The Poachers Inn, Bollington

The Poachers Inn in Bollington is a welcoming traditional pub near Macclesfield, where the town meets the countryside towards Rainow. Housed in a stone building on Ingersley Road, it’s a popular meeting place for locals, walkers and visitors, with a relaxed atmosphere and a strong connection to the community.

Inside The Poachers Inn, an open fire, comfortable armchairs and cosy corners make it an inviting spot to settle in with a drink or enjoy a meal. The secluded beer garden offers space to sit outside during the warmer months, while dogs and families are welcome.

The Poachers Inn serves traditional homemade food and Sunday lunches, alongside a varied selection of real ales, local brews and changing guest beers. Whether you’re stopping for lunch after a countryside walk or spending an evening catching up with friends, this Bollington pub offers the easy-going atmosphere of a proper local.

Originally known as the Masons Arms and later the Masonic Arms, the building developed from several adjoining cottages. Its position on the Bollington–Rainow boundary adds to its local character, with an old boundary stone still visible opposite. Published circular walks start and finish at The Poachers Inn, making it a useful base for exploring the surrounding hills, Kerridge Ridge and White Nancy.

Find The Poachers Inn: 95 Ingersley Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5RE. Parking is available across the lane beside the pub.

Telephone: 01625 467171
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Pub information checked against CAMRA and Bollington Happy Valley. Menu details are from the pub’s menus supplied on 17 October 2026.