The 30 Best Local cafe in Stockport

“Walked over from Lyme park, big party with three large dogs in tow. Lovely pub, great service and plenty of room for us all. The food was delicious, several of us got the crispy salt and pepper chicken which was great. So glad we stopped here.”

“Nipped in for a meal being intrigued by the name of a pub as The White Lion with the picture of a zebra on the pub sign. The pub is under refurbishment. The service was perfect. We had 3 roasts and we were struggling to eat all of the food. One small criticism - the food was not hot enough. I made a special request about my drink and it was not a problem for the barman to accommodate it.”

“Had a lovely meal, the chef even offered to make something not in the current menu, after there wasn’t a great deal of choice for a vegan diner. The waitress Katie was very hospitable, and went above and beyond to make the whole experience even better. Atmosphere was great even for a Tuesday evening. Will definitely be returning”

“Lovely. Just perfect. The vinegar on top with the right amount of salt. The yummiest curry sauce I've ever had. The hospitality. The banter. Just incredible. I wanted to go back the next day again. Highly recommend. The awards and placards are all real.”

“Just back from an enjoyable lunch at the Andrew Arms.The steak and ale pie was delicious and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Sticky toffee pudding with real custard, what a treat. Will be back soon.”

“Gorgeous cocktails ! Sangria was alright not not sweet enough Service was lovely and the staff even made me a cocktail that wasn't on the menu so thank you ! Food was hit and miss Fajitas were very spicy but to the point where it was bitter everything else was lovely x”

“Family friendly, dog friendly and all round friendly pub. Great atmosphere and the best pizza for miles around!”

“We ate here on Saturday 11.10.25. A big family group of 11. Age range 14 months -65 . Every one of us had great food, some carvery eaters, others chose from the menu. The staff were amazing (Trish as always), efficient and hugely accommodating. Even though it was quite busy, nothing was too much trouble. I personally recommend the carvery. It is amazing and the chef had added a shepherd's pie as a meat option, together with beef, Turkey, Chinese pork and roast pork. So glad I chose to have some. Delicious! Our go-to eatery, especially when family come to visit. Thank you and very well done all of you.”

“Thank you for the incredible food and excellent service at Shaam. Everything we ordered was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. I couldn’t help but notice the same care and attention given to the dishes on other tables as well, all accompanied by a wonderful aroma. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to make my birthday special by bringing out a slice of cake with a candle, creating a lovely atmosphere. My only suggestion would be to offer a variety of music, and we did notice a few bothersome flies from time to time.”

“Visited for the first time today for the burger offer. We had sausage roll and taco starters which were lovely and then I got the signature burger which was amazing. Would definitely go again”

“Had the carvery. All the vegetables were lovely, perfectly cooked. Roasties would have been nicer with a fluffier type of potato. Roast beef beautiful. Perfect apple crumble with loads of custard. Lovely waitress and lovely manager from the Hesketh which closed down and is still missed.”

“Popped in for lunch, quick service, nice food and friendly staff”

“I must have driven past this place a thousand times, and had never considered sitting down to eat, as it looks nothing much from outside, but then I was invited for lunch here. The food was amazing, and the staff warm and welcoming. All in all a really pleasant surprise. I'll be going back for sure!”

“The BEST venue! The heart of any establishment is it's staff. This is what makes The Spinning Top, not only special, but an incredible place to be. Mike, the landlord, is the kindest, and funniest guy you will ever meet. Our band (For The Hornets) travelled a round trip of around 9 hours to play here, and we were treated like royalty by all of the staff. It rubs off on all of the customers too, as complete outsiders we were made to feel like family. The Bar: Extremely well stocked, with a huge range of craft beers, wines, and mainsteam lagers. My draft Peroni was ice clod and in a Peroni glass - they take pride in what they do. The whole place was spotless, including the loo's. Playing as a band: As I mentioned we were treated like kings. We borrowed the house equipment (a god send for a travelling band) and it was all fantastic. Mike done the sound better than most professional sound engineers that we meet. Epilogue: The following day I had a panic attack that I'd left some vital grear at the venue, and woke Mike up at silly 'o' clock in blind panic. He was calm and extremely helpful. I'm so grateful for this. My was head slightly sore from over-indulgence.... but my abs sore from laughing all night. Absolutely incredible venue. Best in Stockport and Manchester. Would travel a long way out of my way to visit here again. 11/10.”

“We have visited this cafe several times over the past week. We have been most impressed with the outstanding quality of the food. The staff are polite and most attentive. Would not hesitate to highly recommend this business. Regards Mike and Noyna.”

“Visited with my toddler for a weekend morning breakfast. The service was amazing. All the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere in the cafe was lovely. The place was very clean and staff were very quick to clear up tables. The price was really reasonable and portions very big. I ordered a vegetarian breakfast and children's chicken Meal. They were both very tasty and arrived at our table within 5 minutes of ordering! Really can't fault this place and will be returning”

“Shame they don’t have any vegan options as I could only have lovely coffee. Customer service 10/10 absolutely fantastic! Very friendly,easy going,polite and I love their fashion style too! Place is dog and pram friendly ^:^”

“I was trying to find a good coffee place and I was surprised with the vast array of things Aunty Jis has to offer-A mix of traditional and English breakfast with spot on coffee! Plus they have a lot of comfortable seating for working”

“first time in the cafe today , very nice food , great cakes and very reasonable priced staff were lovely and very attentive :)”

“Quality live music played good and loud.Decent array of beverages .Friendly clientele.”

“Absolutely loved it, very quirky all very local ish but good vibes, friendly staff, free pool, outstanding views!vpizza are top notch made to order and stone baked In a wood fire oven! Definitely going back, so highly recommend but get in early to get a seat,as it gets really busy.”

“Awesome little local with friendly staff. Kind of pub where everyone is a friend you just haven't met yet. Great beer garden. Sports on tv. Pool table and darts. Friendly atmosphere. Always something happening weekends either a band or performer. Well worth a visit.”

“Overlooked Stockport gem, cosy pub with funny layout, outdoor garden. The burgers we had were reallllly good and every single member of staff was lovely :)”

“We had a fantastic dinner today! The food as always was excellent but nothing truly compares to the service here. The staff are so kind and welcoming, eager to assist and generally make you feel like you're at a friend's for dinner! PJ was honestly incredible, the kids absolutely adored him and sometimes its a worry taking 2 kids under 5 for dinner but he was a breath of fresh air and made us feel comfortable the whole time! I cannot express enough how much that meant to me - you are an absolute asset to the Midland! Thank you all so much - see you again soon!”

“Brilliant pub great staff. Coming for many years always made to feel welcome. One of the last real traditional pubs in the country, they keep their beer so well. Food great. A really sociable pub.”

“What an excellent pub! Cosy, loads of beer choice and lovely baby changing facilities. I want to come back and grab the seat by the fire next time :)”

“Excellent beer in a real old-fashioned style pub. This is the fire place. Staff friendly & good location.”

“We stayed in a beautiful studio apartment Well equipped”

“Lovely panelled local with lots of rooms. Robinson's beer kept so well. Very friendly and helpful service. Just missing Dizzy Blonde on the pumps.”

“This pub is a old fashioned gem it has still got its old-fashioned styled rooms and snug it has that quaint appeal to it, and it's a propper locals pub. There is a really good range of Robinsons hand pumped ales on offer today from Robinsons Keep up good work people involved with this pub”