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Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley

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Operator: Cheshire Cat Pubs and Bars Ltd
Wrenbury Road, Cholmondeley, SY14 8HN (View on Google Map)
(01829) 720300
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

Dating back to 1862, this former primary school closed in 1986 and was converted to a pub in 1988 to become the first public house on the Cholmondeley Estate for over a century. It has been the recipient of many awards ever since. The conversion and subsequent changes have not altered the basic cruciform layout. Beers are mainly sourced from within a 35 mile radius of the pub, in Cheshire and Shropshire. There are three permanent "house beers", two brewed by Weetwood and one by Salopian. The excellent range of gins, including a house gin from Big Hill distillery in Mobberley, reflects a long-standing commitment to gin provision that predates current trends. The food features locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and reflects the seasonal availability of fresh produce. Regular events are hosted including a well-established annual Gin and Music festival and monthly quiz nights. The pub's own classic car club holds regular meets and treasure hunts. Bed & Breakfast in available in the adjacent "Headmaster's House" and the pub's grounds can be used for weddings and similar events. The "Chum" is family friendly and dogs are made welcome with treats on the bar and dog beer for sale.

Historic Interest

Formerley the Cholmondeley County Primary School.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
28/10/2025
Last surveyed
28/10/2025
Leasehold owner
CHESHIRE CAT PUBS AND BARS LIMITED
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CHS/694
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Built in 1862 as an elementary school for 200 children, the school closed in 1986 and was converted to a pub, becoming the first public house on the Cholmondeley Estate for over a century. The conversion is an interesting and pleasing development of an unusual building, by not altering the cruciform layout. Wooden braces hold up the high-ceilinged interior which has three drinking areas with bare floorboards split by wide brick arches; there is also a tiny snug. Most walls are of exposed brick and there are log fires to enhance the quirky design. The bar back has a bottom section formed from a piece of furniture with sets of drawers and on top is what looks like a Victorian mirrored bar back that nearly reaches the high ceiling. There is a heavily carved bar counter.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Salopian - Shropshire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Salopian - Shropshire Gold
Salopian - Chum Gold - House Beer Salopian - Shropshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Salopian - Shropshire Gold
Salopian - Chum Gold - House Beer
(Salopian - Shropshire Gold)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Weetwood - Jester IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Weetwood - Jester IPA
Weetwood - Headmaster's IPA - House Beer Weetwood - Jester IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.8% Spotted twice.
Weetwood - Jester IPA
Weetwood - Headmaster's IPA - House Beer
(Weetwood - Jester IPA)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley.

ABV 4.8%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Weetwood - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Weetwood - Best Bitter
Weetwood - Chum Best - House Beer Weetwood - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Weetwood - Best Bitter
Weetwood - Chum Best - House Beer
(Weetwood - Best Bitter)

This beer is served regularly at Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Headmaster's House, opposite the pub itself with six en-suite bedrooms.
Camping Camping
Events Events
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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OCR Pub OCR Pub
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Directions
Near Cholmondley Castle, at junction of A49 and Wrenbury Road.

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