The Best Pubs in Stoke on Trent

Step into The Holy Inadequate, a true haven for anyone serious about great beer. This pub has built a glowing reputation for serving some of the best-kept real ales around, with a constantly changing selection that keeps regulars coming back. The staff are famously friendly, and every pint is offered at a price that feels like a steal for the quality you get. It is the perfect spot for a group of friends who want to gather and celebrate excellent, well-cared-for brews.

The Furlong is a family orientated pub that serves good quality home-cooked food, including a famous Sunday carvery. It offers a great selection of traditional cask ales with ‘cask marquee’ accreditation, plus draught lagers and bottled ciders. The pub hosts regular entertainment like karaoke, discos, and a monthly charity quiz, and has a private function room for over 40 people.

The Wulstan is a Sizzling Pub that serves great pub food and drink with excellent value and generous portions. The friendly staff pride themselves on giving a warm welcome, making it a great spot for a family meal or watching the footy with a pint. Customers rave about the fabulous food and drinks, with the Triple Tower burger being a particularly epic and reasonably priced feast. For extra fun, you can join the quiz night at 9pm on Sundays.

The Wheatsheaf is an award winning pub from the J D Wetherspoon chain, known for offering superb quality, choice, and value in both food and drink. It is the oldest Wetherspoons in the Potteries, with a history that includes Oasis playing there to launch a single. The pub provides great value food and real ales, with outdoor seating available. It boasts a decent range of real ales and consistently good service, making it a highly recommended spot for a unique and enjoyable visit.

The Old Brown Jug is a true gem for music lovers, boasting an incredible range of live sounds from Indie Wednesdays to Jazz lunches and Rock & Blues Sundays. Its beer garden is legendary, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a quality cider or a well poured pint. With a late license and a welcoming spirit that draws in a lively crowd, this place offers fantastic value and an unforgettable night out.

The Glebe is a beautiful Victorian pub with a stunning stained glass window restored by a master craftsman, and it features a quirky deli counter offering a marvellous array of cheeses, cold meats, and nibbles. Perfect for a lunchtime stop for a pork pie and a pint, it boasts a large front and back bar with leather armchairs in front of the fire and a secret town beer garden. Always on tap are Joule's pale ale, slumbering monk, pure blonde, and green monkey lager, alongside rotating seasonal ales, with live music nights every Tuesday.

The Greyhound is a true haven for anyone who loves exceptional ale, with an ever changing lineup of guest beers and the fantastic Plum Porter that keeps locals coming back. The bar staff are wonderfully knowledgeable, ready to guide you to your next perfect pint. With no music or TV, the pub buzzes with genuine conversation and good cheer, making every visit feel like a proper gathering of friends. Step outside to their outdoor seating to enjoy your drink, perhaps the oh so lovely iceberg, in the fresh air.

This award winning Wetherspoon pub offers superb quality, choice, and value in both food and drink. The all day menu features traditional meals alongside popular international dishes, with excellent value deals like gourmet burgers on Tuesdays and curry club on Thursdays. Guests can enjoy small plates, pizzas, and afternoon deals at even better prices, all served with a drink from a choice of over 150 options. The Wetherspoon app lets you order food and drinks straight to your table without leaving your seat.

The Victoria in Newcastle under Lyme is a classic pub offering great quality pub food, from a wide selection of dishes on fixed price menus to buffet choices and a kids menu. It features a spacious beer garden for relaxing in the summer and even has its own friendly resident ghost named Percy. With plenty of free parking and a welcoming fire, it is the ultimate place to eat, drink, and relax for any occasion.

The Terrace Inn is a cracking local spot that truly puts real ale front and center, making it a haven for anyone who loves a well kept pint. Head down on a Thursday to test your knowledge during the quiz night, where you can also hunt down some great deals at the bar. With outdoor seating available and a reputation for very good food, this pub offers a welcoming, no frills place to settle in for a proper session.