Crown Wharf in Stafford

Lovely place, amazing food. Also located next to canal walk

I had a burger, which was very filling and two drinks. We actually split the bill equally amongst the four of us. 2 not drinking alcohol and 2 were. The 3 others in my group had loaded chips with different toppings and extra onion rings as a side. I got to try an onion ring, which was lovely. I'd have taken a photo, but it was too delicious to wait and take a photo of. We would have had a dessert, but we were all too full. Perhaps next time. The customer service was spot on, and we felt well looked after. No complaints, just the car park can be full, so it took me longer to wait for a space to become available.

Didn't have food, so I can't rate that, but they had rather delightful glass tankards and they let me purchase one

We ordered Scampi and Panko breaded Brie to start. The scampi was acceptable but nothing special. The Brie was undercooked - ie luke warm - so it wasn't melty in the middle. Mains were Chicken Curry and fish and chips. The Fish and chips was acceptable, but overpriced for what it was. Mushy peas were awful. I'd rather have had a bigger portion of peas from a tin. Chicken curry was absolutely dreadful. We both looked at it and said "what on earth is that? is that what £15 gets you?". Portion size was far too small. It was mostly rice, there was hardly any meat or sauce. The chicken was overcooked and tough. It was so bad we sent it back, and ended up changing it for fish and chips. We haven't been to eat here since just after it opened 2 years ago. We were kind of hoping that things would have improved in that time, but sadly not. Some very strange menu choices: pie and chips with red cabbage? Whats wrong with plain old peas and carrots? The cynic in me would say it was done deliberately to make you pay extra for the green veg. I don't think we would eat here again.

We visited The Crown wharf for Mother's Day .Booking online was easy and had a confirmation email the day before. We had a lovely welcome and drinks were served quickly. The food was great , we had a small chicken dinner and a beef burger, plenty of food and good value . Thank you to all your staff as it was busy but we had good service with a smile

We visited the Wharf today for Mother’s Day. The roasts were amazing. Beautiful quality of food and fast service. Thank you

I was a bit peckish when I called in today and ordered fish and chips. A little expensive at £15. It was just about passable save for the so-called mushy peas. They looked and tasted more like green playdo. I did complain but that obviously fell on deaf ears.

Booked a table for Sunday lunch for the family as a treat for my sons 17 th birthday on the recommendation of friends. Looked at the menu beforehand and we were all looking forward to beef dinner. Arrived in good time for our 5 o’clock reservation to be told the restaurant was very busy and our table was not ready. Not a problem got a drink at the bar and waited. Approx 45 minutes later our table was ready . So hungry by now to wait another 40minutes to be told sorry no beef and no sides of cauliflower cheese available! All settled for the chicken which was nice enough but a very disappointed birthday boy

Great food, good beers, friendly atmosphere. We had the Tomahawk Pork chop and the Braised beef shin, both delicious and a reasonable price.

One of our favourite places. Great family celebration.

Interesting place. Good for large groups

Lovely place, great staff The Guinness, oh dear probably the worst pint I've had, other beers looked good but the Guinness was awful, dirty glass and tasted terrible

Popped in for tea on my wife's 60th birthday and it was really good food and was a great end to a great day. Many thanks to the team at Crown Wharf 👍👍👍

Visited for Sunday Lunch. Er have eaten here on a few occasions and the food is consistently good. Excellent Sunday Roasts, with the option of a smaller portion(which is plenty for me). The slumbering monk gravy is top notch, veg is delicious and varied, and the roast beef tender and tasty. Only wish it that it was closer to home so that I could have a nice glass of wine with my meal. Will keep coming back

Whether you're an ale connoisseur, vegan or just a lover of all things Joules, this is the place for you. Simply incredible.

Lovely Sunday Lunch in a little nook of our own.

Great atmosphere.... friendly staff.... really nice food...x

Morning coffee and cake extremely good.

