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Old Red Lion, Holmes Chapel

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Opens at 11:00am
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Operator: Ember Inns (Mitchells & Butlers)
19 London Road, Holmes Chapel, CW4 7AQ (View on Google Map)
(01477) 549282
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Refurbished in August 2024.

Attractive building situated in village centre alongside the lovely old stone Parish Church. First mentioned in 1625 in the will of Thomas Gandhi. When entering the pub we are greeted by a modern decor complete with electric powered fires. After it’s makeover in 2014.On the bar we can choose from four regular beers plus one guest sourced from Ember Inns list.They serve food all day until late evening. Tables & food can be ordered from website or rewards smart-phone app.

Discounted cask beer on Mondays & Thursdays.

Historic Interest

Claims to be Cheshire's oldest pub. There is a window upstairs dating back to Oliver Cromwell.

Information for this venue is provided by the Macclesfield & East Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
22/04/2025
Last surveyed
26/01/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
MAC/81
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
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
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Old Red Lion, Holmes Chapel.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly at Old Red Lion, Holmes Chapel.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Porter , Stout

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Acoustic
Garden Garden
Patio front & rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Key registration number in pub
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Dominos
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Mini beer festivals
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
42 (not Sun), 319 (M & Th only)
Nearby Station (600m)
Holmes Chapel
Directions
Next door to St Lukes church.

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