Multi award-winning canalside free house that benefits from the absence of TV, games, machines, with its lively conversational atmosphere that draws everyone in.

The pub (built in 1836) attracts customers from a wide area, together with visitors from the Trent and Mersey and Macclesfield canals, which join a few yards away.

Inside is a main bar area with 2 drinking areas to the side. Further back is a smaller snug room. The beer garden is to the rear of the premises by the car park.

New licensees took over during the summer of 2018 and have done a wonderful job in creating a warm friendly welcome backed up by 6 rotating real ales, 9 ciders and 40+ gins. There is a real community focus by the owners, which has been greatly welcomed by old and new visitors.

First beer festival in August 2019 was so popular, it became a annual event.

CAMRA Potteries Cider Pub of the Season Summer 2019, Pub of the Year, 2024 Pub of the Year (Merit) CAMRA Potteries Cider Pub of the year 2024 -Runner up, 2025 - Third