Ring o Bells in Stockport

Booked a meal for 16 people on Monday 9 December. Everybody thought the food was absolutely wonderful. We all had different starters, mains and puddings which were delicious and served all at the same time and all food was hot. The roast potatoes were fab. Well done Barbara and Mike xx

The Ring O' Bells is located on Church Lane not far from the centre of Marple. It has a large car park with plenty of parking. The pub was clean, warm and well presented. It comprises a number of small rooms and an outside canal terrace. There were 4 real ales on offer all from the Robinson's stable: Trooper, Unicorn, Dizzy Blonde and Tom & Berry. The lagers were limited to the expensive premium end e.g Birra Moreti £6.10 per pint. The menu was varied and the food was cooked and presented to a good standard. The service was good and I would recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Nice place, friendly staff and lovely food.

Nice pub, good friendly service. Just one comment about the Sunday roasts - the vegetarian option was disappointing - a large Yorkshire pudding with veg. It really needed the addition of a nut roast or good quality vegetarian sausage to make it a well balanced meal.

Welcoming traditional pub, very clean and tidy. Everyone enjoyed their food which was well presented, hot and served by lovely staff. We would go again if ever in the area again.

A great pub in a great location. Staff are friendly and attentive . The pub is very clean. The beer is always spot on. A very well run pub with a great clientele.

Came here with the family (3 yr old and newborn). Very accommodating to fit the pram and I had roast beef the wife was on roast turkey, they did gluten free gravy and Yorkshire pudding for my wife and the title speaks for itself. Food was fantastic the roast potatoes done to perfection nice and crispy but fluffy inside. All finished with a nice pint of trooper. My lad is a really fussy eater, they did a small toddler portion and he cleared his plate, he was also very partial to the swede, broccoli and cauliflower! Great hosts and a great local Robinson pub!

We had Sunday lunch here. I had turkey, which came with a generous portion of fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, & roast potatoes. My wife had the naked Sunday lunch, basically a large Yorkshire pudding filled with vegetables and gravy. It is disappointing that there was no Vegan Sunday lunch option, for example fake meat or a nut roast. Despite this disappointment this was the best Robinson's pub we ate in during our holiday. The pub is dog friendly in certain rooms. There was a stupid rule that water could not be served to dogs inside the pub, only outside. Other Robinson's pubs we visited during our holiday had water bowels inside. There was a dog menu available, but we didn't try anything from it. I had a desert which was nice. Our food and drinks were £25 per head. The pub is in a good location in Marple, right by the canal. Note We only ate and dank here. We didn't stay in the accommodation.

Good food and decent portion sizes at a fair price. Also friendly atmosphere. Been back three times now and never been disappointed.

My first time here, walking down the stone steps to the outside seating area made me feel like I was in a little French canal side retreat. It was beautiful, calming and perfect for a sneaky drink after a walk. Dog friendly too 🐶. Apparently it's banging at weekend and has live bands. 🎸

Not been in for a long while (pre covid) well pleased a friendly clean pub with great atmosphere. We had the Sunday roasts and deserts. Top quality food. Bar well kept beer and decent single malts (Balvenie). Staff do the pub proud.

A great bar with table service, clean and tidy and not far from the canal system. Bar staff are friendly.

Just had lunch at The Ring O'Bells - we looked at the menus etc yesterday and decided to have lunch here. Had a good walk along the canal and as I used to live in Marple, it was good to be back. The pub is really nice inside, very clean, with a well organised, friendly and helpful staff. The decor was lovely, lots of nice touches with flowers on the tables, good S&P sets and a pair of scissors to go with the sachets of sauces - very thoughtful. We had ciabatta with fries, I had brie and cranberry sauce and my partner had the ham and cheese ciabatta. The fries were very hot and tasty and best of all, crisp! The lunch was one of the best we have had. A bit cool to sit outside, but the seating area looked really good too. Just a great pub

What a disappointment. A lovely canalside pub with an al fresco area that doesn't do food. Sadly just enjoyed a pint and then went to find sustenance elsewhere.

Unfriendly and made to feel unwelcome. Called in early evening when there were 2 other customers and having ordered a pint and stood at the bar was told that I have to sit down because they don’t allow standing at the bar. Fair enough if crowded but not so when no one in. Shame really because it was a decent pint but I was made to feel really unwelcome as a visitor to the town. I was told to sit down by a young lady who said it was because the landlord might come down….really!

