The People’s Pub Of The Month – May 2026 Voting Now Open

Competitions & Voting
The People’s Pub Of The Month May 2026 voting poster with pint of beer and competition details for Pub Social
Vote for Britain’s best pub in The People’s Pub Of The Month competition hosted by Pub Social

Published:

Reading time: 1 min.

🍺🏆 Pub Social has officially launched its search for The People’s Pub Of The Month – May 2026 — and now the public gets to decide which pub deserves the title. 🏆🍺

Across Britain, pubs continue to play a huge role in local communities.

They are places where people meet friends, celebrate birthdays, watch football, enjoy live music, relax after work and spend time together. From tiny village inns and traditional ale houses to modern gastropubs and busy town-centre locals, every pub has its own atmosphere and loyal following.

Now Pub Social wants to find out which pubs people genuinely love the most.

HOW TO VOTE

👇 TO VOTE, PEOPLE MUST COMMENT IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW THIS STORY 👇

To cast your vote, simply comment below with:

  • Pub name
  • Town/location
  • Why it deserves to win

📢 IMPORTANT:
Only votes left in the comments section below THIS article will count.

Votes on Facebook or other social media posts will not be included in the final total.

The idea behind the competition is simple — to create one place where pub lovers from across the UK can support the venues they care about most.

Supporting Britain’s Pubs

The competition has been launched as a fun way to celebrate pubs and encourage communities to support their locals.

Whether it’s:

  • a pub known for its atmosphere,
  • a great beer garden,
  • brilliant staff,
  • fantastic food,
  • live entertainment,
  • real ale,
  • or simply being the heart of the community…

Every pub has the chance to be nominated.

Pub Social is encouraging readers from all over the country to get involved and nominate pubs from their towns, villages and cities.

What The Winners Receive

The winning pub will receive:
🏆 Featured coverage on Pub Social
📸 Social media promotion
🍺 Major bragging rights as The People’s Pub Of The Month

One lucky voter who comments below the story will also win:
🍺 A £50 bar tab at the winning pub

Which Pub Will Take The Title?

Could it be:

  • a hidden countryside gem,
  • a famous historic inn,
  • a lively sports pub,
  • a small independent local,
  • or the pub that means the most to its community?

That decision now belongs to the public.

🍻 Voting is officially open.

Sophie Bennett
Sophie Bennett
225

225 COMMENTS

  1. Most definitely The Throstles nest in Buglawton Congleton. They are absolutely amazing 😍 super fantastic friendly pub and fantastic choice of refreshments always something going on from bingo darts pool quiz nights. Mike and his team have brought a old run down pub to light.

  3. The Thostles Nest Congleton. The pub was restored to a lovely welcoming local with a friendly team behind the bar and a warm welcome. Reasonable prices with a wide range of choice.

    • Help me Thro – Bury. This pub is the best pub in the area. The hosts Tom and Stephen make so much effort to ensure their customers have the best experience. All the staff are welcoming and the food is delicious. Loads of entertainment ensures a great social evening. Definite Winner!

  4. The Throstles Nest a truly wonderful community pub, a warm welcome awaits everyone, great choice of beers, ciders and stouts, social games evenings are well attended as are live entertainment nights, friendly staff and manager make this a pub that deserves a visit

  6. The Woodman
    Hanley
    Everybody is made to feel welcome, katie and her staff are friendly, service is fast and beer is great. The pub is spotlessly clean. Lots of great entertainment from classic karaoke to some amazing live artists at the weekend.

  7. The Victoria ( The Little Vic). King Street Newcastle under Lyme. Fantastic place. Amazing staff. Fab entertainment attracts a really good crowd of all ages and encourages inclusivity and a sense of community

  9. The Crown and Thistle, Kidsgrove. It is the heart of the community. Good beer, good music, great staff, a welcoming atmosphere and the most original bingo calls ever.

  11. The Woodman, Hanley.

    Great pub, nicest in the area. Always something going on (entertainment, Poker, Darts, knitting and of course Karaoke 🎤🎼🎹🎷)

    Katie an the team make everyone feel welcome and serve a great variety of real ales.

  12. The old white lion in Bury Lancashire a gem of a pub in the centre of town. Like minded people enjoying music and plenty of banter, friendly bar staff and always something going on.

  13. Prince of Wales, congleton, great hosts, best pub dog, best pies on wed night, atmosphere is friendly and beers are very nice… even prince charles likes to pop in for pint with his bird…

  14. The Woodman,
    Hanley!

    Fantastic entertainment, warm greetings from staff. Always a happy vibe. Great prices.

  16. The crown and thistle in kids grove is a great friendly pub sell,s some good ales always a warm welcome when you go in also John and his staff always look after you it gets a thumbs up from me and my friends.

  17. The Woodman (Hanley, Stoke on Trent) there are not many great pubs left in this area anymore and yet this unique hidden gem is on the edge of the town is a great community pub. Something on most nights or weekend afternoons to get people involved. Landlady Katie offers a great range of beers, wines and spirits, from local brewerys to the bigger brands all at a great price. Always a warm wlecome, nothing is too much to ask and very clean!

