The Fighting Cocks Inn in Shropshire

Everything you need in a pub, friendly welcome, great service, good food, nice setting, outside area and a good cider at reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

First time here for dinner and it was great. Food very nice, reasonably priced, the pigs cheeks and belly pork served with this lovely saucy stuff was delicious. Everything was nice. Lovely location, pretty village pub very nice interior. But most of all, what makes it great are the owners. They are fantastic and we certainly didn’t feel like unwanted out of towners- though we only 25 mins away- they really are a very welcoming couple. Great customer service. Very friendly- even our dogs got a treat! Thanks for a lovely evening!

Under new management and told by our neighbours how nice it was. Meal was delicious and we both had streaks cooked to perfection. All staff were friendly and the land lady was so lovely. We will definitely return. Wished I'd took a picture 📸

Brilliant find, definitely recommend to friends and family, great atmosphere great food (good choices on the menu) and very welcoming owners, dog friendly.

Mother's day lunch at the Fighting cocks Stottesdon. What a find. Food was excellent, reasonable and served with a big smile from owner Annie. Never had such a good prawn cocktail. Delicious all round . Thank you Annie and staff

Fantastic friendly pub that offers great drinks and food and always a warm welcome. Best pub around. Rob and Annie always make you feel welcome and i regularly visit with my wife and daughter

This pub has had a lot of improvements made since our last visit. We booked Sunday lunch after a friend recommended it to us . Certainly not disappointed, good selection of akes and cider, and the lunch was good too. Selection of three meats and fresh cooked veg. Puds good too. Would we go again? Definitely. Very friendly owners made an all together worthwhile trip.

Amazing welcome from Annie and Rob . Lovely cosy country pub . Just dropped in for a drink Sunday afternoon after a family walk . Lovely to see welcoming new owners .

We visited The Fighting Cocks for the first time. A warm welcome from Hannah and Darren, to their village pub set in peaceful countryside nestled between Bewdley, Bridgnorth and Ludlow Shropshire. The food was great, good value and very generously served. I missed out on Steak and Ale Pie, which had sold out - had the Cod and Chips instead, which was delicious!

Landed here enroute home after a hectic few hours at burwarton show. Our boots were caked in mud so we chose to sit outside. Lovely choice of outside seating in 2 areas. After a couple of drinks decided to have dinner here. Simple fish & chips but it was lovely...loads of homemade chips, yummy fish, great service & friendly staff. Couldn't fault it.

We were staying just up the road and visited for drinks during the week, sitting outside in the beer garden and were told about the Sunday lunch. Excellent choice of food for the Sunday Lunch, good quality, cooked very well and good sized portion. Best meal we have had outside our own house in a very long time!

Love this pub. Always a very warm welcome. Excellent food, great beer and very good service .Highly recommended.

Sunday lunch!! Tasty Sunday roasts with all the timings. Great choice to suit all. Lovely veg too. Great selection of starters and puds (if you have room). Well worth a drive out. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and we can't wait to come back and bring family too. We'll done, it was fab!!

Lovely Sunday roast and great staff and food was delicious. Good selection of ales and wines. Can’t wait to go back and have some more delicious food.

Excellent country pub, food spot on,hospitality warm and welcoming and definitely worth a visit to this friend establishment

Went for Sunday lunch. Great country pub, great hosts, & great food & beers all locally sourced. Will be back & thank you !

Welcoming village pub, with friendly hosts Hannah and Darren, good range of local beers and excellent home cooked food. Met James the chef after the meal, who takes a pride in his menu, delicious food, good value for money and we look forward to going again soon. Also the Christmas menu looks fabulous!!

Terrible evening spoilt by continue disgusting language of three mature men in the bar area. My Wife and I had hoped to enjoy an evening meal in this cosy pub. The service was slow and the young staff seemed at their wits end plus there was no senior person present to deal with the rowdy and foul mouthed men who from their shouting, bad language and familiarity with the staff appeared to be regulars. They spoilt the whole evening for us. Service was slow and when our meals finally arrived they were definitely not up to the usual standard. I paid the bill and politely asked a young lady who was in charge she said she was and I duly explained our situation she said she was sorry but she had been left in charge as the owner had gone to visit friends. My wife and I pointed out that there was a table of several young men enjoying a quiet drink and their behaviour was exemplary and set a fine example to the rowdy more mature men. The young lady said she was sorry that our evening was spoilt but there was nothing else she could do.

