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Crossways (Bottlecraft), Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Operator: Independent
36 Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1RP (View on Google Map)
(01782) 405280
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The Crossways has been a welcome addition to the fantastic ale scene in Newcastle-under-Lyme, from the team at Bottlecraft in Hanley. A welcome is assured from the friendly and enthusiastic bar staff.

It offers a range of unusual and interesting traditional and craft beers across four cask and twelve keg taps, plus bottles and cans, all in a classic pub environment. Beers are served in pint, two-thirds and one-third measures. A pool table is available. Pub of the Month for June 2023. Potteries CAMRA Pub of the Year 2024 (Merit), 2025 (Merit/Bronze).

Historic Interest

First opened as a pub in 1790. Was known as the Compasses until the 1970s, when it became the Crossways. Closed in 2000, and reopened as a Gentlemans Club in 2007, but closed a few years later. Reopened as pub in 2021.

Information for this venue is provided by the Potteries Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Crossways; Compass; Lace Gentlemans Club
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
25/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
POT/3473
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10& discount for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
(Any bus to Newcastle Bus Station)
Directions
Large building at the end of the Ironmarket by Fountain Roundabout, opp. Queens Gardens

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