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Operator: Iglenook Inns & Taverns
Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12 2DY (View on Google Map)

Robinsons have recently 'restored' the pub in a manner that has stripped it of nearly all its heritage interest.

Opening hours updated, awaiting survey.

Large multi-roomed pub with Lounge/Dining Room at front, which is adorned with old photos of the local area. Behind the bar is a small meeting room and there is also a pool room. Freshly cooked food is available. There are facilities for caravans. Note the attractive carved wooden Congleton bear on the green outside the pub. Bus Stop is on St Johns Rd (Morrisons Daily ex CoOp) accessed via Havanna Lane. The guest beer is a seasonal from Robinsons.

One third of a mile downhill from bridge 61 on the Macclesfield Canal.

Information for this venue is provided by the Macclesfield & East Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
28/09/2022
Last surveyed
01/12/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Robinsons Brewery
Pub ID
MAC/702
Asset of Community Value

UPDATE 2022  Robinsons have recently 'restored' the pub in a manner that has stripped it of nearly all its heritage interest. The former description is shown below.One of three similarly built roadhouse pubs by Robinsons in the 1930s (the others are the Bleeding Wolf, Scholar Green (A34) and Legs of Man, Arclid (A50). Originally thatched like the Bleeding Wolf the roof was lost to a fire in June 1950. A framed collection of photographs in the left hand room shows the fire and its aftermath.

Left hand door leads to the former Public bar with a lapped wood counter that may be 1930s, possibly more modern, bar back shelves appear to be 1930s, there are remnants of a 1930s semi-circular brick fireplace, 1930s fixed seating but the fireplace on right hand side area is modern. A wood panelled passage in the middle of the pub with a serving hatch leads to the rear. On the rear left is a small room with 'Public Bar' sign (moved) as the rear door has 'Smoke Room' on it. There is a splendid wood panelled room on the right with an inglenook fireplace and "Tudor" arch stone fireplace. The gents has 1930s tiling and original large urinals. Ladies not inspected.

UPDATE 2022  Robinsons have recently 'restored' the pub in a manner that has stripped it of nearly all its heritage interest. The former description is shown below.One of three similarly built roadhouse pubs by Robinsons in the 1930s (the others are the Bleeding Wolf, Scholar Green (A34) and Legs of Man, Arclid (A50). Originally thatched like the Bleeding Wolf the roof was lost to a fire in June 1950. A framed collection of photographs in the left hand room shows the fire and its aftermath.

Left hand door leads to the former Public bar with a lapped wood counter that may be 1930s, possibly more modern, bar back shelves appear to be 1930s, there are remnants of a 1930s semi-circular brick fireplace, 1930s fixed seating but the fireplace on right hand side area is modern. A wood panelled passage in the middle of the pub with a serving hatch leads to the rear. On the rear left is a small room with 'Public Bar' sign (moved) as the rear door has 'Smoke Room' on it. There is a splendid wood panelled room on the right with an inglenook fireplace and "Tudor" arch stone fireplace. The gents has 1930s tiling and original large urinals. Ladies not inspected.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Church House, Congleton.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Robinsons - Unicorn TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 5 times.
Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Church House, Congleton.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Robinsons - Trooper TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Trooper
Robinsons - Trooper Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted once.
Robinsons - Trooper
Robinsons - Trooper

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Church House, Congleton.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Robinsons (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Camping Camping
No camping but 5 pitches for caravans.
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (450m)
92 (daytime not Sun)
Directions
One mile out of Congleton on the A54 to Buxton.

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