The Castle, Macclesfield

The Castle is a substantial building on Church Street featuring leaded glass windows, molded plaster ceilings, and copper-topped tables spread throughout its spaces. The rooms are separated into intimate sections, creating a sense of different areas within the pub.

The building started as residential cottages in the late 1700s and was converted into a pub during the 1800s. This transformation reflects how the neighborhood changed over time.

The pub holds a place on a register recognizing traditional British pub interiors that have kept their character over time. Walking through its rooms, you notice how the layout encourages people to settle into different spaces.

The pub sits about 100 meters from Waters Green car park and is easily reachable on foot from the railway and bus stations. Four rotating cask beers are always available on the bar.

Behind the bar sits an unusual curved hatch designed to look like an old shop window. Original bell pushes remain mounted on the walls throughout the rooms, a feature from the days when customers could summon service.