The Best Pubs
in
Stockton-on-Tees

Tucked away in the charming Egglescliffe Village, the 300-year-old Pot & Glass is a true gem where historic pub charm meets incredible Thai cuisine from the Pot & Wok kitchen. Pull up a seat with your dog by your side and enjoy a fantastic pint of cask ale or a glass of wine, all while digging into fragrant curries and stir-fries crafted from traditional recipes. With a welcoming, community-focused spirit and plenty of outdoor seating, it’s the perfect spot for groups of friends or family to gather for great food and drinks. Whether you’re popping in for a quick pint or settling in for a leisurely evening, this place delivers a top-notch, friendly experience every time.

Head to The Smith's Arms in Carlton Village, a proper community pub where everyone from families to four legged friends is welcomed with open arms. This is a cracking spot for a pint, a glass of wine, or a expertly mixed cocktail, with a lively calendar of live music and quiz nights that keeps the place buzzing. The beer garden is perfect for sunny afternoons, while inside you can settle in to watch the big match on Sky Sports or gather a big group for a fantastic Sunday roast. With consistently praised food, from perfectly seasoned flatbreads to gluten free Yorkshire puddings, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to again and again.

Make your way to The Masham in Hartburn Village, a brilliant spot that perfectly blends modern style with a genuinely cosy local feel. They serve up succulent food and refreshing beer, with a drinks menu that also covers wine and cocktails, making it ideal for groups and a welcoming place for your dog too. The food is cooked to perfection with rich, tender meat and bold flavours, while the friendly, attentive staff ensure everything runs smoothly, even for large parties. With a lovely beer garden for sunny days and a menu that includes a fantastic Sunday roast, it’s a relaxed and impressive choice that’s worth every penny.

Step into Sir Thomas Brown, a wonderfully welcoming local where the beer flows, the wine and cocktails are on point, and the homecooked food is the real star of the show. This is the perfect spot for a lively Sunday roast with the whole group, a casual pint in the dog-friendly beer garden, or catching the big match on the screens with a parmo in hand. With live music adding to the buzz and prices that are easy on the wallet, it’s an absolute gem that keeps folks coming back from all over for more.

For unbeatable live sport, cracking live music, and a proper friendly welcome, Myton House Farm is the place to be. This lively hub serves up ice cold beer, wine, and cocktails, with a huge outdoor seating area perfect for soaking up the sun while catching the game on an outdoor screen. The food is consistently excellent, from hearty pub classics to perfectly cooked steaks, and the whole team goes above and beyond to make every visit special, whether it’s a big celebration or just a casual night out. Dog friendly and brilliant for groups, it’s your go to spot for unforgettable nights and top tier entertainment.

Craving a proper pub where the pints are cheap and the welcome is warm? The Sun Inn is a brilliant, no-fuss local that serves up ice-cold beer, wine, and cocktails without breaking the bank, plus there’s always live music or karaoke to get everyone singing along. With a huge outdoor seating area, multiple screens showing every big match, and a dog-friendly policy, it’s the perfect spot for groups of mates or a lively evening out. This is the real deal—a friendly, buzzing hub where you can watch the game, enjoy a bargain round, and feel right at home.

The Griffin is a brilliant, wallet-friendly local where the food is generous and the chips are truly lush, with a menu that includes a Parmo Platter easily big enough for three or four hungry mates. You can grab a Madri or Stella, settle into the outdoor seating for some live music, or hit the dance floor by the dartboard when the place is bouncing. It’s a proper estate pub that’s always got a few people in, perfect for groups catching the big match or just enjoying a great value evening out.

Head to The Ketton Ox in Yarm for an absolute powerhouse of a pub that nails live sport, live music, and a cracking drinks lineup all under one roof. Whether you're sinking a perfectly poured pint, sipping a cocktail, or grabbing a table for a Bottomless Brunch or Curry Night, there’s always something brilliant on. With a huge calendar of football, rugby, F1, and darts on HD screens, plus a dog-friendly beer garden and outdoor seating, it’s the ultimate spot for groups of mates or a lively afternoon out. The service is consistently warm and efficient, making every visit feel like a proper occasion without any fuss.

Get down to The Mitre, a brilliant little local where the beer is cheap, the welcome is warm, and the grub is seriously good value. You can grab a pint of Moretti or a cocktail and settle into the outdoor seating with your dog, while live music keeps the place buzzing. It’s a proper community pub that’s perfect for groups, with friendly staff who go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great time.

The Eagle Inn is your ultimate local sports pub where every game feels like a big event, served up on massive screens with stadium sized sound that pulls you right into the action. Grab an ice cold beer, a glass of wine, or a cocktail and settle into the dog friendly beer garden or outdoor seating to catch the match alfresco. With live music rocking the place, a menu packed with delicious pub classics, and a warm welcome for families and groups, it's the perfect hub for unforgettable nights out. Download the app for easy table service and get ready to cheer, eat, and drink in style at this brilliant, budget friendly spot.