Admiral Rodney

Part of an attractive white-washed, brick terrace, this smart Grade II listed building is decorated with hanging baskets and flower tubs for most of the year. Interestingly, the original entrance became the back door when the new village main road was constructed. Throughout its rambling interior the low ceilings, beams and cosy drinking areas exude a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, popular with all including the 'Cheshire Set' contingent. The comfortable furnishings include wooden-panelled seats as well as tables and chairs made from old beer barrels. An open fire warms drinkers on winter evenings and the daily papers are also provided. The Admiral Rodney is named after a famous British naval officer who would have held a much higher profile in British history had he not been a contemporary of Horatio Nelson, whose deeds tended to overshadow him. Interestingly, in the centre of Macclesfield is evidence of their joint fame; two adjacent terraced streets built about two hundred years ago are called Nelson Street and Rodney Street. The nautical theme is reflected in the décor, with numerous sailing vessel prints and even a replica of a ship's wheel!