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

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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

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🍺🏆 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
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225 COMMENTS

  1. The Woodsman Pub in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent is a fantastic local pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back. The friendly staff always make everyone feel at home, and there’s great entertainment every week, creating a lively and enjoyable place for friends, families, and the local community to come together. Whether you’re visiting for a relaxing drink or a fun night out, The Woodsman offers a brilliant experience every time

  2. The Help Me Thro Crostons Road Bury. A great pub which has been totally transformed by Stephen and Tom. Attracts locals and passing trade everyone loves the vibe the atmosphere and it’s a great community pub. Lots of pub games here plus a weekly singer play your cards right and a weekly quiz and karaoke. The food is brilliant especially the Sunday Roast

  3. The Brooky, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire. They’re very welcoming and the things they do for the community is amazing, running disco for disabled adults allowing them to feel safe and have a fun night.

  5. The Woodman,
    Hanley
    Always a warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and great beer choices, not to mention regular events such as live music, quiz night and evening games. Something for everyone!

  6. The Fountain Inn, Leek, Staffs. Lovely friendly pub with wonderful ambience. Lots of activities for locals to attend including live music, open mike, quiz. No matter what day of the week or time you are always greeted by smiling faces from behind the bar. Guy & team, you do a tremendous job.

  7. The Goldon Cup, Great Beers A Bass Pub, lovely Beer Garden
    A real friendly and comfortable place. Disco end of every month with great tunes. Bank Holidays Disco too.

  8. Definately the Help me Throu in Bury. This little gem has re opened with two guys as new landlords. The pub has had a total freshen up. And theyve put some freshness back into the place. I think its a party pub, theres music, singers, karoke, bingo, quizes, open mic nights. Plus dominos and darts competitions. There is something for everyone. Theyve a good selection of drinks behind the bar, pretty much something for everyone. They serve bar meals, which are FABULOUS. And their pies are home made and delicious. Staff are so warming and friendly and will do whatever to make sure youve had a good nite.
    Its defo my go to place. They have put everything into this place. And thanks guys for making it what it is now.

  9. Travellers Rest Goldenhill
    Hard working staff, always busy when it’s karaoke nights, brilliant atmosphere.

  10. The Hop Pole Craft Beer & Grill
    83 Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

    The only Independent Free House in Aylesbury, which has been continually listed in the Good Beer Guide. It has a growing number of Craft Beers, some from its own in-house brewery. They have also hosted Aylesbury Vale LGBT Social Group’s Twice-Monthly LGBTQ+ Coffee Posse for several years. It is also dog friendly.

  11. Crown & Thistle, Kidsgrove
    For the Atmosphere, Entertainment, beer Garden, engaging staff and landlord and great beer and wine

  13. Hog Noggins Burslem
    This micro pub is definitely deserving of recognition.
    The atmosphere especially on weekends is phenomenal,
    Everyone just has the best time dancing the night away, enjoying each others company and drinking the best drinks.
    Everyone that works there go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, you come in a stranger and leave feeling part of a family.

    • The Woodman – Hanley
      It’s a lively pub with a great atmosphere.
      Live performances such as singers.
      Poker league once a week, anyone and everyone is welcome.
      Good prices on 🍺
      Staff and locals are welcoming.
      I know Katie, the landlady & she quite often takes part in the poker league that they run. She’s fun and welcoming & does a great job
      Warm atmosphere.
      Fruity 🎰
      (And my favorite one) no dickheads!

      If you haven’t been yet, pop in 🍻

  17. Help me thro Bury for resurrecting a local pub from going under with zero appeal to a local pub with something going for all ages, a real hub of the community offering a very warm welcome, great food, days out, entertainment, these guys never stop adding to their repertoire we are so lucky to have these landlords bringing initiatives & fun for all

  19. The Throstles Nest.
    Tremendous atmosphere. Grown up chat. Great beer and service. Fantastic roof top garden!! Family and dog friendly. What more could you want.

  22. The Help Me Thro’ pub in Bury
    Love this place it’s the only pub I feel 100% safe and comfortable. Fantastic atmosphere and absolutely love the weekend bar maid/manager. Amazing food at decent prices and great entertainment ❤️❤️

  23. Hog noggins burslem.great little pub cant do enough to ensure a great night is had by all.great,hardworking,friendly staff .warm and pleasant welcome. Have my vote thats for sure 👍

  24. I am a member of a local ‘knit & natter’ group . We meet at the Crown & Thistle on Tuesday evenings and have always been made most welcome. I think it is important for community groups to meet in such an hospitable venue, offer other people the chance to join in, share skills whilst socialising – what could be better!

  25. The house Martin Doncaster
    It’s just undergone a refurb and the staff are friendly the food quality is top notch and with all the events going on it’s shaping to become the best pub in South Yorkshire with something for all the family

  26. The house Martin Doncaster
    It’s just undergone a refurb which freshened everything up. The staff are friendly, the food quality is amazing and they have events running most days perfect for any member of the family

  27. The Help me Thro’ in Bury is an absolutely fantastic pub. Recently taken over by Stephen and Tom who have transformed it from a dreary and lifeless pub into a mecca for locals who can enjoy games, quiz nights, karaoke as well as professional singers.
    What also makes the pub stand out is the quality of the food that is served from basic snacks, pizzas, main meals including Sunday roast.
    Stephen and Tom are a brilliant team ably assisted by Lianne

  28. Hog Noggins Burslem,great little pub,brilliant atmosphere,lovely staff will do anything for you,always a great night.

