The Three Crowns

About The Three Crowns

The Three Crowns pub and restaurant sits around a thousand feet up at Scouthead, near Saddleworth, in a dramatic moorland setting almost exactly halfway between Chester and York. Steeped in history, it was once used as an overnight stopping point for prisoners being transported to the Assizes, while the building itself began life as a row of weavers’ cottages — something still reflected in its low-beamed, cottage-style atmosphere and intimate layout. Under new management, the pub is entering a fresh chapter while retaining the warmth and character that have long made it a destination for walkers, locals and travellers crossing the Pennines. Inside, expect a traditional country-pub feel with roaring fires, cosy corners and far-reaching views across the surrounding hills, while the restaurant and bar focus on relaxed hospitality, hearty food and a welcoming stop-off after a day on the moors. The elevated location gives the inn a real sense of escape, particularly in winter when the fires are lit.