I can't recommend this place enough - the food is great quality home-cooked style and the service is always quick. Really nice bunch of people serving genuinely high quality food. Tori in particular takes the time to welcome you, in a country pub this is so important.

Stopped on the off chance for some lunch on a family bike ride. No one in the pub at the time of arrival but still let us have some food. Food was quick hot and simply delicious. All home cooked and presented well. Defiantly recommend

Me and my family visited for lunch..the food was lovely & delicious! The food came out hot and it was delicious..all homemade and fresh.The only criticism I have is the child’s menu..there wasn’t much option...very limited menu, and as a parent I would’ve preferred either a pizza, fish finger, or sausage option?..but overall we really enjoyed it thank you ☺️

We have been a few times to the Cock, off the beaten path but worth the effort. It is a comfy old fashioned slightly shabby pub with separate rooms and welcoming open fire in the bar - don't go if you like slick re furbished pubs. There is an attached cafe and shop which is open during the day. The menu is varied and there is always a good selection of 'specials '. All home cooked food so don't expect swift service. The pies are particularly good. Prices are very reasonable. We have also been for lunch, the ploughmans are huge. Real ales served. Service is good.

Visited twice as food was so good. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely to visit a place where dogs are still welcome. Best to book in advance just in case as they can get very busy.

Stopped off after a fairly long walk for a light lunch and a beer. Both were very good and served in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Having heard about the Fighting Cocks from a workmate and as we were in the area we thought we would give it a try.Well what a gem,lovely staff,friendly locals,properly priced drinks and gorgeous food.Best pub I've been to for a long time .👍

We were staying near by and booked a table for Saturday night. From the minute we entered we were made to feel v welcome. Lovely friendly staff, great food, good selection of real ale's and wine. Well worth a visit. In the middle of nowhere but a detour and you won't be disappointed. Beautiful setting.

We visited on saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed the pan fried duck and chicken platter. The baileys cheesecake was to die for. We will definitely return when in the area again.

Saturday night meal here was fabulous ~ food was superb and relatively quick, good choice of alcohol too. Quite small inside but that only added to the atmosphere and ambience. When we arrived it was buzzing and everyone was really friendly. Not a fancy pub but a good old fashioned pub in a small village ~ loved it. Good outdoor space too for when the sunshine’s and you take the kids and dog with you.

We we in the area for a weekend fishing at Furnace Mill, staying up the road at a B&B we had our meal and couple of drinks here. Lovely village/country pub! Great atmosphere excellent service and top notch food! Would highly recommend!

We are so so glad we chose Bre to do the catering for our wedding in Bayton! We really couldn’t have asked for more amazing, quality food and such lovely, friendly and helpful staff. Thank you so much for helping us to make our day so special! Would 100% recommendation without a doubt! Thanks again, Collette & Rich xxx

Did some extensive research looking for a local country pub for a Friday night meal with my wife and my mum for her birthday - Came across this pub and their website really attracted us to come here...........and we weren't disappointed!Firstly the ability to book a table 'online' is a massive plus. Had to wait a couple of hours for the confirmation to come through but all worked fine and when we turned up, they were expecting us!From the outside, the pub doesn't look particularly pleasing on the eye - It looks like a very plain bland house! But inside, it's a little gem. Large spacious car park at rear of the pub and then you walk back along the track entering the pub through the 'bar' sign leading you into a forecourt type area (where the toilets are). We headed into the bar and for a Friday night, alot of locals lurking around the bar but no attitude or staring from anyone and we managed to get ourselves 'booked' in quickly and the waitress/bar man were welcoming/friendly. Taken to our table with menus. All good.Good choice of 'pub grub' food - I had the faggotts and it was wonderful. My mum had seabass and my wife a burger. All well cooked, well prepared, decent sizes as were the starters. The time between ordering and food arriving was just right and all staff quite happy to top our glasses up on request as well. 3 real ales on the bar too, only managed to try one because of driving but it was a very well kept half pint!The restaurant eating area is elevated away from the main bar area and was full on the night we visited so definitely recommend booking in advance via their website. There was some light music in the background and all in all, a very pleasant ambience.Obligatory toilet inspection made at the end of the night - Fairly basic facilities but well maintained/clean - It wasn't the Ritz Hotel but no hygiene issues at all.All in all, a very successful night considering we chose this on 'whim' from their excellent website - Easy to find too if your coming from the Cleobury Mortimer direction and can't recommend this place enough for a visit for a family or couples meal. You won't be disappointed if you want a decent priced pub meal, in a decent atmosphere in a countryside surround.

