Shoulder of Mutton in Stafford

not very happy overpriced beef was tuff not happy with vegetables peas .0ne small piece of cauliflower 1 carrot and stuffing with roast beef ?.the roast potatoes had no colour on neither did the chips won't go again or recommend

Fantastic dog friendly country pub with roaring wood fires. Food was lovely especially the homemade pies. The Staff and local customers were very welcoming and friendly.

Excellent Sunday lunch. So hot and tasty . Staff lovely

Liked it so much that we returned again. Food, service and value, excellent, would highly recommend it.

Lovely friendly welcome particularly as we hadn't been before. Great food, with big portions...in fact perhaps too big! Will definitely be back!

Thank you for making my mums birthday special. We all had a lovely day..the food was amazing, the staff were very helpful, the atmosphere is lovely and warming. Definitely recommend 😋😍

Just passing and found this nice country pub. Staff friendly and polite. Food excellent, well worth the wait - all cooked fresh. highly recommend the beef pie and Sunday lunch options. Would definitely return. 👍

We have been here a couple of times now, for Sunday lunch. Lovely food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. We will return again.

Friendly staff, hot food excellent service definitely going back

This is officially my favourite pub to visit. When we came I had lamb shank and have been craving it ever since, even the peas were just so delicious!! Thank you so much and your food should be praised and noticed a lot more! We will 10000% be returning , keep up the good work and good food x

Excellent food and service, recommended!

Visted here a few times now and each time has been brilliant. Portion sizes are great, you definitely get your moneys worth! Lovely atmosphere too. I think this is our new favourite place to eat!

Great food, good portion sizes and piping hot. Nice atmosphere and nice friendly staff. Only thing that let it down for us was the service. Had to ask for plates to be taken away and if we could order desserts. Sort that out and deffo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Shoulder is a great pub. It's cosy with real fires, friendly staff, consistently good proper pub food and it's dog friendly.

Huge portions, great food and service

Best food around Ive been most country pubs around here and this one and lazy trout are the best there is Quality

Gorgeous Sunday roast for Easter Sunday. Was easy with pre-ordering for a large group. The food was fantastic and well-priced.

Nice atmosphere, excellant service and food. First visit will be returning.

Honestly the tastyest food ever. Always fresh and home cooked.

Everything was lovely as usual and we’re already looking forward to our next visit! The staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive.

The food and service are second to none. Mr. had steak pie and I had the gammon. Clearly, it was all freshly cooked and delicious. Highly recommend. Having moved from Swynnerton and the Fitzherbert Arms, we were worried we’d be missing out. Instead, we think The Shoulder of Mutton is actually better!

First time visiting the pub for a long time and wasn’t disappointed, staff friendly, food good and Boris the dog gorgeous 😊

Met friends on their recommendation and we weren't disappointed.Wil return

Been to this pub quite a few times now and we can not fault the food it’s always very good. The only thing that lets it down is the local pub atmosphere. Every time a newcomer walks in it’s like you have 2heads. There was a manager that I believe has left on maternity leave and she was the only person that made newcomers feel welcome. Now it feels like you are an inconvenience for wanting to spend your money there. If you don’t want people to eat in your restaurant then please put up a notice saying “if you are not local then you are NOT welcome”. Would suggest you also tell lady with the cockerpooh dog that manners cost nothing. Shame really about the atmosphere as the interior is very cosy and as mentioned the food is very good.

Absolutely gorgeous food, I highly recommend the steak and Stilton pie and lamb shank which me and my partner loved. Great atmosphere and friendly staff 👍

What a hidden gem. Very welcoming especially the locals at the bar. I was in the area for one night prior to a family funeral. They included me in their conversations and wished me well. Lovely roaring wood burning stoves on a very cold night. The food was home made and delicious. Would recommend it without hesitation. Thank you

Outstanding menu and service. We've been here twice - first as a full family gathering of 8 and then just a cozy meal for 4. The staff were attentive and very friendly. The local British fare had been cooked to perfection and enjoyed by all. I would further add that they looked after my [solo] Father-in-Law with reaching out to catering for him at home during the Covid-lockdown/restrictions of which he really looked forward to and enjoyed. To this, we are truly grateful. Kudos to you 👏 🙌 👍 👌 ❤️ Thank-you.

There wasn't much beef in the wellington 🤣

My friend and I meet each week for a couple of pints and a chat. This week we chose the Shoulder. We were made welcome and enjoyed our visit .

First time today at this pub the food was lovely couldn't fault it at all The drinks were lovely And the welcome and service was great Deffo.go.back again 😍

Excellent food, pleasant service, a, must to visit

Absolutely fantastic food and the staff are lovely always so friendly and obliging really would recommend we have never been Dissapointed on any meal we have had

A charming pub in a picturesque village, conveniently located just off the A50, making it an excellent meeting point for friends. There were 8 of us in total and we had a selection of dishes - the Lasagne, Scampi, Chicken Fajitas, and fish and chips all of which were absolutely delightful. In fact, my daughter declared it the best lasagne ever! For dessert, we enjoyed ice cream, cheesecake, and sticky toffee pudding. The portions were generous, great value for money, and the service and staff were excellent. I'd certainly return for another visit soon!

