9 of the best pubs to visit for a pint in Mid Cheshire

There's plenty of great pubs in Cheshire for a pint <i>(Image: Wikimedia)</i>
There's plenty of great pubs in Cheshire for a pint (Image: Wikimedia)
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IT’S National Beer Day, so why not celebrate with a pint at your local?

There’s plenty of brilliant boozers in Mid Cheshire, and we’ve put together a list of our favourites.

Do you agree with us, or is there a pub you think deserved to make the cut?

Let us know in the comments.

The Salty Dog

The Salty Dog is a gig‑driven, alternative pub pouring cask and craft beers with a lively, music‑led atmosphere most nights of the week.

Address: 23 High Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5BZ

The Red Lion

The Red Lion is a relaxed, community‑minded riverside pub with home‑cooked food, a decent pint, and a programme of live music and quiz nights that keeps the place buzzing.

Address: 1 Wharton Road, Wharton Hall, Winsford, CW7 3AA

Legh Arms

The Legh Arms pairs a cosy bar and real ales with a solid food offering and a popular beer garden, making it a dependable stop for anything from a quick pint to Sunday lunch.

Address: Brook Street, Knutsford WA16 8EB

The Bird & Hat

Tucked away in the historic Bull Ring, The Bird & Hat is a specialist rum and cocktail bar that still feels like a friendly local, with live music at weekends and a solid range of craft ales and spirits.

Address: 12a, The Bull Ring, Northwich, CW9 5BS

Lost & Found

Lost & Found serves up a broad beer and cocktail list and plenty of outside seating, ideal for both leisurely afternoon drinks and dressed‑up evenings.

Address: Princess Street, Knutsford, WA16 6BY

Wallop

Wallop on King Street is a modern neighbourhood bar with a strong craft‑beer and cocktail line‑up, brunch and small plates, and a social, music‑friendly vibe that suits both daytime and late‑night pints.

Address: 76-78 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6ED

The Broken Cross

Set by the canal in Rudheath, The Broken Cross is a family‑ and dog‑friendly Greene King pub known for its beer garden, hearty pub grub, and regular events from live music to quizzes and bank‑holiday festivals.

Address: Broken Cross Place, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7EB

The Blind Pig

Hidden down Red Cow Yard, The Blind Pig brings a speakeasy feel to Knutsford with exposed‑brick cosiness, live music, and a drinks list that runs from quality beer to inventive cocktails.

Address: Red Cow Yard, Knutsford, WA16 6DG

The Rose and Crown

The Rose and Crown combines historic character with a lively bar and good outdoor spots, making it one of the town’s most atmospheric places for a pint.

Address: 62 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DT

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