The Sportsman
For Bar of the Year, West Midlands 2026
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The Sportsman is a well-regarded independent-style village pub in Stockton Brook near Stoke-on-Trent. Its distinctive bar includes glass floor panels that allow customers to view the illuminated cellar below. The venue serves real ale alongside a broader drinks range and hosts regular live music. Staffordshire Moorlands CAMRA continues to list the pub as active and has previously recognised it with a Pub of the Season award.
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