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Opening Hours

monday - saturday
12pm-11pm
sunday
12pm-10pm

Food Service Times

monday - saturday
12pm-9pm
sunday
12pm-8pm
01606 882747
Chester Road, Oakmere, United Kingdom, CW8 2HB

THE PERFECT
COUNTRY PUB

01606 882747
Chester Road, Oakmere, United Kingdom, CW8 2HB

THE PERFECT
COUNTRY PUB

01606 882747
Chester Road, Oakmere, United Kingdom, CW8 2HB

THE PERFECT
COUNTRY PUB

01606 882747
Chester Road, Oakmere, United Kingdom, CW8 2HB

Welcome to the Vale Royal Abbey Arms

Award-winning ales on the bar and fantastic food options to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice on your visit.

The Vale Royal Abbey Arms has everything that you could want from a cosy country pub. From the warm welcome as you walk through the door, to that spot by the fireplace that’s perfect for relaxing with a pint.

Looking to the bar, we have a range of excellent cask ales, such as the iconic JW Lees Bitter, to the light, fruity Manchester Pale Ale and more. We also have an extensive collection of wines, cocktails and spirits available.

TUCK IN BESIDE THE FIRE

Our home-cooked seasonal dishes are perfect for cosy gatherings with friends and family in Oakmere. Choose from delicious signature dishes like Roast salmon fillet, Slow braised lamb shank, Chicken Milanese and Venison & chestnut casserole. Also not forgetting timeless pub classics and hearty winter-warming pies, you can expect plenty of choice when looking through our menus. From MPA battered cod fillet to Luxury fish pie and Spiced three bean & red pepper hot pot there’s a dish for everyone.

Planning a midweek catch up with friends or colleagues? Dine from our Prix Fixe menu with two courses for only 17.45 or three for only 19.95. Served all day from 12 noon Monday to Friday.

CHRISTMAS IN OAKMERE

Looking for a Christmas to remember? We’re the perfect pub to host your Christmas party in Oakmere with all your nearest and dearest. Join us for the festive season. We’ll have our real fires lit, JW Lees famous Plum Pudding pouring and hearty festive dishes being served.

Events and Offers

Served Monday to Friday from 12 noon

Prix Fixe

Join us in Oakmere for proper home-cooked food and great value during the week. Our Prix Fixe set menu is just the ticket for a working lunch, early dinner or a relaxed midweek bite. Tuck into two courses for only 17.45 pp or three for only 19.95 pp. Whether you’re catching up with friends, taking colleagues out for lunch or just fancy some home-cooked comfort food, we’ve got you covered.

HOPPY MONDAYS

Enjoy a pint of any JW Lees beer and collect a stamp - show your completed card for 2 free pints on Mondays.

Sunday is a Day of Roast

Tuck into a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings, bottomless gravy and unlimited Yorkshire puddings

PRIVATE HIRE AND PARTIES

Big birthday party coming up? Whatever it is that you’re looking to celebrate, we’re a great venue to host your special occasion. Give us a call and let our team help with planning your day.

Don't just take our word for it...

Dave Miles

First time visiting here – won’t be our last! Great customer service, fantastic hearty food, plenty on the plate. Steak & Ale pie – wow! 😋 And the 3 cheese pie is very tasty!
Dog friendly inside (bar area) and outside.

11/07/2025
Hannah Madley

Had the baked salmon dish with garlic prawns and it was delicious. Salmon was perfectly cooked and the dish was beautifully presented. Would highly recommend ‘The Abbey Arms’

21/06/2025
James Mcmahon

Had a lovely meal with my family the set menu is an absolute bargain for the price and quality is great.

27/06/2025
Karen Kirby

Booked for my husbands birthday. Food was excellent, recommend the three cheese pie it was amazing!

23/05/2025
Mark Toner

First time and certainly not the last time. Staff where exceptional, Finn, Zoe & Jane where the LOVLIEST of lovely. They went above and beyond when i found myself in a bit of a predicament hahaha the food was out of this world, the shoulder of steak was absolutely beautiful! Thankyou guys again 🙏😬

27/06/2025

Our Brewery

If you’re interested in exploring more of our beers, check out the JW Lees website where you can find out about the full range. From classic cask ales like the iconic Manchester Pale Ale and JW Lees Bitter to our craft lagers – there’s something for everyone. We also have our seasonal cask ales and The Boilerhouse microbrewery where we experiment with innovative flavours. There’s a huge selection of JW Lees ales and lagers from over 190 years’ brewing experience.