The web site shows meals from 6pn.once entering the pub was greated by an youg girl, "do you want a drink" No food. Its a poor reception from front of house. We don't do food, when reminded it was on their website, told she's not the manager and has not long been working there, A so call message sent to the owner? Still waiting.

Excellent service Friendly owner and staff Excellent food, good selection of food and drinks. Lovely outside area alongside the canal Must visit again

Lunchtime visit Warm welcome from all the staff Lovely location food excellent Will soon be a regular looking forward to my next visit

26th July 24. We had the best day on our barge trip 11 of us and booked a lunchtime meal here for all of us. The food service and surroundings were outstanding, we were looked after so well by the wonderful staff. Definitely to be repeated. Thank you.

3 of us and went for Sunday Lunch. There was a good choice as well as small options for the roast dinners, which we chose. The roast beef and turkey were cooked to perfection and the veg arrived separately so you could help yourself to how much you wanted, better than having an overfilled plate. The smaller option was plenty for us and there was a good variety of puddings. The staff are all very friendly and we will certainly be going back again.

Nice pub just of the local canal, friendly staff table service? Not sure why,

Popped in for some food (5pm) but told no food available, only crisps! Was also asked to sit outside with our dog on wet tables even though the dry area doesn’t have anyone in! Wouldn’t visit here again sorry 👎🏼

Great pub , serves a decent pint of unicorn bitter . Service is excellent

Brill experience, proper pub restaurant - food and drinks. Highly recommended. And rugby - brill.

I came to hear the bells of Marple being rung by the Vicar, my ears were filled-eth'd with joy, by the grayce of God. It cured my illness. They fly the flag of the Cheshire Diocese Guild, it filled me with pride. We will congregate once more for ale and bell related noises soon!

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch today. Food was delicious and very nicely cooked. Nice selection of vegetables and plenty of meat. Reasonably priced as well. Service was great. Will be visiting again soon and would definitely recommend.

Had a lovely sunday lunch . Food was excellent.waitress was really lovely x

Always welcoming and friendly great location and happy to serve you nice for a peaceful drink and meal highly recommend

A very friendly pub in a good setting with good parking facilities and a great Beer Garden overlooking the Macclesfield Canal Towpath. The service is good as is the food. I will definitely be revisiting in the near future.

Great canal side location. Good prices and nicely decorated/furnished. Excellent dog food/treats bar

Sunday lunch. Average food. Some item clearly not home made. Lamb and beef overcooked but maybe personal preference. Few quid more than I would expect verses quality. Nice pub and great friendly staff. Good selection of beers too. Edit: if you've ever cooked a home made Yorkies, you'll know they dont come out the oven with a perfectly edge atop! Roasties shouldn't look like Aunt Bettles especually if they aren't!?

lovely pub, pints, and staff 🙂 will return

Fab pub along the canal with decent portions at a really reasonable cost. I had homemade beef chilli with nachos and my husband had gammon and chips.... both of which were great. We popped in as we were viewing houses in the Marple area and Barbara told us everything we needed to know about the area... so lovely! She showed us a little walk with a loop of the village precinct and the canal which made us feel like we were already home. When we move... this will absolutely be our local!

Really lovely pub, really polite efficient staff. Food was really stunning. Sunday lunch was fab and my husband had the chicken strops, again really nice. Lovely dessert menu and very reasonable pirces at these times. We will recommend and be back ( just save us a table)

Brill atmosphere. Traditional features. Food home cookedby Barbara. All good.About to watch the rugby. How good is that!

Superb bar restaurant. Attended Burns supper evening at end of January. Home cooked Food was super and excellent value. Friendly landlord offering fine selection of beers and lagers. Super service with a smile.

Only popped in for a drink today. Lovely traditional pub with a wide selection of Sir Woofchesters dog treats. Reminds me of being in York inside. Lovely young lady behind the bar too. Will be coming in here more.

Excellent venue, staff brilliant

Went for lunch.It was closed! We had checked opening hours before we left and it said on our phone it was open when we were outside

Right on the canal bank. Beautiful views and a pleasant atmosphere. Service was great, just stayed for drinks. Lovely and big garden area which has smoking and non smoking sections.

Warm and friendly pub. Excellent lunch

Sunday roast very good and the brass band was a treat.

This is a lovely cosy local pub. The publicans are welcomeing and run a traditional style pub with good views. It has lovely views of the canal and an opportunity to sit outside under cover and with rugs.

Sat outside overlooking the canal on an extremely hot day. It was very peaceful and everyone was so friendly.

