Father’s Day – Free Pint for Dad
This Father’s Day, show Dad he’s the real MVP (Most Valuable Pint-lover).
Book a table with us to eat on Saturday or Sunday, and Dad gets a ONE FREE pint on the house — because nothing says “I love you” quite like a cold one and a good feed.
Whether he’s a lager legend, an ale aficionado, or just here for a cracking lunch, we’ve got him covered. Bring the jokes, bring the stories, bring the appetite — we’ll bring the beer.
👨👧👦 Tables are filling up fast, so get booking!
(And yes, Dad jokes are welcome.)
Two Pub Classics – One Great Price!
Available every day
There’s nothing better than proper pub food, and now you can enjoy two of your favourite pub classics for one unbeatable price!
We’re sure to have something to satisfy your craving from beer-battered fish & chips, a hearty steak & ale pie or sizzling sausage and mash, our classics are made with quality ingredients and packed with flavour. Perfect for a catch-up with friends, a midweek treat or a no-fuss dinner, this deal brings your great food at great value.
Your Morning Festival Stop 🚤☕️ Big weekend plans? So have we! 🎉 For Folk and Boat 2025, we’re opening early from 10:30am on Saturday and Sunday — so you can start the festival fun the second you wake up! From 10:30am to Noon, we’ll be dishing out hot breakfast baps to keep you marching, dancing, and singing through the day! Bacon, sausage, egg, or build your own – the choice is yours. Washed down with a proper brew or a cheeky pint, of course 😉 It’s the perfect pit stop on your way to the main stage, or the ideal spot to settle in for a day of live music, good vibes and great company. 🎶 Come hungry. Leave happy. Folk and Boat weekend starts with breakfast at The Turnpike! #TurnpikeBreakfastClub #FolkAndBoatWeekend #MiddlewichEats #FestivalFuelStop #OpenEarly #BreakfastAndBeats #CanalTownCelebration
✨ COMMUNITY CALLING ✨ Tonight we welcome back a much-loved face – DJ Taxi Mike is back in the building for Bingo Night at The Turnpike. He’s going through a bit of a tough time right now, but we know that the laughter, friendship and good company this place brings can make all the difference. So let’s pack the pub, play some bingo, and remind Mike he’s surrounded by people who care. 🧡 🎱 Eyes down at 8pm 🎁 Prizes to be won 🍺 Drinks flowing 😊 Smiles all round This is more than just a bingo night. This is community. #TurnpikeCommunity #WeStandWithMike #BingoNight #SupportAndSmiles #MiddlewichMatters #GoodVibesOnly #TurnpikeTogether
🎉 𝟓 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 🎉 The countdown is well and truly ON! This Friday marks the start of Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival and we’ve got an epic weekend lined up here at The Turnpike — your festival HQ! 🍻🎸 🌟 FRIDAY 14th JUNE 🎤 9PM – Jon Stevens brings the good vibes to kick off your festival weekend with powerhouse vocals and live acoustic energy. 🌟 SATURDAY 15th JUNE 🎶 2PM – Dirty Vertebrae fire things up with their funky fusion of hip-hop, punk & ska 🎶 4PM – Ant Clowes Music with acoustic rock/pop/musicals you’ll love 🎶 6PM – John Sewell delivers acoustic covers through the decades 🎤 8PM – KARAOKE PARTY to finish the night — come sing your heart out! 🚌 FREE SHUTTLE to and from the main stage all weekend – leave the parking to us, and enjoy every minute without the stress! 🍔 All meals 2 for £12.49, cold drinks, and the best festival buzz around — all weekend long. Whether you’re coming for the music, the boats, or the beer — The Turnpike is the place to be! 📍 Tag your festival crew, get your glitter ready, and let the countdown begin! #FolkAndBoatFestival #MiddlewichEvents #TurnpikeLive #FestivalCountdown #LiveMusicLovers #SupportLocal #MiddlewichFestival #TurnpikeVibes