Lovely pub which is more than a pub. Atmosphere second to none, staff friendly and helpful, service very quick. Huge inside, the building is on the site of the Joules brewery and has many parts taken from other old pubs, doors, pictures, fireplace etc. Different areas to sit, high stools and tables, a snug type comfortable area, a lovely piano which you can play if competent, and individual seating 'cubicles' for small groups to talk amongst themselves. Outside seating areas, one right beside canal. There is a theatre and live music on Fridays and Sundays. The staircase to upper floor cloakrooms etc is unique in itself. We havent tried their restaurant yet but will do. Beautifully lit up outside at night time, ample parking. There is much more, a visit is essential, plenty of room for all.

We only popped in for a drink so cannot comment on the food. Staff were friendly and attentive, good choice of drinks. The building itself is large and fascinating, you could spend ages just walking around with a drink in your hand looking at the interesting nooks and crannies, posters and plaques. Recommended!

Lovely place in Stone. Really enjoyed our lunch here a couple of weeks ago. Lots of choice on the menu and great service. We were pleased to see that dogs are also allowed, so we will be back soon!

Staff are friendly. Very spacious aswell

Called in at lunch time on a Tuesday.. Ordered a roast pork. Stuffing and apple sauce baguette which came with salad. Baguette was very dry as was the pork.. No butter on and apple sauce came in a seperate pot...the side salad was the best bit very fresh..i would go here again but I wouldnt order a baguette again.

Excellent venue with excellent Joule's ales. The food isn't bad either 👍😁

This was the wake for my cousin Paul cattel recently What a beautiful venue for all occasions My daughter is seriously looking at this place for her wedding reception Absolutely beautiful place Staff friendly More so BRILLIANT idea it has a lift to get to the top room for parties etc Throughly recommended to anyone for any celebration Bar very very reasonable as well Beautiful place can't say it enough

Beautiful walk for all the family.fantastic views friendly people

We came in today for a quiet time as we had just had my mums funeral and these guys were brilliant!! This was a local as well but they were amazing and I just want to say a massive thank you to your friendship and kindness for a sad day. If you need quiet time and a warm friendly moment the Crown wharf is somewhere I'd recommend to anyone, plus it's a very big dog friendly place too as I did have a few puppy cuddles as my 2 were at home. Thank you guys! ❤️

Busy pub, that tell me the landlord is doing something right. We had a bit of a wait for our food, but we were told how long we would have to wait before we ordered, and they were spot on. We had a sharing platter between 3 of us, and that was great as it we could carry on with our chat and just dip in. Great selection of beers, I had a couple of pints of real ale then swapped over to Guinness Zero as I was driving, If you've not tried it give it a go, I think it's great.

This was the second time my friends and I had met for lunch here. I booked through the online option, which was easy to do. An email immediately came back to confirm my booking. The meal was very good value for the money. We all had starters, a small mains £8 and desserts. Everything was cooked well especially the vegetables, which l often have to send back in other establishments l have visited. The cauliflower cheese extra side was one of the best l have tasted and was enough for the three of us. My friends and l will definitely make the Wharf one of our go to places for Sunday lunch.

Marked down on the food. We waited a long time for our meals and when they arrived one was piping hot but the other was lukewarm. Pub cooks seem to rely heavily on heat lamps rather than good planning.

Cracking pub rite on canel ,so after walk quick pint

Gorgeous place. Really nice local beer on tap. Really spacious and outdoor space too. Really nice 👌

We had Sunday Lunch, third week on the run, first week it was great food but dogs yelping and barking everywhere. Second week was great food , no dogs, third week not many dogs food was best yet, but watched a Jack Russell sat on a chair at a table with its bowl on the table enjoying Sunday lunch.

What a fantastic experience. The meal was amazing. Sunday dinner! There are 2 options large or small. Most people would just need the small! Jack the barman offered fantastic service! I lost my coat and he checked the cameras to find it for me!!

Lovely food but poor service. Offered no desserts, drinks very slow, had to ask staff where drinks were a few times.

Huge place. Nice setting and reasonably priced

Very large and spacious. A good beer selection with warm fires as it was winter.. I found the high stools and beer barrels not that comfortable unfortunately.