You would think that this place given it's name would be open on a Monday... As it is, I am a ringer of bells and I found myself at the door on a Monday evening to find the doors closed. I went in three days later only to be served a malt vinegar pint followed by a middle-of-the-road golden ale. //Reply to landlord You know just because I posted a review a week later doesn't mean it's fake you absolute muffin.

Food was Average.. Coffee was awful

Called in early afternoon just for a pint, very quiet, but ale was on good form

We went for some food with friends that are frequent visitors to Ring O' Bells. The food was top notch! Came out piping hot and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Went for lunch with friends in the week. Food was very good and staff were very friendly and helpful.

Welcoming reception - hadn't booked but a table was found for the two of us. Food was good, nothing too exotic but just what we wanted.

Had a great meal for all the family and dog very pleasant atmosphere service was excellent 👌 👍

Four os us went foor a meal, service and staff were excellent. Food was beautiful, ribs were to die for would certainly go again when next In area which will hopefully be next wk. Well worth a visit 😊 😊 😊

Always book this pub for lunch or dinner sometimes both when I travel up north to see family. Always welcoming and excellent food. Location is great right on the canal.well worth a visit. If I lived closer would be our local.

Nice walk from high lane along canal stopped at pub for drink and used toilet facilities .effecnt staff, nice place to chill outside before heading back

We had a lovely lunch, reasonable price 😊 Had the ham and mustard sandwich with fries 🍟 and wine 🍷 we had a lovely time. Even though we had the dog 🐕 with us they found us a outside table.

Lovely pub with great beer garden. Had a couple of pints in the sun and it was thoroughly enjoyable.

Nice place, although let down the inability to browse and order at the bar. This loses the welcoming feel of a traditional pub. Edit to business reply: Hopefully the landlord/lady is keeping an eye on how their management are responding to friendly feedback and opt to address this soon. I don't think there is anything wrong with offering table service, quite the opposite. My point was that the old fella behind the bar quickly ushers new customers away when they arrive and want to browse what drinks are available before sitting down. I'd love to know what's actually wrong with standing near a bar in a public house to be fair? Perhaps another sign could be introduced to avoid this confusion...

An amazing pub. Really friendly owners, great food and lovely outside space. Will definitely be going back. Thank you guys

Had a fantastic evening with my girlfriend. Food was excellent, the outside space was great and the service superb The 2 owners are lovely and we chatted to them at the end of the night. Would highly recommend.

This pub could (and should) be amazing. The canal side location is second to none and the outside of the pub is done beautifully with a huge gazebo for shade/shelter. It's a shame the landlord is so arrogant and unwelcoming! He talks to his customers like they're beneath him and treats them as if he is doing them a favour. The way he talks to his staff is similar.....

We went as a family for Father's day Sunday lunch. Excellent food, great service, very friendly atmosphere. They also have regular brass band concerts outside in their beautiful garden by the canal side.

Good setting next to the canal but last time we had food there a few weeks ago it was very average. Plus had an unpleasant response on my rating from the owner.

Superb setting, food beautifully cooked by Barbara, lovely upmarket garden furniture,, great table service with drinks abely served by Mike. Well worth the visit, ensure you book.

Lovely beer garden overlooking the canal. Great for a pint in the sun. Expensive though.

My second visit to this place, again assaulted as soon as I walked in with curt instructions table service, which is what they want. Orders for drinks would take time as they are unable to give you a full verbal range, price and offers if available, so a walk back to the bar to make a selection, very tedious. Was informed food from 1800 that's ok I thouht then after being told all tables reserved with a menu on the table, but all tables had a reserved sign on, slightly confusing. The icing on the cake was after all the faffing was then informed that due to a few reservations I counted 4 they could not do food till 1830. If they can't manage I think a new chef and manager ... it is not a right fancy quality menu and food steaks n pies n fish with bit of garnish ...... caused us much amusement would not recommend it.

Refused to fill drinking water in our water bottle as me and my mater where cycling and went to have a beer and requested to fill our water bottle and the landlord refused even after we said it is by law to provide water.

It was lovely to come back to this pub after living out of the area for a few years. Mum and I had the mixed meat Sunday lunch, very tasty meats, veg and gravy. My mum is not easy to please but she loved it all inc the cherry Eaton Mess. Lovely friendly landlord. Very traditional pub on the edge of the canal. It was lovely to go back. Would strongly recommend this pub for whatever occasion, I am looking forward to visiting again very soon

A nice canalside pub with decent food. The goats cheese and beetroot salad & smoked salmon salad went down a treat!