⚽️ Finals Day is HERE! ⚽️ Today, the UEFA Nations League wraps up in style – and we’re showing both matches live and loud at The Turnpike! 🙌 📍 Settle in for a proper Super Sunday of international football – 🕑 2pm – Germany 🇩🇪 v France 🇫🇷 – Third Place Play-Off 🕗 8pm – Portugal 🇵🇹 v Spain 🇪🇸 – THE BIG FINAL! Two heavyweight clashes, a day full of goals, drama and glory… all on our big screens with a cold pint in hand 🍻 Bring your mates, grab a seat early, and enjoy a great Sunday atmosphere with us – food served 12–5pm and the bar open all day 🍔🍻 🏆 Come watch history being made – only at The Turnpike! #UEFANationsLeague #FootballFinals #TurnpikeMatchDay #GermanyFrance #PortugalSpain #PubFootball #MiddlewichPub #WatchItHere
🎉 Your Saturday Night Soundtrack Starts HERE! 🎶 Why stay in when you can be the main event at The Turnpike tonight? It’s KARAOKE NIGHT, and from 8PM, the charismatic James Brown will be your host for an evening of singalongs, solos, and standing ovations! ✨ Whether you’re smashing out Bon Jovi or getting emotional with Adele, it’s your time to shine. Not singing? Still winning – the atmosphere is electric, the drinks are flowing, and the crowd is one of the best in town 👏 👫 Bring the gang 🍻 Grab a drink 🎤 Choose your track 💥 OWN that stage! We’ll see you down front… #KaraokeSaturday #JamesBrownKaraoke #TurnpikeLive #SingLoudMiddlewich #SaturdayWithFriends #TurnpikeVibes #PubNightDoneRight #MiddlewichEvents #GoodTimesGuaranteed
🐟 It’s National Fish & Chip Day – Let’s Celebrate the British Classic at The Turnpike! 🍟 Is there anything more comforting, more iconic, more British… than a piping hot portion of fish & chips? 🏴 Today is National Fish & Chip Day, and here at The Turnpike, we’re serving it up the proper way – hot, golden and great value all day long! 💥 2 fish & chips for just £12.49 ⏰ Served until 8pm – fresh from the kitchen, straight to your table Bring your best mate, your partner, your nan, your neighbour – whoever deserves a proper Friday treat – and tuck into a classic dish that never goes out of style. We’re talking: ✅ Crisp, golden batter ✅ Fluffy chips cooked just right ✅ Mushy peas on the side (if that’s how you roll!) ✅ All the salt, vinegar and satisfaction No bookings needed – just walk in, grab a table, and let us do the frying. It’s Friday, it’s Fish & Chips, it’s The Turnpike. #NationalFishAndChipDay #BritishClassics #TurnpikeTradition #2For1249 #MiddlewichEats #ChippyTeaDoneRight #FishFriday #PubGrubPerfection
🎶 7 Days to Go – Folk & Boat Weekend Starts Next Friday, and The Turnpike Is Your Festival HQ! 🛶🍻 The countdown is officially ON! In just 7 days, Middlewich becomes a town alive with music, boats and celebration – and here at The Turnpike, we’ve got your FULL weekend of live entertainment, food, drink, and fun all lined up! 📅 FRIDAY 13TH – from 9PM: 🎤 Jon Stevens kicks things off with an epic live set to get the whole pub moving! 📅 SATURDAY 14TH – Music All Day: 🎸 2pm – Dirty Vertebrae 🎶 4pm – Ant Clowes 🎤 6pm – John Sewell 🎤 8pm – KARAOKE – take the mic and become the star! 📅 SUNDAY 15TH – Laid-Back Festival Vibes: 🎵 2pm – Nick Bertrum Powell 🎤 4pm – Holly Nicholson ❓ 6.30pm – Our famous Folk & Boat Quiz – laughs, prizes, and maybe a few surprises! 🍴 Hungry? We’ve got you covered with our 2 for £12.49 meal deal: 👉 Friday & Saturday: 12–8pm 👉 Sunday: 12–5pm 🍦 Plus, there’s an ice cream van parked up all weekend – perfect for the kids (and the big kids too!). 🚌 And here’s the BEST BIT: You can hop on the shuttle bus from The Turnpike straight to the festival’s main stage – and back again! No need to drive or walk it – we’ve got your ride sorted. Enjoy the full festival experience with easy access to all the action. Make The Turnpike your base for the weekend – for the music, the memories, and the magic of Folk & Boat! #FolkAndBoat #TurnpikeFestivalHQ #MiddlewichLiveMusic #PubLifePerfected #TurnpikeToMainStage #FestivalWeekendReady #2For1249 #MusicFoodFun #MiddlewichEats #KaraokeTime #IceCreamAndFolk