Having been recommendedby friends to try the steaks at the Fighting Cocks my wife and I were looking forward to trying them. Having identified ourselves we were pointed towards our table and then promptly ignored for about 15 minutes. You would expect the pub to be busy on a Friday night but there was no more than about 20 patrons in the pub. Ok .. no problem ..we want some steaks...

While traveling around the back roads of Shropshire we found this really nice old public house and stopped in for lunch we were greeted by a very friendly and possibly the best looking landlady in the midlands and serving some very fine ales and a good selection of meals try the steak and Stilton pie mmmm, all served in very pleasant and relaxing surroundings, this public house has an unusual feature of a small general grocery shop in the rear of the building, this location would be a great stopping point for the rambling and cycling community. And well worth a visit for all.

Today Tuesday 26 February as we were staying a few miles away and it is such a glorious sunny day we would do a long walk with a pub lunch half way through. We checked The Fighting Cocks website and it said it was open and serving lunch between noon and 2.30pm. We arrived at the pub around 12.50pm and found it closed. At the side of the pub they operate a shop which was open, I went in and asked if the pub was closed, the surly shop assistant said it was, but only today. No apology, I said we had checked opening times and had walked a long way and perhaps they should publicise such closures. She said "i just work here, we are closing the shop now" and walked into the back area. Other people were arriving and we had to tell them the pub was shut.

What a lovely pub - really warm and cosy atmosphere and gorgeous food. The kids menu is good and decent size portions. The fillet steak was fantastic and the chips are delicious. We all enjoyed it so much, we came back again for another meal 2 days later. Would highly recommend.

This is a good old fashioned village pub that many could learn from, with superbly well kept real ales, that is comfortable, friendly, warm and welcoming and accommodating with good food too.

Recommended pub meal whilst staying at Billingsley Park Lodges. Booked in morning for evening meal. Arrived to a lovely welcome and log fire. Food was amazing, wide variety of specials which we chose. Could not fault the friendly, efficient service- nothing was too much bother. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and would totally recommend for a hearty freshly cooked pub meal.

Visited this pub for a Saturday evening meal. It was very busy as expected but the service was excellent.Nice to see a pub selling local produce.The steaks were very good

We dined her twice during a holiday nearby; it was local, dog friendly and had good reviews.

We recently visited this pub on the say so of friends and were disappointed to say the least. We arrived punctually and on time but everything from buying drinks to the service was slow and slow again even though it was not particulalry busy. Although the dining area was not overcrowded the bar was reasonably busy and the course language coming from some of the patrons in that area was disgusting. We were booked in for 7pm and were eventually shown to our BROKEN table at 8pm.

A proper pub. Good beers, good food, music nights and a welcoming atmosphere. It also incorporates the village shop. Pubs like this are thin on the ground. Wish I lived nearer!

Wonderful country pub, which is very smart indeed. Nice decor, and outside seating and setting excellent.

We've eaten here quite a few times and always had a good experience. But on this last visit, the "edge" seemed to have gone off the place. I don't like being talked down to by landlords, and that was not a good start - I suggested they might like to take orders for drinks once we were sat at the table and was met with "you'll need to come back down to the bar as I will have lots of others to serve". Well perhaps that was a "can't be bothered" response, as I think there were two others in the pub for the whole of our lunchtime visit.

This lovely country pub and resturaunt is a gem.

A rural location with a surprisingly varied menu. It was quiet on this wet Thursday night but it still managed to a cosy atmosphere. Good range of beers and the specials menu offered something for everyone. Reasonably priced.

We had not been to the FightingCocks since the new owners took over, they have really put some effort in to improving the facilites. The food is honest country pub, with a few interesting additions. Beer excellent.

The new owners have built on what was a good reputation and made it even better. They've spent money on the building and facilities and live on site - that's a commitment that makes it clear they are here for the long term.They've kept most of the staff, so the shop is still a good place to visit, and the food is always worth the journey out into the sticks.

