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The Roebuck, Leek

18 Derby Street
Leek
ST13 5AB
Phone: 01538385602
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Will Larter left this review about The Roebuck

My first choice in Leek would be the Wilkes Head, but it wasn't open yet when I was passing through. Next would be a toss of the coin between this and the Cock Inn, the Joules pub across the road. The latter seemed to be having a little bit of work done, judging by the paint scrapings on the floor of the entrance, so Titanic it was. I plumped for the first one of their hand pumps I saw, the Steerage, but a couple of tugs at the handle told my server that it had run out, so I went for the Everards Tiger. Actually, I usually go for this in any Project William pub, as it's a good, reliable bitter, and when in good condition can be tremendous. This was almost there (NBSS 3.5, £4.60/pint) and it certainly went down a treat.

On 20th September 2025 - rating: 7
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Strongers . left this review about The Roebuck

In Tudor architectural style and dating from the 17th century, the Roebuck Hotel is certainly a main feature on Derby Street. It actually looks to be part of the adjacent Trinity Church that has a steeple that towers above, and is viewable from, the cobbled ‘Hop Yard’ beer garden at the rear accessed through an arch at the side of the pub. Inside the pub to the left of the entrance is a carpeted seating area that feels like it’s used mainly for dining. Steps at the rear lead down to a flag stone seating area with a short counter. There was nobody down here during a recent Tuesday evening visit so I expect this is used as a function area and as overspill from the main bar at busy times. The main bar is found to the right of the entrance where a curved serving counter faces a couple of booths across the front windows and high tables up the right by a tiled fireplace with burner on the right-hand wall. This is a Titanic Brewery pub, I counted ten hand pumps that were drawing Titanic beers plus Green Duck Brewing’s Blonde, Everard’s Tiger and a couple of ciders, Old Rosie and Ruby Tuesday Herefordshire. There are also nine keg taps across the back bar that were drawing Titanic and premium lagers. Plum Porter is my favourite 2024 tipple, so I had a very nice pint of it before moving on.

On 20th October 2024 - rating: 9
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Roebuck

Very attractive Titanic pub in a fine old building, thankfully retaining a variety of semi-traditional seating / dining areas, including some at a slightly lower level than the compact bar. I found eight of the ten handpumps in use, with five of the brewery's own beers - including the Cherry Dark (£3.70) - and guests from Everards, Dancing Duck and Orkney.

On 21st March 2022 - rating: 8
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Derbyshire and the Peak District by minibus 2013 by Will Larter
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Map location corrected by Will Larter
Kidsgrove, 8.91 miles, 2 hr 52 min walk (show)
Congleton, 9.56 miles, 3 hr 4 min walk (show)
Longport, 10.85 miles, 3 hr 29 min walk (show)
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20th Sep 2025, 18:50
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20th Sep 2025, 18:47
Review submitted by Will Larter

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 11 September 2014 by Bucking Fastard
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Darts : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Will Larter
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 11 September 2014 by Bucking Fastard
  • Jukebox : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Karaoke : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Live Music : Yes - Most weekends - last updated 17 September 2025 by Will Larter
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Micropub : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Pinball : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Pool Table : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Thursday - last updated 17 September 2025 by Will Larter
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 10 August 2013 by Bucking Fastard
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by Aqualung .
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