A couple sharing a toast at a lakeside table on the estate
Knutsford · Cheshire · Overlooking The Mere

The finest table in Cheshire

Where every table tells a different story. Three restaurants, one exceptional address, including Gordon Ramsay's only Cheshire kitchen.

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Dine at The Mere

Discover exceptional dining at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere. From Gordon Ramsay's refined cuisine to Afternoon Tea in The Orangery and relaxed dining in The Club Lounge, every menu celebrates the finest seasonal British ingredients in a stunning lakeside setting.

20 minutes from Manchester · 15 minutes from Manchester Airport · Open to non-residents
The dining room at Gordon Ramsay at The Mere
01 · Fine dining

Gordon Ramsay at The Mere

Experience Gordon Ramsay's vision for fine dining in Cheshire, where the finest seasonal ingredients are elevated into exquisite, thoughtfully crafted dishes.

Lakeside 18th green views Speakeasy bar
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02 · Afternoon Tea & Champagne Bar

The Orangery

Our light-filled atrium sets the scene from morning to evening: bottomless brunch at the weekend, afternoon tea every day, and oysters and Champagne as the sky softens.

Light-filled atrium Afternoon tea Champagne bar
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A couple enjoying afternoon tea at The Orangery
A couple dining on The Club Lounge's terrace overlooking the lake
03 · All day, by the water

The Club Lounge

Breakfast overlooking the lake, drinks as the afternoon drifts by, and dinner as the light falls across the water. Every visit brings exceptional food, warm hospitality and some of the finest lakeside views in Cheshire.

Outdoor terrace All-day dining Sunset cocktails
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On the plate

Dishes worth the drive

All menus
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington
Gordon Ramsay at The Mere
Oysters & Champagne
Oysters & Champagne
Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea
Breakfast
Breakfast
Indian Cuisine
Indian Cuisine
Occasions

Whoever you're bringing

A couple at a candlelit table
Two of you
A window table and a very long dinner.
A family sharing a meal
All of you
Sunday lunch for the whole family, by the lake
Raising a toast at the table
Something to mark
Birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions.
The Mere, exterior view
Finding us

Chester Road, Mere, Knutsford

Cheshire WA16 6LJ. Off the A556, two minutes from junction 19 of the M6, with complimentary parking.

Manchester Airport15 min
Manchester city centre20 min
Knutsford8 min
Alderley Edge12 min
Chester45 min
Liverpool50 min
Directions
Good to know

The questions we're asked most

Where can you eat at The Mere?

Three restaurants sit on the estate: Gordon Ramsay at The Mere for fine dining, The Orangery for afternoon tea and Champagne, and The Club Lounge for all-day dining on the terrace.

Does Gordon Ramsay have a restaurant in Cheshire?

Yes. Gordon Ramsay at The Mere in Knutsford is his only restaurant in Cheshire, serving the finest of British cuisine including his famous Beef Wellington.

Can you dine here without staying at the hotel?

Yes. Every restaurant is open to non-residents, seven days a week, with free on-site parking.

Is it suitable for families and children?

Yes. All three of our restaurants are suitable for families and children.

Can you book a private dining room?

Yes. Private rooms seat small parties through to celebrations of 200, with dedicated menus and a private terrace.

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