  18. The throstles nest Congleton is the most welcoming, old time pub with friendly staff and a fantastic range of real ale Kept to perfection.

  19. The travellers rest
    Goldenhill
    Is the best pub by far!!! A proper working mans club, can go in for a pint after work and chat with friendly faces, the punters and bar staff alike. There is no keeping up with the jones’ unless theyre winning in the latest game, or the best at karaoke. The atmosphere is amazing and often led so eloquently by the fantastic nature of the staff.

  20. The Woodman in Hanley, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Loads of events on during the week while still providing the drinks!

  21. The Throstles Nest Congleton, best staff always friendly and welcoming to all. Always a good time in there.

  22. We started going in the woodman just for a quick drink and loved the atmosphere and the staff were so welcoming we go in every week as they put on a brilliant variety of entertainment the landlady’s really turned it into a great pub

  25. The Throstles Nest in Congleton is a lovely friendly local pub, serving good beer. You always get greated with a smile, even if you are not a regular (not sure regular because we have young children and don’t get out much).

  28. Crown & thistle, Kidsgrove. Great friendly staff, always get a great welcome and time to chat. Great selection of beers and ales.

  36. The Help Me Throu, Crostons road, Bury, Manchester.
    Stephen and Tom have worked miracles on this little local pub, 12 months ago the locals were in fear of this closing down, then Stephen and Tom arrived and totally changed it, live music, quizzes, game shows, fabulous food, nearly every night something different. Staff are amazing and always helpful, friendly and fun. This place is now one of the most popular pubs in Bury in my opinion. If any pub deserves an award from what it was to what it is today then this is the pub.

  37. Prince of Wales, Congleton. Craig and Lacey deserve so much credit for turning around a pub that had failed. True hosts in so many ways: to pub sports; to The British Legion; packed out music nights; giving new bands a first chance, and continuing the tradition of support for a great open mic night. Always polite and helpful they create a welcoming atmosphere – helped by their dog Jude – also acgreat character. Roaring fires, ready laughter, home cooking and the best Guinness in town. A home from home.

  40. Help me thro in Bury. A real community pub which is very welcoming to locals and new customers. The landlords and the staff are amazing. If you visit I will probably be the guy at the end of the bar with white hair.

  42. The throstles nest in Congleton, absolutely fantastic pub Mike and the staff are so welcoming ……. The pub has charisma and character and the Guinness is tip top highly recommend 😎

  44. The woodman, Hanley, nice friendly down to earth people, very clean, great choice of drinks, the staff are so nice, some brilliant singers on over the weekends.

  45. Hog Noggins Burslem … the best team that work tirelessly to welcome everyone, enter a stranger leave a friend . the best atmosphere and the best live music acts !
    Quiz nights are great and NYE was sensational 💝
    Nothing is too much bother for any of the gang

    Lynsey

  46. Fishermans club whitby
    Although its a club none members are welcome staff are brillaint and its cheap very clean and the jukebox is spot on sports on the tv and are willinv to change it to whatever you want to watch

  47. Prince of Wales, Congleton, Live Music, Great atmosphere and landlady and landlord go the extra mile to look after the customers

  49. The help me thro. Crostons road bury. What can I say about the help me thro…. well its gone from a run down little pub to the talk of the town thanks to the new landlords Stephen and tom at the helm. Karaoke night every friday and a live singer every saturday along with other things like drag queen bingo, quiz nights and poker. all celebrations catered for nothing is too big or small. The staff are top teir and go above and beyond for their customers amazing customer service and excellent food.

  50. Looking for the perfect place to meet up, celebrate and make memories in Bury? Then look no further than Help Me Thro, BL8 1AL! 🍻✨
    Since the new landlords, Stephen & Tom, took over in September 2025, Help Me Thro has gone from strength to strength, creating an even better atmosphere for everyone who walks through the doors. Their passion, friendliness and dedication have helped turn the pub into one of the best places to be in Bury.
    Whether you’re catching up with friends, celebrating a birthday, watching the big football matches live, enjoying fantastic live music, or simply relaxing after a long day at work, Help Me Thro has everything you need for a brilliant time out.
    With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, great drinks, amazing food menus and fantastic offers always available, it’s no surprise this pub has become a favourite spot for so many people in the area. From relaxed afternoons to lively weekends, there’s always something going on and everyone is made to feel at home.
    And the Sunday dinners… absolutely incredible! 🍽️🔥
    Packed with flavour, generous portions and all the homemade touches you could want from a proper Sunday roast — they’re quickly becoming one of the pub’s biggest highlights.
    So whether you’re planning a family meal, a birthday celebration, football with friends or a relaxing drink after work, Help Me Thro is the place to be.
    📍 Help Me Thro, Bury, BL8 1AL
    Great food • Live sport • Live music • Amazing atmosphere • Fantastic offers • The best Sunday dinners around

« Older Comments Newer Comments »

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

spot_img

Recent articles

spot_img