Lovely food and atmosphere but the service was awful, no-one came to take orders, clear tables etc, we had to go to the staff who were stood talking every time we needed something: to ask for menus, then to order, then to ask for sweet menus, then to clear the table, then to ask for the bill having waited for a good while every time to give them chance to come to us, absolutely needs sorting

We booked online in the dog friendly area of the pub which was trouble free with a reminder 24 hours before. The Sunday lunch menu was very good with the choice of 3 meats or vegetarian plus the normal menu was available. The Sunday lunch offered a smaller portion as well as the full portion. Having the smaller portion I was not disappointed as it was very generous. We were seated in a booth area which was quiet and private. Really good price and excellent beers from the Joules Brewery. Would highly recommended.

Lovely food great service and all at a very reasonable price

Spotted The Crown Wharf on a walk, decided to go in for a drink as it looked very inviting. Wasnt disappointed. The inside is lovely it has a lot of history, the bar staff are very helpful and friendly, one man was telling us about the history which was very interesting. Mainly wood built, it has a most unusual staircase, enchanting. Different areas to sit. Its also right by the canal. There is live music on Friday and Sunday evenings. There is a log fire which is great on a cold night. Drinks are a reasonable price. Parking on site. There is a very cosy eating area which we havent tried yet but will do soon. Very unique venue.

Amazing place, very spacious but with a cosy, olde worlde feel. Food is fantastic and very well priced, Sunday Roasts are way above any expectations! There is live music, and the staff are fab! Go check this place out and you'll be in for a few very pleasant surprises!

Very nice building. I can’t take to Joules beer though.

Lovely pub, highly recommend great beer selection. Lovely restaurant area and food available anywhere in pub. Would definitely recommend as love both beer and food as great veggie options. Come here regularly.

Went for drinks first and food after. Drinks reasonably priced. Food was disappointing. The sharer starters were good, but two of us had the burger and the bun was super dry and the burger was stodgy to say the least. Service at food area was poor. Would go back for drinks but skip the food.

Xmas day pre dinner drinks. Loved it super friendly

Great waterside put and dog friendly too! Food was superb. We went on new years Eve so it was very busy for the staff but we didn't have a long wait at all.

Was lovely food, and the decor was amazing. Would go there again!

A generous serving of custard with this pudding

Just love this place, wholesome value for money food and wonderfully kept beer....the Slumbering Monk is perfect for those whom enjoy a dark beer...the staff are very friendly and couldn't be more helpful...

Great pub and part of the Joules chain, located in Stone by the canal with lots of views. Plenty of different places to enjoy a drink or food, we found a little nook that was quieter than the main area. Food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Nice to find somewhere that does a genuine light bite! Good range of beers, sadly I was driving so it was diet pepsi for me 😭

My granddaughters were a bit concerned about some of the dishes containing 'Green Monkey' (ale) 🤣 but they cleaned their plates! The food was delicious, service friendly and efficient and the place was rocking (19th Dec). Would definitely recommend.

Nice pub inside but the ales they sell are terrible they need put better options Ona’s 8 offf us were there only one liked the beers

Very pleasent atmosphere and area, plenty of parking on site. Bar area is very clean with a wood fire burning. Would definitely visit again as staff were pleasant and food was very tasty and well presented.

Popped in for a drink and there was a brass band playing. Really enjoyed it and the drink prices were reasonable.

Great place for a drink or food

Over priced, bar staff don't engage, feels very clicky.

Decided to go for tea on Friday the 15th of December. We've been before and really enjoyed the food beer and atmosphere. I WOULD ADVISE BOOKING AS IT GETS REALLY BUSY AT WEEKENDS AND SOME WEEK DAYS. Decided to go for large fish in beer batter and fat chips with mushy peas 🫛 😋. What a choice it was. Absolutely amazing. Now we've not long since come back from whitby and sampled the local fish and chips including the magpie cafe. These fish and chips from the crown wharf were nicer to my delight and i couldn't believe that there was no grease or oil anywhere to be seen or tasted. Absolutely fantastic meal and service.

