Whixall Marina Cafe - Shropshire

In a good location at the end of the Prees Arm on the Llangollan Canal. Good breakfast reasonable pricing.

I have been a few times now with the family for cafe lunches, and every-time I just want something a little bit better! It’s nice! But it isn’t amazing! The staff today didn’t really engage, and no welcome or asking if everything all right! Generally no conversation. If u compare it to other cafes in the area, with similar pricing it just isn’t good enough. Which is very annoying! As the location is lovely, the new walk onto the canal is fab. And the new decor is good.

After a lovely walk across the peat moss area with friends we visited this venue for a light lunch before walking back to our car. We sat outside as the weather was lovely and we had a dog with us. We ordered paninis which were very good, came with salad and coleslaw. No problems there. However I do have a gripe. I had earl grey tea, which arrived in a smallish mug with a tea bag in. Now if I were in a transport cafe no problem but this purports to be a café. To add insult to injury the tea bags were ‘tea pigs’ which are considered by some somewhat up market. (Give me twinings any day) My point though is that when you are using ‘superior quality’ tea bags why are you not using a pot? To me it seems completely incompatible. Furthermore my tea cost £2.20 for each mug which I thought extortionate. On Amazon a 50 pack of earl grey t pig bags are £10.75p which makes the cost per bag just over 21p. Therefore to my mind £2.20 per small mug of tea, be it ‘speciality’ or not, is far too much. Had it been presented in a pot the price would be much less of an issue. I did take it up with one of the staff who said that they used to have pots but that they had been removed. She did say she would try to establish if some could be reintroduced. Also the staff were happy to provide another mug of hot water if requested. The staff were very nice and the venue and surrounding area lovely but please get some tea pots!!

This lovely cafe is in a wondeful location, overlooking the marina. The staff are also wonderful, very welcoming and helpful. Aside from the cafe there is a very nice covered area where you can enjoy a snack from the varied menu, everything is well priced, well cooked and presented. The menu offers some delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as providing for those with special dietary requirements. Easy wheelchair access and tables that are well spaced. There is a car park that is a short, flat walk to the cafe. The views across the marina make this place extra special. Highly recommended.

Lovely setting for the cafe overlooking the marina. Stop with friends for coffee and a quick bite to eat. Seemed like a lot of people had the same idea. Luckily we beat the rush and enjoyed coffee, cake, bacon rolls and poached eggs. Considering the situation quick service pleasant staff.