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Hopinn, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Operator: Independent
102 Albert Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1JR (View on Google Map)
(01782) 711121
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Comfortable, friendly pub on the edge of town, consisting of a bright bar at the front of the pub and a more cosy lounge to the rear. There is also a snug and a long corridor connecting all three.

Bought from Punch Taverns in 2014 and rejuvenated, it is run by a team who are keeping high standards.

The pub (built in 1871) is a vibrant free house, concentrating on real ale, as the name would suggest.

There are up to eight beers on the bar, which are sourced from a wide variety of breweries. Mallinsons and Oakham are usually represented. The pub also serves five guest beers by keg membrane dispense, as well as bottles and canned beer.

Major sports events are screened and newspapers offered for customers to read.

Another star in Newcastle's ever-burgeoning real ale scene.

AWARDS:

CAMRA Potteries Pub of the Month Dec 2014.

CAMRA Potteries Winner Pub of the Year 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019. 2nd place 2016. 3rd place 2022. Joint 3rd place 2023. Distinction 2024.

3rd Place in The West Midlands Region Pub of the Year Competition 2016 & 2019.

Information for this venue is provided by the Potteries Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
New Albert
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme District (B)
Last updated
29/07/2025
Last surveyed
20/07/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
POT/1315
Asset of Community Value

A Victorian local which has some good features and retains much layout with features from a 1930s refurbishment. Some attractive surviving Art Deco features, for instance doors, bar furniture, stained and leaded glass. There is lovely small lobby on the right with hatch and window to the servery, and horizontal dado panelling. The front bar has a good counter and bar-back. The rear rooms have a more modern feel, but at the back of the rear lounge is small snug-bar. Along the left is a long plain passage linking the front and back rooms. There are good Twyford Adamant urinals in the Gents'.

A Victorian local which has some good features and retains much layout with features from a 1930s refurbishment. Some attractive surviving Art Deco features, for instance doors, bar furniture, stained and leaded glass. There is lovely small lobby on the right with hatch and window to the servery, and horizontal dado panelling. The front bar has a good counter and bar-back. The rear rooms have a more modern feel, but at the back of the rear lounge is small snug-bar. Along the left is a long plain passage linking the front and back rooms. There are good Twyford Adamant urinals in the Gents'.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Friday
4:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Hopinn, Newcastle-under-Lyme.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 3 times.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Hopinn, Newcastle-under-Lyme.

ABV 4.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 3 times.
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Hopinn, Newcastle-under-Lyme.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vocation - Naughty & Nice TasteMatch Prediction

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Vocation - Naughty & Nice
Vocation - Naughty & Nice Strong Stout • 5.9% Spotted twice.
Vocation - Naughty & Nice
Vocation - Naughty & Nice

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Hopinn, Newcastle-under-Lyme.

ABV 5.9%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Mallinsons (varies) , Northern Monk (varies) , Oakham (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts, Dominoes, Cards, Crib
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Outside patio with tables
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
2, varying.
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
4, 4A

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