Marple is growing a very special place in our hearts. A lovely little walk from the station down the canal and hidden on the canal side at Hawk Green, chef Beth Hammond has opened Tawny Stores, a kitchen, deli and wine bar.

Opened in Spring 2024, Tawny Stores became a destination for seasonal plates, focaccia and sourdough bakes, speciality coffee and a tightly packed shelf of wines and deli goods. The room is small, brick walled and warm. You have Macclesfield on one side of the canal and Stockport on the other.

A sandwich OG for Stockport, owners Josh and Rhys opened up in 2021 and rapidly took over the sandwich game in SK1. Since then, they have expanded into Sale and the City Centre.

Breakfast, brunch or lunch, they have got you covered. We're still grieving some of their specials like 'The James' and 'The Goat'. One things for sure, we've never had a bad sandwich from this place and we can confidently say, we've had over a 100 sandwiches here.

With amazing food, a great selection of natural wines, Yellowhammer is a beautifully curated space on the Underbanks. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings between 6–10pm, the bakery turns into a cozy little restaurant and wine bar. Seasonal small plates with greens locally grown at The Landing rooftop garden and bread baked in-house.

Fresh pasta duo Hannah & Elliot have brought fresh in-house pasta to the Underbank. Quite possible the loveliest hosts and cooks nestled in a cosy restaurant on the end of the Underbank, couple doors down from Yellowhammer. Food is fresh, vibes are good and beautiful natural wines selection.

One of the neighbourhoods latest additions to the indie food scene, cantaloupe the modern European bistro delivers an ever changing menu. Serving Wednesday evenings through to Saturday, with a new lunch service kicked off on Saturdays.

Owner and head chef Y Sok who grew up in Southeast Asia, cooking family recipes from the age of ten opened the doors in January 2022. Inspired by the countries along the Mekong River, the restaurant focuses on authentic noodle dishes from Southeast Asia — including Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.

Tucked in the heart of Marple Bridge, Fold has fast become a neighbourhood favourite. Part bistro, part bottle shop, it gives relaxed village charm with seriously elevated cooking. Known for its creative plates, eclectic wine list and riverside terrace, Fold is all about reimagining British classics with a north west flair.

Stockport's beating heart since 1861. Authentic, no fuss, just proper food and proper people. The kind of place where stallholders know your name, the tea's strong enough to stand a spoon in, and you can still get a bacon butty for under a fiver (£2.50 to be exact)

A mix of old-school traders, fresh-faced independents, and a community that shows up rain or shine. Markets like this are rare now, they're living proof that food tastes better when it comes with a story, a smile, and change left in your pocket.