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A handy little guide to Stoke-on-Trent City Centre So, here you are! A new city, Stokie Glossary...... 5 an abundance of potential, City Centre map...... 6-7 new friends to be made, The Cultural Quarter...... 8-9 nights out to be enjoyed The Hive...... 9-10 and of course a degree to Hotels...... 12 be achieved… Make your dorm a home...... 13 Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Live music venues...... 14-15 has everything you need Sweet tooth...... 16-17 when it comes to shopping, Different things to do...... 18 whether it’s big name Our Front Door...... 19 labels you’re after or indie vintage finds; great Gear up for the year ahead...... 20 with cuisines from all the Coffee fix...... 21 corners of the globe; live Big night out...... 22-23 music from international DJs Quick eats...... 24 to local rockers and acoustic Best vegan eats...... 25 acts; entertainment from More food & drink...... 26-27 catching a movie or taking Hobbies...... 28 in a theatre show or crazy The big shop...... 29 nights out. Indie shops...... 32 Here’s a handy little guide Pamper yourself...... 33 put together for you by the Take care of yourself...... 34 Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Getting around...... 35 Business Improvement District (BID) to help you Street ambassadors...... 36-37 find your feet in this part of Free water for all...... 38 the world. Stay updated...... 39 All the best! The Potteries: You may hear Shug: Same goes for shug! NB: Stoke-on-Trent referred to as ‘The “You alright, Shug?” Potteries.’ We’re very proud of our city’s heritage which has been : A Stoke-on-Trent shaped by its production of pottery delicacy absolutely adored by for centuries. locals. are like a savoury Don’t be made from oatmeal, flour Duck: Don’t be alarmed when and yeast and arguably best served friendly locals call you ‘Duck.’ We with breakfast items like cheese, alarmed when don’t really think you’re a small bacon, mushroom, , and aquatic bird with webbed feet; it’s eggs. However, the combos are just a pet name we use to show endless so we’ll let you be the judge. friendly locals someone respect. (Apparently, it comes from Anglo Saxon to denote call you ‘Duck.’ leader.)

Brought to you by the Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Business Place Management – to improve the look and feel of the area, Improvement District (BID). The BID, endorsed by the City make safer and provide a warm welcome to visitors; Council, is a business alliance set up to promote and support a Place Marketing – to increase footfall through positive safe, welcoming and engaging City Centre destination. In July promotion and events in the City Centre; 2018, businesses voted in favour of Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Business Community Support – to aid businesses in the BID BID. The BID will run for a 5-year term with the possibility of area through networking opportunities, training and growth renewal in 2023. The BID involves 436 businesses in the area, strategies. who contribute an annual levy to the BID. Priorities for the BID include;

