Cheshire pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Cheshire - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The Bhurtpore Inn, Aston

Address: Wrenbury Rd, Aston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8DQ [map]
Phone: 01270 780917
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Nearest train station: Wrenbury (0.6 miles)
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The Crown Inn, Stockport

Address: 154 Heaton Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1AR [map]
Phone: 0161 429 0549
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Nearest train stations: Stockport (0.3 miles), Heaton Chapel (1.4 miles), Davenport (1.5 miles)
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The Lower Angel, Warrington

Address: 27 Buttermarket Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2LY [map]
Phone: 01925 633299
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Nearest train stations: Warrington Central (0.2 miles), Warrington Bank Quay (0.5 miles), Padgate (2.1 miles)
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The Harkers Arms, Chester

Address: 1, Russell St, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5AL [map]
Phone: 01244 344525
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Nearest train stations: Chester (0.3 miles), Bache (1.3 miles)
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Swan With Two Necks, Stockport

Address: Princes Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1RY [map]
Phone: 0161 4802341
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Nearest train stations: Stockport (0.5 miles), Heaton Chapel (1.3 miles), Reddish North (1.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Unfortunately, this is Stockport town centre so you're likely to encounter the occasional chav/pikey scum for which Stockport is notorious. Not threatening, mind, just ill-educated and, occasionally, loud.
Great place, nevertheless.
Still, a lovely little pub and certainly a lot better than my previous visits. Very busy on Friday lunchtime, less so on Saturday evening - the opening hours are now extended also.
The Albion Inn, Chester

Address: Park Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1RN [map]
Phone: 01244 340345
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Nearest train stations: Chester (0.7 miles), Bache (1.6 miles)
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Food is very good, beer is always well kept with a decent range, but undoubtedly the landlord is full of himself, the pub is living off it's reputation somewhat and the opening hours are very erratic indeed. Can often go and it's shut.
7/10 on balance the good points outweigh the bad, but the reviews sum it up well and it's definitely not for everybody.
A) Although the menu looked good it was expensive. It may have been excellent but we couldn't afford it because:
B) We had just paid £7.20 for a pint of ale and a gin and tonic.
Suggest he adds the following line to his many notices "Only enter if you're prepared to be ripped-off".
The interior is nice enough if a bit overdone with the WW1 stuff - but £7.20 - for heaven's sake.
The Arden Arms, Stockport

Address: 23 Millgate, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 2LX [map]
Phone: 0161 480 2185
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Nearest train stations: Stockport (0.5 miles), Heaton Chapel (1.5 miles), Davenport (1.5 miles)
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Also of note is the grandfather clock and a small snug reached through the bar, which apparently is by invitation only - you're expected to ask rather than just walking through the bar.
I was slightly disappointed by some effort to adopt a more contemporary feel - in particular background music, which was a bit loud and some French bistro-style posters that I thought looked out of place.
The pub is highly regarded for its lunchtime food apparently.
The pub has an informative website - worth reading if you want to know more about the pubs history and facilities.
Worth seeking out - close to the Market Square in the old part of Stockport.
The Plough Inn, Christleton

Address: Plough Lane, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7PT [map]
Phone: 01244 336096
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Nearest train stations: Chester (3.2 miles), Bache (4.1 miles)
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I would strongly question any negativity from the self appointed food critics amongst us and urge you to try it for yourselves.
We eat in the restaurant at the plough several times a month and are always delighted with the ambience as well as with the high quality of the food. The last occasion was on my birthday a week ago. My husband and I were overwhelmed with the hospitality and christmas warmth. Not only did the lady waiting on look after us with great care but we were also presented with a bottle of champagne!
We will certainly continue to go the Plough on regular occasions.
The Boot Inn, Chester

Address: 9 Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1LG [map]
Phone: 01244 405970
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Nearest train stations: Chester (0.6 miles), Bache (1.4 miles)
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It's typical Sams - unbadged, traditional, no music and with a bit of a "take us as you find us" attitude. There's seemingly very little, if any, effort to attract the hordes of tourists despite the location and attractive building.
The trade appears to be mainly local
I was intrigued to see a large prominent notice in the window stating " no tracksuits / jogging bottoms after 5 pm", which had me wondering to myself why they were acceptable at, say, 4.30 pm, but not an hour later. I was half expecting the fashion police to come round at 5 o'clock on the dot and summarily evict offenders, but there didn't seem to be any anyway !
Definitely worth a visit when in the City Centre.
The Orange Tree, Altrincham

Address: Old Market Place, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4DE [map]
Phone: 0161 928 2600
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Nearest train stations: Altrincham (0.2 miles), Navigation Road (0.6 miles), Hale (0.8 miles)
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almost every weekend there is a reason to go here, the BBQ's on a weekend are fantastic.
Paved area out in front for those elusive summer days and beer garden / BBQ area round the back.
Plenty of staff working what is quite a small bar area, 3 cask beers on tap, and plenty of choice of lagers.
All in all a pleasant pub, with speedy service from staff that can remember your drink and decent beer.
Heartily recommended !
The Station, Altrincham

Address: 44 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EJ [map]
Phone: 0161 928 5605
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Nearest train stations: Altrincham (0 miles), Navigation Road (0.7 miles), Hale (0.7 miles)
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The Gardeners Arms, Timperley

Address: 41, Deansgate Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6SQ [map]
Phone: 0161 928 9505
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Nearest train stations: Navigation Road (0.2 miles), Altrincham (0.9 miles), Hale (1.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Prior to a marketing sweep it might be nice to put a couple of signs up in the window to show that there's a quiz on a Thursday and karaoke on a Saturday, then at least people know what's going on.
They also need to make it clear that the pub no longer serves food as I've been in on a number of occassions where people have walked in and walked out, particularly on a Sunday.
It perhaps needs something to pad out the quieter nights such as a pool team and darts team and maybe a weekend football team to pull people in on Saturday and more appropriately Sundays
For a long time this pub has been shut in the afternoon on a weekday; the market is just not there. I can understand your frustration, but look at it from the pubs point of view, it is not on a main road and doesn't serve food, if it is to remain open all afternoon it has to pay staff, light and heat the buiding. It is not worth it.
It is no super pub, but not worth writing off as you say you will. Try it on a Thursday evening when there is a quiz; Friday teatime is always busy too.
I can agree with you about marketing the pub, never understood that, even before the flats were there, it has undergone a bit of a makeover and once the new smoking shelter is fitted it should be complete. Perhaps that is the time to market.
Fingers crossed for good management taking over.
The Buffet Bar, Stalybridge
Address: Rassbottom St, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1RF [map]
Phone: 0161 303 0007
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Nearest train stations: Stalybridge (0 miles), Ashton-under-lyne (1.5 miles), Hyde North (1.8 miles)
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Penny Black, Northwich
Address: 110 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5AB [map]
Phone: 0160642029
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Nearest train stations: Northwich (0.4 miles), Greenbank (1.3 miles), Lostock Gralam (2.1 miles)
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The Barley Mow, Warrington
Address: 29 Old Market Place, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1QB [map]
Phone: 01925 651182
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Nearest train stations: Warrington Central (0.2 miles), Warrington Bank Quay (0.4 miles), Padgate (2.1 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
The Festival bitter is pretty good and the wine if thats your tipple is good value. Its a friendly atmosphere with original music with anything from Dylan to Mozart to Amy Winehouse to Johnny Clarke and original songwriters too
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Super beer, good food and if (like me) you're into military history and only went there because of the name, loads of fascinating stuff on the walls to look at and if you're not a leaflet explains how the pub got its unusual name.
Go there and go there soon! You will not regret it!