The Mainwaring Arms

Name: The Mainwaring Arms
Address: Whitmore Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST55HR, GB
Telephone: +441782680261
Rating: 4.3

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11/07/2026

🏴‍☠️ IT'S WORLD RUM DAY! 🏴‍☠️

Now, if you know us, you'll know this isn't just another date on the calendar for the Mainwaring Arms... rum runs through our veins!

Our pub takes its name from Vice Admiral Rowland Mainwaring, who served in the Royal Navy, and it's a heritage we've always been proud to raise a glass to. So proud, in fact, that we created our very own spiced rum in his honour: The Admiral's Tot.

Crafted in Great Britain, smooth with hints of caramel, vanilla and cinnamon, it's everything a good spiced rum should be - and it sits right at the heart of our rum collection.

Alongside The Admiral's Tot, we've built a great selection of rums and small-batch spirits worth seeking out. Not sure where to start? That's exactly what our Rum Bible is for: our own guide to everything we stock behind the bar. Ask the team and they'll happily talk you through it.

To celebrate this special day, we've created a delicious cocktail to cheers with: an Apple & Mainwaring Rum Mojito. Crisp, refreshing, and with that signature caramel-and-spice warmth running through it - it's the perfect way to raise a glass today whilst paying homage to this wonderful spirit!

And to go alongside it, we've a dish that feels made for the occasion: Pan Fried Seabass with a barbecue and rum glaze, sautéed chilli potatoes and a dressed mixed leaf salad. Sweet, sticky and with a kick, it's a fitting pairing for whatever you choose from behind the bar.

So pull up a seat, order the seabass, and let us pour you an Apple & Mainwaring Rum Mojito to go with it.

We'll see you at the bar! 🥃

10/07/2026

The sun's out, the terrace is calling, and we've got a lot to look forward to here at the pub! ☀️

If you've been past The Mainwaring Arms today, you'll know it's an absolute scorcher - perfect weather for pulling up a seat outside, catching the sun on the terrace, and having something cold in hand.

And there's plenty to celebrate over the coming days...

Tomorrow is World Rum Day, and we'll be raising a glass to our very own Admiral's Tot - the spiced rum we created in honour of Rear-Admiral Mainwaring, the man our pub is named after. We've even mixed up something new for the occasion: an Apple & Mainwaring Rum Mojito, made with the Tot itself. Crisp, refreshing, and exactly what this heat calls for.

Then, from Friday 17th to Friday 24th July, we're taking you to Portugal! 🇵🇹

The Mainwaring Arms Goes to Portugal is a week of vibrant small plates alongside our main menu, matched with Portuguese wines, ice-cold Super Bock on draught, and port cocktails - all tasted first-hand on our own trip to Graham's Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto.

Sun on the terrace, rum in the glass, Portugal on the horizon... not a bad few weeks ahead.

See you at the bar🍹

07/07/2026

Training Day at The Mainwaring Arms ~ Getting to Know Our New Wine List 🍷

This week the Mainwaring Arms crew sat down with our friends at Boutinot to go through our brand new wine list, bottle by bottle 🇫🇷🇮🇹🇪🇸

We don’t believe in “house wine.” Every single wine by the glass on our list has been chosen for a reason… its grape, its region, its story…and we want our team to know that reason inside out.

That way, when you ask “what would you recommend?”, we’re not guessing. Our team will be pointing you towards something we genuinely think you’ll love, matched to your taste and what’s on your plate.

Training days like this are how we keep that promise. Tasting notes, food pairings, the stories behind the vineyards… all of it, so our team can talk you through the list with real confidence (and real enthusiasm!) 🍇

Fancy learning a little more yourself? Head over to our Wine Man videos on the Tim Bird and Mary McLaughlin page, where owner Tim breaks down grapes, regions and pairings for those who want to delve a little deeper 🎥🍷

See you at the bar!

03/07/2026

THE MAINWARING ARMS GOES TO PORTUGAL 🇵🇹

Join us from Friday 17th to Friday 24th July (excluding Sunday) for a week celebrating Portuguese cuisine, served alongside our main menu.

Expect vibrant small plates packed with authentic flavour from the coast to the Douro Valley, all matched with Portuguese beer, specially selected Portuguese wines, and port cocktails.

We tasted it all ourselves on our trip to Graham’s Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, and couldn’t wait to bring it home to you… including wines from the aristocratic Lencastre family’s Casa de Vila Nova, ice-cold Super Bock on draught, and our perfect summer serves: the Graham’s No. 5 White Port & Tonic and Graham’s No. 12 Ruby Port Midnight Spritz.

A proper taste of Portugal, right here in Whitmore. See you at the bar! 🍷

📍 Whitmore Road, Whitmore, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 5HR

📞 01782 680261 | www.mainwaringarms.co.uk

25/06/2026

A glass or three of English fizz on our terrace is the perfect way to toast English Wine Week 🥂… and this glorious sunshine! 🌞

This week we’re pouring Fitz - English Sparkling Wine ~ England’s first Charmat method sparkling wine, made in West Sussex using grapes grown by English farmers across the country 🍇

Rather than ageing on lees like a traditional method English sparkling (think Champagne-style biscuit and brioche notes), Fitz is made the Prosecco way… meaning it’s fresher, fruitier and dangerously easy to drink.

Choose from…

🤍 Fitz White: Light-bodied and dry, with crisp peach, honeysuckle and apple, fine delicate bubbles and a clean finish.

🌸 Fitz Pink: A vibrant rosé with redcurrant and raspberry on the nose, a creamy red berry palate and gentle, fine bubbles with balanced sweetness.

Pull up a chair on the terrace and raise a glass to English wine with us! 🇬🇧

📍 The Mainwaring Arms

17/06/2026

Skipping the cooking for a mid-week fish & chips at the pub is always a good idea 😉… especially when it’s this good!

10/06/2026

Join our award-winning kitchen team 🔪

We need a pair of hands to join our amazing team as a kitchen porter.

About us ~ We are a local pub with a great community spirit. Our team truly are a little family, and we are hoping to find someone who will slot right in amongst us, whilst offering flexible hours to suit you - whether that be part time of full time.

Plus, as part of the family, we offer training programmes and the opportunity for progression for those who are looking to start something new!

Give us a call or drop us an email at [email protected].

Please share this with anyone you think might be interested 🙌🏼

29/05/2026

Join the crew! 🫶🏻 WE ARE HIRING!

The Mainwaring Arms is looking for a lovely new person to join our front of house team.

This is a full time role where you’ll be part of a friendly, hard-working team here in Whitmore, Staffordshire.

Working for the has lots of perks! There is the chance to further your knowledge in all things hospitality with our Champions Programme - with team trainings, tastings, and trips. You’ll also enjoy staff meals, tips, and a great company culture where every voice matters.

To apply, please send your CV to Katie on:
📞 01782 680261
📧 [email protected]

Address

Whitmore Road
Newcastle Under Lyme
ST55HR

Telephone

+441782680261

Website

https://mainwaringarms.co.uk/

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