Small, intimate cellar bar specialising in beer in bottles and cans from all around the world, owned and operated by a local CAMRA member.
Situated directly opposite the Bridge Street Ale House, the pub comprises of three separate areas: the two drinking areas are to the left and right, while the centre of the building is taken up by the bar and fridges and shelves of bottles and cans - it is amazing to have such a wide choice in such a small space.
The eight craft lines (keykeg) will serve a variety of different styles, from anywhere in the UK, and be more of the unusual variety rather than any mainstream beers. The 3 fridges and shelves house an amazing range of 400 drinks, with beers from the UK and continent, a fridge dedictaed to ciders, plus wines. Behind the bar a selection of spirits is available including a premium whisky range, around 20 meads, plus their own brand of gin.
The bar is dog-friendly with water available on request for your four-legged companion.
The Hopwater Cellar is also now offering a home delivery service to both local and UK customers (see Facebook for details).
No food is served, but customers are welcome to bring their own sandwiches etc, to consume inside. A range of snacks is also available.
Note the shrine to the landlord's previous life as a computer technician.
AWARDS:
CAMRA Potteries Pub of the Month July 2018.
CAMRA Potteries Pub of the Year 2018 (Merit).