The Duke of Portland

Best Gastropub in the Northwest in the Great British Pub Awards 2009, putting it amongst the top 8 in the UK and a in with a chance of winning the national title in a glittering Awards ceremony to be held at the London Hilton in September.

This substantially refurbished country inn, owned by the proprietors of the renowned Belle Epoque Brasserie in nearby Knutsford, offers a seasonally-changing menu of cooked-to-order dishes as well as an excellent range of cask ales and an extensive wine list with bottles from some of the best winemaking regions in the world.

The kitchen staff here are enormously proud of the inn’s selection as one of The Times ‘UK Top 10 Gastro Pubs’, as well as its entry in the 2007 Michelin Guide. Award-winning chefs use only trusted and highly-regarded suppliers who are experts in sourcing the finest ingredients, meaning that every single mouthful will be 100 percent fresh, home-made and entirely delicious.

On a balmy late spring or summer evening, the newly landscaped outdoor area provides an uplifting setting for a meal or a drink, and a series of Jazz and Cask festivals, barbeques and hog roasts are perfect occasions for all the family to come along and enjoy great food in good company.