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This Joule's brewery pub was the last of the 3 I wanted / needed to visit in Stoke so with it being convenient for the station I popped in after the game with 50 minutes to kill before my train home.
2 Joule’s ales on the hand pumps, I resisted the very good Blonde (which I’ve had previously) to go for a pint of Slumbering Monk @ 4.5% as it was a new beer for me.
Lovely décor inside this classic looking pub with original tiled floor and restored stained glass windows with the Joule's motif on them. The walls are adorned with plenty of beer and breweriana advertising.
As it was just after football it was pretty busy here with the crowd mainly being football fans.
Another thoroughly decent pub that along with the Wheatsheaf and White Star has well kept ale, worthy of a visit in my opinion.
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Only my second visit - the first was about 15 years ago, since when it has been closed several times and undergone a number of reincarnations which did not appeal to the ale-loving passer by seeking a good pint. Now it is once again an interesting port of call with a pleasant atmosphere and although the Joules range may be limited, the ales are fine examples of their type and very well kept here. A good drop-in point on the way to or back from the White Star.l
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Some would say that Stoke-on-Trent needs some TLC and if this (and the White Star and Wheatsheaf nearby) it's got it. The Glebe is an impressive Victorian building, with nice service and decent Joule's beers.
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Paid a return visit this week to try the beer and also the superby cheese board; both were superb. The Joules Pale was better than on first visit, even on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Welcoming but traditional service.
By the way, am always disappointed to see complaints that it "only" does Joules beers, as there is plenty of variety in the Joules range of 3, and a good Titanic house just round the corner if you need variety !
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I liked this pub which is handy not only for the station and for Staffordshire University. The roomy "Victorian" interior is actually very attractive, especially the windows and we had a good welcome both lunchtime and evening by the staff. This is not a bad adornment to the returned name of Joules and the beers (Blonde, Pale Ale & Slumbering Monk) were all eminently drinkable. This is a really good take on a modern reconstruction of the "big town pub".
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Good to see this place re-opened after it was closed down on my last visit to Stoke. Handy for the station, I had a fine pint of Blonde, the food looked good and both staff & customers were friendly. All in all a good excuse to catch a later train.
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We went to this pub before the football and had mixed feelings. Firstly the positives - it is handy for the station (5 minute walk); it has been well furnished even though everything seems to be new - but it does have the feel of a proper old Joule's pub. The food was excelent - their ham, egg and chips is a really good deal as was the cheese and pickle doorstep sarnie. We arrived at midday and within a very short space of time the pub was heaving. Service was good and empty glasses were cleared away quickly. Sadly, the Pale Ale ran out and the barmaid served us with what could only be described as pond-water. Yes, of course, beers run out and they were changed pretty quickly but why did she serve us the slops and expect us just to accept them? We complained and were given fresh pints in due course. However, these were hazy and not as tasty and enjoyable as the first couple so we decided to cut our losses and move on. Shame really as this is a fine boozer and we were all generally very impressed with the place. Stoke is not a fun place to go to but if I am ever back there then I will give The Glebe another try. It is handy for the football shuttle bus just across and down the road a bit.
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Joules pub handy for the station and reasonably busy on a matchday. The three ales don't appear to change - Blonde, Pale Ale & Slumbering Monk. There were also 3 ciders - Westons Old Rosie & Cider Twist Mulled Cider & Ben Crossmans Farmhouse Sweet. Service was fine. Decent enough pub. But I do prefer the nearby White Star.
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Was lucky enough to catch 10 minutes of TV Smith rehearsing ahead of a Friday night gig here, which added atmosphere to the usual attractive Joules pub format and a good if not exceptional pint of Pale. I think Joules have a pretty magnificent pub stock emerging at the moment, but their other pub just up the A500 is a bit better beer wise.
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This could be such a great pub. A reconstructed "Victorian" interior - all dark wood and no carpets with splendid stained glass windows. But spoiled by a surly barman (landlord?), poor service (half an hour to cook a burger in an almost empty pub) short measure (topped up very reluctantly) and poor beer quality - I certainly didn't want another. The fact that this town centre pub had only a handful of customers on a Friday lunchtime says it all. Without a doubt the worst Joules pub I've come across so far. What a shame!
