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Olde Kings Head, Gurnett

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30 Bradley Smithy, Byrons Lane, Gurnett, SK11 0HD (View on Google Map)
(01625) 611444
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This old Building situated on the Macclesfield to Sutton road dates from 1695 and used to be a Smithy. It is very close to the Macclesfield canal and is popular with boaters and walkers. The bar is on an L shape format enabling three distinct seating areas, one with three open fires. In the left hand area there are Interesting stained glass windows depicting Kings Heads. Food is available every day from a printed menu with specials on a chalkboard with an additional lunchtime sandwich menu. Branch Pub of the Season Summer 2023.

Nearest bus is 14A (Mon-Sat daytime) Selwyn Dr down Hall Lane.

There is a Camping and Caravan Club site a short distance away on Jarman.

Historic Interest

Located next to Gurnett grade II listed Aqueduct which is just south of bridge 43 on the Macclesfield canal.This bridge is a good example of a stone-built roving bridge where horses used to change from one side of the canal to the other.

Information for this venue is provided by the Macclesfield & East Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old Kings Head
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
11/02/2025
Last surveyed
07/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Paul Montegrande
Pub ID
MAC/69
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4%
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 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 4 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Beartown (varies) , Storm (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
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Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
small but on-street parking nearby
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
except restaurant
Camping Camping
C&CC Jarman Farm (400m)
Events Events
see social media
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
code on portable backboard
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Wincle
Transport
Close to bus routes (600m)
14A
Directions
less than 100yds E of canal on Macclesfield to Sutton rd

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