The Woodman, Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent

Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Woodman

Traditional corner pub with a striking mural above the entranceway. You enter into the main bar, with a small snug to the side and with the main room continuing up some steps to further drinking areas to the rear, including a small undercover yard. Notably there was a large (although not quite life-size) toy ostrich next to the bar.

There were a few customers in, some of whom appeared to be local characters. One was reading the newspaper and drinking a mug of coffee. I didn't really notice him until he came bounding through the bar like a child sporting a pair of Biggles goggles. It takes all sorts!

On the bar, Titanic Plum Porter is the regular beer. Guests were Bass, Salopian Oracle & Wincle Bad Bill. Since the last review, the number of handpulls has been reduced to 4, but the pub can be found in the Good Beer Guide. SALT Jute & Wye Valley Nightjar were the pick of the keg choices. With no real cider available anymore, the keg selection was Carling Black Fruit & Stowford Press.

I found this to be a nicely decorated pub with friendly service and at least one eccentric character to maintain amusement levels.

On 22^nd March 2025 - rating: 6
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