We phoned ahead and asked if we could park a van and a horse trailer in their car park and then ride our horses from the Dinny In Chelmarsh. Which was a wonderful horse ride along the Jack Mitten Way. We had a lovely cup of tea and cake at 3.30 to find that our vans starter motor had broken. Thanks to Mike for trailering our horses home. A truly kind and generous man a credit to his community we are eternally grateful. Thank you. Thank you to the lads who offered tea. The RAC who rescued us and to Helen for ferrying us backwards and forwards. A real adventure. The cake was fantastic!

Three of us went for a meal at the Fighting Cocks last night. Despite also dealing with a 60th birthday party, the young staff were simply outstanding. Our meals were beautiful, and our son, who lives and works in central London and who is used to eating there, said that his meal was lovely. Nothing was too much for the staff. This is an excellent pub for a memorable evening out with food to match.

My parents and I stayed in a cottage 2 miles from Stottesdon and having visited The Fighting Cocks on a holiday 3/ 4 years ago decided to go back as we remembered their puddings!! We wanted to have Sunday lunch so popped in to book a table the day before- I was greeted by the lovely landlady who swiftly booked us in. Our meal was fantastic- wonderful food, huge servings and delightful service from an incredibly friendly staff. We were so impressed we decided to return on the Wednesday evening to sample the famous pies!! Once again, the food was delicious and the service second to none. We, and our dog, were made to feel incredibly welcome by the staff and the locals. I highly, highly recommend this pub and will certainly return next time I am on holiday! Thank you everyone at The Fighting Cocks.

We ate here twice during our recent holiday in the area. The first time we were put in the shop to eat which felt a bit lonely (despite others being in there) but the service and meal were very good. The second time we were in one end of the bar and again the service and food were very good. It was steak night - Friday - with the cost of steaks reduced. Two of our steaks were not cooked how they would have ideally but acceptable to be eaten. Later the chef and manager apologised and gave us all a free drink to compensate.

One great little pub. Live music, great beer and a great atmosphere. Food is great. Steak night when we called in. Worth more than the £10 they charge. Filled out faces. Homemade puddings, treacle tart was brill! Didn't even share it. Will definitely be going back

The Fighting Cocks is just what we look for in a pub serving food. This is a traditional small country...

I visited on 12th Aug with some family. We had a thoroughly good evening. What struck me was that everything...

If you can find this pub tucked away in the back lanes of rural Shropshire then you will enjoy the food.

Visited here whilst on holiday in the area, home-cooked food and staff friendly. Generous portions, averagely priced. A little dated in places but this is rural Shropshire

A warm and jolly welcome when we visited for lunch last week. A wide range of food to choose from from lighter snacks to large lunches. I opted for a smoked salmon and cream cheese baguette with a 'handful' of chips - when it arrived, it was beautifully presented and the best baguette I think I have ever had. The 'handful' of chips were huge! All served with coleslaw and salad on a platter - very impressive.We sat in the pub although there is a pretty garden and play area for children too.The service was quick and excellent although not at all rushed.All in all a very lovely place to have lunch with a very warm welcome, beautiful surroundings and fabulous food!

Warm and friendly welcome, menus to my liking (pub food) high quality, good presentation and excellently served , fair price too, will return and recommend. Live music too check out website.

There were 9 of us who visited including little ones and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was delicious- homemade, served hot with generous portions, really good value too. I would highly recommend a visit!

2nd visit to this lovely pub, 1st time was excellent and we were not disappointed on our 2nd visit. Friendly staff lovely food excellent choices, puddings are very tasty too.

Visited after a stay in the local area and left with a full stomach and a big smile :) the food wasn't your usual overpriced gastro -pub grub and was clearly cooked (lovingly) from scratch. Prices were a steal as the portions and ingredients used were huge and pleasantly fresh -especially the lovely, creamy mozzarella! As a vegetarian I felt a tad spoiled for choice, which was surprising considering the reputation of some pubs for serving the same boring options for folk like me (no halloumi here - thank goodness..!) Service was friendly and very polite, especially our hosts who made us feel right at home. I recommend the puddings too, especially the bread and butter one, but I'm also told that the chocolate 'slump' is just as delicious. Overall, a pleasant and awesome little surprise!

