Hanging Gate Inn

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Hanging Gate Inn

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Watercolour painting of the Hanging Gate Inn

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 open 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 the 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.


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.


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


Eat with Gritstone

We're pleased to welcome Gritstone to the Hanging Gate bringing you a permanent food offering 

plus freshly ground coffee, cake and sweet treats.

Based in our converted outside bar, Jess and Nigel will be launching their new enterprise serving delicious, freshly cooked pizza, 

with more great things to follow.

Please follow them on social media to get the latest menus, opening hours etc



Opening Hours

 OPENING HOURS

Thursday 4pm until 9pm*

Friday 4pm until 9pm*

Saturday 12 noon until 9pm*

Sunday 12 noon until 8pm* 


Last orders 20 minutes before closing

*PLEASE NOTE THESE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE TO ENSURE THE VIABILITY OF THE BUSINESS


We are CLOSED on MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY

We are open on Bank Holidays


We provide private hire for small functions such as birthdays, christenings, funerals, networking events etc.  

Contact us to discuss your requirements.


frequently asked questions....

Are you serving food?  Yes, we are delighted to welcome Gritstone to the Hanging Gate bringing you a permanent food offering plus freshly ground coffee, cake and sweet treats.

Based in our converted outside bar, Jess and Nigel will be serving delicious, freshly cooked pizza, with more great things to follow. 


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.


Can I hire the pub for an event? Yes!  We provide private hire for small functions such as birthdays, christenings, funerals, networking events etc.  Contact us to discuss your requirements.


Are you dog friendly?  Sorry we no longer allow dogs in the pub due to many treating our lovely walls and floors as a toilet.  Dogs are welcome outside in our beer gardens.  If you are alone with your dog and unable to leave him/her outside whilst you come to the bar, we are happy to provide table service.


Do you allow camper vans to stop over night?  Yes, we have space for 5 vans, with access to bins, water and toilets during pub opening hours.  We charge £10/night.  Please contact us to book.


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Hanging Gate Inn

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

Open today

12:00 – 20:00

PLEASE NOTE THESE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE TO ENSURE THE VIABILITY OF THE BUSINESS

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU SOON


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