Flower Pot, Macclesfield
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About Flower Pot, Macclesfield
On Congleton Rd, the Flower Pot is a gastropub and restaurant serving a menu of 58 dishes, including the Roast Beef French Dip, Chicken New Yorker, and a Falafel Salad for vegan diners. Tuesdays bring a fish and chips deal known as Chippy Tuesday, and a Sunday roast rounds out the week. Breakfast runs Friday through Sunday, with weekend service starting at 9. A step-free entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, and outdoor seating in the beer garden extends the space for those who want to eat outside. Dogs are welcome throughout, and free Wi-Fi is available for anyone settling in. The pub opens daily, and reservations are recommended, with staff greeting guests and showing them to a table on arrival. Food not eaten on site can be ordered for takeaway. Free on-site parking is available, and diners booking online on Mondays can access 30% off food, an offer not extended to walk-ins.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
58 dishes · mains £5–23- Roast Beef French Dip£13.95
- Chicken New Yorker£13.45
- Steak Baguette£14.95
- Cheese & Chutney (V)£10.95
- Prawn & Avocado£13.95
- Falafel Salad (Vgn)£12.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips (chippy tuesday), sunday roast/nut roast, full english breakfast and burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips (chippy tuesday), sunday roast/nut roast, full english breakfast and burger.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws consistent praise, with the nut roast, the roast beef, and the fish and chips on Chippy Tuesday singled out repeatedly as generous and well-cooked, and weekend breakfasts, including the full English, also earning strong marks. Close behind, the burger and the steak with fried onions and fries get specific mentions, though one diner found the accompanying blue cheese sauce too sour. Staff are described again and again as friendly, attentive, and quick even when busy, and the pub itself is called nicely presented with good parking and a dog friendly welcome. Recurring gripes temper the praise: several reviewers describe slow drink service during busy sunny periods, one found the food overpriced for what was served and the gluten free choices limited, and another reports a booked table given away on arrival plus a Midnight Sundae dessert served without the promised cherries and only resolved by sending it back. One reviewer also flags that a Monday food discount, expected to apply broadly, turned out to be restricted to online bookings only, which surprised them at the bill.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws consistent praise, with the nut roast, the roast beef, and the fish and chips on Chippy Tuesday singled out repeatedly as generous and well-cooked, and weekend breakfasts, including the full English, also earning strong marks. Close behind, the burger and the steak with fried onions and fries get specific mentions, though one diner found the accompanying blue cheese sauce too sour. Staff are described again and again as friendly, attentive, and quick even when busy, and the pub itself is called nicely presented with good parking and a dog friendly welcome. Recurring gripes temper the praise: several reviewers describe slow drink service during busy sunny periods, one found the food overpriced for what was served and the gluten free choices limited, and another reports a booked table given away on arrival plus a Midnight Sundae dessert served without the promised cherries and only resolved by sending it back. One reviewer also flags that a Monday food discount, expected to apply broadly, turned out to be restricted to online bookings only, which surprised them at the bill.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had my 60th birthday meal here with family. We've been here many times over the years and it never disappoints. The drinks, the decor, the staff all excellent. And the food seems to be better than ever!”
- Rita Arafa
“A group of us went for an unplanned Sunday lunch at the Flower Pot. Although they were busy they accommodated us and we had a lovely lunch. Our server Mary was really friendly and attentive.”
- Google user
“Just want to thank everyone at the Flower Pot for making a family event to celebrate our mum's 95th birthday so absolutely wonderful. The food was fantastic and all the staff were so attentive and made the day so very, very special. Family had gathered from many parts of the country and we had a lovely, relaxed time celebrating together - but this was made soooo special by the beautiful food and especially the absolutely wonderful staff. Thank you to all of you for making our family day so very, very special!”
- Paul Thornber
“A group of us were due to hold a picnic today but got rained off. Instead we met at The Flower Pot. Despite not having a booking, Mary did a great job of looking after us and we were able to enjoy a nice meal and a get together after all. Thank you!”
- Stephen Kenworthy
“We held my mother's wake at the flower pot on 23/07/2026. The staff were fantastic being so flexible with us. The food was superb. The team catered for our 30 guest and everyone stated what a lovely venue and food we had chosen. Thank you”
Highlights
“A warm welcome awaits all at the Flower Pot. We're known in Macclesfield as a family-friendly pub with a brilliant drinks range and huge beer garden (also known as 'The Beach' to our locals). From our recently-refurbished bar and restaurant area, we're serving a menu full of the best pub classics, all homemade by our great team. Whether you're looking for a place to enjoy dinner or you're after a light lunch, our menu is perfect no matter the occasion. When the sun comes out, our beer garden is the place to be. We have one of the biggest in Macclesfield, a wonderful place to meet with friends and soak up the sunshine with a tipple from our bar.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour food
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 4
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Pot, MacclesfieldReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,577 | — | £20–30 | fish and chips (chippy tuesday), sunday roast/nut roast, full english breakfast |
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| Alfred'sReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3569 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | stanley friendly service, great cocktails, amazing food quality |
| Brocklehurst ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.91,287 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, ev charging point, outdoor seating |
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