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About The Carters Arms
On Chapel Lane in Wilmslow, The Carters Arms is a pub that takes walk-ins, with no reservations needed. Free pool and darts are set up on site, giving regulars a reason to linger beyond a drink. The menu runs to six dishes, including pizza and a southern fried chicken sandwich. Football matches play on the TV, and screens extend to the outside area as well. The beer garden fills up when the weather cooperates. Dogs are welcome throughout, making it a straightforward stop for those out walking one. It opens daily, with the counter service format keeping things simple for anyone dropping in.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention football on screens, free pool and darts, real ale selection and beer garden.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention football on screens, free pool and darts, real ale selection and beer garden.
Customer Review Summary
Football on the screens is the most frequent draw at this Wilmslow pub, with reviewers pointing to the atmosphere on match days and when a band plays, backed by a good beer selection and a real ale one reviewer remembers as well kept. Free pool and darts come up close behind, along with a pool tournament night one visitor enjoyed, and the beer garden and summer BBQs get a mention. Staff are called friendly and efficient, and one reviewer describes the pub as dog friendly. One reviewer likes that it is kid free, while another praises the outside area for kids. Food splits opinion. One reviewer praises the pizza, saying its size doesn't compromise the quality, and another calls the food fabulous. A one-star review describes a southern fried chicken sandwich as a piece of frozen chicken, simply heated. A Sunday lunch diner says they had to fetch menus from the bar themselves and place their order there, while staff stood around, and the vegetables arrived well after the meat and potatoes. One reviewer says it is a proper drinking pub and gives the food no stars.
Customer Review Summary
Football on the screens is the most frequent draw at this Wilmslow pub, with reviewers pointing to the atmosphere on match days and when a band plays, backed by a good beer selection and a real ale one reviewer remembers as well kept. Free pool and darts come up close behind, along with a pool tournament night one visitor enjoyed, and the beer garden and summer BBQs get a mention. Staff are called friendly and efficient, and one reviewer describes the pub as dog friendly. One reviewer likes that it is kid free, while another praises the outside area for kids. Food splits opinion. One reviewer praises the pizza, saying its size doesn't compromise the quality, and another calls the food fabulous. A one-star review describes a southern fried chicken sandwich as a piece of frozen chicken, simply heated. A Sunday lunch diner says they had to fetch menus from the bar themselves and place their order there, while staff stood around, and the vegetables arrived well after the meat and potatoes. One reviewer says it is a proper drinking pub and gives the food no stars.
Featured reviews
- Lee Bronze
“Great local pub with an excellent outside area for kids”
- Charles Bennett
“Fantastic local pub with great selection of beers. Staff are friendly and efficient. Wonderful atmosphere whethers it be when the football is on or a band. Free pool and darts is a great added bonus. Believe their summer BBQ’s are something to behold!!”
- Andy “Premier Service Fanatic” S
“Unsure why Gugle have asked me to review the Carters? I was last in there in 2015 and to be honest it kept a really good pint. The pub was filthy though, just like a real boozer should be. Haven't got a scooby-doo what it's like nowadays, great to hear it's still going. Many pubs closed down these days, look at what's happen to the Rifleman Arms down the road. They've built a load of unnecessary dwellings for the middle classes. I'll probably bob in to the Carters again soon and give their real ale a test once again. See you soon.”
- CougarCat
“Fantastic pub for the footy. Great atmosphere and quick service. Quite busy inside but if the weather is nice the beer garden will be packed. Not sure if they still put the telly outside for the matches. One of only a couple of pubs in Wilmslow that is kid free which is a mega bonus. No stars for food as it's a proper drinking pub.”
- Kaiden Parish
“I came to the Carters Arms for the pool tournament that was held there, my first time in Wilmslow, it's a phenomenal pub and the hospitality I received from everyone was amazing. Thank-you for a wonderful night! See you again :D”
Hours
- Monday
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- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Has bar games
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Good for watching sport
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Location
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- Plough and Flail4.58621.6 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Carters Arms | 4.2177 | — | £10–20 | football on screens, free pool and darts, real ale selection |
| Drum & Monkey, Alderley Edge | 4.4577 | 1.3 mi | — | truffle fries, garden and terrace, Sunday dinner |
| Plough and FlailReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5862 | 1.6 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, fish pie, gammon |
| The Honey Bee | 4.42,775 | 1.8 mi | — | sunday roast, fish and chips, three courses for £30 |
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