The Fountain in Cheshire East

Newish trendy bar and bistro. Very popular with a good atmosphere! Service very good!

Traveled up from midlands on personal business and popped in for a (full English) breakfast which was lovely. Not ‘cheap’ but nice ingredients so no complaints for around midday on Tuesday.

spacıous , ımpresıv venue , gud bıer , fuud also gud . wen busy , extremely lowd - acustıcs problum . trıed tu get served here a few nıtes ago , waıted at bar for 15 mınutes , aftur abowt 3 peeple cut the cue ı had tu leeve before get very angry . dnt acept cash . tempted tu gıv tu stars tbh

Not my favourite place to visit. I feel it soulless and the loos are smelly

Wow! What a wonderful place in Macclesfield. I was stranded during the storm and they were so lovely. Food is great the staff are super nice! Recommend, recommend, recommend!

Love, Love, Love this place! As an avid brunch reviewer, this was one of the better places I have been too! Minus points for the none runny egg though. DS

Had dinner friday. My partner had the loaded fries no jalapeños. Came but the meat was very dry and hardly any bbq sauce. Went sunday about 3pm for sunday dinner. I had beef my partner had the last turkey. The carrot that was with it was very hard. The roast potatoes were difficult to cut as they appeared overcooked or had been standing too long. The side dish of cauliflower cheese had been reheated as it was stuck to the side of the dish. The turkey dinner was missing the pigs? In blankets. When it came after asking for it we had finished the meal and it was just the 1. The cutlery appears blunt as it would hardly cut through the over or undercooked food including struggling to cut the beef. Came to take plates away without asking how was the meal or just picking the plates up. Not even asking if we had finished. Overall disappointed as have been in many times. Just seems to be going a bit backwards mealwise as used to be really good.

Ok ale. Rude staff. Overpriced lagers. Perpetual Mother’s Day at weekends. Generally littered with kids but you might be able to wade through.

average place. good beer lovely food but cashles and no atmosphere.

It was average but I won't be going back because they don't take cash

Tasty meal. Lovely staff team and seeing as though there were 12 of us they managed very well. Very clean establishment. Really impressed

Lovely place staff was helpful food w enjoyed

Food is Amazing, service is perfect and they provide a great selection of drinks. The best bit is you can bring your dog here. It just doesn’t get much better

Quite a chilled place. A great spot for a nice weekend lunch.

Had a cheddar cheese sandwich - unfortunately there wasn't much cheese in it! Bread was lovely though. Iced coffee was good.

My favourite place in Macc. Great atmosphere, fab decor, top service, Aspall cider, delicious food!👌

Our first visit, being introduced by friends. A lovely environment and very nice food. We look forward to visiting again next time we are in the area.

Visited for lunch, had the hot dog, really tasty and great portion size! Friendly staff and fast service.

Visited for food today as it is the start of the summer holidays, I have previously reviewed the fountain for drinks but wanted to update following today's trip. Firstly the menu is a very good size which doesn't have an overwhelming choice, there's well proportioned brunch, lunch, bar food and lite bites sections. I went for a vegetarian spiced falafel burger and my stepson chose the sweet chilli chicken burger. Service was super fast and the meals were well presented with a good amount of coleslaw and fries. The food was perfect, well cooked and the dressing / sauce on both burgers was amazing. Service was great with very friendly staff at all points from ordering to table service. The other meals being sent to other tables all looked amazing. Highly recommended if you're in the area and in need of decent bar food.

Good friendly pub that serves alright food 😋 been here for the last 5 hours so can't be that bad

Nice place to alcoholic or none alcoholic drink .. food is fresh and tasty

The food & service never disappoints I have added a few photos of the mini English breakfast the vegan option plus a few more. The poached eggs are always cooked to perfection. The quality of the meat in the Sunday lunch & the bacon is high quality. Please take into account some younger staff at the weekend are training. The main staff are excellent.

Had a lovely breakfast Excellent place very attentive staff Highly recommend

Great place for a drink or meal

A popular spot for lunch or drinks with best local ales and a basic but decent lunch menus Nice outside banquettes to sit at in summer.

Lovely spot, very light and bright. Really clean and staff were more than helpful.

Great cocktails never had food.

A great place to meet up for food or drinks during the day or in the evening. Good service and a decent choice. Yes the beer is relatively pricy... If you want cheap ale go over the road to Spoons.

Me and my partner ordered the Sunday roast with beef, very disappointed as it was to pink and tough, we couldn’t eat the beef unfortunately

Yet again a delicious breakfast. Some might say its easy to do a breakfast but equally its easy to get it wrong. The food is always spot on. Red hot and super tasty. I must also say a massive thank you to the service staff they were so friendly and genuinely nice people. Service means everything to me and i will be back soon. Thank You so much. Atmosphere only 4 stars because it was very early. No doubt 5 stars later in the day.

