Fools Nook Inn
Address:
Leek Road, Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0JF
Contact:
01260-253662
Hosts:
Re-opened in July 2006 with new landlords! The McGrath family lately from the Hanging Gate at Higher Sutton and renowned for the high standard of their food! This is the best eating pub on the Macclesfield Canal with the friendliest service I know anywhere! Very popular.
Introduction:
This 17th C. building dates from before the Leek road and the Macclesfield Canal were built in the early 19th C. Located only yards from the canal, this is a very popular overnight stop for boaters. Beautifully re-furbished in July 2006. Open Monday-Saturday 12-3pm, 6.30pm to midnight, Sunday 12-12. See below for food hours.
Brews:
The cask ales are likely to be rotated but on my visit they had excellent Duchar's IPA, Black Sheep and Draught Bass almost ready to put on. For lager lovers they had Grolsch and Carling, together with Guinness and Strongbow cider. Fully licensed.
Food:
The McGraths are renowned for their good food; lunch and evening menu with daily specials, served seven days a week. Monday-Saturday 12-2pm, 7-9pm, Sunday 12-2.30pm, 7-9pm. Checked out (often!) and excellent - loveliest piece of grilled salmon I ever had! Even on their opening weekend the dining room was packed - booking advised on 01260-253662.
Other facilities:
The family courtyard at the rear of the Inn is a warm and wind free spot. Good size car park.
Finding it:
On A523 Leek road, two miles south of Macclesfield, at Oak Grove, Sutton. At bridge 49 Oak Grove swing bridge on the Macclesfield Canal. Plenty of casual moorings south of the bridge. Accident blackspot! Cross the main road with great care! Please supervise children!!