Great canal side pub in Marple. Good Robinsons beers with full selection inc keg.lovely traditional ploughman's lunch

Went in for a beer and usually really friendly staff. Not so much this time. There was no one in except for us, but still asked us to move away from the bar. After an unnecessary comment from the staff, we left without finishing our drinks. Won't be returning. Shame, used to be a half decent pub.

Lovely food and great service. What a really nice pub 👍

From the two times we've been to this bar, I can only say good things about this place. The beers are tasty and fresh, other patrons usually up for a good chat, and the staff regularly checked if we needed anything.

A friendly atmosphere and good food

We've started coming here recently and the landlord and his wife make us feel really comfortable every time despite having an energetic 2 year old. Food is delicious too

Four of us visited on a Saturday night. We all enjoyed the food which was piping hot and excellently cooked. The landlord and landlady were lovely and couldnt do enough for us. The pub itself has been fully renovated is spotless and very warm and comfortable. A couple of the rooms are dog friendly which is good if you take your dog for a walk along the canal and then can call in for a drink or lunch etc. We will definitely use the outside beer garden in Summer - take our dogs, have lunch and maybe listen to one of the brass bands they often have booked. In conclusion a lovely pub/restaurant which is well worth a visit with friendly people who care about their customers.

We were on holiday in the Peak District and had cycled to Marple via the canal path .. we dropped into the Ring o Bell for a quick drink before our return, what a great place to eat and drink we were greeted by the Manager and welcomed we ended up having some lunch and a couple of drinks can’t say enough … Great service Fantastic staff and fabulous food and drink Thank you We will be back John & Julie Hussey

Lovely old world pub with only table service Only comment need more training in pulling Real Ale

Just too expensive £4 a pint min. Great landlord, beer, food and staff.

Landlord has bad attitude to slight negative criticism. It is a nice pub but it closes at 10. Still using table service even for beer which took an age even though the place was near empty. Took a star off for the landlords reply. Plenty of other better pubs in marple. Try the Norfolk arms or the Midland.

Visited on a Saturday night for some dinner. Nice pub, great burgers and a good choice of beers on tap. The landlady popped out of the kitchen and we got chatting to her about gluten free options as she’s in charge of the menu. Very friendly and accommodating. Rugby was on the tv which is always a good sign. Chatted to the landlord, Mike. Lovely, friendly guy. Chelsea supporter but nobody’s perfect! We’re sure to return, especially when the weather’s a bit warmer for the garden out back.

Lovely place . Owners lovely also. Will visit again most definitely. X

Well kept beer (Robinson's Cascade, Unicorn and Dizzy Blonde) Table service only during the winter but that's no problem as friendly and attentive staff. Excellent food. This has become a regular lunch stop for me. Canal side with outside seating area for when the days get longer and the weather better.

So shocked as called here today after spreading my sisters ashes for some drinks with family to be met at the door by owner (do you want food) no thankyou just drinks ( how many is there) 11 no food and no room for you !! RUDE !

Nice atmosphere , lovely staff ,pub grub at very reasonable prices . Great canal side location.

Lovely place really nice food nice atmosphere, the toilet sign is great :)

This is the third time we have been for the Sunday roast dinner, with different family and friends, and everything has been brilliant the meat is cooked to perfection! The vegetables are always hot. And you never have to wait to long. It is always warm and the atmosphere is good. My husband and the friend we took both had a pint or two of the seasonal ale and both thoroughly enjoyed it. Ps The wine is always good.

Excellent fresh food, great beers and great service. All fairly priced and served very fast. The cleanliness can't be faulted, the place is spotless. The man behind the bar as well as the chef were very friendly.

We had a lovely meal in here,the staff are so friendly and welcoming I would highly recommend it,the steak was cooked to perfection, brilliant idea you get a small pair of scissors to open the sauce packets so no struggling.

Friendly pub with great food and selection of drinks, lovely canalside location

Warmly greeted by the landlord after travelling for an hour to celebrate my sisters wedding anniversary at our favourite traditional pub. The servers are so attentive, friendly and professional. Nothing is too much trouble and the warm and cosy atmosphere is fantastic. My Sunday roast had a very generous serving of melt in the mouth beef. The well cooked fluffy roast potatoes and swede mash were so full of flavour. Truly in food heaven after savouring my delicious desert of golden syrup sponge and custard - yummy! Love the great table service only idea. Drinks were served within minutes of ordering even though the pub was busy. The pricing is very reasonable considering the home cooked food is prepared to a very high standard with tasty quality ingredients. Can't recommend the Ring O' Bells highly enough for great food, great service in a picturesque location.

