bod, Stoke Central, Stoke-On-Trent

Visited back in September. Six hand pulls, all of which were clipped, although some were duplicated, leaving a choice of four different ales. When in Rome and all that, I went for the Titanic Plum Porter, at £2.20 for a half. It was fairly quiet at the time of my visit so the barrier between the two halves didn't bother me, but if one side was rammed and the other empty, I imagine it could be quite frustrating for those on the cattle side without a ticket to get through. I'd happily go back anyway.

At the far south end of Platform 1,or from a street entrance although if the ticket barriers are operational ,then an internal wooden gate will draw across dividing the bar into two halves.The interior is impressive with exposed brick along one side with some brick patterns and a very good glazed brick vaulted ceiling.The atmosphere on both sides was lively and clearly folk stay on the street side for a session ,while rail passengers are transitory.The furniture is upmarket as well and it all feels quite hip. On my trip there were 4 Titanic ales in First Class,Plum Porter,Steerage and a very good Iceberg while the two guests were Nottingham St George and an Oatmeal Stout from a brewer whose pumpclip was too far from the internal barrier for me to make out.But when Titanic beer is available who cares about guests ? A very decent place for a quick one or possibly a session.It maybe worth missing a train to get the full measure of the place,yet I will most certainly use it again when travelling through.