My friend wanted to go to the nearby popular chain restaurant, but they don’t cater for my diet/allergies anymore so thankfully I booked the Crown. I knew their menu had changed since last time I went (which I was disappointed about because I really liked the old thing that I could eat!). I needn’t have been, despite their being nothing obviously gluten free, dairy free AND vegetarian on the Sunday menu they pulled a gluten free vegan pie out of the bag! It was delicious. Thanks so much for catering for people with dietary requirements/restrictions & the staff were lovely too. My friend enjoyed the meat Sunday dinner very much too. (The only one very minor thing is that the table is too far from your legs in the set dining bit. He wanted me to mention!)

Very nice venue,busy even mid week

Fab food, open space and good staff all round. Lady below is clearly after a free meal or owns a rival pub. 10/10

I'm having to change my review as half of the group have come down with food poisoning. I'm trying to contact Crown Wharf but no answer on their lines. Be careful when eating here please... And if you have a group booking don't expect to get any drinks until everyone on your table has arrived. Waited half an hour for our drinks order to be taken. Having to edit AGAIN. Manager has advised the people who got food poisoning to go to the GP and gain a stool sample for testing... You cannot get into the GP for food poisoning in one day. Told me she's sold this many roasts and no one else has become ill. Yet the 4 people who have become ill weren't with each other in the day so therefore haven't eaten anywhere else. Not happy with her response.

Food poisoning (many of us from a large group), females service staff were so unwelcoming, if I could put zero stars I would, very rude. All a shame really as the building and location is very nice.

First time here. What a Lovely place and food was pretty good to

Ate an early evening meal in this, possibly the biggest pub I've ever set foot in. Even at an off peak time there were enough people in to give it a good atmosphere. Good music but also quiet booths on the edges for quiet eating. As always, the Joules bitter was sublime. How do they do it? There's something very special about their beer. Never misses. Food was quickly served by friendly staff who jumped to help. Recommended.

My favourite pub! Something for everyone. FANTASTIC!!

Went out with work. Lovely to sit in a little booth in the dining area. Nice atmosphere. Had a Caesar salad and cheese board. Four stars. Staff attentive. Nice atmosphere especially at Christmas time.

Really like this place. Nicely done out with plenty of room. Good friendly staff and great food. It's a travesty then that the worst part of this place is the beer. I normally love a pint of Joules but on three occasions now it been flat and insipid. Such a shame.

Very disappointing. Been before and its been nice but party of 10 went Sun night when quite quiet & had roast dinners & pies etc - Quite costly compared to other places like Worston Mill & not the same quality. - Poor portion size. Had 4 roasts but small & fairly tasteless. - Disappointed with quality of meat - The pie's had lots of sauce but very little meat. They did issue a free pudding but still disappointing. - Most had Coke, Pepsi etc but all tasted flat & when we quizzed them, they said they had checked and all ok. Overall, I'm not sure we'd go back which is sad as enjoyed previously. Standards have slipped I fear 😨

Fabulous place . We went at lunch time on a week day . Great food . Nice view of the canal . You can take your dog in too.

Went here with a group of friends, including some babies and a dog, for a Sunday roast. The building and atmosphere are great, decent tap choice and we all felt very well accommodated for. The food was good for the price too.

Came with a group of friends for a few beers mid-afternoon, staff are very friendly, the place was really busy but there is plenty of space for standing, no spare tables but then a booth became available (there are three of these in the drinking area) which was a really good place for a chinwag. Prices were very good too!

Fantastic atmosphere, great choice of good value drinks and a fabulous addition to Stone.

Came for the mac and cheese. It was more popular than I expected. Service was very quick. Interesting decor inside and out

Dog friendly and spacious, good sized car parl

Amazing pub, one of the best I've ever been in. Great atmosphere, lovely drinks. Lots to look at

A nice place for a beer and a little something

Pleasant helpful staff. Very roomy. Food good and good value. Could do with a bit more basic variety for sandwiches.

Visited on a Tuesday lunchtime so not busy at all. I pedalled past this place on the canal and thought I'd have to give it a try. I was not disappointed. For a new building it has a fantastic old traditional pub decor inside, giving it a very comfortable feel to it. Joules pub so their beers obviously on,but there should definitely be something for everyone. The food was a quality,classic pub menu with a few interesting. I had the brisket loaded fries which were delicious and super filling. My wife had the large fish and chips which she enjoyed. Definitely worth a visit. Would like to come in the summer and sit outside by the canal.

