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Grade II listed character

Our History

A proper Stoke pub full of stained glass, original detail and local stories from the heart of old Stoke.

Old Stoke landmark

Standing proud on Glebe Street for generations.

The Glebe has stood on Glebe Street for generations, right in the heart of old Stoke town. Long before Stoke-on-Trent became the city we know today, this corner of town was already a place where people met, worked, travelled through and gathered together.

Sitting beside Stoke’s Civic Centre, close to Stoke Minster and just a short walk from the railway station, The Glebe has always been part of the life and character of the town. It is the kind of pub that feels rooted in the streets around it: close to the civic buildings, close to the church, close to the people.

Originally known as The Glebe Hotel, the building dates back to the early 19th century and is now recognised as a Grade II listed building. That listing is not just about age. It reflects the special character of the place: the painted stucco frontage, the slate roof, the proud corner position and, most of all, the beautiful leaded windows with stained-glass roundels in the Morris and Burne-Jones style.

  1. Early 19th century

    The building begins life as The Glebe Hotel, a public house in old Stoke.

  2. Victorian character

    Painted stucco, slate roof, carved detail and stained glass give the pub its unmistakable identity.

  3. Grade II listed

    The building’s architectural and historic interest is formally recognised and protected.

  4. Today

    Joule’s ales, food, music, fireside corners and local company keep the story alive.

Stained glass window detail at The Glebe

Stained glass & original detail

Details you do not find in a modern bar.

The leaded windows and stained-glass roundels are part of what makes The Glebe feel so unmistakably old Stoke. They are not decorative filler. They are part of the building’s soul: warm, crafted, slightly grand and full of character.

Step inside and the same feeling continues. Real fires, comfortable corners, traditional bars, good beer, friendly faces and a sense that the place has seen a fair bit of Stoke life pass through its doors.

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A living pub, not a museum

Historic character, proper hospitality and a pint with a story.

For many years The Glebe has been part of the everyday rhythm of Stoke. People have called in before events, after work, on the way from the station, or simply for a pint and a bit of company.

Today, The Glebe continues that story as one of Joule’s Brewery’s much-loved taphouses. The building has been carefully restored, keeping its historic character while giving it the warmth and comfort of a welcoming modern pub.

There is plenty here for today’s visitors too. The Glebe is known for Joule’s ales, seasonal beers, a deli counter with cheeses, cold meats and nibbles, a hidden town beer garden, dog-friendly spaces and regular live music.

But what makes it special is not just what is on the bar. It is the building, the atmosphere and the feeling that you are drinking in a piece of Stoke’s own history.

The Glebe is not trying to be something it is not. It is a proper Stoke pub: full of character, full of stories and still standing proud on Glebe Street. A place for good beer, good company and a little bit of local history in every visit.

  1. On the bar

    Joule’s ales, seasonal beers and a proper taphouse atmosphere.

  2. Food & nibbles

    A deli counter with cheeses, cold meats, pork pie-style pub snacks and easy sharing plates.

  3. Inside & outside

    Traditional rooms, fireside seating, comfortable corners and a hidden town beer garden.

  4. Community

    Dog-friendly spaces, regular live music and the easy company of a proper local pub.