The Macc, Macclesfield

I was impressed by this pub,it seems a lot of care and attention has been paid here,and the interior is quirky and interesting.The mosaic tiling at the entrance leads to a public bar to the right,while to the left is a section with it's own servery with a series of leather sofas,while through an arch is a largish room with square dining type tables each with a tea light.The decoration had been well thought out,it feel sophisticated without being over the top.There was a friendly welcome from behind the bar and a choice of 6 craft keg and 6 ales described on the chalk board above this section of the bar.Sadly this wasnt up to date and I missed the opportunity to have a Whim Flowerpower,the other choices were Whim Hartington Bitter,a porter I failed to note,RedWillow Stateless IPA (very good) and another Red Willow brew. A good soundtrack was playing ,and the public bar TV was showing some terrestrial sport but this didn't impact the rest of the pub.The regulars hang out in the public bar,but being away from the town centre it's a calm place. Should be included on any ale tour,it must be close to inclusion in the GBG given the range and quality on my visit.I would certainly return.

This is an old pub just off the Town Centre that has been knocked into one room but still retains a mosaic tiled section in addition to the carpeted areas. On my visit Macclesfield Town down the road had just finished their stupid game so it was quite busy and meant that I didn't get to see all five beers available. I spotted Abbeydale Temptation and then Magic Rock Punchline which I went for at around £3.50. It was a porter with a distinct and fairly strong chilli kick to it, not one for the faint hearted. It was in superb nick and I loved it. I would happily return to this one.

This pub reopened Friday 14th October as "The Macc" selling a range of Real Ales. Opens 4.00pm Mon-Thu and 12noon Fri-Sun.