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Holy Inadequate, Stoke-on-Trent

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Operator: Independent
67 Etruria Old Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5PE (View on Google Map)
07771 358238
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This pub is a shining light in the the search for quality ales, a Free House that enjoys a glowing reputation among locals and visitors alike, and certainly not inadequate, as the awards received rightly show.

The pub is situated just below the main road between Hanley and Newcastle-under-Lyme, near to now demolished Etruria station, although Stoke Station is only a 30 minute walk along the nearby canal.

The main bar area is large l-shaped comfortable area, with a seperate room behind, plus a deceivingly large outside covered area. The pub features several wonderful artworks including one specially done for the pub.

Up to eight beers are available including beers from their own on-site brewery, Inadequate, which commenced brewing in June 2017. Beers are sourced from anywhere in the UK and from different styles. You'll certainly be spoilt for choice. In addition, up to three real ciders are available plus two KeyKeg lines, along with a range of UK and continental bottled beers and cans. Regular beer festivals are held.

Delicious pork pies and scotch eggs are available all day along with other bar snacks.

AWARDS:

CAMRA Potteries Pub of the Year 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2023; 2nd 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023; 2nd 2022, 2024; 3rd 2015.

CAMRA Staffordshire Pub of the Year 2013 & 2014, runner up 2024.

CAMRA Potteries Autumn 2016 Cider Pub of the Season.

Also, the pub was Joint First Place in The Potteries Pub Preservation Society's (a local group dedicated to preserving pubs) Community Pub of the Year Award 2016.

Information for this venue is provided by the Potteries Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
New Rendezvous
Local Authority
City of Stoke-on-Trent (B)
Last updated
02/03/2025
Last surveyed
31/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
POT/1061
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Joule's - Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.1%
Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly at Holy Inadequate, Stoke-on-Trent.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Inadequate - Roundhouse Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Inadequate - Roundhouse Stout
Inadequate - Roundhouse Stout Strong Stout • 5% Spotted 7 times.
Inadequate - Roundhouse Stout
Inadequate - Roundhouse Stout

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Holy Inadequate, Stoke-on-Trent.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Inadequate - Tickety Boo TasteMatch Prediction

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Inadequate - Tickety Boo
Inadequate - Tickety Boo Premium Bitter • 5.5% Spotted 5 times.
Inadequate - Tickety Boo
Inadequate - Tickety Boo

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Holy Inadequate, Stoke-on-Trent.

ABV 5.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - Silver King TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - Silver King
Ossett - Silver King Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted twice.
Ossett - Silver King
Ossett - Silver King

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Holy Inadequate, Stoke-on-Trent.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Inadequate

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Outdoor seated area
Parking Parking
At rear, or on road nearby
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Up to 3
LocAle LocAle
Inadequate, Joule's and others
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
First Potteries: 4
Closest station (1900m)
Stoke-on-Trent

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