast beef disintegrated, it was so tender. It has been many years since I have had beef this good. And the rum and raisin tart (I have since found out that you can buy a whole one, so that's my New Years Resolution dead in the water!!!) was absolutely perfect. I will definitely return...
Julia Lunn
Dec 11, 2021
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Lovely dinner at 8 tonight - I'm dairy free and was wonderfully catered for with choices and alternatives offered where needed - it was definitely the best selection of dairy free desserts I've ever been offered! Every course was lovely - a real treat 😍.
Natalie Shea-Leigh
Dec 10, 2021
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Went to Pecks Restaurant for dinner at 8 for my husbands birthday. The food was out of this world hats off to the chefs and the staff cant do enough for you we really want to thank the Manager Ben for looking after us all night and also surprising my husband with a sparkler in his cake and the whole staff and restaurant sang to him. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a special meal for any occasion.
Dawn Adams
Nov 27, 2021
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Beautiful food in lovely surroundings with attentive and courteous staff. Be prepared for a gourmet of delights and a 3-4 hour dining experience