Hello Fountain… firstly I live in Macclesfield and think you’re a great addition to the town. I visit you maybe twice a month.. This time I have to give you some feedback… poached eggs on both plates were over cooked ( this happens often) and food just about warm… I know I should of said something on our visit but the place was busy and it was not the time ….. What’s up with the coffee at The Fountain??? I understand you roast your own blend and all but seriously after all the effort it always tastes kinda strange and lord knows I’ve tried to like it many times. Finally please please try to spend some time training the floor staff as table-side skills need some help. Please, this is only feedback as I really like The Fountain. Thanks 😎

Great place for lunch and a pint or coffee

Edit: Made better by the lovely male manager, who we spoke to on our return, who gave us a free drink. Thank you. Glad we came back! It’s sad to write this as we love the fountain but the Blonde haired manager when asked for a menu at the bar sarcastically said they’re on the tables. Thinking I turned my back on her she turned to a member of staff and smirked pulling her face! Regardless if went in there every day or never before customer services is essential to everyone at every time! To be mocked is 100% disgraceful.

Came for a night out with friends. Had a fantastic burger and a few really good beers. Great atmosphere in there and brilliant service.

Such a great place to relax on a Saturday afternoon or meet with friends for drinks. I go here with my young children and also with my girls. Food, service and staff are all fab! I also love the decor, there’s nothing else like it in Macclesfield.

Always a friendly welcome, great food and beer. Doggy friendly

Welcoming atmosphere good choice of food

Popped in for drinks at lunchtime with the dog lovely smart airy venue and friendly staff.

Go here often as it's a great venue in Macclesfield. They have different beers every time I visit, most of them are really nice but that's just my taste. Bit pricey for beer compared to most places. Food is really nice too.

A little noisy at times but a pleasant place for our Sunday lunch.

Was ok, food mediocre for price

Brilliant breakfast good coffee

Staff were really friendly and there was a nice atmosphere to the place.

Not my kind of food but well cooked and presented . Service good 👍

We found a hair in our food and the service as a result of this was poor. We have used the fountain and other bollington brewer pubs for years and this has left a very sour taste and we won’t be eating there again. This is more of reflection of the aftercare and service

Perfect for our little meet up before heading in to Manchester. Very helpful staff, Bar bites were a perfect little bit of food to keep us going and of course the beer and cocktails kept everyone very happy! A must try when in Macclesfield 👌

Very,very nice!! Been for the 1 st time with my husband,and since.....1000 times more with friends,colleagues,new mums like me... Great spaces,very good for prams( a big bonus,as not all places get some space to park your boogie,or even to get inside 👍) The space is very well designed ( I love those blue bankets), the plants,the light... everything give a very calm,and happy atmosphere 🤩. The food is really good,and the coffee too... Also,it's easy to park your car just opposite ( can be busy though). Over all,great place to meet,for relaxing and enjoying experience 🥰

I can't comment on the food as we only had coffee & hot chocolate but,that was very nice.The service was good ,the atmosphere was nice & the toilets were clean(always important,I think,!)

Woefully understaffed. So disappointed. Didn’t even get to eat.

Understaffed and terrible service

We eat and drink in the fountain regularly. (Big group, always space if you book ahead of time… the team will always accommodate) Great selection of beers both from bollington brewery and a number of guest beers. Nice cocktail menu the espresso martini is particularly tastey. Food is always quick and tastes great the prices are worth it as the portions are massive and the ingredients are quality. Would recommend the Bolly burger, loaded fries and they have just introduced a fountain dog! So good Service is quick and friendly, always have plenty of bar staff on. There’s never a wait at the bar and the team are so friendly. Really nice place to eat and drink, love the interior, although can be a little loud at peak times… but then isn’t every successful/busy bar? Thanks the fountain team, see you next week!

We reserved a table and when we got there some people had taken it up on themselves to remove the reserved sign and rub out our time. Luckily the helpful staff we able to resolve the situation and provide us with the tabe we had reserved. We then proceeded to have a wonderful evening with fantastic beer, food and service. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Very poor attitude regarding tables reserved for customers. A table reserved at 16.30 was actually 17:00. No guests had arrived by 17:00 so we naturally took the table and were rudely accosted by the staff and told to move. Other tables allegedly 'reserved' were also not allowed despite no-shows. Frankly, a despicable approach by the staff and a strategy surely losing them money. A most unpleasant place and to be avoided. Far better to spend your money at the Snowgoose. Won't be going back. Ever.

18/11/23: just a fantastic place! Chilled, relaxed vibe, great food, friendly staff! 10/11/23: love it here. Dog friendly. Awesome selection of craft ale/craft beer and cider. We had the Seacider raspberry ripple infused cider 4% and Bianca Road Brewery: Guava Polava session pale ale 4.5%. Great food!

A good sized gammon sandwich came with salad and coleslaw all freshly prepared and quick service. I ordered fries too. Again it was a good sized portion that were crispy and hot. The above and a half pint of diet coke for less than £10. Bargain. Our first visit. We'll be back.

