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Swettenham Arms, Swettenham

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Operator: Individual Inns (Robinsons)
Swettenham Village, Nr Congleton, Swettenham, CW12 2LF (View on Google Map)

The pub reopened after a major refurbishment by Robinsons in March 2023.

Established country pub recognised for its food having won several local and national awards. The beer changes regularly with a minimum of 3 cask ales on at any time from the Robinsons stable

The purchase of the pub in 2021 by Stockport based Robinsons Brewery ended many years of independent ownership by the Cunningham family. The food offering is varied with several Vegetarian & Vegan options. Menus are available to view on the website.

Nestling peacefully in the Dane valley, this large yet cosy pre-17th century country pub sits in an area rich in history. The building itself was once a nunnery and was an overnight resting point for funeral parties before they took the bodies through a (now blocked) passage to the church. Suitably, there are legends of ghosts. The countryside around was the site of much prehistoric activity. The Swettenham Arms is made even more attractive by the profusion of flowers in summer, and is well-illuminated by night.

The pub itself is heavily timbered, with a long single bar and several areas in an open-plan style. There are wooden settles, heavy iron tables, a sofa, piano and a real fire in a large stone, copper-hooded fireplace surrounded by interesting copper and brass contraptions (guesses on a postcard...)! There is a separate restaurant. Plenty of outside seating is available on the front patio (overlooking the enormous car park) and in the garden during sunny weather.

The Lovell Quinta arboretum, behind the pub, is well worth a visit too.

Surprisingly for such an isolated pub it is possible to get close by public transport. There is an unmarked bus stop at the end of Davenport lane on the 42 Congleton-Holmes Chapel-Crewe route. The pleasant walk down Davenport lane is just over a mile.

Historic Interest

Ghost allegedly

This was once one of Clive Wincle's pubs. He owned the Saxon Cross brewery in Buxton, closed many years ago after a rat infestation! Others pubs he owned at the time were the Plough at Eaton and the Mow Cop.

Information for this venue is provided by the Macclesfield & East Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
24/06/2025
Last surveyed
19/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Robinsons Brewery
Pub ID
MAC/185
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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 - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Swettenham Arms, Swettenham.

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 twice.
Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Swettenham Arms, Swettenham.

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

Various

Changing beers typically include: Robinsons (seasonal)

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Terrace & large open areas either side of pub
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
except in carpeted areas
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Robinsons
Transport
Close to bus routes (1900m)
42

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