We have been visiting the Fighting Cocks for many years..... The pub is looking great with all the improvements!! Staff friendly and helpful.Dog lovely too. Food was delicious, my lamb, red wine & mint pie was sublime. We also loved the fact there was a varied and different veggie menu. Was running a bit late so no desserts but definitely next time!!Thank you!

4 of us had lunch here after a nice long walk in the lovely surrounding countryside. The welcome was warm and the landlord spent some time chatting to us, there was a lovely log fire and a friendly dog plus a good menu, what more could anyone want?!There was a good choice of lunchtime offerings from sandwiches or jacket potatoes to full blown meals, I had the creamy vegetable pie and it was delicious, it came with a generous portion of mash, carrots, broccoli, leeks in cheese sauce and veggie gravy and it was all delicious. It was a slice of a 'proper' homemade pie not one of those pies that come in a foil dish! Lovely pastry and a tasty filling.The blueberry sponge was as light a s feather with a tasty tangy blueberry sauce and custard. I was so full that I didn't eat for the remainder of the day.A bit off the beaten track but certainly worth making a detour to eat here. Oh and if you're a gin lover it's the place for you, they have a separate and extensive gin menu!!

We have been coming to this pub for 11 years now! Most consistently good Food, Drink and Hospitality we have ever experienced. Thanks guys!!

This Pub is great for Sunday lunch...The beers are varied and top notch.Very friendly and welcoming.

This pub satisfies 6 of our 6 steps to pub heaven:It is dog and wheelchair friendly; serves real ale; serves more than 4 'true' vegetarian meals; has a convivial atmosphere and is an integral part of the local community.Dave (the host) is very friendly and made my wife an I feel very welcome.'True' vegetarian meals are offered (i.e. they are not just a meat dish served without the meat..) and are both tasty and of generous portion size.There is a palpable and friendly atmosphere within the pub which extends to include passing trade; it is also clear that this is an integral part of the local community.This is what we believe to be a true 'local pub' it is just a shame that it is ~60miles from where we live...Would recommend to anyone that shares similar tastes as ourselves.

Once again we were given a warm welcome from the landlord Mark We enjoyed a sumptuous three course lunch, which was delicious, the roast lamb melted in your mouth and the White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake is to die for. The menu offers lots of choice and there is something for every palate. I would definitely recommend a visit if in the area. Dogs are more than welcome in the bar. Can't wait til I'm in the area again

After living in the area for years we finally visited The Fighting Cocks and what a joy. We were given a warm welcome and having sat down by the open log fire our drinks were bought over to us, one of them a pint of well kept Three Tuns XXX. Having given our order our meal arrived promptly and was served in the comfortable dining room with all ingredients clearly prepared and cooked freshly, the vegetables being particularly good.The dessert, from an extensive range, was similarly 'moreish' and overall we were left feeling completely satisfied.We left saying that we would be back and back we certainly will be.A big thanks! to our hosts.

The Fighting Cocks is not an obvious pub to pop in to and is not on the beaten path- which is actually one of its many many charms.I cannot remember the last time I went into a pub, received a warmer welcome and felt so at home. The children were happy as they played a game without being told to be quiet, there were brilliant ales on offer and a huge selection of gins for the juniper lovers. However, what I wasn't expecting was the superb food. Locally sources produce, vegetarian and vegan offers, curries with flavour (I usually only ever have a curry in Birmingham but the lentil and chick pea curry was superb), all delivered at the same time, piping hot and decent portions.Even though The Fighting Cocks is an hour's drive from where I live I will DEFINITELY be returning. Thank you to the staff and owners there for making it such a memorable experience.

Omg! What can I say. Excellent steak night. Ribeye steak was absolutely gorgeous. We have had several around the area & this is by far the best. Proper home made chips with all the trimmings. One of the best steak I have had. Friendly and very welcoming pub. We will be back Thanks all at the cock

Had a brisk refreshing walk from Chorley to The Fighting Cocks at Stottesdon for some lovely tasty fresh food with a warm welcome

All I can say is I wish this was our local pub. Went with friends whilst visiting the area and had one of the best nights out in ages. The owners Mark and Bre were great hosts,we were given a warm welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We all agreed the food was excellent.... plenty of it too. The men in our party thought the beer was very good too. This lovely country pub is well worth a visit and we will definitely be back.

