The Masons Arms
A charming Victorian-era pub offering real ales and delicious, generously portioned food with excellent dietary options.
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The Masons Arms
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Must-see attractions
A charming Victorian-era pub offering real ales and delicious, generously portioned food with excellent dietary options.
"This hidden gem pub offers excellent food and warm hospitality, making it a must-visit."
Book Sunday Lunch Ahead
Highly recommended to book in advance for Sunday lunch as it's very popular.
Check Opening Hours
Food service hours vary, with Friday/Saturday dinner until 8pm and Sunday food until 4pm.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
British Pub
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1782 861273
Address
Mason Arms, 8 Dilke St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2LJ, United Kingdom
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Generous Sunday Roasts
Experience a generous Sunday Roast with separate servings of vegetables and gravy, lauded as one of the best ever had.
Hidden Gem Pub with Warm Hospitality
Discover this hidden gem pub, praised for its warm and friendly hospitality from owners and staff alike.
Dietary Accommodations
Enjoy delicious food with excellent vegan and gluten-free options, including a full roast dinner.
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Book Sunday Lunch Ahead
Highly recommended to book in advance for Sunday lunch as it's very popular.
Check Opening Hours
Food service hours vary, with Friday/Saturday dinner until 8pm and Sunday food until 4pm.
Consider Takeaway
Takeaway collection is available if you prefer dining at home.
Generous Portions
Portions are large; consider this when ordering multiple courses.
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Book Sunday Lunch Ahead
Highly recommended to book in advance for Sunday lunch as it's very popular.
Check Opening Hours
Food service hours vary, with Friday/Saturday dinner until 8pm and Sunday food until 4pm.
Consider Takeaway
Takeaway collection is available if you prefer dining at home.
Generous Portions
Portions are large; consider this when ordering multiple courses.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Masons Arms is highly praised for its excellent food, generous portions, and warm, welcoming hospitality from both the owners and staff. Diners rave about the quality of the meals, with special mentions for the Sunday Roast, pies, and desserts. The pub also stands out for its excellent dietary accommodations, particularly for vegan and gluten-free options. While it can get busy, especially on Sundays, most reviews highlight a positive and enjoyable dining experience.
"8 of us friends visited here on 01/02/2025 for a "catch up". We had an evening meal, then returned the following day for a Sunday Roast.
The food was excellent, big portions with great attention to detail. Very reasonable prices also.
Owners Paul & Shaz, as well as all of the Staff were amazing, they were warm & friendly, nothing was too much trouble.
Even their Dog was friendly.
I would highly recommend attending this hidden gem.
Due to the great food, excellent service we received & for the amazing hospitality shown to us,
We will definitely be back.
Broughton High '87 Lads"
Paul Marsh
"Great little pub, with excellent food. Went for a Sunday dinner, fitted us in last minute, food and service was fantastic. Highly recommend. Best cheesecake I have had in a long time. X"
Joanne Grainger
"Booked in for Mother's Day and cannot fault the food whatsoever. Not very often that you get both vegan AND gluten free options on the menu, especially for a roast dinner. But they delivered. The food was brilliant - from starter to main to pudding. Highly recommended."
Tom Donlan (FourKingAwesome)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, booking in advance for Sunday lunch is highly recommended due to its popularity.
Food is typically served Friday and Saturday evenings until 8pm, and Sunday afternoons until 4pm.
Yes, they offer excellent vegan and gluten-free options, including for their popular roast dinners.
Yes, takeaway collection is available if you prefer to dine at home.
It's a charming Victorian-era pub with clean, nicely decorated interiors and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Yes, the pub offers plenty of options for vegetarians alongside other dietary needs.
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What the reviewer says:" We visited the Masons early evening and enjoyed our meals which were excellent, followed by gorgeous puddings, wanting to go for seconds as too many delicious options to choose from. "We felt there was lots of choice, many options for vegans and vegetarians. Lovely and clean and nicely decorated. Would recommend. Definitely need to book for Sunday lunch as this is very popular. Thanks again for a great meal.
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Dilke Street, Far Green, ST1 2LJ, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. "Great ale and excellent food gem of a pub would recommend". ★ 4.9 / 5 from 4824 reviews
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