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Operator: Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
30-34 Lawton Street, Congleton, CW12 1RS (View on Google Map)
(01260) 273277
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Modern, town centre bar set within a part-Grade II listed building. The bar consists of one large room split into smaller areas. There is an extended outdoor drinking area.

. 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
23/06/2025
Last surveyed
23/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
MAC/6348
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Close to bus routes (350m)
Closest station (1200m)
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