The Market Tavern
Quick info
About The Market Tavern
The Market Tavern sits on the market square in Sandbach's old town, a pub that combines a restaurant, bar and function room under one roof. The kitchen offers a soup and sandwich deal and a Sunday roast, alongside beer on tap. A beer garden runs behind the building, giving space for outdoor dining, and a step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. The function room at the back hosts live bands and can take groups. A pool table and darts board sit inside, and rugby shows on the television for those who drop in to watch. Dogs are welcome throughout, and the pub opens daily. Reservations are recommended, particularly for the Sunday roast.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade chips, beer garden seating, dog-friendly pub and live band nights.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade chips, beer garden seating, dog-friendly pub and live band nights.
Customer Review Summary
The chips draw the most consistent praise, with several reviewers calling out the "BEST PROPER CHIPS" and homemade chips alongside a soup and sandwich deal, and the Sunday roast also earns repeat mentions as "gorgeous" and "absolutely perfect" despite one diner noting a wait of around twenty minutes before it arrived. The beer holds up well too, with a pint of Dizzy Blond and a golden ale both singled out, though one reviewer separately calls out the worst pint they've had, a complaint that stands alone against otherwise strong marks for the drink selection. The dog friendly beer garden and function room hosting live band nights add to the draw, and staff, including a landlord described as very friendly, are repeatedly praised as welcoming. One elderly reviewer recounts feeling nervous about visiting alone after a hospital trip but was helped by a kind fellow customer and left charmed by the decor and the white wine on offer.
Customer Review Summary
The chips draw the most consistent praise, with several reviewers calling out the "BEST PROPER CHIPS" and homemade chips alongside a soup and sandwich deal, and the Sunday roast also earns repeat mentions as "gorgeous" and "absolutely perfect" despite one diner noting a wait of around twenty minutes before it arrived. The beer holds up well too, with a pint of Dizzy Blond and a golden ale both singled out, though one reviewer separately calls out the worst pint they've had, a complaint that stands alone against otherwise strong marks for the drink selection. The dog friendly beer garden and function room hosting live band nights add to the draw, and staff, including a landlord described as very friendly, are repeatedly praised as welcoming. One elderly reviewer recounts feeling nervous about visiting alone after a hospital trip but was helped by a kind fellow customer and left charmed by the decor and the white wine on offer.
Featured reviews
- Hazel Roach Greenwood
“I had been to our local hospital and was looking for somewhere smart for a relaxing drink,, a really kind lady came in with me as I am an elderly lady but a bit shy and had not been in here before..it was beautiful the decor the service and the quality of the white wine......there was a lovely customer too with a delightful dog..”
- Scott Halman
“Visited to watch a friend's band play in the function room at the back. Haven't been here before but it was friendly enough, good beer, and great live entertainment 😎 …”
- Kate Hill
“Had a lovely late lunch/ early tea at the market Tavern this weekend. Traditional pub grub with the BEST PROPER CHIPS. The pub is Dog friendly and shows the rugby but its not super loud, a nice amount of background noise adding to the atmosphere. The two gentlemen that served us were so lovely and friendly. Lovely experience!”
- Georgina Ellis Georgina Ellis
“Thank you for making my husbands suprise birthday meal so special, couldn't fault it”
- Blake McKenzie
“Cosy pub with welcoming staff and classic tasty pub food.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Bars near The Market Tavern
- Legs Of Man4.61,2022.1 mi
home made chips, dessert trolley, roast dinner sides
- The Railway Inn4.41884.5 miOutdoor seating
weekend breakfast, open/log fire, pint of abbot/bass ale
- Canal Tavern4.11886.1 mi awayOutdoor seatingTakeout
canal lock side seating, pool table and darts, karaoke and disco nights
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market TavernReservations | 4.2333 | — | homemade chips, beer garden seating, dog-friendly pub |
| Legs Of Man | 4.61,202 | 2.1 mi | home made chips, dessert trolley, roast dinner sides |
| The Railway InnOutdoor seating | 4.4188 | 4.5 mi | weekend breakfast, open/log fire, pint of abbot/bass ale |
| Canal TavernOutdoor seating · Takeout | 4.1188 | 6.1 mi away | canal lock side seating, pool table and darts, karaoke and disco nights |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
