Macclesfield's best spots for beer lovers have been revealed.

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has published its 2026 Good Beer Guide.

It features a number of local bars and breweries, including one of the smallest taprooms in the country - the Wincle Brewery Shop.

Giles Meadowcroft, founder of the brewery, said: "We're absolutely delighted that Wincle Beer Company has been featured in the brand-new Good Beer Guide 2026!

"If you haven't tried our ales yet – now's the time to!

"And to those that have – here's to many more pints together. See you at the bar soon!"

There are four venues in Macclesfield town centre in this year's guide, including the Castle and Jack in the Box, located inside Picturedrome.

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The Park Tavern also makes the cut, as does RedWillow on Park Green.

Over in Bollington, both the Cotton Tree and the Vale Inn are included in the guide, as is Ye Olde Kings Head in Gurnett.

There is no shortage when it comes to breweries either, with Storm Brewing and Bollington Brewing Co. both featured in the guide.

Emily Taylor took over Ye Olde Kings Head earlier this year (Credit: Nub News)

While predominantly serving as the definitive guidebook to pubs serving great cask beer, this year's Good Beer Guide also comes with a clear message to the Chancellor.

CAMRA warns that the latest figures show another drop in brewery numbers across the UK, with 149 having closed in the past year.

Meanwhile, 36 pubs that featured in the 2025 guide have since closed.

Ash Corbett-Collins, CAMRA Chairman, said: "Each edition of the Good Beer Guide is a collectible snapshot of beer and pub culture that year.

"This year's guide is a testament to the remarkable resilience of publicans, continuing to achieve excellence and choice for consumers despite a backdrop of sky-high tax bills and a lack of action from Government.

"The Chancellor needs to use the upcoming Budget to slash the tax burden on pubs, including VAT, duty and National Insurance contributions."