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Clubs and DJ nights, to arts and crafts so many nutritious dishes to choose Grab the squad and immerse yourself in classes and life drawing sessions. Check from, plus superfood smoothies. If you over 40+ exciting virtual reality games. out the regularly changing specials and fancy something a little more indulgent, club nights. a myriad of cocktails are available too! SOAK UP SOME THEATRICAL CULTURE Originally built in 1929 as a cinema, QUINTESSENTIAL DINING GET CRAFTY AT BOTTLECRAFT Regent Theatre’s art-deco style is (AND COCKTAILS!) Not only does Bottlecraft boast over 200 something to behold and the venue AT THE QUARTER beers from around the world, making hosts hundreds of performances each A café by day and a quirky home-style it the ideal venue for socialising over year from Broadway musicals like bistro menu by evening, The Quarter a beverage, there’s loads of events on, Hairspray, to show-stoppers such as provides a warm, safe and positive such as tasting nights and open mic Warhorse. environment where you can ‘, drink poetry sessions.You’ll find a cool crowd and listen.’ Whether it’s a nourishing here, particularly on a warm evening CHILL AT THE CORNER breakfast, a light lunch, a three-course when drinkers enjoy their beers alfresco. Food lovers rejoice in this café-bar dinner or a refreshing cocktail you’re plating up American-influenced food after, a wonderful experience is ENTREPRENEURS NETWORK: from eggs Benedict at breakfast, to guaranteed from the moment you walk HUSTLERS OF CULTURE loaded fries, Po’ boy sandwiches and through the door. The afternoon tea’s The team at Entrepreneurs Network hand-made pies for dinner. You can are to die for, plus Tapas Thursdays gives always keep it fresh with their toes wash all that down with a selection of you a real taste of the Med whilst Friday tipped into a myriad of artistic projects drinks, including dozens of gins, spirits, and Saturday nights are host to the best at any one time, including creative beers, ales and cider. local singers. commissions and large scale murals. If you visit their studio, you’re sure to find UNWIND AT UNICORN INN GET KLAY-KLAY WITH cool prints from local talented artists to This small but welcoming, traditional THE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN purchase, or maybe even one of their pub right in the heart of the City Centre Perfect pizza, cracking cocktails and regular gallery shows. Look out for their THE CULTURAL is host to weekly-changing micro- awesome beats, this is the perfect frequent screen printing workshops too brewery guest ales and a really friendly place to grab all your mates and enjoy where you can learn to print your own atmosphere. carb-overload with their famed Mac custom designs onto merchandise! A ‘n’ Cheese pizza. Useful tip: Tuesday’s is must for the discerning creative... QUARTER Twos-Days here at Klay where you can POTTERIES MUSEUM AND grab two pizzas for the price of one! ART GALLERY PARTY AT PILGRIM’S PIT Discover the story of The Potteries Everyone is welcome at this community through exciting displays of art, local SPOILT FOR CHOICE WITH 41 GINS arts hub, supported and ran by 20 history including the world-renowned The place to be if you want ALL OF THE volunteers, which frequently plays host Spitfire, natural sciences and the world’s GIN. The clue is in the name! Bar 41 to a range of music and arts nights. The Cultural Quarter of the City greatest collection of serves up – you guessed it – 41 gins from Handmade murals adorn the wall in this ceramics; the Anglo Saxon Hoard. Centre, with Piccadilly running all over the world. And if gin’s not your creative space and you’ll find a chilled, tipple then there’s plenty more craft down-to-Earth crowd here with cool down the middle, is home to some beers to enjoy in this cosy little bar. beats in the background and a licensed of the coolest indie businesses bar. It can be booked out by performers to facilitate grassroots community SLOVAKIAN DELICACIES AT projects and performances; think open in town. Whether it’s a slap-up PETER’S TAVERN mic nights, comedy improv workshops, This is one to Czech out… if you want a brekkie you’re after, a chilled lunch DJ sessions and ambient afternoons. taste of Eastern Europe without leaving out, or some seriously cool evening the city then Peter’s Tavern is the place for you. With favourites such as pork vibes, you’re onto a winner here… neck and chicken schnitzel on the menu, all at very reasonable prices, you’ll want to sample the whole menu in this homely Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent. family-style restaurant.

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The Hive is an outdoor leisure complex connected to intu

Potteries and consists of COAST TO COAST CHIQUITOS FREE PHONE CHARGING Serving up great American classics Be transported to Mexico with south No more dreaded 1%! There’s a mobile a number of quality chain like burgers, steaks and pizza, from the American cuisine in this fun and lively charging point that you can use with length and breadth of the United States. atmosphere. Favourites like tacos, fajitas, secure lockers so you can enjoy a meal restaurants as well as a burritos, chimichangas and churros are out whilst safe in the knowledge your PIZZA EXPRESS all on the menu. phone isn’t going anywhere! Cineworld multiplex theatre. Deliciously fresh pizza and pasta as if It’s a great place to head out you were in Italy itself! BON PAN AIR HOCKEY A casual dining buffet experience with Because who doesn’t love a bit of for an evening if you’re after NANDOS a banquet of over 150 Pan Asian dishes friendly competition on this retro arcade Whether you like it mild or searing hot, freshly prepared by skilled chefs for you game?! a chilled one. the legendary Nando’s serves up the to discover. freshest and tastiest chicken in a South NEXT TO INTU POTTERIES African / Portuguese setting. CINEWORLD intu Potteries houses 80 retail stores Quadrant Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1RZ A 9-screen multiplex cinema showing including some big-name brands in FRANKIE & BENNY’S the latest cinematic masterpieces in homeware, clothing, entertainment and A family-friendly New York Italian 2D and 3D. Screenings for people with technology. themed restaurant with something for autism and subtitled films are also on the everyone from breakfast and lunch to schedule. dinner and cocktails.

10 11 Settling into a new home is always quite the So the family wants to come and visit but you’re challenge so why not make the transition a not going to be putting them up in your student little easier by investing in some décor that digs anytime soon! Here’s a nifty guide to local transforms your dorm into your home. After all, accommodation… a comfortable space makes for better relaxation, improved focus and more effective studying!

