Hanging Gate Inn

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Hanging Gate Inn

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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.



About Us

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.


Discover Us

rustic charm

cask ale, wines & spirits

cask ale, wines & spirits

400 years worth of character awaits you in this little pub on the edge of Macclesfield forest.   

cask ale, wines & spirits

cask ale, wines & spirits

cask ale, wines & spirits

We have a wide variety of beers, wine, spirits, soft and non-alcoholic drinks on offer.  

duck or grouse!

cask ale, wines & spirits

duck or grouse!

With real fires, stone flag floors and low ceilings - please watch your head on our low beams.

the best views

cask ale, wines & spirits

duck or grouse!

Enjoy views reaching as far as North Wales from our large beer garden.


Opening hours

Sadly our location is a double-edged sword, busy in Summer and very quiet over the Autumn/Winter months.  

Due to this and rising overheads we have to reduce our opening times to help make sure we're here to serve you come Springtime.


CLOSED - Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

OPEN - Friday 4-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm, Sunday 12-8:30pm

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

Please give us a call on 07999 382236 to check and to avoid disappointment.


We are open on Bank Holidays 12 noon until 8.30pm  


frequently asked questions....


Are you dog friendly?  

Yes, well behaved dogs on leads welcome.  All we ask is that you abide by our house rules and use your common sense.  We are a tiny pub so if there are more dogs than customers, or if your dog is excessively wet and muddy, very vocal or reactive to others, please use the outside shelter.


Can I leave my car and go for a walk?  Sorry, although many promise to return for a drink afterwards, we find they have gone for hours and sadly often don't.  We have limited car parking spaces and need them for customers who are using the pub for the duration of their visit.


Our Plans

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.


PHASE 1

PHASE 1

PHASE 1

The rear extension will accommodate a new 

function room

Phase 2

PHASE 1

PHASE 1

The side extension will bring a kitchen, indoor toilets and cellar, along with level access and viewing area

PHASE 3

PHASE 1

PHASE 3

The creation of 4 guest rooms enjoying the panoramic views


Contact Us

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Hanging Gate Inn

Wincle Lane, Higher Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0NG

Tel: 07999382236 cheers@thehanginggate.com


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