Which of these 10 pubs and bars in Mid Cheshire is king of the pumps?

Where do you go for a quick drink after work or to meet family and friends at the weekend?

Is there one pub that is better than the rest and deserves to be crowned Best Pub or Bar in Mid Cheshire?

In the latest instalment of our Best of 2024 competition, pubs are taking centre stage and it’s time to reveal the shortlist in our search for Mid Cheshire’s best pub or bar – which will you vote for?

In our Best of 2024 campaign, we’ve given out 21 awards so far in the area for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find the best bar or pub in the area.

This was a popular category and we were inundated with nominations.

We’ve shortlisted our top 10 pubs and bars that will now battle it out to be named the best in Mid Cheshire.

We need your help to choose an overall Best Pub or Bar winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Pub or Bar posts on our Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian (September 19 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, September 22.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of 2024 appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TOP 10 PUBS AND BARS SHORTLIST:

Goblin Coffee & Beer

Goblin Coffee and Beer, Witton Walk, Northwich

One review on their Facebook page said: “Absolutely love this place as it’s so quirky.

“You can play Nintendo, board games and cards while enjoying a drink or two.

“What a great vibe!”

For more details go to facebook.com/GoblinCoffeeAndBeer

Barons-Northwich

Barons-Northwich, Witton Street, Northwich

One nomination said: “This is very cosy with great beers on tap.

“The owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome.

“Also, there is great live music every Friday night.”

For more details go to facebook.com/barons.co.uk

The Lion Pub, Moulton

The Lion in Moulton, Main Road, Northwich

One review on their Facebook page said: “Really friendly, great beers and fab pizzas.

“What’s not to like?”

Another said: “An absolutely belting atmosphere and we’re always made to feel welcome.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thelionmoulton

The Vaults

The Vaults, Wheelock Street, Middlewich

One happy customer said: “You cannot beat a pub that as a collective raised £4,000 for Alder Hey.”

Another said: “This place is always worth a visit.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thevaultspub

The Cheshire Cheese Pub

The Cheshire Cheese Pub, Lewin Street, Middlewich

One nomination said: “This is a unique, proper local pub with a long tradition to serve customers.

“It has lots of history!”

For more details go to facebook.com/CheshireCheesePub

The Red Lion Inn

The Red Lion Inn, Vicarage Lane, Little Budworth

The Sunday roasts get a big thumbs up from customers at The Red Lion Inn.

Many say they can’t wait to go back and visit again.

For more details go to facebook.com/redlioninnlittlebudworth

Owley Wood Recreation Club

Owley Wood Recreation Club, Barrymore Road, Northwich

One nomination said: “They cater for everyone here.

“It’s such a friendly place.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063535421661

The Green Dragon

The Green Dragon, Witton Street, Northwich

One review on their Facebook page said: “Great pub, great people, great atmosphere.”

Another said: “Best pub in Northwich by far!”

For more details go to facebook.com/greendragonnorthwich

Church Inn

Church Inn, Church Lane, Mobberley

This beautiful building is much sought after wedding venue and customers like its fantastic food, warm welcome and lovely ambience.

One nomination said: “Unstated, old school and classy.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ChurchInnMobb/

Gate Inn

The Gate Inn, Delamere Street, Winsford

One happy regular said: “Gate Inn has brilliant food, service and smiles!”

Another said: “Couldn’t ask for better.”

For more details go to facebook.com/gate.inn.5