The Best Restaurants in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

Lovely, friendly service and relaxing environment, especially comfortable upstairs. Good tunes playing in the background, at a comfortable volume that allows easy conversation. The decor is very inviting, with a bit of stylish retro vibes with the architectural murals on the walls upstairs and the vaulted ceiling and comfy sofas gives a sense of being in a loft apartment lounge. The coffee was good and there was a great selection of bar snacks. Great selection of records and plants for sale too. Been here a few times. Would highly recommend.

An absolute gem. Eclectic, cosy, good coffee, nicely curated selection of beers, and vinyl (and flowers)! Above all though, a very friendly and welcoming place. Definitely worth a visit.

Pop in here for a couple of beers once or twice a month. Great atmosphere/surrounding, always friendly staff, great crisps/snacks too. Haven't tried the food. Bought some lovely and well-priced flowers for Mother's Day this year too. Decent beers. Drinks are a bit expensive but average for Greater Manchester now I think. Good, eclectic and well-curated range of new vinyl; they say second-hand is coming soon. Nice outdoor bit in summer too. Love it!

We came in today and enjoyed the Christmas Dinner Sub, it was amazing! The manager (didn’t catch his name) was absolutely brilliant. Despite it being busy and him serving on his own, all food and drinks came out on time and to a great standard. He was chatting with customers and checking in on everyone and everything was clean and tidy. Fantastic experience, so happy I found this place and will definitely be back.

This was on my list of restaurants to visit this year and I've started with a bang! Such a lovely place to grab breakfast / brunch or a late afternoon snack. It's situated right by the canal and has a lovely and warm atmosphere inside. The food is incredible, specifically anything focaccia related. It's not like any other place in the area! The staff are super friendly and it's now become a new favourite of mine. I'm already looking forward to experiencing it in the summer.

My favourite place to visit in the area. Gorgeous decor, lovely atmosphere and friendly and accommodating staff. The food is incredible and like nothing else nearby. The focaccia and sandwiches are out of this world. I noticed a review commenting on the price, of course it’s going to be at the more expensive end as the produce is fantastic quality and the care and attention that goes into every dish is worth every penny. So glad this is in Marple and I hope it does as well as it deserves to.

Food, atmosphere and drinks are always mega at this place. Also love the concept of having all the different produce available to buy and take home. Menu always runs with the seasons which is so nice. The location is stunning, especially on a summer's day, watching the boats go by on the canal

This is a proper cafe/restaurant with quality produce and ideas. The flavour combos are original and always worth trying whether it's their sandwiches, cakes, focaccia or supper clubs. We had high expectations for their December supper club which more than delivered - from the beef croquettes and sprout salad to the beautiful stuffed squash. We feel very lucky that for us Tawny is just a short walk away along the canal!

What a great venue, well worth a drive! Fresh produce, generous portions of starters and all fish and seafood cooked spot on. Chilli prawn risotto is a must, better than the ones I've had in Italy. Mussels in moreish sauce and delicious catch of the day. The lady at the front has a great banter and it was a pleasure to have a chat after the meal. Definitely coming back!!

A lovely spot for a special night out or just to eat some fab seafood! Service was great, friendly and helpful. It has a cosy, local vibe. The standout dish was the hake when crispy leeks, the bisque was unctious or bangin' (as the kids say). The steak was well received and cooked to order. The platter was a great way to start things, usually I find squid rubbery in places but here it was perfect with a zingy batter. We left sated.

What a fantastic find. We are visiting Marple on our boat and after a very long day we were ready for some food. We happened on this restaurant and checked if we could take our dog in. Yes we could. The food was excellent and the staff were so attentive. We will be going back whilst in the area.

We visited recently and had the tapas menu. Excellent value for money, we got 3 dishes each and as part of the deal you get a drink included with this option. Variety of options, everything was fresh and tasted different to eachother. Generous portions and staff are very friendly. Look forward to returning to try more of the menu in future!

I’ve been here before and can’t believe I left it so long to be back. The food is outstanding and if this restaurant was in Mayfair it would have a Michelin star, and be 4x the price. Marple is lucky to have this gem. The price for two starters, two mains, a bottle of wine and large mineral water was £68 without a tip great value for money as the quality of the food is unrivalled. We arrived on valentines night so it was very busy, the place was full even at 6:15pm very understandable. The staff coped well and the food was on time and delicious, if I had to pick one Fault it would be the cramped tables because if the size of the place, so privacy is an issue. Go with the flow regard it as cozy and its a great restaurant

Great restaurants very helpful, rang to check if needed highchair and also saved table when was delayed. Food lovely, hot, tasty and fresh, would go again. Great veggie and vegan options. 5 stars.

We went for an early evening meal before seeing one of our grandchildren in a school performance. Very pleasant staff, prompt and efficient service. We know the Istanbul Grill in Culcheth well, and the decor and menus are very similar. For starters I had prawns in sauce, my partner had the feta filo parcels, then the vegetable shaker and vegetarian moussaka. All the meals were excellent. There is an early bird dinner menu which is very reasonable, but with a limited range.

