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The Holy Inadequate, Stoke-On-Trent
Etruria
Postal town: Stoke-On-Trent
ST1 5PE
Served areas
Reviews of The Holy Inadequate (Average Rating: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
Steve C left this review about The Holy Inadequate
The Holy Inadequate is a small L-shaped pub that I was surprised to find had twelve hand pumps that were drawing their own Inadequate Brewery’s Tickety Boo, Etruscan Mild, Roundhoue Stout and Citra alongside Red Willow’s Wreckless, Marble Brewing’s Lagonda, Mallinson’s US Premium, Weal Ales Cana Jest, Joule’s Pale and three ciders. I went for the Joule’s which was on good form being served by the friendly governor. Craft keg and cans are also available alongside a long list of Belgian brews, this being a proper drinkers pub. There was some low background music playing, but the atmosphere came from the handful of locals. This place was a nice surprise and I’ll certainly return next time I’m staying in Hanley.
On 7th September 2023
- rating: 9
[User has posted 5251 recommendations about 5219 pubs]
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Aqualung . left this review about The Holy Inadequate
This pub stands in splendid isolation a short distance South of the A53 dual carriageway between Hanley and Newcastle Under Lyme. Coming from Hanley it's on the left just before the railway lines North of Stoke Station and the Queensway Roundabout which identifies the bus stops nearby. These stops are served by various 4 services between Hanley and Newcastle.
It's been well described below but is basically a wide L shaped bar with a fireplace at the far end and a small snug tucked away at the rear right. I knew it was going to be good as I immediately noticed both that there were no TVs and that Pink Floyd's Welcome To The Machine was playing in the background.
The ten hand pumps had the regular 3 ciders and Joules Pale plus Inadequate Cascade Mosaic, Acorn Malthouse, North Brewing El Dorado Pale, Phoenix Porter, Salopian Lemon Dream and one I failed to note. I had a couple of the pub brew and a Phoenix Porter all at £3.30 and all first class.
This would appear to be Stoke's hidden gem and if their other Inadequate beers are as good as the Cascade Mosaic it's not just a great pub but a class brewery as well. It's highly recommended and gets a strong 9.
On 30th January 2019
- rating: 9
[User has posted 2143 recommendations about 2143 pubs]
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Al Bundy left this review about The Holy Inadequate
One of those pubs whose name alone makes it a pub to seek out if you're in the area. The reviews below indicated that it was not going to be some sort of generic gastropub/flea pit/keg only type boozers so I was expecting something decent. I wasn't disappointed. Hard to find and in a rather bleak area this place is well worth the seeking. The decor is described elsewhere and is the same. Also the 10 or so handpulls are still here, as is the excellent choice of beers. I would've liked to have spent more time here but sadly a short hourish visit was all.
On 17th January 2019
- rating: 9
[User has posted 3487 recommendations about 3390 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Aqualung .
- Car Park : Yes last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Child Friendly : No last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Darts : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Aqualung .
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 24 January 2012 by Dave McNally
- Hot Food : No last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : No last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Live Music : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Aqualung .
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Aqualung .
- Micropub : No last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Pinball : No last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 10 August 2013 by Bucking Fastard
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 10 August 2013 by Bucking Fastard
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Aqualung .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 28 December 2016 by Pub SignMan