What a horrible owner. Insulting and belittling anyone who has any criticism ! Gone downhill.

Lovely friendly pub. Great food. Enjoyable visit, as always.

Absolutely wonderful.. Great food.. great service.. Def come again.. Xxx

*-Editing this review to show that the owner doesn’t take criticism very well. I have not used my real name due to wanting to remain anonymous. It’s bold of you to assume “I man up” just showing your true colours with these ludicrous responses.* We came to the Ring O’Bells for a roast dinner a few weeks ago despite reading the reviews. When we arrived we were greeted by a grumpy old chap (who we assumed to be the landlord - most likely the same person replying in the rude manner to all of the reviews). We both ordered the beef roast at £13.90 which we deemed quite reasonably priced before it arrived at the table. When it came we were amazed at how hard the veg was. If you like your veg al denté, even this would be a stretch too far! I really feel for the older, regular pool clientele who they clearly favour service for here. They must be struggling to chew the veg which was practically raw. That’s before we even mention how leather-like the beef was and the gravy was practically like water. We didn’t dare to complain to the grumpy landlord in fear of the hostile retaliation that he clearly gives. I have greaves this review with two stars purely because of the nice location and ease to the canal, however not much can be said for the service or owner. If you’re a local to Marple, there are plenty of nicer pubs nearby with a warm atmosphere such as the Norfolk arms which offer great food and amazing hospitality. I wouldn’t bother giving the Ring O’Bells a chance if you were debating it like ourselves.

Great pub, well run and with a great atmosphere. Only stopped in for a quick drink but clearly has a great clientele of happy locals and visitors enjoying the amenities. Will definitely be back for the good though, menu sounds delicious.

Very welcoming place good Guinness

Excellent service and friendly staff nothing too much trouble. Had a group lunch where it ran like clockwork and Sunday lunch with two friends. First class Sunday roast which is well worth going on a regular basis.

Lovely pub, best Sunday lunch we’ve had !, & we’ve been to lot of nice restaurants, & can honestly say ,there foods the best we’ve had. & every-time we’ve been , the foods been spot on. Landlord & landlady down to earth ,& friendly ,& the staff , So praise where praise is due , I say. It’s always busy, so there doing something right.

****Edit following response by owner: I think your response was a bit rude as I wasn't slagging off your pub, I just thought it strange with the early weekend close and the table service as its not something other pubs do since covid restrictions have been lifted, and I did say it was a lovely pub. And to be honest I didn't see the sign stating you close early, if I had it wouldn't have been a surprise. However after your reply I won't be back, don't worry. And as for you saying about my review of another pub with a disco, we didn't realise before we went in that it was on, but stayed as we wanted to warm up a bit. The whole point of Google reviews is for the public to give their opinion in order for businesses to get feedback, good or bad, and I gave my honest one, we had actually gone out of our way to visit your pub and were disappointed we couldn't stay longer, and like I said we would have liked to return in the summer to enjoy your beer garden as our experience had not put us off your pub, but unfortunately your rudeness and inability to take a slight critisim has definitely sealed it for me that I will not return. I have knocked my rating down to 2 stars purely due to your rude reply. And after reading some of the replies you have given to anyone who has dared to give you less than 5 stars or found any kind of fault in your pub, then I can see that you are just a very rude individual who cannot take any kind of negative feedback and thinks the right way to respond is with unnecessary rudeness. I think you need to rethink how you talk to customers, as good customer service goes a long way. **** Bit of a strange time there. Lovely pub inside and out, and we'd have loved to have stayed longer but couldn't due to the fact that they closed at 10pm on a Saturday night!!! We were enjoying our drinks and were going to order more (another strange thing...... Table service) but were asked to pay and leave as they were closing. I've never been in a pub that shuts at 10pm on a Saturday and was very disappointed that we had to leave. I'd like to go back during summer as I believe they have a lovely beer garden on the canal, but I don't think I'd go back at night. So the 2 downsides of this pub are the early close, and it being table service only, I'd much prefer to get my beer from the bar when I want it rather than have to wait for someone to take my order and then wait for them to bring it.

Excellent food, good choice of wine and friendly service. A cosy evening venue