It was OK but for the price I would expect more The lasagne says its a favourite but it was just OK, too much strong cheese and not enough flavour in the sauce etc and a small portion also. Chips are to thick so just taste of potato. Large salad but to much dressing. Dessert was a sundae which says on the menu its massive with ice cream and sauce. Dessert arrived and it was neopolitan ice cream out of a supermarket tub with squirty cream, sprinkles and a flake and no sauce for £6.50 - absolute rip off Atmosphere was local pub for local people at the front, not the welcome we were expecting and groups of rowdy young men. Atmosphere in the restaurant area was much better until a group of about 10 20 year old came and sat basically on our knees and were talking about all the drink driving they do. Not great for a quiet couples meal Husband said his steak was amazing and his fudge cake was nice. Drinks were nice. Wouldn't go back as there are better places in the local area for the same price. Overall it was OK

Beautiful food and amazing service staff are A1

Great food, good service and excellent atmosphere 👌

Great little spot. Got my usual portion of fries. In the top 3 I've had in my 4 years in the UK for freshness, quality of fries and portion size. I would definitely recommend it.

10 / 10 yet again. Lovely food, lovely pub, and the staff are very nice. Thank you all. 😊 Highly recommended 👌🏼

Great service, great food. Never disappoints

Visited tonight with my husband and daughter. Out first visit didn’t disappoint at all. Beautiful old building and a lovely outdoor seating area. We had drinks and a meal- Garlic mushrooms- big portion Tomato soup- hot, thick & tasty Thai fish cakes- small and a little lacking in flavour, but enjoyable Fajitas… massive portions& really delicious Fish and chips.,, just perfect!! We will return, thank you! Great staff too

Staff were amazing and the pub was a little out of the way for us but it was well worth it and we will definitely go back again. I had the home made meat and Stilton pie and it was delicious my wife had the cheese and onion and she also enjoyed it. They have got a good vegetarian menu too. Well worth a visit!

Was told about the Shouldeer of Mutton by a neighbour glad we made the trip. Staff very friendly, food was excellent

Enjoyed it somewhere new and different, we were well looked after, food was nice so yeah recommended 👍

Great Pub .. friendly staff ... And a place that you miss when you are away. Food is fantastic and great value for money.

We went here with friends last week, there was 12 of us in total including kiddies. To be blunt it was blooming great! Food was brilliant, service was ace and the price was very reasonable. Proper pub grub with decent portions. Steak pie and sticky toffee pudding for under £20… This place is defo the place to go, we will return 👍

The lamb was amazing. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices.

Lovely warm and welcoming traditional village pub. Couldnt fault the service or food. Fresh and tasty

We dropped on the pub by chance great decision. It was Monday Pie Night. We had lovely home made Steak and Stilton pie with chips and 3 veg. The food was superb in a proper pub. The staff were extremely good and we will definitely be back for more.

Food is great, been lots of times at different times of the day and never fails to deliver good food with great service. Highly recommended.

Great friendly pub with delicious home cooked food

Excellent meal as usual, went away very full as portions are generous. We will be back again soon. I come with family and we have never had a bad meal, and they have a good choice of gluten free options.

Superb a proper pub absolutely loved our visit. Great in all ways Staff, food and atmosphere. Will be back. My type of pub. 👍

The food we received was excellent, every single meal was delicious and extremely good value. We found the staff to be both friendly and helpful and the atmosphere in the pub was very welcoming. We will definitely be back soon.

Booked for a Sunday roast, we both had the soup to start which was lovely with a nice warm crusty bread roll. Then roast beef dinner. All served piping hot! Staff friendly. Will definitely be returning

Visited for Sunday lunch with family. Friendly staff, good beer and great value Sunday lunch (beef was excellent), generous portions so we shared starters and puddings. 5 minutes drive from A50, far better than any national pub chain. Family friendly, kids and dogs all welcome,...

Good old fashioned feeling pub. Good pint, service, atmosphere, and food good.

Great pub, lovely welcoming fire in bar area. The food I had was lamb shank and it was very nice.

Went as a group of 12 plus a small child. Sat at a lovely table with ample space. We preordered the food due to the number of diners. Food was delivered at the same time so nobody kept waiting. The quality and amount of each...

awesome place offering excellent food, great service and value for money. A friendly atmosphere and a place you are always made to feel welcomed.

Good veggie options for adults, a homely fire, and a friendly welcome.

Steak night 12oz steak for £16.95, Great quality steak, lovely crispy chips, everything on the plate was tasty, fresh and good quality. Service was cheerful and friendly. Not been here for years but will be back soon.

