Five Clouds Tap and Bottle

You'll find Five Clouds right in the thick of it on Market Place, where Macclesfield's high street does its business. It's the kind of place that takes its beer seriously without being a snob about it—the taps rotate, there's proper bottled stuff, and the staff actually know what they're talking about. The room's got character, worn in the way that means people actually spend time here rather than just passing through. Whether you're after something hoppy from a local brewery or something more experimental, there's always something worth trying.