Welcome

The Hanging Gate is an old Drovers pub, with a history of hospitality stretching over 400 years.

Situated in Higher Sutton, on the outskirts of a village 3 miles east of Macclesfield, the second highest pub in Cheshire, 

the Hanging Gate enjoys spectacular views across the Cheshire Plain.

Dating from 1621, this is a proper rustic pub with low ceilings and beams, original stone-flagged floors and roaring fires.

The Hanging Gate is a family run freehouse on the edge of the Gritstone trail and Macclesfield Forest – a haven 

for walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and families alike.

Its rural location and magnificent views make it a destination pub to be enjoyed by all.

 Sadly our location is a double-edged sword, busy in Summer and very quiet over the Autumn/Winter months which make it unviable to trade.  We therefore mothball our opening times to help make sure we're here to serve you come Springtime.

Please note during bad weather or on extremely quiet days we may close without notice to ensure the viability of the business 

We are open on Bank Holidays 12 noon until 8.30pm  

We are delighted to have been granted planning permission to extend and develop the Hanging Gate.   The developments will see the restaurant area being rebuilt, two storey in stone (Phase 1), the rear of the building extended to accommodate a kitchen, toilets and cellar (Phase 2) and finally Phase 3, the creation of 4 guest rooms on the footprint of the current outdoor toilets.  

Please bear with us whilst we carry out these building works.