SHARPS (UPPER MARKET PLACE) WILKO ( STREET) They’re the specialists in making the most out of Bedding, lighting, mirrors, accessories… Wilko is even the most awkward of spaces and creating home to a huge range of homeware to dress up home offices that work as hard as you do! your dorm.

NEXT (INTU POTTERIES) PRIMARK HOME (INTU POTTERIES) For the best in home inspiration, Next houses the Bold prints, statement cushions, pretty plants latest homeware trends, whether bold floral is your and adorable accessories, Primark is a staple for favourite, or you’re more into metallics. interior inspo and a one-stop shop for all the latest trends. PREMIER INN QUALITY HOTEL HILTON - TO BE COMPLETED MARKS & SPENCER (TOWN ROAD) (ETRURIA ROAD) (TRINITY STREET) SOON (SMITHFIELD) Turn your dorm into a comfy retreat with beautiful TK MAXX (MARKET PLACE) Premier Inn is located just a In the heart of the City Centre, The 140 bed Hilton Garden Inn bedding and fancy furnishings. Here, you’ll find a zany selection of stylish ten-minute walk to the shops The Quality Inn also houses a will welcome its first guests brand-name housewares to make your living and cafés of the City Centre. leisure club with a sauna, hot tub in 2020. Hilton’s upscale hotel space your own. There’s also a and steam room. brand will offer high quality restaurant on-site serving meals facilities in the evolving business throughout the day. district of the city centre.

12 13 ROYAL MUSIC HALL (PALL MALL) THE EXCHANGE (TRINITY STREET) For a night out to remember, Royal Music Hall is a must. A restaurant and socialising spot by day, The Exchange It sees a wide range of events take place, but perhaps transforms into a music venue in its own right on some most popular are its Sankeys club nights with top DJs evenings when the basement opens up to welcome such as Green Velvet, Paul Oakenfold, Roger Sanchez, punters from rock and indie fans to tech-house lovers. MK, Solardo and techno queen Amelie Lens, as well Look out for the monthly FREE Party where local DJs hit as live music from up-and-coming bands and indie the decks for an intimate party. student nights. PILGRIM’S PIT (PICCADILLY) (BRUNSWICK STREET) There’s guaranteed good vibes from this community This nationally acclaimed live music venue and venue and here, you’ll find the best of all local music is a favourite in the city and beyond, having from impromptu jam nights and acoustic acts to heavy hosted thousands of bands over the years, many going metal rockers and electronic DJ sets. If the music isn’t to massive success, such as , Muse, Elbow, your bag, the chilled out vibes and super-friendly , , Bring Me The Horizon, You Me crowd certainly will be. at Six and The Libertines to name just a few. ELECTRIC FRIDAY’s, the longest running alternative club night in THE QUARTER (PICCADILLY) Staffordshire, are not to be missed and keep an eye Every Friday and Saturday sees talented singers take to out for THE MOVE on occasional Saturdays and every the microphone in this cosy lounge setting. Enjoy their Bank Holiday Sunday, a club night which brings you the soothing notes as you wile away the evening sampling biggest names in international house music including the extensive dinner and cocktail menus. Todd Terry, Skream!, Steve Lawler, Patrick Topping and Pete Tong. THE BASEMENT (MARSH STREET) From showcasing up and coming artists or world- THE UNDERGROUND (MORLEY STREET) renowned DJs, this small, snug, no-frills venue delivers Head to The Underground to watch musicians from a bloomin’ good and an atmosphere to boot. the local area and also many big name bands and DJs. Basement nights and early mornings here are With a line-up spanning rock and metal bands, acoustic much-loved by garage, techno and house lovers. acts, hip-hop nights, DJ sessions and so much more, everyone’s welcome here to enjoy the chilled out vibes VICTORIA HALL (BAGNALL STREET) and really cool street art décor. It was constructed originally in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, but now hosts concerts for loads of famous, varied acts like Jools Holland, FOR THE MAJORITY OF GIGS IN THE Blossoms and The Proclaimers, to name but a few. It’s *Sugarmill, Brunswick Street CITY CENTRE, HEAD TO MUSIC MANIA FOR now the venue for the wacky Bongo’s Bingo nights too, THE CHEAPEST TICKETS. but you’ll have to act fast to get your hands on tickets!

