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Requested be closed with reason - Other: Closed with immediate effect. Economic uncertainty, higher operating costs and lower footfall are blamed.
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The Treacle Tap, Macclesfield
Macclesfield
SK11 6JL
Served areas
The Treacle Tap
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Treacle Tap
ORIGINAL REVIEW October 2012
A micro pub that has sprung up in a former shop,it is small but perfectly formed.There are tables either side of the entrance with picture windows giving the interior a lot of natural light.There is a bar at the rear with a raised corridor leading to the lavs.There may not be enough room to swing a cat,but you should swing the bat at their ale selection from three handpumps,on my trip two from RedWillow and a very decent Quantum Pale Ale (£3).The collection of pump clips shows that Mallinson,Magic Rock and Marble beers have featured here which is a ringing endorsement , it's in the 2013 GBG and has won local CAMRA awards.There is also an extensive list of 50 bottled beers and lager together with three taps for kegged draught lager from Vedett,Liefman's and Flensburger.
There is a short well thought out menu of cold food,cheese and breads with a selection of pies with mash,peas and gravy if you want something hot.There is a quiz on Sundays and on successive Mondays conversational evenings in German,French and Italian,a Book Club and on any fifth Monday in the month a "Stitch and Bitch".
The clientele varied from hip craft beer fans,young ladies tippling the strong ale to CAMRA types,but on my Friday evening trip the younger element were in the majority,well behaved and enjoying the lively atmosphere.
This is an outstanding example of what can be achieved in a micro pub,and the young owners deserve serious credit.This would now be my first port of call when in Macc and although it wouldn't appeal to everyone,I thought it was a real gem.
UPDATE
Very quiet on a Thursday night,this micro has lost it's GBG listing and I can see why.Although the three handpumps offer some interesting ale from leading small scale brewers the condition of my Revolutions Marquee US IPA left a lot to be desired,too warm ,listless and with a faint vinegar tang despite being clearish.NBSS 2 .Maybe insufficient throughput ,maybe lack of care but the boat seems to have sailed from this former star of Macc.Large downgrade.
On 9th October 2021
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Treacle Tap
Stereotypical micro-pub, surprisingly (or worryingly) quiet later on a Saturday evening. Eight wooden tables of various types, with tea lights. Three real ales available on handpump: Rooster's Buckeye, Marble Bitter (£3.80) and Muesli from Manchester Brewing.
On 17th September 2021
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Treacle Tap
Standard Micro Pub. 3xCask, Several x Keg - all marked up on a chalk board at the far end of the shop.
Friendly bar staff. Free nuts with every order.
Visit blogged - http://bit.ly/2U9fMNa
On 26th March 2019
- rating: 6
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- Accommodation : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 29 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Car Park : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Darts : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 29 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Jukebox : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Karaoke : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Live Music : Yes last updated 29 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Micropub : Yes last updated 17 March 2015 by David McNally
- Pinball : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Pool Table : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 15 October 2012 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 October 2012 by Will Larter
- Real Cider : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 25 January 2015 by Aqualung .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 29 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
