The Birches Head
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About The Birches Head
On Birches Head Rd in Stoke On Trent, The Birches Head is a pub and restaurant that also functions as a dart bar, pool billiard club and cocktail bar. The kitchen runs pie meals on Thursday nights, with a steak and ale pie made with a Guinness gravy and a lamb and mint pie among the options, alongside cheesy garlic bread as a starter and a Sunday roast. A function room and lounge can be booked for private events and parties, with a music system available for playlists, making it a option for groups. The site includes a bowling green and a beer garden, with outdoor seating for those who want to eat or drink outside. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome throughout. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Menu & Prices
45 dishes · mains £6–15- Crispy Chicken Strips£7.95
- Homemade Soup£6.95
- Mozzarella Dippers£6.95
- Chicken Liver Pâté£7.25
- Homemade Lasagne£12.95
- Gammon Steak 11oz£14.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, sunday roast, private party hosting and lamb and mint pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, sunday roast, private party hosting and lamb and mint pie.
Customer Review Summary
Steak and ale pie from the Thursday Pie Night deal draws particular praise, with reviewers calling it packed with meat in a thick Guinness gravy, alongside cheesy garlic bread and a well-liked lamb and mint pie. Sunday roast and general food quality also get repeat mentions, with generous portions and friendly staff noted across visits, and several describe hosting private parties and even a wedding here with help from named staff members praised for their planning and communication. Chips are the one food quibble, described by one diner as more like baked wedges than the thick cut they'd have preferred. Separately, one reviewer describes a dispute over a hotel room booking and payment, saying they were accused of lying about paying before staff located the payment, and that the refund came without apology and with a request not to contact the business again. Aside from that account, recurring impressions center on friendly service and value, with one diner recalling two meals, two starters and two drinks for thirty pounds.
Customer Review Summary
Steak and ale pie from the Thursday Pie Night deal draws particular praise, with reviewers calling it packed with meat in a thick Guinness gravy, alongside cheesy garlic bread and a well-liked lamb and mint pie. Sunday roast and general food quality also get repeat mentions, with generous portions and friendly staff noted across visits, and several describe hosting private parties and even a wedding here with help from named staff members praised for their planning and communication. Chips are the one food quibble, described by one diner as more like baked wedges than the thick cut they'd have preferred. Separately, one reviewer describes a dispute over a hotel room booking and payment, saying they were accused of lying about paying before staff located the payment, and that the refund came without apology and with a request not to contact the business again. Aside from that account, recurring impressions center on friendly service and value, with one diner recalling two meals, two starters and two drinks for thirty pounds.
Featured reviews
- Zoe. Elkin.
“We booked a party in the lounge for my autistic son ....from start to finish julie and Simon were extremely helpful and such warm lovely people .....it was a brill night enjoyed by all .....we could access the lounge anytime throughout the dsy of the party to drop things off ...set up etc ...nothing was too much trouble .....fantastic pub ..lovely and clean great staff ....huge thanks to Julie and Simon....highly recommend”
- Lauren Victoria Welsh
“Booked a room and paid for it via the link sent to me. Thought everything was fine till I got a message calling me a liar. And the room hadn't been booked and paid for Oh but it had - Julie eventually found my payment. No apologies just a rude text that my refund had been given (gawd knows how they found my card details) and not to contact them again. Lots of upset and anger caused and not even an acknowledgement or apology from them. Lesson learned, don't use the birches hotel”
- Joanne Hodson
“We celebrated our Dads 80th birthday here on Saturday. Thanks to Julie and the team for a great night, the room was decorated lovely and we were able to use their music system play Dads favourite play list. The service was great on the night and the communication when planning the party was incredible. Thank you to you all for making Dads special birthday a great one x”
- Mick Spanner
“Great location. Went as a private event. Pub was spacious and great food with friendly staff”
- Helen Harley-Phillips
“First time I've been here but it definitely won't be the last. Both staff and customers were very friendly and the food was amazing Thank you so much we will definitely come earlier next time for the Sunday roast 😊”
Hours
- Monday
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- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
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- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Highlights· 7
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sport
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Spirits
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- The Glebe4.61,1572.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
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- London Road Ale House4.73142.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleTakeout
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4-4 brew pint, outdoor garden big screen, nachos
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Birches HeadReservations · Outdoor seating · Takeout | 4.1474 | — | £15–30 | steak and ale pie, sunday roast, private party hosting |
| The GlebeWheelchair accessible | 4.61,157 | 2.2 mi | £10–20 | cheese sharing platter, Joules pale ale, Joules cask beer |
| London Road Ale HouseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Takeout | 4.7314 | 2.7 mi | £10–20 | authentic thai food, selection of beers, thai food |
| Chatterley WhitfieldReservations · Good for kids | 4.02,558 | 2.9 mi | — | 4-4 brew pint, outdoor garden big screen, nachos |
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