Stoke-on-Trent’s music scene is thriving and continually going from strength to strength. From rock bands and soul singers to jazz quartets and dance DJs, there’s music events to cater to all

tastes every weekend throughout the City Centre. Street Morley * The Underground, Street Trinity * The Exchange,

14 15 LITTLE DESSERT SHOP (STAFFORD STREET) The Little Dessert Shop offers the finest and most FOR THE decadent dessert experience. Enjoy classic favourites such as brownies, cheesecakes and crepes, or sample some of their more wacky concoctions like the enchanted unicorn waffle, in a classy setting. They do SWEET a beautiful afternoon tea too, complete with heavenly samples of cake!

SWEET (STAFFORD STREET) TOOTH The sweetest place to indulge yourself… The extensive menu spans from cookie dough and the monster ‘alto-shakes’ to their famous jars; Sweet’s well-known signature dessert. You’re sure to satisfy even the most intense of sugar craving here and it’s a great meeting spot for a late night catch-up and cake with friends.

COAST TO COAST (THE HIVE) Taking its culinary inspiration from the USA, it’s no wonder that the desserts are to die for at this States themed restaurant. With New York cheesecake, salted caramel pecan pie, apple and peach cobbler and key lime pie all on the menu, amongst other favourites, this is a great place to chow down on an American feast.

HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE (HANLEY MARKET) Located in Hanley Market, this cool and quirky boho stall sells both healthy smoothies and indulgent milkshakes from a menu that includes pretty much anything sweet you can think of – with some slightly stranger surprises too (Fisherman’s Friends milkshake anyone?!). Come and taste your favourite sweets, , chocolate bars, fruits, cereals, and cakes in a thick shake.

MILLIE’S COOKIES (INTU POTTERIES) Who can resist that “chewy, soft in the middle, crunchy on the outside” bliss that comes with every bite of Millie’s cookies? You’ll find the store within intu Potteries, serving up fresh cookies, straight out of the oven, in so many enticing and scrumptious flavours.

KRISPY KREME (INTU POTTERIES) You’ll be spoilt for choice with dozens of Krispy Kreme doughnuts just begging to be sampled. Whether you’re a simple glazed ring kind of person, or a doughnut choc-ful (pardon the pun) of Nutella with toppings a-plenty floats your boat, Krispy Kreme sure delivers those melt-in-the-mouth moments!

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BARKER’S BRUNCH THE EXCHANGE, TRINITY STREET The Exchange is a firm favourite for its menu anyway but the frequent Barker’s Brunch is just paw-fect for any dog lovers out there! A gorgeous brunch menu whilst enjoying cuddles from pugs, dachshunds and CATCH A SHOW frenchies?! Count us in! REGENT THEATRE, VICTORIA HALL OR MITCHELL ARTS CENTRE GET QUIZZICAL With three quality theatres within a stone’s throw THE EXCHANGE, TRINITY STREET of each other, there’s so many musicals, shows and It’s also worth noting that The Exchange plays host to performances guaranteed to make you laugh, smile, frequent themed quizzes that are always a guaranteed cry, sing and everything in between! Comedy great laugh! Recent quizzes have included Harry Potter, Peep Jimmy Carr and Broadway sensation Kinky Boots Show, Disney and Game of Thrones… recently brought the house down and are just a few examples of what you can expect to see on the bill. LEAVE REALITY XP-VR, PICCADILLY POT SOME BALLS Escape reality at Staffordshire’s first Virtual Reality THE REARDON, ADVENTURE PLACE experience. Whether you want to test drive a Ferrari What better way to wile away a few hours than by at Formula 1, soar through the air, defend your Elf playing some snooker whilst sinking a pint? Kingdom against attacking ogres, or play one of dozens of games with your pals, the super friendly BINGO! team at XP-VR will see to it that you have an BUZZ! BINGO, ALBION SQUARE unbelievingly great time! Not just for your Nan! Bingo can be a lot of fun and you never know, you might just get lucky…there’s plenty HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ESCAPE? of cheap and cheerful food and drinks available too. ESCAPE STOKE, PICCADILLY Dabbers at the ready! Who doesn’t want to be locked in a mysterious room with seemingly no way out?! Put your cognitive ability CATCH LIVE MUSIC AT SO MANY VENUES to the test whilst experiencing a real thrill at Escape See pages 14 and 15 for the details!. Stoke, where you’re up against the clock with only 60 minutes to make sense of a myriad of clues, eventually SHOPPING OR WINDOW SHOPPING leading to your escape. There’s all sorts of themed INTU POTTERIES rooms, including Witchcraft & Wizardry, Area 51, The intu Potteries is the city’s ultimate shopping destination Da Vinci Code, Taken, Casino Heist and Escape the boasting 80 stores, including big names such as Seven Seas. Do you and your team have what it takes Pandora, Debenhams, Next and Primark. Whether to escape? you’ve got the dosh or not, window shopping is the perfect rainy day activity. End the day with a bite to eat LEARN A THING OR TWO, at one of six restaurants at The Hive. POTTERIES MUSEUM & ART GALLERY, BETHESDA STREET CATCH A MOVIE Stoke-on-Trent’s largest museum uses exciting and CINEWORLD, MITCHELL ARTS CENTRE varied displays to tell the story of The Potteries and Cineworld boasts nine screens showing the latest includes the world’s finest collection of Staffordshire international blockbusters in 2D and 3D, but for a bit of pottery, items from The Staffordshire Hoard and a a different viewing experience head to Mitchell Arts Spitfire as just some of the highlights of the collection. Centre for their matinee screenings. You can catch LIVE But that’s not all; there’s monthly classic cult film screenings of West-End shows as well as film greats like screening (Alien was recently shown, with surprise The Godfather and Jaws, and family favourites like The Alien guests making a terrifying appearance mid- Lego Movie. movie!), theatre performances, talks from historian and experts, music concerts AND it’s also home to a cute TAKE ON THE BID’S “OUR FRONT DOOR” TRAIL little café! You’ll find more information opposite!

