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The Wilkes Head, Leek

16 St Edward Street
Leek
ST13 5DS
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Wilkes Head

No ambiguity as to the entrance at the time of my visit in February; there was a front door and it was open. Which was handy. Once inside it's a fairly basic affair with four ales on, three by Whim and I think the other was something by Burton Bridge. A further hand pull was unclipped. Whim Flower Power set me back £2.05 for a half; this was a pleasant floral hoppy pale ale.

There is a back room with a wood burner going at the time of my visit. Dominoes and other games were on the windowsill in the back room.

I was the only customer in but shortly after my arrival the barman switched the music on, which created a bit more atmosphere.

I wouldn't mind a return visit.

On 10th July 2026 - rating: 7
[User has posted 914 recommendations about 707 pubs]


ROB Camra left this review about The Wilkes Head

A bit of a work in progress during our visit as it looks like there's been a bit of a repair going on and some redecoration. The clientele were a bunch of high vis wearers with a fine line in banter, if a bit boisterous, straight after work on a Wednesday. Down to 3 handpumps now, still serving Whim and Hartington beers. My pint of Hartington IPA was in excellent nick. We'd call in again.

On 4th July 2026 - rating: 6
[User has posted 3382 recommendations about 3289 pubs]


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Will Larter left this review about The Wilkes Head

My first visit for a number of years. Three Whim beers on the bar, with another being pulled through. I was made very welcome by bar staff and customers, and my half of Whim Flower Power was as good as I remember it (NBSS 4).

On 26th October 2024 - rating: 8
[User has posted 4842 recommendations about 4430 pubs]


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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, 8.84 miles, 2 hr 50 min walk (show)
Congleton, 9.44 miles, 3 hr 2 min walk (show)
Longport, 10.77 miles, 3 hr 27 min walk (show)
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10th Jul 2026, 17:26
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5th Jul 2026, 14:41
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  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 16 February 2026 by ROB Camra
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  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 16 February 2026 by ROB Camra
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