We have eaten here as a family several times now. The food is excellent - I think it has gone up in quality since the restaurant opened. The kebabs were very tasty and tender, and the accompanying salad fresh. Baklava and ice cream really good if you have room for it. Atmosphere great - fairly busy when we went, but not unbearably noisy. Service quick and friendly (we were served by Molly). Overall cost very reasonable; drinks not a rip-off like some places. No complaints - will visit again.

I celebrated a ‘ big birthday ‘ at this lovely pub yesterday. We occupied a table for 15 people and the service was brilliant, we did not wait for anything, the staff were fantastic. The food was lovely, and all my guests were impressed with their meal. I have been to The Crown on a number of occasions and it never disappoints. I would certainly recommend this friendly pub to anyone for any occasion.

The Crown is exceptional in so many way. Food is excellent and the staff are first class. My wife has severe food allergies and The Crown’s staff make her feel very safe with their experience and knowledge. We are lucky enough to eat out regularly and 4 out of 5 times we go to The Crown. Probably over 50 visits now, 50 great experiences, it’s our favourite venue and we’ll keep going back. Well done to the amazing team, thank you for always looking after us, we appreciate your efforts.

Cracking Sunday lunch served by Immy, well, she didn’t cook it but she was very accommodating with my sense of humour

Went here today for some lunch and a coffee. Really nice guy behind the counter and a great vibe with great products on offer.

Dutsons is one of the great independent delicatessens in the UK. Stocking an exclusive array of hard to find specialty products along with an extensive selection of wines, spirits, cheese and hand baked cakes. You’ll find great friendly service, exclusive products and awesome coffee (iced coffee with baileys is epic). Visit Dutsons you won’t regret it!

I had the the dutsons breakfast and it was brilliant. Lovely cafe and staff well worth a try.

Bought lunch here this afternoon, we had the cheese & onion pie, beef and truffle gravey sandwich & a chocolate tart. Everything tasted amazing and the atmosphere was lovely! Will definitely be returning soon.

Came here on New Years Day, on a first date. The staff were lovely, very helpful and friendly. The food was amazing. My date had pie, chips & mushy peas, I had the pork & stuffing sandwich with chips - best chips ever! I hope we'll be back for another date x

Lovely pub in a nice area ,got seated upstairs as no tables available. Waiting staff were great and the lager was a decent pint .The fish and chips were perfectly cooked ,would definitely recommend this pub

We booked for Sunday dinner. The table they had put us in as still being used do they moved us to another table. Unfortunately it was where a couple of families with children were. The children were not being watched and were noisy and quite distributive. However the service was excellent and I think of the best Sunday dinners we’ve had out for quite awhile. It was great that we could take our dog with us too.

Absolutely top-notch trio-of-meats Sunday roast. Accompanied by a log fire and a couple of pints of proper cask ale. In an authentic 1792 stone pub with friendly locals of the canine type. What’s not to like?

Great for gluten free. Once again another great review from me. After enjoying my visit 6 weeks ago I decided to return over the Christmas period and glad I did as the gluten free menu has been extended with some delicious dishes to choose from.👊🏻 Chef respect 🙌🏻 Great to see there was white wine vinegar available for my chips also. Great job to the team and thank you for yet again another great meal out.

Popped in for food and it was AMAZING!! I think new owners have taken it over about a year ago? I'm not too sure, but the menu is fabulous and everything that got brought out of the kitchen looked amazing. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back.

I would rate this 6 stars if I could! I came here while on a short break with friends, and we were all staggered by such a fantastic evening at the Hare & Hounds Mill Brow. The staff were very accommodating and from starters to desserts, everything was exquisite. All our courses, sides, and drinks were consistently fresh & delicious. Inside is a warm, pleasant and relaxed atmosphere; outside the building is quaint, well kept and beautiful. I will always remember this evening as my perfect dining experience.

Attentive service catered well for us with a pram. Food great. Had the venison and partner the steak. Drinks great too. Lovely atmosphere and really recommend a visit.

First time here and certainly won’t be the last, minced chicken with lettuce wraps and salt & pepper prawn were the most savoury light delectable starters with duck, rice and the star of the show, steamed whole sea bass for main. My oh my best sea bass I have ever eaten, moist, fell off the bone, intensely savoury liquor, no extra thickeners. Just wow. And Sunny. Sunny sunny sunny. You were the highlight of the evening. Please visit this place you won’t regret it, we will definately be back, same again please ❤️

The king prawn with ginger and spring onion is without a doubt the best I've eaten, there is no equal to be found in this area. The egg fried rice was also of excellent quality. I've known the owner/manager Sunny for a great number of years, he manages a first class kitchen and offers a quality restaurant and takeaway service.The take away & restaurant food cannot be bettered. Tony M.

Fantastic! We've been twice so far as a family and also had takeaway. Sunny the owner is amazing he remembered all our names from the previous visit together which was two years ago! He organised the table so we had room for our pushchair and a highchair, nothing was too much trouble to make us feel welcome. Everything we ordered was brilliant I had the set meal and everything was superb, everyone else had various starters and different dishes which we all shared. This is not your average Chinese restaurant it is more expensive but food is high quality, delicous and one the best I have ever been to! A fabulous experience.

Really nice place! Staff lovely and attentive. Food good 👍