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to stock up on stationery and swot up with some reading material.

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STARBUCKS (INTU POTTERIES) The world-wide purveyors of coffee, is the ideal location to chat, meet up and work.

WATERSTONES (INTU POTTERIES) THE WORKS From creamy cappuccinos to iced tea, there’s The Tontines Centre, Fountain Square something on the menu for all tastes, plus a great Parliament Row lunch menu.

CAFÉ NERO (PARLIAMENT ROW) A continental European coffee house atmosphere with an extensive hot and cold drinks menu.

BB’S (INTU POTTERIES) Delicious, freshly made artisan food, more-ish muffins and barista-made coffees. CITY CENTRE WH SMITH ESQUIRES (LAMB STREET) LIBRARY intu Potteries An artisan coffee franchise, specialising in fairtrade Bethesda Street and organic coffee. There’s also a brilliant brunch menu in this shabby-chic café.

20 21 MON CHICAGOS, FOUNDRY ST FRI SAT The largest nightclub in the city centre, you’ll find no place better for the ultimate VIP experience with booths and delicious cocktails on the menu. Expect the biggest hits to dance to, with a real party vibe out on the floor throughout the early hours of morning.

MON REFLEX, BROCKLEY SQUARE FRI SAT Rewind time at party venue Reflex, playing the best hits from the 80s, 90s & 00s. There’s great drinks offers on every night which won’t make a dent in your pocket.

MON FICTION, BRUNSWICK ST FRI BIG SAT Three rooms blast a variety of genres from hip-hop and grime to house and drum and bass. Boasting seven bars, a VIP suite, state of the art sound and lighting, breath-taking visuals and unrivalled entertainment, Fiction is the place to be.

MON E11EVEN, TRINITY ST FRI SAT Sport, beers and cocktails are on the menu at this City NIGHT Centre bar which transforms into a nightspot when the sun goes down.

MON BOSTON BAR, TRINITY ST FRI This independently run cocktail bar and nightclub SAT guarantees FREE ENTRY always. A cocktail happy hour runs daily, and every Friday, Saturday and Monday night sees a host of local DJs spinning the latest chart, RnB, OUT house and urban tunes over two floors. MON JNX, TRINITY ST FRI MONDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS SAT Head to JNX bar for urban music all night long and ARE GREAT NIGHTS TO COME AND great drinks offers. MON THU PINK, STAFFORD ST FRI SAMPLE THE CITY CENTRE’S NIGHTLIFE. LGBT friendly nightclub Pink hosts the very best in live SAT entertainment with some of the UK’s leading female THERE’S GREAT DRINKS DEALS TO BE impersonators and drag DJs playing a fabulous mix of music to cater to all tastes. This friendly venue provides FOUND AT ALL TIMES, BUT MONDAY IS a warm welcome to all and is a great place to relax and let loose, with free entry before midnight! MON STUDENT NIGHT WHEN YOU CAN GRAB THU GOSSIP, HOPE ST FRI SAT Billed as Stoke-on-Trent’s premier gay venue, Gossip SUN DRINKS FROM JUST 99P! is home to three bars over two levels. Whether you’re chilling in luxury in the Unity Lounge, enjoying alfresco drinks in the large paved garden, or throwing shapes on the central dance floor, good times are guaranteed.

