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Independent pubs in Stevenage

60 independent pubs in and around Stevenage, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-27.

Independent pubs listed
18 in Stevenage, 60 within 15 km
Independent share of Stevenage's pubs
51.4% (18 of 35)
Stevenage's high street overall
67.3% independent
Indie Index rank
59th of 89 towns
Owner-confirmed
None yet

From the Indie Index for Stevenage.

Questions about pubs in Stevenage

How many independent pubs are there in Stevenage?

We list 18 independent pubs in Stevenage itself, and 60 within 15 km. Each is run by its owners and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent pub is closest to the centre of Stevenage?

The Poachers, under 1 km from the town centre.

Are most pubs in Stevenage independent?

51.4% are: 18 of the 35 pubs we counted in Stevenage are independent and 17 are chains (Indie Index ).

How independent is Stevenage's high street?

67.3% of the 376 high-street businesses we counted are independent, which ranks Stevenage 59th of 89 towns in the Indie Index.

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 Stevenage. How do I get listed?

If you're independent, it's free, even if you only have a Facebook page or a phone number: 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 is run by its owners, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website, page or phone number 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 Stevenage. Only include businesses owned and run by the people who work in them: no chains, groups, franchises, directories, booking sites or lead-generation sites. Include ones with only a Facebook or Instagram page or a phone number, too. For each, give the name, area, website or social page or phone, 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/stevenage-hertfordshire/pub

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