Two Crewe pubs reopen under new management this February

By Ryan Parker 4th Feb 2026

Local News by Ryan Parker 4th Feb 2026 2

The Hop Pole, Wistaston Road, and The Wolverton Arms (The Monkey), West Street are both reopening in Crewe this February (Photo: Supplied).

Two Crewe pubs are reopening under new management this February, located on different sides of town.

The Hop Pole, Wistaston Road, and The Wolverton Arms (The Monkey), West Street, are both back in business following periods of closure.

Operating The Hop Pole is new landlord, Zac Sawyer, who reopened the venue on Monday 2 February.

Run by Punch Pubs, The Hop Pole boasts the largest beer garden in Crewe, which was formerly a bowling green.

Zac told Nub News: "Expect cold pints, good vibes, familiar faces, new faces and the start of getting The Hop Pole back to the lively boozer it should be.

"I want to get this pub its heartbeat back with the music and local love. Join us for an opening night on Saturday 7 February from 7pm.

"This is more than just a party, it's the start of something special. Bring your friends and your dancing shoes, and let's make it a night to remember."

Known locally as 'The Monkey,' the West Street pub is believed to have got its nickname from its first landlord owning a pet monkey (Photo: Google).

The Wolverton Arms is also reopening its doors this February, operated by Becka Owens, but this has been slightly delayed from its original launch date.

Known locally as 'The Monkey,' the free house is believed to have got its nickname from its first landlord owning a pet monkey.

Boasting a cosy beer garden to the rear, The Monkey is the last pub standing on West Street, following the closures of The Prince of Wales and The Brunel Arms, both in 2015.

Becka said: "The Monkey 's reopening on 6 February will no longer take place due to unforeseen circumstances.

"As soon as we know the date of opening we will be sure to let everyone know."

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Punch reopen Hop Pole as they close The Lamb at Willaston. Net gain to community = zero.

Another Two of my favourite pubs when I was younger always made you welcome.
Hop pole always had a good domino team and the then bowling team were equally good.
Nice to see it being kept open with the refurbishment.
The monkey was one of my Friday night haunts,
I remember when in the 1970s they had an aspirin dispenser on the wall, similar to the old rigglies chewing gum machines.
The monkey was then run by a council worker.