22 23 RAWR (PICCADILLY) The menu here leans somewhat more towards vegetarian and vegan diners so you’ll find an extensive selection of dishes to sample, all incredibly fresh and delicious. Health and nutrition is important to owners Steve and Gemma, so this is the perfect place to head to for feel-good food. Avo toast, the full vegan breakfast or the slightly zany peanut butter and chilli toast is a great brunch option whereas the buddha bowl or the falafel Turkish kebab is winner winner, vegan dinner!

THE QUARTER (PICCADILLY) The Quarter is a warm, welcoming space for everyone, including vegans of course! There’s lots of tantalising dishes on the menu, from falafel, hummus, carrot and apricot salad, to mushroom and spinach curry and best of all, the staff are more than happy to adapt items on their menu to become vegan friendly by substituting ingredients to vegan cheese, dairy free GO! BEST spread and milk alternatives. THE SLAMWICH CLUB (PICCADILLY) If you thought delicious, two-hander gourmet VEGAN sandwiches couldn’t possibly be vegan, you thought wrong! The Slamwich Club caters for all, with the ‘Yes You Mexi-Can’ slamwich which is a mouth-watering combo of roasted squash, quinoa, avocado, vegan EATS cheese, tomato salsa and tortilla crumble, and With the global rise of ‘The Happea Chick’ which is a delicious fusion of chickpea, coriander & cumin falafel, vegan cheese, veganism, you’ll find grilled red pepper, hummus, house lettuce mix, fresh meat-free choices across cherry tomatoes, red onion and balsamic glaze. all cafés, restaurants and Mmmmmmm… bars in the city centre, but KLAY (PICCADILLY) Pizza is pretty synonymous with cheese, but at Klay, here are our top picks for nothing is off the table as you can replace it with vegan cheese, and mix and match your topping to the best and tastiest vegan suit which means you could be chowing down on a finds… ‘Vegilante’ pizza adorned with tomatoes, peppers, courgette and spinach, or a ‘Stavros’ with avocado, red onion, balsamic glaze, rocket and olives. Or get MCDONALDS (PARLIAMENT ROW) (TONTINE STREET) creative and make your own from a sizeable list of vegan friendly toppings. If you make a custom pizza to (CROWN BANK, UPPER HUNTBACH STREET) SEAFARER FISH & CHIPS (CHEAPSIDE) impress, it could even end up on the menu!

SUBWAY (TRINITY STREET, TONTINE STREET) OATIE MOSTONS (UPPER MARKET SQUARE) (THE HIVE) With a vegan menu as substantial as the main menu, KFC (PARLIAMENT ROW) You’ll find this of a food trailer in Market Square selling the good old Chiquito is a great place to head for meat-free Mexican cuisine. With starters including the traditional POUNDBAKERY (PARLIAMENT ROW) with a plethora of fillings to choose from. Try the ‘Whopper’; you won’t be disappointed! south American dish nachos, or banana blossom croquette for something a little different, and mains (CENTURY RETAIL PARK) like jackfruit Baja tacos and vegan fajitas, there’s so much choice! And if you still have room, churros with GYRO CITY (PICCADILLY) chocolate sauce are always a hit. (STAFFORD STREET)

24 25 MUNCHIES (PICCADILLY) This much-loved local café in a great location on Piccadilly and near to the museum and library serves hot and cold food and drinks. All-day breakfasts are popular here, as are the pair of oatcakes – you’ll get change from a fiver too!

CAFÉ TOFFS (PICCADILLY) This warm and inviting family-run café offers a pleasant resting spot on Piccadilly with outdoor seating to make the most of good weather, as well as a tasty breakfast and lunch menu.

MRS B’S MARKET KITCHEN (HANLEY MARKET) Once you’ve checked out all the stalls in Hanley Market, why not take a moment to recharge at Mrs B’s where you can feast on homely comfort food.

JAFLONG (LICHFIELD STREET) This Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant and Takeaway is highly regarded by locals and frequently described as one of the best in the city and beyond!

