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Operator: Broadoak Pub Company
Manchester Road, Plumley, WA16 0TY (View on Google Map)

This Pub is Temporarily Closed

An attractive and characterful Elizabethan coaching house dating back to at least 1597 but now set on the very busy A556, half way between Chester and Manchester. The cobbled frontage and old mounting block give a clue to the antiquity of the Smoker, as does the thatched roof. A plaque on the exterior tells the visitor that the inn was proud to serve the subjects of Elizabeth the First and continues to serve those of Elizabeth II. It is named after a white champion racehorse ridden by the late Lord de Tabley, whose nearby Estate at Tabley House has an impressive art collection, open to the public in summer. Both the Windmill and the Spinner & Bergamot in the vicinity are similarly named after horses owned by the said gentleman. The bright, light interior is much modernised and opened out from its former incarnation. One old photograph of the pub remains opposite the bar. The Smoker serves four of the Robinson's range of cask beers. Dining is the principal aspect of the trade. The cuisine is highly regarded, with a full range of meals from sandwiches up, with vegetarians/vegans and children specifically catered for. Freshly cooked local produce is featured. There is a garden and patio area. Helpfully, a walks leaflet is produced for visitors who wish to enjoy the surrounding countryside. It can be downloaded from their website.

There is level access throughout most of the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Macclesfield & East Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
23/10/2024
Last surveyed
16/04/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Robinsons Brewery
Pub ID
MAC/506
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Robinsons - Cumbria Way
Robinsons - Cumbria Way

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Robinsons (varies)

Source: Local


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Closest station (1300m)
Plumley
Directions
A556

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