Just had a fantastic meal (as usual) at the Cocks. Made brilliantly welcome by Mark, lovely warm fire, and excellent, polite and efficient service. The pub is a fantastic, having been recently renovated, to a high standard but without losing any of its charm. The menu is excellent, all perfectly cooked, and the best chips you can find in the UK!

Had a fabulous meal tonight with excellent and friendly service. Would highly recommend for a relaxed meal and attentive service. Lovely homemade meals served with a smile. Made to feel very welcome and look forward to our next visit.

Bad points- young waitress put a large jug of scalding hot coffee right in front of my two year old daughters place mat which she grabbed the head of and pulled towards her , luckily i was paying attention and i just managed to prevent it from spilling all over her- Not once did a member of staff come round and ask if we where ok for drinks and the service was also slow and not organised- The table arrangements are very tight , there where three place mats laid on a bench which is only suitable for two people maximum , elbows where touching and it felt very crampedGood Points - Food was very good so they have got a decent chef

New Years Day at the Fighting Cocks Stottesdon, although i would not recommend the venue to anyone we made the best of it, place was cold had to ask them to light the fire, so they did it under sufferance then opened a widow, they did not lay enough place settings for us all, even though we had to give them our food order over the phone prior to goings, so they clearly knew how many of us were going and they huffed and puffed about this. The beef came out cold, service was slow and the waiteress nearly scalded My Grandaughter with hot coffee, safe to say we will not be returning!!!!

Have eaten many times at The Fighting Cocks for some time now and the food,service and friendly ambience has always been first class. We decided this year to have our family Christmas lunch out for the first time and naturally chose our favourite local. Absolutely fantastic and would highly recommend , already put our name down for next Christmas!

Friendly and welcoming staff, who served a fantastic meal on Christmas Day, could not fault it. A log burning fire created a warming atmosphere, have eaten many meals here and every one has been amazing. Highly recommend.

Wow,amazing xmas lunch. Staff couldn't do enough to help.Had lots of meals here+never been disappointed.

Just back from the best Christmas lunch with old friends and new at The Fighting Cocks, Stottesdon. Great company, excellent food, great drink selection - pink bubbles essential at Christmas. Superb, friendly service from local staff. What more could you want.

well would like to say a very big thankyou to the new owners to this pub whom have only just done thier first year I was told . I visited this pub with friends for our xmas party had a absolutely fantastic meal and all my friends agreed . After we had finished our meal we went and sat down by bar and the owners could not have done enough for us and we ended up having a trip down memory lane evening was FAB thankyou very much

Dinah at Coxs barn very kindly booked a table for us on our first nights stay. Lovely meal, good waitress would be mire than happy to return on future visits.

Welcomed not only by the hosts to this lovely rural pub but by a roaring open fire which was an added bonus on a cool autumn day.We had been recommended to this pub for its excellent food and tasty real ales and we weren't disappointed.We sampled a few of the real ales which went down very well and were excellent.My partner knows a thing or two about real ales( he's drunk enough of them over the years)and said that they were of a very high standard, they were so nice he tried at least six I think.We both ordered the roast dinners from a very wide selection on the menu.I had the beef my partner had the lamb both were perfectly cooked my partners lamb was so tender he didn't need to cut it as it just fell apart.The selection of veg was good and again were delicious & beautifully cooked.The portions were adequately generous.We managed to just about squeeze in desert my partner had homemade bakewell tart which was very light and beautifully yummy and I had a chocolate & orange homemade desert with ice- cream which I can highly recommend. The landlady checked with us throughout the meal to check that everything was OK with the meal but our totally clean plates spoke for themselves.So if u want a fantastic meal at a great price,great drink & warm welcome at a beautiful homely pub then this should be a must in you diary.We can't wait to go back but with so much choice on the menu I think we could visit for the next few years without getting bored!