It's always great when a place exceeds your expectations. The food was better than we expected. The staff are really friendly and they coped with our 'awkward' dietary requirements with ease. Good beer selection as well. Comfy seating. Air conditioned. We will definitely be going again. Still a great place to eat. We have just had lunch there.

Great café, was really pleasantly surprised!

This is a great place! The atmosphere is really good and the food is amazing! A good selection of Ales and the staff are really friendly.

Amazing place for food and drinks, avoid wetherspoons like the plague and come here instead

Really ignorant big lad on bar today. Type thinks doing big favour serving you. Plenty of other pubs in Macc.

The staff are lovely, the cocktails are really nice and the food is gorgeous 😍

Kirsty on the bar was brilliant.

Lovely place would definitely go again

Food was great service was nice recommend it

first time here had a lovely breakfast definitely coming back friendly/helpful staff prices reasonable recommend you try

Very friendly staff, good food, welcome dogs

Great welcoming atmosphere. Lovely venue that lets lots of light in making it feel very pleasant. Food delicious and great value for money

Great place to grab a bite and a drink with friends.

OK for a modern bar Food was good

Had a lovely brunch. Recommend the eggs benedict

Great beer, service and chat with friends.

Didn't have food so can't give stars. The atmosphere is good. Service was excellent. This establishment does not take cash.

Always a nice atmosphere with a good variety of food, a superb variety of beers and other drinks.

Wheelchair accessable but not many low tables . Mostly high ones or booths but did manage. Great night out just think butter is a tad overpriced

Came here for the first time as we were visiting Macclesfield for the day. The food was delicious, I will definitely return on my next visit.

I know reviews have been a bit mixed, but can't fault it based on my experience. There were 8 of us and all our food was perfect. Thoroughly recommend the Bollington burger. 10/10, real quality. Nice venue for meeting up with friends, and you can take your dog along. Give it a try.

Sunday 21st May There was no last orders bell. No indication that I could not order drinks for me and my group. Only 1 visible member of staff who seemed to talk to his friends instead of serving customers. Was refused service at 9:50 unaware of when last orders were but the other table ordered after us and were served.

Really good food, great service and lovely atmosphere.

5 stars all round! Great food, atmosphere and service.

I called here for drinks with friends on a Friday, early evening. The place was buzzing with a good atmosphere. Drinks are nice (a good selection of beers on tap) and service was quick. We called back later in the evening and whilst it was busy, we did find a table. Well worth a visit

Average, nothing to write home about. Really annoyed at the payment by card only policy. Saved the question of how much to tip though as no cash, no tip.

Went in for brunch today. Struggled to find a table as they had reserved signs on them but when we looked closer they were for the evening. Daughters drink did not come with ours had to go back to bar and ask for it. Food came then whilst we all had mouthfuls of food we got asked was it OK, person did not wait until we finished for an answer. Food massively over salted.... salty bacon, salty egg, on the toast which had salty butter on. Left half my meal as my mouth was tingling with all the salt.

Food was spot on! Great atmosphere apart from a waiter who was just plain rude to my face, need a slap. Had a lovely morning till she turned up

Enjoyed breakfast. Excellent bacon sarnie!

Second time at the fountain today. We had 2 for 1 cocktails followed by 2 roast dinners and pasta meal for my granddaughter which she ate all of and a dessert of strawberries and ice cream we had 2 desserts, toffee pudding and red velvet cake. The food was cooked beautifully and very tasty, the carrots were so nice. Very clean and tidy. Great room for baby changing. High chairs provided. The hospitality was outstanding. Great place to relax. We were expecting to pay way more, and we’re very surprised with the bill. Extremely competitively priced. Thank you for looking after us x

Always a good pint! Staff on point and friendly. Got a local brewery on tap, which has the best ales. Get yourself there and drank 😁

It's a bar. What do you need to know? It's not what you're doing, it's who you're with. Eat, drink and be merry!!! Enjoy!

Excellent cocktail drinks and excellent staff.. definitely again 🍸🍹

It's what Macclesfield has been waiting for, a great bar & service 👍

Love this bar in Macclesfield. Open space, nice feeling atmosphere, always had a nice drink whether a coffee or spirit.

Excellent breakfast and ambiance.

A little on the expensive side for my liking and out if roast potatoes by 4pm on a Sunday

Despite advertising they serve food until 6pm on Sunday, tried to order at 5:25pm to be advised there was none. Need to state if this is the case, as we came in specifically for food. Not impressed.

Just called in for a couple always some new beer to try

Nice bar, great beer choices and good food

Delicious food and great service

Great drinks, great food and great atmosphere! Plus they let in well behaved dogs which is lovely

Great pub good food card payment only good atmosphere

A lovely place for lunch and coffee.

Very busy on weekends, drinks are abit steep, but a great place to go when you can get a seat.