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Big Lock, Middlewich

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Operator: Priory Inns North West
Webb's Lane, Middlewich, CW10 9DN (View on Google Map)
(01606) 836983
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Large multi-roomed, canal side pub, taking its name from the historic double-width lock on the adjacent Trent & Mersey Canal. Food is served every day 12noon to 9pm. Outdoor seating at front of pub, alongside the canal, and on a balcony. A quiz is held on Wednesday evenings. One of two "stack" pubs, built on two levels, in Middlewich. What was the lower level, canal side bar is now a separate and busy coffee shop. The pub is popular in summer months with boaters coming through the town as well as local clientele. It is also a popular venue during the town's annual music festival in June. Timothy Taylor's Landlord is always available alongside one or two other changing cask beers.

Historic Interest

The Big Lock is a "stack pub" built on two levels with the lower level originally catering for canal-based trade.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
09/09/2024
Last surveyed
08/07/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
CHS/875
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 10 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Periodic live music usually in association with larger events
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz on Wednesdays.
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
D&G: 37 42
Directions
A54 St.Michael's Way-Pepper Street-Webb's Lane.

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