Slater's Bar.

markpa12003

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I don't think Slaters is that expensive. The cost of a pint is similar to most of the other real ale pubs in Stafford. Some real ale pubs in Stafford charge up to £3.80, whilst floodgate is £3.20.
 

PeterD

ST16 Represent.
Maybe my point is being missed, a pint there of their own brew is pricey but I can live with it. I am not used to going over a tenner for two drinks in Stafford. That's fine that everyone else is, I am not so please, I accept that a pint of beer can be above 3.50.
 

gilbert grape

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I’m a regular in the bar and have many friends who drink there. It’s a bit of a hub rather than a clique, the custom is generally kept at a certain level so it’s a welcoming place and Rich does his best to keep the entertainment flowing. If anything, on live music nights it’s that popular it looks like they need bigger premises so furniture gets moved to make it safer and more accommodating.
On the gins, they do try to make it clear their standard is a 35 rather than 25 measure hence the dearer price and the larger range of more expensive drinks. You also get offered the chance to sip a sample of ales before buying a pint so I think they are fair compared to some places.
Hope this helps
 

Gareth

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Maybe my point is being missed, a pint there of their own brew is pricey but I can live with it. I am not used to going over a tenner for two drinks in Stafford. That's fine that everyone else is, I am not so please, I accept that a pint of beer can be above 3.50.

Beyond the usual pub/ ale offer I general find the charge is pay more than a tenner or more in most places, stone, leek, stafford, less in buxton but the options are poor in the town centre there. This is particularly the case if one buys spirts in a decent establishment.
 

Noah

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Yesterday Slater's Bar had their “1995 (25 Years)” anniversary beer on handpump. It’s an 8% Double IPA. Might still be on.
 

proactive

Enjoying a drop of red.
Yesterday Slater's Bar had their “1995 (25 Years)” anniversary beer on handpump. It’s an 8% Double IPA. Might still be on.
Irrelevant, as I have no intention of visiting a pub this month. We'll see the state of play next month.
 

markpa12003

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Yesterday Slater's Bar had their “1995 (25 Years)” anniversary beer on handpump. It’s an 8% Double IPA. Might still be on.

I bought a bottle of 1995 during lock down. It was lovely, however I'm not sure i could drink more than 2.
 

Gramaisc

Forum O. G.
Limited quantities of advent calendars are available.
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From the brewery - https://slatersales.squarespace.com/shop/real-ale-advent-calendar
 

Mudgie

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Beyond the usual pub/ ale offer I general find the charge is pay more than a tenner or more in most places, stone, leek, stafford, less in buxton but the options are poor in the town centre there. This is particularly the case if one buys spirts in a decent establishment.
I had a couple of proper days out in Buxton last year with a few other pubmen and thought the Swan to be the best pub.
 

Wormella

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From the fb page

It’s with sadness that we have taken the decision, under the current financial climate, to close the bar with immediate effect. . We would like to thank all of our customers and staff who have supported us over the last 5 years. Please note this doesn’t affect the brewery.
 

Tumble weed

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From the fb page

It’s with sadness that we have taken the decision, under the current financial climate, to close the bar with immediate effect. . We would like to thank all of our customers and staff who have supported us over the last 5 years. Please note this doesn’t affect the brewery.
Use it or lose it scenario, whenever I went past it was always really quiet.
 

gilbert grape

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Never the same after Rich left and the changes in routine and entertainment and numerous management changes took away a winning combination.
I really had some great times in there with some legendary Fridays and Saturdays.
 

Mudgie

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From the fb page

It’s with sadness that we have taken the decision, under the current financial climate, to close the bar with immediate effect. . We would like to thank all of our customers and staff who have supported us over the last 5 years. Please note this doesn’t affect the brewery.
And the Butlers Bell next door due to close.
Getting very quiet that end of town.
 

joshua

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Sadly this won't be the last, I think we will see many more closures in the next 12 months
 

gilesjuk

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I know from personal experience of brewing beer that it is a very energy intensive business. Lager is the worst as it needs fermenting at lower temps, plus "lagering" which requires dropping the temp right down.
 
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