⚽ DOUBLE FIXTURES, DOUBLE DRAMA – This June at The Turnpike! ⚽ Get your football fix at The Turnpike, where every England kick counts and the drinks are as smooth as a well-placed free kick. 🥅 🗓️ Saturday 7th June – 5pm 👉 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – England back on the road to glory. It’s the real deal – and you won’t want to miss a minute. 🗓️ Tuesday 10th June – 7.45pm 👉 International Friendly – A chance for Tuchel to tinker, test and tune the squad. Please note: this game will be shown at the bar only due to our regular Tuesday Bingo night. Whether it’s full-throttle tournament action or tactical experiments in a friendly, it’s all happening live at The Turnpike. ⚽ Expect: • Ice cold beers • Big screen views (Saturday) • Buzzing matchday atmosphere • Classic pub food to fuel your cheers • Bar-only viewing Tuesday if you still want your footy fix Let’s roar together and cheer the boys on – home, away, or friendly, it’s always better in the pub. #TurnpikeThreeLions #EnglandMatchesLive #TuchelEra #PubIsTheNewStadium #MiddlewichLovesFootball
💬 Your Thursdays Just Leveled Up – FREE POOL ALL DAY at The Turnpike! 💬 Game on, Middlewich! 🎱 You know how we used to offer free pool on Thursday nights? Well, now we’re going all in — literally. From now on, both of our pool tables are free to play ALL DAY on Thursdays. That means every single Thursday, from opening to last orders, you and your mates can chalk up those cues and sink some shots without spending a single penny on the tables. 📍 Middlewich’s friendliest local ✅ No booking required ✅ Perfect for lunch breaks, after-work chills or big group nights ✅ Full pub menu and drinks available while you play We’re turning Thursdays into your day — whether you’re a seasoned player or just fancy trying something new. Pop in, grab a drink, and let the good times roll. 🎉 #MiddlewichSocial #TurnpikePoolDay #FreePoolFun #TheTurnpikeThursdays #PubGames #FreePoolEveryThursday #MiddlewichLife
🏟️ LIVE FOOTBALL TONIGHT – ENGLAND WOMEN v SPAIN! 🇬🇧⚽️ It’s a huge night for the Lionesses as they go head-to-head with Spain in the UEFA Nations League — and we’ll be showing it LIVE right here at The Turnpike on all 6 screens due to no bingo! 📺 ITV1 | 🕕 Kick-off: 6PM (UK) 🍻 Bar open and ready | 🪑 Best seats go fast This is more than just a game — it’s a battle of two European giants, and our girls are ready to roar. Get here early, grab your pint, order some food, and get comfy. There’s nothing like the buzz of a proper game night at your local. Let’s make it loud, let’s make it proud — and let’s get behind our Lionesses! #MatchDayAtTheTurnpike #EnglandWomen #LionessesLive #TurnpikeSports #WomensFootballMatters #MiddlewichEvents #FootballAtThePub
A traditional family-friendly pub
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm in the historic Cheshire town of Middlewich. We’re the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand.
We’re proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!
SERIOUSLY GOOD PUB FOOD
There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.
With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.
RAISING THE BAR
Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.
Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.
FIND US
The Turnpike is a fantastic community pub located on Warmingham Lane on the outskirts of the Cheshire town of Middlewich.
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the locals passing by as you take your favourite seat. Whether you’ve been exploring the Cheshire hot spots or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.