A cute and cozy pub, with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. I went here to eat with a few friends and we absolutely loved it! The staff are really friendly and helpful too, Would recommend!

Lovely local serving great quality food. Staff were so friendly and attentive. Locals very friendly. Food was excellent. Very generous portions, cooked perfectly. Nice choice of drinks.

Non existent service and tasteless, microwaved food. Waited an hour and a half for meal to come even though it was pre-ordered, no cutlery after starters, nothing to serve condiments with. Need more staff as they all look run ragged and not happy.

Fabulous food lovely atmosphere pleasant staff

Disappointed. It used to be a real good old boozer with real character. Now it's totally food oriented and clinical. Service was slow and painful. Just one guy behind the bar, serving food n taking orders. Nice guy, but under pressure he did his best 👌

went to the Shoulder of Mutton had a fantastic time the food was excellent the home made chips are a must lovely atmosphere would highly recommend

Excellent food and beers and even won on the quiz great night all round

It was my 70th birthday and there was a party of 18 for Sunday lunch. The food and service was great- especially considering the fact that some people had one course, some had two courses and some had three courses (the only error was mine...

Love this place!!! Foods amazing

Visited for Saturday lunch Great menu options, very happy with the vegetarian and vegan section of the menu. The atmosphere in the front bar area was cosy, and staff were friendly and attentive. Two real ales on (Pedigree and Doom Bar) - hubby had a...

The pub is your classic country pub - cosy & friendly. Staff are always welcoming & really helpful. Then add to that fantastic food and you have a winning combination! This pub serves classic British pub food! It is all homemade, good portion size and...

Top notch food, great family friendly authentic pub atmosphere. Food was delicious, generous sizes, and very reasonable prices as well. Well worth a visit!

Absolutely brilliant the pokestop provided is second to none would highly recommend

After being let down by the standards at the spotgate, THE SHOULDER OF MUTTON managed to save the party with an excellent meal, excellent drinks and the staff provided an excellent atmosphere. Heartily recommended this place. Signed: Lord Cooper

This is a lovely local pub, just wished it was mine. The Staff and locals made us very welcome and the food is fantastic. Can't recommend this place enough, you will not be disappointed

Lovely Sunday roast with great service and friendly staff

You won't be disappointed, fantastic service and really tasty food . We will definitely return. Wine was lovely and cold too .....bonus .

Visited again and was not disappointed. A lovely Sunday lunch. Good quality and tender beef, home made and cooked and generous portion sizes. I rate this as the best place around here and Stoke / Newcastle

Visited for the first time tonight why have we not been before ? The food was amazing great portion sizes reasonably priced . The staff are very welcoming. Will definitely be back

As locals we frequent this pub quite regularly, and have always found the staff to be friendly and efficient, even when short staffed and under pressure, and the food and beer to be good quality. Log burners add to the ambiance in winter, and the...

like this pub a lot bit of a drive for us but call in when we are passing this way

Excellent evening. Good friendly atmosphere and service. Highly recommend the steak and ale pie with mash. Good menu options for vegetarians.

Food was excellent 👌 service with a smile good experience will return soon

Lovely country pub. The service and food was excellent. Good rural Pub. Stunning bar staff.

Was a lovely venue. There are some locals who are characters and can be a little boisterous but the sun was out, they were in the beer garden and generally good spirits Food is reasonably priced and the portions size will not disappoint. I don't often leave anything and I had to give up on the last 8 chips

Lovely pub, gorgeous setting, food was great and staff nice and friendly.

Visited for dinner with our dog. It was simply fantastic. Great food, fab staff and really good people,. we will always have fond memories of this place as we are visiting from scotland.

Great pub, great beer... try a pint of the doom bar

7 of us went there for meal at Sunday lunchtime. The meal was delicious! Every one of us really enjoyed the meai. The starters, main and the desserts were excellent. Lovely service. Lovely pub. Would definitely go there again.

Booked on line for Sunday lunch staff very friendly and attentive food excellent and piping hot excellent service thank you.

Great food, plenty of it. Drinks a bit pricey for a pub in the middle of nowhere. Nice clean place in a lovely location.

Excellent food and great service. Beautiful location too. Definitely worth a visit and will return soon! Thank you.

The food and service was excellent, food freshly cooked and your are not rushed between courses. Appeared short staff, though this not hinder the experience.

Great pub great food great atmosphere

Waiting time for the meals was a little long, but the food was worth waiting for... Delicious...

Fantastic food and good service Not expensive and in walking from my daughter's

I love this pub!! Cosy country pub with good wine and lovely rustic food presented well and served by their very friendly staff!!

Very welcome nice atmosphere and friendly staff

Lovely village pub very friendly and welcoming, the staff couldn’t do enough for you, I can’t believe I’d never been too this place before, the food was gorgeous probably the best sunday dinner I’ve had going out to pub’s, everything on the plate was beautifully cooked well presented and a generous portion, if the sunday dinner is anything to go by I can’t wait to return and try out other things on the menu