A selection of our favourite pubs in the North West...
Tea and cake, fish and chips, wet weather, the royal family – England is famous for many things. But, there’s one that holds a special place in almost everyone’s heart – the English pub.
The heart of most communities, a pub is a place for coming together. It’s somewhere you’ll always find a friendly face and of course, the home of the Great British pint. If you come across a pub that serves great food as well as ale, you’ve truly hit the jackpot and with the ‘gastro pub’ concept becoming more and more prevalent, the traditionally more humble public house is now a treat for all the senses.
Here are a few of our North West favourites…
The Fishpool Inn, Delamere, Cheshire
Located en route to Chester from the sprawling and beautiful Delamere Forest is The Fishpool Inn. Typical to Cheshire, the 18th Century building is built in sandstone and has been lovingly restored with a contemporary twist. The open kitchen serves food taking inspiration from around the globe, including tasty stone baked pizzas.
The Roebuck Inn,
Mobberley, Cheshire
Dating back to 1708, The Roebuck Inn is a little slice of heritage set in the gorgeous parish of Mobberley. With award-winning food and an extensive wine list, the pub is a firm favourite with those from the area and beyond. Dark, cosy interiors are lit by candle light and furnished with purposefully mismatched furniture to create an interestingly eccentric space. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering wine region-themed guest rooms, this one is a must visit.
The Church Inn,
Mobberley, Cheshire
The Church Inn has been featured in many best pub guides including the AA British Pub Guide and it’s easy to see why. The pub been tastefully renovated to bring it up to date from its 18th Century roots with cosy corners lit by candlelight and quirky local artifacts. The menu is positively mouthwatering and the bar has an impressive wine selection, as well as local gin. Visitors can also take a seat on the terrace and take in the view of the adjacent church, wrapping up in blankets when it’s not too warm.
The Pheasant inn,
Chester, Cheshire
Just outside the roman city of Chester and nearby to Beeston and Peckforton Castle is
The Pheasant Inn, a pub which boasts some of the county’s most impressive views stretching
all the way to Wales. A favourite for over 400 years, the pub offers fabulous drinks, dining and cosy rooms. Built in traditional sandstone, it has characterful interiors and charm in abundance.
The Cholmondeley Arms,
Malpas, Cheshire
As a former Victorian schoolhouse, this pub is absolutely bursting with quirky charm. It sits at the foot of Cholmondeley Castle and offers quality cuisine, a drinks menu with something
for everyone and a welcoming atmosphere. For those that want to explore the local area, the Cholmondeley Arms also has quaint, dog-friendly guest rooms.
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Parkers Arms,
Nr Clitheroe, Lancashire
The award winning Parkers Arms offers modern classic food using the finest regional produce in a very special way. They also offer an eclectic wine list and a selection of real ales. If you want to make a weekend of it you can stay over in one of their two ensuite guest rooms with views. The Parkers Arms has a rustic yet contemporary style, casual yet elegant, warm and welcoming in the true Lancashire way. Voted as one of the Top 50 Gastro Pubs in the Estrella Damm Awards.
The Freemasons,
Wiswell, Lancashire
The Freemasons is no stranger to ‘Best Pub’ directories and has built an enviable reputation for its high quality cuisine by head chef and owner, Steven Smith. The country pub is set within the Ribble Valley and brings a touch of contemporary sophistication to the traditional English pub. Definitely one for foodies!
The Inn at Whitewell,
Clitheroe, Lancashire
This pub has a real tale to tell – it started life as a manor house in the 1300s and was inhabited by the keepers of the Royal forest. Hundreds of years on, in the 1700s it was transformed into an inn and has been a watering hole for locals and visitors ever since. Nowadays, The Inn at Whitewall also offers food of the highest quality, as well as overnight accommodation and is situated just a short walk from the River Hodder.
The Black Swan,
Cumbria
Set in the Eden Valley, at the foot of Howgill Fells is the conservation village of Ravenstonedale –
a friendly Cumbrian town and home to The Black Swan. A rustic pub that puts quality at the centre of everything it does, ‘The Swan’ as it’s lovingly known, uses local ingredients to design its popular menu.
