The Ship Inn - Macclesfield

Steak night two for £40. Nice steak excellent value with a bottle of merlot thrown in. Very nice Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Nice selection of beer on offer all where nice didn't have any food so can't put rating but it did look good Price per person: £10–20 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

I just love this place. After a 2 hour walk on the Danebridge Forest Circular up to Lud’s church nothing beats a spot of lunch at the Ship Inn. The multi room layout, the beer garden (weather permitting it didn’t , the stone flagged floor, the warm atmosphere and friendly and welcoming James. James couldn’t be more helpful and he told the story of the Queen Mother (not visiting but hanging around the bar area all the same. The food ordered, it was not long before hot fresh dishes appeared. My dining companion opted for sausages and mash served in a delicious gravy. The 3 x sausages were wonderfully tasty (ok, they weren’t my order but I nicked half of one . Having ummed and ahhd over which dish to plump for and, having conferred with James, I decided on the beef cobbler with suet pudding and winter vegetables served in a rich gravy. Good choice my son. My other consideration was fish chips but decided I’d have those on a Friday when it is served with bread and butter and a pot of tea for a special Fish Friday price. Dedicated driver had 2 x pints of Diet Coke and co diner had a glass of Pinot Grigio and the bill came to about £45. Not bad at all. The food, the decor, the atmosphere, the flagged floor, the welcome, the service and the food make this place a gem. Don’t tell anyone or you’ll never get a table Thank you to all the Ship Inn team.

Very tasty vegan options. Great place to have a pint and food after trekking in the area. Vegetarian options: Vegan Sunday roast Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Stopped for a lovely coffee after a walk. Staff great. Menu did look good. Price per person: £1–10 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4