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Archer, Wolstanton

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21 Church Lane, Wolstanton, ST5 0EH (View on Google Map)
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Traditional pet friendly and people friendly village pub with seven cask ales, usually offering something for everyone.

This single room pub, has three distinct drinking areas and an outdoor area which proves popular in the summer months. The pub remains the Wiltshire brewer Hop Back's most northern outpost and carries two of its beers amongst impressive offerings.

Whilst not a 'sports pub', the landlady and staff go the extra mile for large sporting events such as football and rugby competitions. The pub hosts a popular quiz night on Sundays when arriving early is a must for those who want a seat.

The pub is served by bus routes 99 and 98 from Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre.

Information for this venue is provided by the Potteries Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
New Smithy Inn
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme District (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
19/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hop Back
Pub ID
POT/2742
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning Premium Blond Ale • 5%
Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning

Premium Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Citra Pump Clip
Hop Back - Citra Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted 3 times
Citra Pump Clip
Hop Back - Citra

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times

Source: National

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Facilities
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Live Music Live Music
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Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Darts
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
First Potteries: 98, 99
Closest station (1500m)
Longport

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