Three Tunnes, Hazel Grove

The mock-Tudor and red brick frontage together with leaded upper window sections produce a very attractive gabled exterior facing the A6. It has a rambling, multi-roomed, low-beamed appearance at the front but at the back the vault was extended into an outside yard during a 2014 refurbishment – and the infamous outside toilets were brought indoors at that time. The appearance is very traditional with lots of brown and cream in the colour scheme and plenty of period fixtures and fittings. Don’t let that description give you the impression that this is some dull museum piece though as the Three Tunnes is a thriving and lively local. The current licencees could see this was a good base in the local community and what they have done is gradually enhance the offer with good beers and interesting food (making sure that this remains a pub with food and not a food operation with a pub tacked on). The food is interesting and unique in Hazel Grove, a Portuguese chef has brought an Iberian touch to the menu. Tapas platters are a feature along with individual tapas. Locally-made pork pies are available all day. The other tapas and a wider lunch menu, including daily specials, can be had weekdays. As you might guess with a lively community pub like this there’s plenty going on. Tuesday is darts night, Wednesday sees a quiz along with a meet-up by a local walking club, and ladies darts are on Thursday. There’s also a Sunday football team, a lacrosse team and the pub sponsors Hazel Grove cricket club.