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Fiveclouds Tap & Bottle, Macclesfield
Macclesfield
SK10 1EX
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about Fiveclouds Tap & Bottle
A shop conversion so it’s long and thin with the counter to the centre right. There is also a downstairs seating area apparently. One hand pump on the counter with an average Ossett White Rat, the back wall has the standard ten keg taps with a good variety of beers and a cider. All are listed on separate strips of blackboard to the right of the counter. Industrial floor, the tables are modern wood on deco style metal bases, the seating consists of long benches curved at the ends or modern versions of machinists stools. There’s a couple of fridges, one of soft drinks and mixers the other of beers. A few pictures as decor and a screen; most of the “decor” is in the front windows. A better drinking experience than nearby R&G but still a touch bleak.
On 13th February 2025
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Strongers . left this review about Fiveclouds Tap & Bottle
Fiveclouds Tap & Bottle is a small shop converted bar with a serving counter mid-way along the right-hand wall where craft keg is available from ten fonts that run across the back bar. There are two hand pumps on the bar counter, one of which was unused and the other had been repurposed as a blue roll holder. I don’t know why bars do this, you wouldn’t leave a mop leaning in the corner so why have spill paper as a main focal point on the counter? I went for half of Salt Beer Factory’s Jute which was my least favourite and most expensive drink of the day. I liked the wooden décor and found the service to be polite, but the music was too loud for a Monday evening. A friendly bar, but the lack of cask means that I’ll probably not visit again.
On 10th June 2024
- rating: 5
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ROB Camra left this review about Fiveclouds Tap & Bottle
Called in again last Sunday. No beer on the handpumps as apparently as they can't sell enough of it and the whole place felt a dark and dingy. Decided to leave it this time around. There were only 3 others in the place, the quietest pub we went in all evening.
16/09/2017
This is a one roomed bar with a cellar area that can be hired, although it's a bit gloomy down there. Mainly high tables and chairs plus a few leaning places. They now have a handpump that is in use permanently puling a changing beer. My notes fail me as to what this was during our visit, but it was in good nick. Friendly staff and punters make this a pleasant place to call in.
On 26th January 2022
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Fiveclouds Tap & Bottle
Supposedly a brewery tap, but none of their beers were being served in draught form from the ten craft keg taps on the bar-back. Neither of the handpumps were in use either, but there was still a good range of beers in different styles from a variety of breweries, and I went for the Pintle (£4.40) from Burnt Mill. Anyway, apart from that, it had a micro-pub appearance and vibe, but there is also some bench seating out on the front pavement and a cellar room (not in use when I visited).
On 5th July 2021
- rating: 6
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Sam Hodgkinson left this review about Fiveclouds Tap & Bottle
One of the most upmarket places in Macc with a young/middle class crowd. Beers are kept well - a lot of bright orange craft beer which isn't up my street but is popular. Busiest pub in Macclesfield town centre on a Friday night!
On 12th June 2021
- rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Five Clouds Tap and Bottle.
A recently opened shop conversion run by enthusisatic young folk who also brew,it has a hip vibe and a soundtrack to match.The interior has a grey hard floor thoughout,modern metal and wooden furniture and trendy lighting,while to the rear there are steps to a 14 person cellar which can be privately hired.There are fridges containing the bottle selection,while the small bar has 4 keg taps and 1 handpump,used occasionally.On my trip no real ale but kegs Five Clouds Mesa,Thornbridge Lukas,Cloudwater NW DIPA and Track Ekuanot (decent but £2,50 the half).Expect pokey ABV's in here !
Probably more appealing to the younger beer drinker,but a valid addition to the Macc scene,especially in this part of town.
On 26th July 2017
- rating: 6
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