EXCHANGE (TRINITY STREET) LA BELLA NAPOLI (CHEAPSIDE) POTTERIES PANTRY (STAFFORD STREET) Located inside the impressive and historic Owned by an Italian family, La Bella Napoli has been This café serves up food on the go and has plenty former Telephone Exchange building, this bar is serving up the ultimate in Italian cuisine to many happy of space for you to sit in and enjoy your meal too, a cool back drop for casual dining and drinking. customers since 1988. whether it’s a light bite or a more substantial meal. From infinitely popular Ingredients are locally sourced in this American influenced menu that boasts burgers galore (including WETHERSPOON (PARLIAMENT ROW) ROBERTO’S (PALL MALL) chain restaurants one with bacon, cheese AND peanut butter!) and Offering a wide variety of food and drinks right Roberto and his family grew this restaurant from the loaded fries, as well as classic favourites such as seared through from breakfast to late night bites, there’s ground in 1981, and are still ever-passionate about and family-owned tuna steak. always great value at this popular no-frills national cooking delicious traditional Italian food. You can’t get chain. much more authentic than Roberto’s, save travelling to authentic Italians, to RESTAURANT FAMILY (BROAD STREET) the Med itself! Cooking up specialities from Czech Republic, Slovakia TGI FRIDAYS (POTTERIES WAY) small friendly cafs and beyond, Restaurant Family is the place to come Get that Friday feeling whenever you dine at TGI’s with CITY CAFÉ (TOWN ROAD) if you’re after hearty and nutritious comfort food. its great American-style food, legendary cocktails and A little bit of everything you fancy on the menu here and everything in Hungarian beef goulash, brambowraps and langos upbeat, casual environment. with traditional café fayre such as breakfasts, jacket burgers are all favourites on the menu and if you’ve got potatoes, burgers, omelettes, roast dinners, and hot between, there’s a little the stomach for it, or a load of peckish mates, there’s DELTA CAFÉ (STAFFORD STREET) and cold sandwiches. also a selection of 24 inch pizzas. There’s always a Full English’s, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, pies, fish, bit of what you fancy warm welcome here but they do takeaway services oatcakes and much more features on the menu of this BREWER’S FAYRE (POTTERIES WAY) too. small and friendly café. This family friendly establishment serves up classic at these City Centre pub food at great value prices with special offers PORTOFINO (MARSH STREET) HARLEY’S CAFÉ (FOUNTAIN SQUARE) throughout the week. restaurants. Portofino’s focus is serving fresh and authentic Italian Harley’s is Stoke-on-Trent’s (better) answer to a Hard classics with a plethora of pasta, risotto, pizzas, meat Rock Café where music instruments, records and and fish dishes to choose from. memorabilia adorn the walls and ceiling. Rock up for a slap-up brunch that’s easy on the purse strings.

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CEX (STAFFORD STREET) Buy or sell a range of technology and entertainment products here, including mobile phones, video games, DVDs and Blu-Ray movies, computers, digital electronics, TVs, monitors, and CDs.

GAMES WORKSHOP (STAFFORD STREET) The best of British miniature wargaming manufacturing… Games Workshop is the largest and the RIPPER (HOPE STREET) DOING THE most successful table top fantasy and futuristic battle- This film and TV memorabilia store, ran by self- games company in the world. confessed ‘geeks’ Jamie and Lee, stocks collectable toys, artwork, action figure, masks and everything in SHIRE GAMES (PICCADILLY ARCADE) between! A mammoth selection of board games and card games for all ages. MAX SPIELMANN (UPPER MARKET SQUARE) For the enthusiastic photographers and videographers GAME (INTU POTTERIES) out there, Max Spielmann offers online digital photo THE destination for gaming greatness, boasting one of printing and film developing as well as personalised the most exciting gaming communities out there and gifts and canvases – perfect for making your dorm your offering all the latest in the game world. own and remembering friends and family back home!

ABAKHAN FABRICS (OLD HALL STREET) MENKIND (INTU POTTERIES) TESCO (CLOUGH STREET) The one-stop shop for all your textile needs from This retail chain specialises in cool gadgets, gizmos and buttons and sequins to beads and trimming. Look out all stuff fun, so if you love tech and anything a bit zany, FOOD WAREHOUSE (CENTURY RETAIL PARK) HANLEY MARKET for their free in-store demos too! this is the place for you. Why not try Hanley SAINSBURYS (ETRURIA ROAD) Market for the freshest FORBIDDEN PLANET (STAFFORD STREET) SPORTS DIRECT (CENTURY RETAIL PARK) and tastiest of produce? A global favourite amongst the world’s sci-fi lovers, Calling all sports fans! Stock up on all your sporting ICELAND (CHARLES STREET) You can grab your fruit, Forbidden Planet is a renowned comic, fantasy and cult needs from dancewear and running trainers, to vegetables, meat and even entertainment retailer. footballs, boxing gloves and walking poles. MARKS & SPENCER (TOWN ROAD) some sweet treats here, whilst supporting the local GO OUTDOORS (NEW HALL STREET) JD SPORTS (INTU POTTERIES) POUNDLAND (MARKET SQUARE) market community and If you’re a lover of the great outdoors, crazy about Even more deals to be had by fitness lovers at JD local family businesses. camping and cycling or a fan of fishing, head to sports...As well as the latest and biggest brands in sports B&M (OLD HALL STREET / CENTURY RETAIL Go Outdoors; the ultimate store for all the equipment and lounge wear, you’ll find exercise equipment from PARK) and accessories you could possibly need for water bottles and mouth guards to sweat bands and your adventure. yoga mats. 28 29 © 2019 intu properties plc © 2019 intu properties Hanley Market

