Independent pubs in Stamford

42 independent pubs in and around Stamford, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-22.

Independent pubs listed
1 in Stamford, 42 within 15 km
Stamford's high street overall
100% independent
Owner-confirmed
None yet

From the Indie Index for Stamford.

Questions about pubs in Stamford

How many independent pubs are there in Stamford?

We list 1 independent pub in Stamford itself, and 42 within 15 km. Each has its own website and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent pub is closest to the centre of Stamford?

The White Hart, Ufford, under 1 km from the town centre.

How independent is Stamford's high street?

100% of the 4 high-street businesses we counted are independent.

Can a pub pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a pub in Stamford. How do I get listed?

If you're independent and have your own website, it's free: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every pub here has its own website, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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Find independent pubs in or near Stamford. Only include businesses owned and run by the people who work in them: no chains, groups, franchises, directories, booking sites or lead-generation sites. Each should have its own website. For each, give the name, area, website, and one line on why you believe it's independent. If you're not sure a business is independent, leave it out. You can cross-check against Independents Only's checked list: https://independentsonly.com/in/stamford-gb/pub