Stoke-on-Trent's 'best pub' revealed following Nub News vote
By Liana Snape 22nd Mar 2026
Readers of Stoke Nub News have crowned their favourite pub in the city for 2026, following a vote on social media.
Stoke Nub News received votes for over 80 pubs as readers' revealed their 'top boozer'.
Here are the top three:
3rd - Hog Noggins in Burslem

2nd - The Signalman in Longton

1st - The White Hart in Smallthorne

The White Hart in Smallthorne is run by landlady Charline and landlord Adam who emphasised the community feel of the pub.
Charline said: "We want to thank the locals. It's the locals who make the pub and without them we wouldn't be open.
"We know that it can be hard for people to spend their money at the minute and so we really appreciate all of their support."
Here is the full top ten:
- The White Hart, Smallthorne
- The Signal Man, Longton
- Hog Noggins, Burslem
- The Woodman, Hanley
- The Sutherland Arms, Stoke
- The Holy Inadequate, Etruria Old Rd
- The Terrace, Leek Rd
- The Glebe, Stoke
- The Knocking Shop, Fenton
- The Hazlehurst Arms, Biddulph Rd
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