Congleton

Hi all

The Bull opposite end of town (10 mins walk) from the Tap, for a range of ex Hyde's + food.

Ex curry house in between the two pubs.

Don't bother with the Wharf (GBG)

Not exactly in Congleton, but the Swettenham Arms, Swettenham Village, off the main Congleton-Holmes Chapel road, is first-class for food and always has 3 or 4 good beers (including Beartown) on as well. Booking advised, especially for Sunday lunch.

or schlepp up to the dog inn at over peover

You'll need to arrange a second mortgage first, though :-(

Quite. But it is worth it. IMO.

Alan.

Historical note. This was once one of the pubs owned by Clive Winkle of the Saxon Cross Brewery, Buxton. It was excellent beer, rather reminiscent of Sam Smiths from memory. The brewery closed after a rat infestation. Apparently this didn't do wonders for beer sales. Other pubs he owned at the time were the Mow Cop and the Plough in Eaton near Congleton.

The Swettenham Arms is also reputed to have one of the largest pub car parks in the country! It was also the very first pub I recommended for the Good Pub Guide over 20 years ago

On the subject of Congleton, Khean do some excellent beers as well. No idea which pubs around Congleton sell them though - sorry.

Brian

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Come back NTL, all is forgiven...

Brian

Many thanks for all your replies.

I'm looking forward to my night out with "The Cheshire Set".

Cheers johnnysaint