  31. Hog Noggins
    Burslem
    great pub, brilliant atmosphere, friendly staff, live entertainment it’s brought some life into the Town

  32. Hog Noggins, Burslem
    Cracking micro pub, great staff owners, very friendly & hardworking, great entertainment at weekends have had some brilliant nights in there. The pub deserves to win

  33. The Help Me Thro, Bury.

    This pub deserves to win Pub of the Month because it has completely brought the community back to life. Since Stephen and Tom took over, the place has been transformed into one of the most welcoming, friendly and entertaining pubs around.

    There’s always something happening, live singers, karaoke, quiz nights, bingo, darts, dominoes, open mic nights and fantastic weekend entertainment. The atmosphere is brilliant whether you’re calling in for a quiet pint, food with family or a full night out with friends.

    The food is absolutely superb too, especially the homemade pies and Sunday roasts. Staff go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and it genuinely feels like the heart of the local community again.

    What also makes The Help Me Thro stand out is that they welcome campervan and motorhome stopovers, which is fantastic for visitors exploring Bury and the surrounding area. It’s perfectly placed for people wanting to visit places like Burrs Country Park, the East Lancashire Railway, Ramsbottom, Holcombe Hill and the famous Peel Tower. There are loads of beautiful walking routes nearby, local events throughout the year and great transport links into Manchester too.

    Pubs like this are exactly what Britain needs more of…. independent, community driven, welcoming to everyone and run by people who genuinely care. The Help Me Thro isn’t just a pub anymore, it’s become a destination.

    Absolutely deserves to win.

  34. Help Me Thro, what a fantastic little place since being taken over by Stephen & Tom the pub has been put back on the map, making it the party pub it belongs, with regular, quizes, poker, bingo, karaoke, live artist & regular games nites. Also showing all the major sports on Sky & TNT Sports. Servering excellent home cooked food

  35. The Help Me Thro, crostons Road Bury

    Absolutely amazing place so welcoming by staff and customers. You go in as a customer and leave as a friend definitely feel comfortable going in on your own. Plenty of live singers , Quiz night , Bingo just a fantastic atmosphere. This little gem of a pub deserves a win

  36. 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

  37. Bursley Ale House,
    Burslem,
    Stoke on Trent.

    A friendly community pub, set within one of Burslems’ historic buildings that offers a warm welcome to regular faces & new customers alike.

    A roaring log burner awaits those wanting a cosy beer of a winters night, and a large front Beer garden which acts as a sun trap for those that are sun worshippers in the Summertime, and has a long gazebo for those of us who want to keep cool.

    Dogs & children friendly, they have a well stocked bar, with something for everyone.
    A great selection of real ales are to be found, with two permanent beers and the other pumps have a varying & ever changing selection of guest beers.

    The pub has an array of entertainment on, from a weekly Bingo session, a cheese & port night, pub quiz night , a prosecco deal night for the ladies & live singers who perform inside during the winter months, or outside in the beer garden throughout the summer.
    They also sport a Ladies Dart team, and are currently seeking to welcome other pub sport teams to represent the Bursley in other local pub leagues.

    Upstairs, there is a spacious function room, for parties, celebrations or community groups.

    They have a range of bar snacks served daily, from jacket potatoes to toasties and more, which present outstanding value for money, apart from matchdays, when they have the BBQ fired up in the front beer garden.

    They endeavour to give the customer what they want, and have a customer suggestion box at the end of the bar.

    Open 7 days a week, well behaved customers are welcome of all ages.

  39. Throstles Nest, Congleton CW12

    Every member of staff at The Throstles including the owner, are absolutely superb. Easily the best pub around — I barely drink anywhere else now!
    Such a friendly atmosphere every time you walk in, even if it’s just to pop in and say hello as you pass. Couldn’t recommend it more highly.

  40. Throstles Nest, Congleton. This is a great little pub where the bar staff are friendly and always happy to see you. Along with having quiz nights and live music, it is dog friendly. The biggest plus for me is their range of cask ales, which they change frequently. Did I mention the prices are great too.

  41. The Crown and Thistle, Kidsgrove- such a welcoming pub and john always makes us feel at home. All staff are a credit to him and he should be proud.

  42. Hog Noggins Burslem
    A great pub with a brilliant atmosphere, the staff are friendly put so much effort in to make sure everyone has a great time. Definitely got my vote 👍🏻

  43. The Top Pub in Brownedge!
    Lovely beer garden, dog friendly, walkers friendly, family friendly and family run with a good mix of drinks that arent connected to a Brewery, and the food is amazing! All cooked fresh and as local as possible! They have live music twice a month and take part in loads of local charities. The atmosphere in there is so nice and welcoming, propper friendly and propper family feel ❤️

  44. Hog Noggins, Burslem, a fantastic community pub, always a great day/ night out with fantastic welcoming staff. And the best pint of Guinness around. Up the Hogs!!! 🍻

  48. The Woodman (Hanley, Stoke on Trent)
    Highly recommend this pub, very welcoming and friendly pub! Well done Katie and the team

  49. The Woodman (Hanley, Stoke on Trent)
    Highly recommend this pub, very welcoming and friendly pub! Well done Katie and the team

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