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Operator: Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
30-34 Lawton Street, Congleton, CW12 1RS (View on Google Map)

Former Young Pretender reopened as Bench Bistro Bar on 2nd May 24

Not surveyed yet. Previous description follows.

Modern, town centre bar set within a part-Grade II listed building, with a strong community base offering an ever changing range of five real ales plus one real cider, a choice of three key-keg craft beers and an array of bottled beers. The bar consists of one large room split into smaller areas with local artists work displayed on the wall and available for sale. It is alleged that Bonnie Prince Charlie slept in the 400 year old building, hence the name. The real ales always come from a wide area with beers from Bollington, Merlin, Mobberley, Red Willow and Wincle breweries all regularly available. There is now an extended outdoor drinking area. Meet the brewer evenings are held regularly and amongst the eclectic local groups who use the pub as a meeting point are language classes, metal detectors, a sewing club and a group called Bear Town bobbins. There is a quiz every Sunday, live music about once a month on a Saturday, and Wednesday is movie night. The TV shows major sporting events (e.g. Rugby 6 nations, international football, Olympics) but not weekly league football.

. The car park is reached from the dual-carriageway by following signs for Lawton Street parking. The bus station is a short walk away.

Information for this venue is provided by the Macclesfield & East Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Young Pretender
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
27/09/2024
Last surveyed
21/02/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
MAC/6348
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
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Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes (350m)
Closest station (1200m)
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