Great food with good service. A few items were unavailable

It's a barn of a place with an eclectic collection of bits salvaged from old Stone's pubs. It must be buzzing when full, but a bit lacking in atmosphere on a quiet Wednesday night. Good beer and reasonably priced.

First visit here. Food was yummy 😋 service excellent... well worth a visit not expensive either. Will definitely be going back...

Really friendly and an absolute beauty of of building

Lots of space inside and out. Good range of beers. Looking forward to seeing the theatre open. Theatre is coming on. Needs more funding. Very good food, ordered and gave table name, girl wandered around with the food when it arrived and then asked if we'd changed tables!! Also very long wait for the rest of our tables food to arrive. Attended test event this evening ( 16/10/23) all went well. Acoustics are good, interval drinks process worked. Keep up the good work.

We had lunch here today and the food was quite good and the atmosphere was nice but the bar service was not good. We ordered around of drinks.. the lady who took our order and payment then went and took someone elses order for food and drinks while we stood there with our food getting cold on the table. She came back and then served our drinks and I said to her I did not appreciate that. She said well I am two staff down and I do not appreciate u saying that to me. You should not speak to a customer like that. especially after having kept them waiting. Will not be hurrying back for rude service.

Large, national award winning, new build Joules pub adjacent to the Trent & Mersey canal. Plenty of historical features including a replica of the Burton 'Coopers Tavern' on the site.

A unique place on the canal. Very interesting.

Food was ok, nothing outstanding. Staff was very friendly and overlooking the canal was a nice way to spend an afternoon.

We were looking for a pub with canal boats... This is the spot. Beautiful scenic area. Handy location. Very roomy pub with great service. I had the buttermilk chicken sandwich and a pint. Besides the patio and the canal boats, there is a comfy area to sit by the fireplace. I bet it's great on cold nights.

Lovely pub and food alongside the canal wharf.

An English bar with great quality food and beer

First time we have been, my son visited a few weeks ago with some friends and he recommended it, will be going back again soon, loved it.

Always an enjoyable drink/meal out. Friendly staff, and generally all-around great service.

Went there for 3 birthday celebrations - 1 of which was an 18th birthday. The table which was located for our family was great! Facing the canal with a lovely view of the canal, however, it was obscured by the people standing against their table next to the windows! Superb Band but... It was absolutely sweltering in this area with no ventilation! Made worse by the hot spotlights! We could not open the windows in order to avoid noise pollution as informed by the Bouncer. Some of us felt faint and had to go out frequently to cool off!! We had a a 6 month old baby who cried a lot due to the heat! We know so as she settled straight away after moving the party outside for fresh air. What a shame!

Great place to go rain or shine. Lots of outdoor space and seating. Good choice of Joules beers. Pleasant views across the canal.

Fabulous! I have gotta say, gorgeous food, great service, and the place itself is so atmospheric, lovely booths and canal side artifacts! We will most certainly be back.

On asking a barman if I may order some food, he asked me my table. I replied Autumn (the name on the table!!!!!) Before I had a chance to request the food we wanted, he informed me that there was an hours wait. I asked if he was kidding................he then said no, we are busy. This was before I was going to order, 2 soups, 1 vegetarian ploughmans and 1 meat ploughmans. No perhaps any reader of this review can explain why this selection could possibly take an hour to prepare and serve???? Anyway, they lost £50 of takings today and will never eat / try to eat there again. Management need to get a grip as there were tables and chairs to spare and most of the food is pre, pre, pre prepared (ie delivered ready)

Ollie is soooo professional and an excellent worker.Couldnt do enough for us on our visit.Thanks Ollie!!

Popped in after the Street Food event. Never been there before and it's a lovely place and served really quickly. Didn't have anything to eat but what I saw looked really good. Would recommend a visit.

On holiday on a canal boat. Stopped here for a evening meal. Good food, generous portions. Will definitely be back.