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Blue Bell, Kidsgrove

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Operator: Independent
25 Hardingswood, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EG (View on Google Map)
(01782) 774052
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Multi award-winning canal side free house that benefits from the absence of TV, games, machines, with its lively conversational atmosphere that draws everyone in.

The pub (built in 1836) attracts customers from a wide area, together with visitors from the Trent and Mersey and Macclesfield canals, which join a few yards away.

Inside is a main bar area with 2 drinking areas to the side. Further back is a smaller snug room. The beer garden is to the rear of the premises by the car park.

New licensees took over during the summer of 2018 and have done a wonderful job in creating a warm friendly welcome backed up by 6 rotating real ales, 9 ciders and 40+ gins. There is a real community focus by the owners, which has been greatly welcomed by old and new visitors.

First beer festival in August 2019 was so popular, it will become a annual event.

AWARDS:

CAMRA Potteries Cider Pub of the Season Summer 2019, Pub of the Year, 2024 Pub of the Year (Merit)

Information for this venue is provided by the Potteries Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme District (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
20/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
POT/2726
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
4:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers (Micros and regional) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Whim - Arbor Light
Whim - Arbor Light Session Golden Ale • 3.6%
Whim - Arbor Light
Whim - Arbor Light

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Stone Baked Pizzas
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Flat access to pub but not to toilets
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Various events take place - check website for details
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Beer Festival Beer Festival
First one held in August 2019
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
First Potteries: 3 (From Hanley), 4A (From Newcastle)
Nearby Station (300m)
Kidsgrove
Directions
Off A50 near Tesco, by canal bridge

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