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The Grapes, Stafford

5 Bridge Street
Stafford
ST16 2HL
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Pub Type

Craft Union (Stonegate)

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Steve C left this review about The Grapes

Don’t let the prominent corner location and leaded stained glass windows fool you into thinking this is going to be a decent boozer. This is a dimly lit rundown weekend pub with a musty smell and sticky tables. The interior is split-level with a dartboard against the front wall and a central DJ booth. The televisions throughout were airing muted Corrie while some background music played. The bar counter supports two unused hand pumps alongside standard keg and Birra Moretti. The service was inoffensive, but I’ll not be returning.

On 19th March 2023 - rating: 2
[User has posted 5179 recommendations about 5148 pubs]


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Aqualung . left this review about The Grapes

I keep stumbling across these Craft Union pubs and hadn't intended visiting this one but the Floodgate hadn't opened. Craft Union couldn't be a more deceitful name for these pubs which are basically Sports Bars and have as much connection with Craft beers as the Costa coffee chain. This is no exception with TVs everywhere, fairly loud music and an obtrusive pool table. It's roughly an L shaped room that's smaller inside than it looks from outside.
Only one of the two hand pumps was in use and this had St Austell Tribute (£2.40) which is cheap but wasn't in that great condition. I can't say that I would return here.

On 11th December 2018 - rating: 3
[User has posted 2143 recommendations about 2143 pubs]


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Soup Dragon left this review about The Grapes

Now refurbished and a pub. The exterior of the rounded Victorian corner pub is a tidy grey and black now, with coloured window glass. The inside follows the same shape with a dart board area to the side. Old photos of Stafford on the walls were of interest. Plenty of sports TVs and music was a bit loud. Service was functional. Two real ales: Doom Bar and Tim Taylor Landlord - which was fine. Run of the mill place.
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Feb 2011: This is a comment rather than review. This is a music venue, it doesn't open until 7, 8, or 9pm depending on the night and goes on until 1 - 2.30am depending on the day. It is closed Mondays. Has all kinds of band, karaoke and DJ nights, some of which are free, others charged for. Not sure if it should be on Pubs Galore, but thought i would leave the info anyhow, as i am unlikely to review it.

On 18th June 2018 - no rating submitted
[User has posted 3067 recommendations about 3062 pubs]


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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Michael Wright
Stafford, 0.35 miles, 6 min walk (show)
Norton Bridge, 5.95 miles, 1 hr 54 min walk (show)
Penkridge, 6.93 miles, 2 hr 13 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Grapes, Stafford
26th Jun 2023, 16:23
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26th Jun 2023, 16:21
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Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Car Park : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Darts : Yes last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Dog Friendly : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Hot Food : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Micropub : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Pinball : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 07 December 2018 by Aqualung .
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