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BRASSINGTONS (PICCADILLY) NATURAL BEAUTY DAY SPA A real family affair, Brassingtons is currently run by the (TONTINE STREET) 4th generation of Brassingtons, having been trading since 1901. Famed for its high quality footwear and excellent service, you’ll find many brands here but SUPERCUTS perhaps most notably, an extensive collection of Doc (INTU POTTERIES) Martens. BARNET GENTLEMEN’S TERRACES (MARSH STREET) HAIRDRESSERS (TONTINE STREET) Terraces supplies premium designer brands for men internationally but you’ll find the latest trends in their City Centre shop too. BEAUTY LOUNGE (TONTINE STREET) POCKETS (PICADILLY) Shop here for men’s luxury designer clothing from HAPPY NAILS some of the world’s leading brands including Stone (PERCY STREET) Island, Moncler, Paul Smith, Hugo Boss, Canali and many more. CHARLIE BROWN’S HAIR STUDIO (CHEAPSIDE) RIF RAF (STAFFORD STREET) This family-run business has been trading in the most wacky gifts for the last 25 years. Watches, lighters, THE LAD’S PAD hippy and goth-style clothing and accessories and (TRINITY STREET) gifts from all the corners of the world can be shopped here. Rif Raf also does watch and jewellery repairs, key NAIL PERFECTION cutting and engraving. (STAFFORD STREET) ROWFERS (STAFFORD STREET) Clothing, jewellery, body jewellery, hair-dye, incense, accessories and lifestyle/decorative items can be found here, all with a slightly alternative leaning.

RUBBERSOUL RECORDS (MARSH STREET) You’d be hard pushed to find a genre of music not stocked at this indie record shop

GOODWINS JEWELLERS (HOPE STREET) After 145 years of trading, it’s safe to say that Goodwin’s BODYCARE (LAMB STREET) know their stuff! Selling a wide range of jewellery to SAVERS HEALTH AND BEAUTY (STAFFORD STREET) match all price points and styles, the super friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find that perfect BODY SHOP (INTU POTTERIES) piece. LUSH (INTU POTTERIES) IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN ROOM: 32 33 GETTING HERE…

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London Rd “WE’VE GOT SO MANY QUIRKY AND STREET INDEPENDENT BARS, CAFES AND SMALL BUSINESSES THAT When you venture into the DESERVE TO BE City Centre, you’re likely to see our lovely team SHOUTED ABOUT.” of Street Ambassadors roaming the streets. You can hardly miss them in their bright red jackets and caps!

April, Qamar and Rich are passionate and knowledgeable about the city centre. They’re there to give you a warm welcome and are on-hand for any questions you may have, whether you need directions to someplace, or a recommendation of where to lunch. “I’ve lived in Stoke-on-Trent all my life and know the City Centre inside In addition to hitting the streets, our Ambassadors and out, having worked here for 11 see to it that the look and feel of the area is years. I think improving areas of the constantly improving, be it through graffiti removal, city and increasing footfall is really reporting incidents to the Council for immediate important; we’ve got so many quirky resolution and tackling homelessness, an issue that and independent bars, cafes and small unfortunately is spread nationwide. businesses that deserve to be shouted The Ambassadors are just one of a number of about. I love getting out there and significant projects that Stoke-on-Trent City Centre meeting new people so please feel free Business Improvement District (BID) has in place to to stop me and say ‘Hi’ if you see me, or make a real, positive difference to the area. the other Street Ambassadors about!”

A full programme of initiatives is in the pipeline to - April Jackson, City Centre help grow and mould the city including a series of Ambassador events and festivals, major street art projects and installations, pop-up shops and business mentoring and training schemes.

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