Places to Stay Near a Pub in Staffordshire

What "near a pub" means in these listings

BritStays currently lists 40 places to stay in Staffordshire. If a drink or a meal close to your bed matters to you, it helps to know what the listings actually record. Only two stays list a bar among their facilities, and two list a restaurant. The North Stafford Hotel in Stoke-on-Trent is the clearest example, with a bar, a restaurant and disabled access all noted. For everywhere else, the listings don't say how close the nearest pub is. If that's a deciding factor, ask the host or hotel directly before you book.

Most of these stays are in or around towns, so you'll usually have more choice of places to eat and drink than you would somewhere remote. Still, it's best to confirm rather than assume.

Where the stays are

The listings are concentrated in a few places:

• Stoke-on-Trent has 18 stays, made up of 11 listed under Stoke-on-Trent, Central England and 7 under Stoke-on-Trent.
• Newcastle-under-Lyme has 8.
• Staffordshire more broadly has 11.
• There's one stay in Leek, Central England, and one listed under Macclesfield, North West England.

If you're after a seaside break, these listings won't give you one. They're built around towns. Countryside options are limited too: there are two caravanning sites and one camping site, alongside 24 hotels and 13 cottages. If you choose a caravan or camping pitch, check how far the nearest pub is before you rely on walking there.

Choosing by the kind of trip

• Couples: Hippo's Rest in Stoke-on-Trent sleeps two. Hotels make up most of the listings if you'd rather not self-cater.
• Families and groups: Stoke Townhouse sleeps five, Victoria House sleeps six and has EV charging nearby, and The Croft sleeps seven.
• Leaving the car behind: 13 stays are near a train station and three are near a bus stop. The Croft is near both, and the Crown Hotel is near a train station. If you're planning an evening at the pub, this means nobody has to drive.
• Accessibility: four stays list disabled access. These include the Premier Inn in Newcastle Under Lyme, the DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent and the North Stafford Hotel.
• Dog owners: none of the commonly listed facilities cover pets. Ask each stay about dogs, and ask the nearby pubs too.

Hotels in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme has several practical hotel options:

• The Borough Arms Hotel lists WiFi.
• The Holiday Inn Stoke-on-Trent is located in Newcastle-under-Lyme and also lists WiFi.
• Lymedale Suites lists WiFi, parking and a laundrette, which is handy for a longer stay.
• The Ramada Newcastle-under-Lyme is another option.

Parking is worth checking wherever you stay. Only five of the 40 stays list it.

What to do once you're there

For a big family day out, Alton Towers Resort is the obvious choice. If you prefer history and grand houses, you could visit Shugborough Hall, Sandon Hall or Wootton Lodge, or spend a morning at Stafford Castle. Smaller museums in the county include the Brampton Museum, the Museum of Cannock Chase and Redfern Cottage.

If you're happy to travel further, there are a few options beyond Staffordshire:

• The Black Country Living Museum
• The Wroxeter Roman City Museum in Shropshire
• The Stourbridge Glass Museum in Worcestershire

Check opening times and how long the journey will take before you set off.

When to book, honestly

We don't hold availability data, so we can't tell you exactly when things fill up. The numbers do show where choice is thinnest, though:

• Stays with a bar: there are only two in the whole set. If you want one, book as early as you can.
• Larger cottages: there are just 13 cottages in total, and only a handful of the examples sleep five or more. Book these early, especially for school holidays.
• Hotels: with 24 listed, you'll have more flexibility here. Still book ahead if your trip includes a popular attraction such as Alton Towers Resort at a busy time.

Before you pay, check a few things directly with the stay:

• How far it is to the nearest pub
• Whether parking is included
• Whether dogs are welcome
• Whether the bar or restaurant is open on the nights you're there