Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Staffordshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The Hinds Head

4.9

4.9 (114)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle-under-Lyme

About the restaurant

The Hind's Head is a traditional country village pub and restaurant serving freshly made food and quality local cask ales. We are a community owned and managed free house in a very picturesque Shropshire village. We have the more traditional areas of the pub with wood burning stoves, as well as a lovely restaurant and welcoming orangery for all our guests to enjoy food, drinks and good company. We offer two wine lists as well as a great selection of cask ales, lagers and ciders. The views from the front of the pub have a perfect picture post card view of St Chad's Church in the centre of the village. While we offer traditional pub classics like freshly made pies and fish and chips, we also regularly offer specials that our chefs create weekly and do a lovely Sunday roast dinner that is extremely popular.
On Wednesday evenings we do different foods and events, please call to confirm the theme to ensure it's what your looking for it could be Tapas, Italian, a quiz night.

Top review

Andrea

Dined 3 days ago

We have been to the Hinds Head 3 times now on 2 separate trips to the UK and intend to go back again tomorrow before we leave the UK. It is simply the most enjoyable dining experience we have had in the UK…period. We LOVE this pub. The staff is lovely. Everyone is kind, attentive and friendly. Walking in tonight was like seeing a group of old friends. The Pub is warm and welcoming. There are romantic tucked away corners with warm cozy wood burners in many of the dining areas. It is polished but not at all fussy. The food. The food! It is consistently fresh, expertly prepared and absolutely delicious. We have been to restaurants all over the UK and Ireland and the Hinds Head is the one we always want to come back to visit. This restaurant is by far my favorite place to visit. It is worth the drive. We will be visiting the UK again in the summer and we will make the trip to Norton-in-Hales to enjoy this lovely restaurant again.

Redmore Inn

4.6

4.6 (283)

£25 and under

Pub

Rugeley

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Rugeley town. Here at the Redmore Inn, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand, whether it be a crisp pint of ale or a curious cocktail. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

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Nick

Dined 5 days ago

Mom and I love coming to the Redmoor- it's our favourite place to eat. The food is superb, staff attentive and friendly, and it's a lovely place to eat and relax. Can't recommend it highly enough

Paparazzi Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (444)

£41 and over

Mediterranean

Tamworth

About the restaurant

Blossom themed ceiling with modern and contemporary elegance for an intimate ambiance, dimly lit floral decor for a relaxed atmosphere which will be an extravagant place for any special occasion.

Located in central Tamworth, the restaurant makes for an ideal spot to enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving Mediterranean food with a twist & handcrafted cocktails.

Entertainment Experience an enchanting night that comes to life as the evening progresses, making it a venue hard to leave.

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Alec

Dined 3 days ago

Really good food, service and experience there. I will definitely go back there again.

Zaazu Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (889)

£26 to £40

Indian

Tamworth

About the restaurant

Situated in Dordon, just outside the historic market town of Tamworth, Simla is simply one of the most stunning Indian Restaurants in the Midlands today. Simla is much more than just an independent Indian restaurant; it’s a wonderful exotic culinary experience serving only the finest traditional and fusion Indian cuisine. Formerly Cafe Simla,

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Linda

Dined 2 days ago

We love it there it's our 5th time.food outstanding; entertainment outstanding.

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Popular dish

Tandoor Palak Paneer

The Malt House

4.5

4.5 (814)

£25 and under

Pub

Tamworth

About the restaurant

Traditional Homemade English Pub Food & Authentic Indian Cuisine.

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Joan

Dined 3 days ago

The service and food were superb, as always- these levels are always maintained. Thank you so much for a wonderful lunch.

The Two Pigs

4.5

4.5 (73)

£25 and under

Pub

Barton-under-Needwood

About the restaurant

Liam and the team behind The Boat are proud to bring to you a modern neighbourhood pub in the beautiful village of Barton-Under-Needwood.

Soak up sun in the garden with a cocktail, or in the winter find a seat inside next to the log burner. Our focus is on modern pub classics with a twist.

Offering breakfast at weekends and a classic Sunday Lunch. We also have space for hire, for private parties, birthdays, meetings or even to kick back for a sporting event.

Inspired by Betty and Peggy our 4 legged residents at our sister restaurant The Boat, where we’ve cultivated our land for crops and created a sustainable eco-system with a focus on reducing waste.

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Linda

Dined 2 days ago

Food service and place exceptional. I and my friends do think the wine is very expensive especially when buying by the glass.

Lunar

4.4

4.4 (291)

£26 to £40

British

Stafford

About the restaurant

Awarded Best Independent Restaurant in Staffordshire 2023 & 2 AA Rosettes in 2024; Lunar is a modern dining experience that focuses on quality at the historic & luxurious site of World of Wedgwood, Staffordshire.

A Bar & Brasserie themed to celebrate the past, present and the future right in the creative county of Staffordshire. Lunar serves great quality and is a beautiful experiential venue housing an abundance of artwork curated by local gallery, Barewall of Burslem, Stoke on Trent.

All food and beverages are served on Wedgwood tableware and Waterford crystal glassware offering a truly unique and quality experience.

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Nigel

Dined 1 day ago

First time visit. Had a great experience, great food and a great atmosphere. Service good and the meal was value for money. Graig gave us an overview of the restaurant and the Lunar Society that the restaurant takes its inspiration from. Would recommend and intend to go back in the new year.

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Experience

*Black Friday Offer* Lunar Lunch - Two Courses

Experience

Two-Course Festive Lunch - £24

La Villa Verde

4.4

4.4 (502)

£25 and under

Italian

Stoke-On-Trent

About the restaurant

“To bring you the taste we love, we source our fresh ingredients from Italy and carefully prepare it for a unique dinning experience🍝”

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Lorraine

Dined 7 days ago

Another lovely meal, this time it was lunch. The staff were helpful with my dietary needs and nothing was too much trouble as chef could adapt the menu. This shows that it’s all cooked fresh.

The Boat Inn

4.3

4.3 (93)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Penkridge

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Boat Inn.

The Boat Inn Penkridge was built at the same time as the Staffs and Worcs Canal in 1779 and is one of the old ‘Gateways’ to the Village, for many years it was the first or last stopping point, as locals and visitors travelled along the Cannock Road.

Now a modernised Gastro-Pub & Restaurant, serving a range of menus including traditional hearty British meals, Bottomless Brunch, Afternoon Teas and Sunday Roasts.

We hope to see you soon!

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Neil

Dined 6 days ago

Always good service, great staff going next week aswell.

The Littleton Arms

4.1

4.1 (222)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Stafford

About the restaurant

Whether you’re popping in for brunch, meeting friends for lunch or wining and dining someone special, the Littleton Arms is the perfect blend of contemporary chic and old English charm.
Our locally sourced food, innovative seasonal menus and friendly and attentive service have earned us our reputation as one of the best independent pubs in Staffordshire.
We are renowned for our selection of contemporary and traditional ales and craft beers, our hand-picked wines, and extensive selection of gin and cocktails.
If that seems too much to get through in a day then we recommend booking one of our cosy hotel rooms, which have been sympathetically refurbished to evoke the original Georgian coaching inn while providing all the comforts of a modern hotel.

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Sara

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Great food and service Steak was lovely and cooked to perfection

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