The Staff of Life
📍 1.3 miles from bet365 Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
Matchdays are straightforward here: the pub has big screens and subscribes to TNT Sports, with Sky Sports also noted, so you can watch early kick-offs or post-match action. It’s a traditional town-centre stop with cask options like Bass, Bombardier and Ruddles County, and Joule’s Pale reported on handpull—useful for groups who want proper beer before heading to the game. Located on Hill Street in Stoke town centre, it’s a practical pre-match stop if you’re arriving by train and then using the regular shuttle buses from the station/Glebe Street to reach the bet365 Stadium.
Recent Fan Reviews
Amazing pub. Nipped in earlier with my grandad. Made us feel so welcome and a part of their pub family. Had a laugh with staff and joked around about my height too! (4 foot 10 but am 39) Spoke about the days my grandad was a teenager and drinking in the pub. Bar lady was so kind and friendly
Great pub with a couple of really good beers. Allowed to eat own food in the pub too! Shame there was a need for security
Fantastic place, good service 👍 and the people are very friendly 👍
Crackin little boozer. Made welcome by some reet characters. Haway the lads!!
Best bar staff in Stoke- Bridgette, especially. REAL pub atmosphere. Good selection of draught beers, notably Bass and Joules. Bottles and liquors. Wholesome baps done daily. Gets mighty busy on match days! Enjoy!!