A coaching inn that retains its old-world charm, The Calveley Arms is a popular eatery in the pleasant village of Handley and is a 10 minute drive from Chester, just off the A41. Surrounded by gardens, the place is a popular venue for weddings and other occasions, and also draws a large number of locals and food aficionados. The ambience is elegant and understated, with large wooden tables, huge wooden columns supporting a low ceiling and an old bar located at one end.

The menu offers a number of choices and varies constantly. The ingredients used are fresh and seasonal, employed in making dishes such as tarte flambé, a thin tortilla base spread with crème fraîche, onions and bacon, a speciality dish from France; tender grilled British steaks with vegetables; Chef's special Madras style curry served with rice, poppadum and mango chutney and depending on the season, pheasant, venison and lamb cutlets. Seafood is also much in demand, with fresh lobster as the house speciality.

Real ales, Belgian beers and constantly changing guest brews are the popular orders at the bar which complements the meal perfectly.