Yew Tree Inn (Cauldon)
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About Yew Tree Inn (Cauldon)
Yew Tree Inn is a pub in Stoke On Trent, at 3 Church Ln, with several rooms crammed with Victorian and Edwardian curiosities, antiques and vintage motorcycles. The stone-floored interior is laid out like a museum, and a large tortoise wanders through the pub. Dogs are welcome inside, and a resident pub dog greets visitors. The kitchen works from a menu of 13 items, including Fresh Local Pies, Staffordshire Oatcakes and Pork Scratchings, and traditional pub food must be booked in advance. Real ales and pub games sit alongside the food. Motorcyclists gather for a weekly bike night, and the pub also hosts quiz nights, an acoustic night and the Yew Tree Music Festival. A German beer menu is offered at times, and a beer tent goes up for festivals.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot
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Menu & Prices
13 dishes- Fresh Local Pies
- Homemade "Mighty Meaty" & "Very Veggie" Chillies
- Local Pork Pies
- Pickled Eggs
- Pork Scratchings
- Staffordshire Oatcakes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention antiques and curiosities, pies and puddings, dog-friendly pub and traditional pub games.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention antiques and curiosities, pies and puddings, dog-friendly pub and traditional pub games.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the curios crammed into the rooms, from Victorian and Edwardian oddities to a wandering tortoise, and describe a quirky, traditional pub with a great pint. Close behind is the welcome: the landlord and bar staff are called friendly and accommodating, and dog owners note that Maude the resident dog shared her biscuits with visiting dogs and that a cool stone floor suits dogs on a hot day. Food draws praise too, including steak and kidney pie, hot pork pies with mustard, and pies and puddings, alongside Newky Brown and a German beer menu. Several mention events such as quiz nights, acoustic nights, a 1940s weekend, and Wednesday bike nights. The one caveat is a limited menu. Groups of around 13 and a party arriving last minute were seated without fuss, and one group was given traditional pub games to keep them occupied.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the curios crammed into the rooms, from Victorian and Edwardian oddities to a wandering tortoise, and describe a quirky, traditional pub with a great pint. Close behind is the welcome: the landlord and bar staff are called friendly and accommodating, and dog owners note that Maude the resident dog shared her biscuits with visiting dogs and that a cool stone floor suits dogs on a hot day. Food draws praise too, including steak and kidney pie, hot pork pies with mustard, and pies and puddings, alongside Newky Brown and a German beer menu. Several mention events such as quiz nights, acoustic nights, a 1940s weekend, and Wednesday bike nights. The one caveat is a limited menu. Groups of around 13 and a party arriving last minute were seated without fuss, and one group was given traditional pub games to keep them occupied.
Featured reviews
- Richard Williams
“Amazing unspoilt original inn. A Time capsule place. If you've got a Motorbike, then Wednesday nights is the venue to head too. 👍🏻☺️”
- Carolyn Horne
“Li.ited menu but wonderful service and atmosphere. The landlady Maisie is so incredibly friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful experience at the Yew Tree Inn which is absolutely fascinating.”
- Barefoot Hippy
“Quirky pub, lovely and cool stone floor on a hot day for dogs! Really friendly landlord and lady behind the bar. Nice atmosphere. Sells Newky Brown. What more could you want - well the husband wanted hot pork pies and mustard and he also got that (seems to be a specialty!)”
- sid cawley
“The Yew Tree has been on my bucket list for sometime, after reading about it in Britain's Strangest pubs. I've been in a few times now and it hasn't disappointed. Great pint in the most interesting surroundings, a large tortoise wanders about and Victorian and Edwardian curiosities of every description crammed into 3-4 rooms, including a pair of Queen Victoria's tights. A great atmosphere and very pleasant staff. No pub like it.”
- John Judd
“Called them last minute as we fancied a pint and food, have 3 mixed terrier dogs which is hard for us to find a place to eat. Staff said come no problem. So we arrived and was made to feel welcome by the locals ( dog fans). Food was perfect and the beer and cider was very good. Lovely quirky pub and good conversation with locals about bikes. Will definitely try and come back soon when we next visit the area again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“We are a small country pub, often described as an Aladdin's Cave of curios, antiques, vintage motorcycles, music machines and bicycles. Very dog friendly and you are likely to be welcomed in by Maude, our very barky yet friendly dog. If you stay long enough you may meet Colin the pub tortoise. We offer real ales, pub snacks and traditional pub food, although this needs to be booked in advance. The pub has a history with motorcycles and attracts enthusiasts from near and far. We have a weekly bike meet every Wednesday night.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Free parking lot
- Highlights· 4
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Parking
Location
Bars near Yew Tree Inn (Cauldon)
- Stepping Stones4.32,9886.2 mi away£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
gluten free menu, sticky toffee pudding, pie and mash
- The New Broom4.56937.6 mi away£15–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
carvery, caravan and motorhome pitches, children's play area
- The Dog & Partridge4.39837.6 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
homemade chips, mixed grill, steak and ale pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Inn (Cauldon)Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7605 | — | £10–20 | antiques and curiosities, pies and puddings, dog-friendly pub |
| Stepping StonesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.32,988 | 6.2 mi away | £20–30 | gluten free menu, sticky toffee pudding, pie and mash |
| The New BroomReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5693 | 7.6 mi away | £15–30 | carvery, caravan and motorhome pitches, children's play area |
| The Dog & PartridgeWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.3983 | 7.6 mi away | £10–20 | homemade chips, mixed grill, steak and ale pie |
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