Find them at 68 Main Street in their historic timber frame property built in 1645. From 1929 to the 1970’s, the site housed Coward’s family butchers, until they moved to the larger purpose-built adjacent shop we still see today. Mr. Coward undertook a painstaking 5-year renovation project at the site exposing the hidden timber frame, original sandstone, wattle and daub.
When the tenancy became available in 2016, hospitality couple Vicki (Mr. Coward’s youngest daughter) and husband Richard Nuttall jumped at the chance to open their own venue using local, seasonal, quality food. Chef Richard and Sommelier Vicki trained in gruelling Michelin Star restaurants in the UK and abroad before returning to their home in Frodsham.
The restaurant has been included in the Michelin Guide since 2021 and has held 3 AA rosettes for culinary excellence since 2023, putting it in the top 1% of venues nationally.
Richard is passionate about bringing on new talent with a 17-year-old apprentice, a young kitchen team and keen locals working front of house. He says his priority is to “create a positive social space” and his legacy will be teaching his staff and sharing his skill. Every month, he holds a Book Club and cookery demo using his vast collection of cookery books showcasing the recipes with sharing plates.