The Leather's Smithy

A fireside country pub beside reservoir and forest

Set beside Ridgegate Reservoir and on the edge of Macclesfield Forest, The Leather's Smithy makes the most of its countryside setting, with trails and rural surroundings close at hand. The building has character: CAMRA describes an 18th-century former smithy with low ceilings, beams, a stone-flagged bar, lounge seating and a large fire. Cheshire Life adds exposed beams, rough plasterwork, stone floors and horse brasses for a warm, traditional country-pub backdrop.

Food is central to the Smithy's appeal. The kitchen describes freshly prepared local food, with four chefs, daily specials, vegetarian and vegan dishes, children's food, light bites and sandwiches. The menu includes gammon, burgers, scampi, haddock, steak and vegan choices, while Sunday roasts and a specials board add variety. Made-to-order vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options offer something inviting for different tastes, whether you are settling in for lunch or dinner.

There is room to enjoy the setting outdoors too, with a garden and outdoor seating recorded in the pub's evidence. The Smithy is presented as a place popular with walkers, fishermen and country visitors, giving it a connection to Langley's landscape. Inside, the stone-floored bar and real fire create a cosy focal point, while a dated independent account describes polite, efficient and attentive service. It is an appealing base for a countryside gathering or a well-earned meal after a walk.