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Normally I'm very keen on small brewery taps like the one of Titanic's we visited recently but I didn't feel Joules beers were up to the mark and choice and quality. The building is impressive and only 5 minutes walk of the railway station.
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Joules brewery tap. No guest ales just Joules ales kept well. Pub like they used to be. Renouned for its food. Friendly staff. Live music twice a week. Lovely patio at back.
Sven2 - 26 Jun 2012 07:07 |
Went in about 2pm last saturday and only about 5 or 6 people in there. Spacious enough, nice layout etc... Had a nice Joules Blonde, place was not my cup of tea but well worth a visit just for the ales.
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an excellent place to drink, food is very good, it even has a good smoking area, it is also far enough out of the centre to put off any undesirables frequenting the place.
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Refurbed to an original Victorian style (high ceilings, tiled floors) with Joules ales on offer. Had a nice pint of their IPA. This is the closest pub to Stoke on Trent station for decent ale. They do need to 'clear the slate' on ratings when a pub is refurbed as this place is well worth more than it's 5.4 rating.
anonymous - 21 Aug 2011 15:19 |
What a find ! Had been past some time ago, and saw it looked interesting. When I came back last week, and went into the place, I was gobsmacked ! Entering from the corner, the pub consists of two rooms, linked halfway down the far wall. To the left of that is a bar, with another bar behind that wall in the other room.
Once my eyes had adjusted to the slightly dimpsy light, I was amazed by the vast array of stained glass windows, dark polished wood and large oil paintings on the walls. There was also other beer related memorabilia on the walls, and behind the bar, chalked tasting notes on the beers and wines available.
The only drawback I could see is that the only beers sold are Joules. I had the Original Pale Ale (which was excellent), and Slumbering Monk and Blonde were also available.
Food is available, but I can�t give you any details because there was no menu on my table ! People at the next table were eating though, and it certainly looked appetising. What was on my table though, were the coffee and cheese menus (one on either side) � the latter certainly looked interesting.
Seating is varied, some high stools, some tables with chairs or benches. There seemed to be plenty of space left in the middle of each room, as well. I was there on a Friday lunchtime and there was a fair sized varied clientele there.
Incidentally,to describe this as �a hidden gem� is misleading � it�s on a main road, and less than 50 yards from the Potteries Way for Pete�s sake !
I�ll certainly be going back, as soon as possible, and will sample the food next time.
Fianlly, must mention the Joules registered trade mark, which is a red cross as opposed to the red triangle of Bass.
9/10 � easily the best pub in the Potteries
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We went in The Glebe twice over the long weekend and it's an outstanding pub the beer is very good and the food's not bad either. It's in an odd location but worth finding.
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Having not visited this pub until recently I can't comment on its previous state. I have now been here a few times since last September with friends and found the Joules beer to be in good form plus the guest beers. The staff are friendly and helpful so I recommend a visit to this almost hidden pub in Stoke.
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Now re-opened as a John Joules house. Looked good from the outside, I�ll try it out next time I�m in Stoke
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Gutted...
This used to be a good popular pub especially on a Saturday afternoon. It was still okay about 6/7 years ago when Neil ran it, but it's slowly turned into a pit since.
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its now DeBaSeR on a friday at the glebe.
its under new managment.
live bands every friday and dj's (also now on saturdays)
free b4 8 $2.50 after
INDIE, ROCK, ELECTRO
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Mind your shoes on the ever-present vomit in the doorway.
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It is shut!!
It used to be a very good pub in the seventies and eighties. Unfortunately the 'moderisation' ruined a lot of what was good and they added 6p a pint for the priveledge.
Perhaps some kind soul will step in and return it to its best days
anonymous - 2 Feb 2005 22:39 |
i go every friday when it has a rock/punk nite sometimes a band plays and its really a good nite to just go out and have fun
Marika - 6 Nov 2004 19:54 |
