The Macc, Macclesfield

Pleasant knowledgeable staff, excellent wide range of beers, a bit more pricey but keeps out the idiotic drunken riff raff which is fine with me. A must for any real ale lover.

8 Apr 2012 17:39

The Harbour Inn and Restaurant, Bowmore

We chose this place based on reputation. As we entered the cosy looking bar, some people were already enjoying fantastic looking platters of fresh seafood. On a chalkboard on the wall were the day's specials and we were keen to order and eat. When I tried to place our order at the bar, the barman said he had to check whether it was ok to take it and disappeared off into the back. He eventually came back saying that as the restaurant was busy, we couldn't order anything. What a disappointment. Although I had previously read that booking for the restaurant was advised, surely, on this basis, being busy shouldn't come as a surprise and should be planned for? Why advertise your food in a bar and deny your customers? We finished our drinks and went to the curry house around the corner instead and it was a very worthy alternative.

11 Jun 2010 18:18

Leather's Smithy, Langley

Nothing bad to say about this place - good beers well kept and they'll let you try before you buy. The food is excellent and the staff friendly. It's my local and I live 2 miles away - can't be bad!!!

7 Apr 2009 22:55