They’ve got a second chance!13:25, 08 Jul 2026Updated 01:51, 12 Jul 2026Inside The New Finney Gardens (stock image)(Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)Barred drinkers are being welcomed back to a Stoke-on-Trent pub. New landlord Chris Holdforth had originally announced that all blacklisted drinkers would remain barred from The New Finney Gardens, in Bucknall.But the venue has now reversed the decision. It comes as Chris – who has revived The Albion, in Hanley – has moved to The New Finney Gardens from The Marquis of Granby, in Penkhull.In a social media post, The New Finney Gardens stated: “We have agreed that all previously barred people will be unbarred. We want to give everyone at least a chance but let me make it perfectly clear any issues and you will be rebarred. We want to have a sense of community and to do this we need to make sure we give everybody a chance.”I have brought a brilliant new team with me, both front of house and in the kitchen, and we’re all buzzing to get stuck in. Our aim is simple – get this beautiful pub back to being the place everyone wants to be. We can’t wait to meet you all and we’re looking forward to making some great memories together. Thanks again for all the support – it honestly means the world.”Get even more North Staffordshire exclusives – and it is free
New landlord running Stoke-on-Trent pub – and barred drinkers are allowed back
