Over the last few years Newcastle has become a mecca for the Real Ale enthusiast.
As a traditional market town, pubs are still at the heart of the community in Newcastle-under-Lyme and we’re proud of the independent businesses that created that community.
While pubs have changed over recent years there has also been an upsurge in the quality and variety of Real Ales to choose from.
From the opening of the first independent pub in 2012 there are now a wide range of drinking establishments with something for everyone. Newcastle-under-Lyme BID is proud to showcase 8 unique and individual Real Ale venues that sit within its boundary here in this trail.
You can start at any point along the trail – just take your time!
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Bridge Street Ale House
31 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 2RY
Boasting 5 ever changing real ale hand pulls and 9 real ciders, Bridge Street Ale House’s atmosphere can be described as intimate and friendly and the staff are always happy to help!
Nice welcome, lovely ale, definitely home from home!
– Customer Review
Crossways
Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1RW
A traditional pub with a modern twist. Delicious drinks across 12 keg lines and 6 cask, plus bottles, cans, spirits and wines
Very good selection of beers, great atmosphere and very reasonable prices for craft beers! 11/10!
– Customer Review
Hop Inn
102 Albert St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1JR
The Hop Inn provides a good selection of fine ales and a comfortable and relaxed environment in which to enjoy them. A little out of the town centre but worth the walk!
Always top quality beers. With some nice surprises in the fridge!
– Customer Review
Hop Water Cellar
2 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 2RY
An independently owned Bottle Shop and Bar which have over 500 different beers, ciders & perry from around the world.
Fabulous range of beers & knowledgeable, friendly staff. A treasure in the middle of Newcastle!
– Customer Review
Mellards
Market Ln, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1AA
Cask ales, Gin, Cocktails, bottled beers, champagne, Coffee and Tea all available here. CAMRA Potteries Pub of the Month February 2019.
Wonderful bar, very comfortable environment and a great choice of beers!
– Customer Review
The Cask Bar
1-2 Andrew Pl, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1DL
Serving a wide range of beers and stouts from 4 rotating cask pumps, The Cask Bar have something for everyone!
Serving a wide range of beers and stouts from 4 rotating cask pumps, The Cask Bar have something for everyone!
– Customer Review
The Old Bull’s Head
6 Lad Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1RE
A charming, old-fashioned pub in the town centre. The oldest pub in Newcastle, dating from the 14th Century.
An ace pub with great beer, great characters and great staff!
– Customer Review
Wellers
3 Pepper St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1PR
Wellers is a small town centre pub located on Pepper Street serving award winning real ales from Weal Ales Brewery, as well as guest and craft beer.
Lovely little real ale bar. Nice atmosphere, top notch ale and a friendly welcome always.
– Customer Review