We've been here many times when the previous owners ran the pub. Since then, the place has had a make over, with more work still to be done. We were told than the chef was at a black tie ball and I jokingly asked , so who's in the kitchen? I was told that everything will be ok as there is only 8 diners......I won't comment on the three other dishes as my wife and our friends said their mains were OK. But sadly, my belly pork was severely overcooked and the crackling tasted like it had been crisped up in a fryer. It came with three clumps of lumpy mash which had no seasoning at all. The shared vegetables were fine.I'd ordered a large glass of Malbec which tasted off so I asked for a Merlot which was very drinkable. The stand in bar man apologised, said it was a fresh bottle, but that he didn't drink wine and so wasn't sure what was wrong.We shared a dessert and my wife chose the Sticky Toffee pudding. She is never one to complain, but even she found it to be as far removed from what we both know and enjoy. It came with a hard crust and was pale in colour. Our friends are regulars here and enjoy the food, and so maybe it was a blip as the team were away. But really, unseasoned lumpy mash is a real shame and to overcook the pork belly is not good. When we come back to visit our friends, no doubt we will return. I just hope the kitchen team are in town and I can enjoy a decent meal.

Living in Cleobury Mortimer and never even heard of this amazing pub we decided to visit last Friday evening.It was perfect, atmosphere, food, management and service was all of a high standard. I had the home made pie which was severed with a selection of veg and lovely home made mash, my husband had the same but he had chips which were also home made, puddings again home made absolutely beautiful, we will be back !! Thank you

First visit to the Fighting Cocks got there early 12.15 which was lucky as this village pub is obviously very popular with the locals. We were greeted with a friendly smile very warm and welcoming. The menu was varied with a large choice. The food excellent well presented and reasonably priced. The staff were very attentive without being over bearing. My husband had the added bonus of HPA on draft. Would certainly pay another visit and recommend.If this was our local we'd be very happy people

A real gem of a find while holidaying in the area! Don't let the outside scaffolding put you off - the food, beer and welcome are all second to none! The landlady and her staff are all so lovely and welcoming, and the standard and variety of food on offer is some of the best we have had in a pub environment. It's also excellent value for money. We went once as a couple and enjoyed it so much, we took our son and his partner back the next night - they are both real 'foodies' (one is even a food scientist) and they thoroughly enjoyed everything they had. We understand the pub owners are fairly new, so we wish them well for the future. We only wish the Fighting Cocks was nearer to where we live so we could visit more often!

Very enjoyable Sunday afternoon. We all had starters which were excellent and we all had Sunday roast (lamb and beef) and we all enjoyed it. No room for sweets unfortunately but maybe next time. Owners and staff very pleasant and welcoming. Will go again. Outside dining available in the sunshine.

We were told about this pub by friends, our first visit was on a beautiful sunlit evening and we ate outside with fantastic sun setting view of the Clee Hills, the excellent food and marvellous hand cut chips were a delight, so much so we returned again mid week but to try out the extensive lunch time menu, We were not disappointed with the exception that the portions were so big that there was not room for one of the delicious sounding puddings. I can heartily recommend any of the pies especially the beef and stilton or the Lamb and mint, they really were succulent and a delight. A marvellous host and hostess made us really welcome and although early July the landlord switched on the heating as it was a particularly cool lunch time. Well worth setting the sat nav and going on an adventure o find this hidden gem.

This was our second visit in a couple of weeks , our first visit we did not book and they could not fit us in so we called last night .Food was very good not frozen processed chips lovely home made pie , the rest of our family were very happy . The price was very good and that's important it's so easy to up the price and it not fit what's on the plate. The pub has a pleasant atmosphere the new landlords seem to care and I think this pub will develop over the coming months . Only one very slight observation ! The staff and landlords seem very busy we had traveled half hour to visit and I felt a bit left out on conversation however on leaving I did have a chance to chat to one of the landlords it's minor thing but we run s family Buisness and customers need a little more time ! We will be back and tell all our friends !

What a warm welcome! Perfect beer and wine. From an extensive lunch time menu we chose the selection of fish, smoked salmon, mousse, prawns in sauce, fish gorgons in the lightest batter we have ever tasted, all beautifully served on a slate platter with brown bread and butter and home made tartare sauce, plus three times cooked chips. Mouth watering. Lemon posset and caramel cheesecake to follow. Apart from good food, we feel the main ingredient in this pub is the professional friendliness and welcome from the owners. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Fighting Cocks for a lovely lunch.Maureen and Bob BondChurch Stretton

The lovely atmosphere and warm welcome is not the only bonus when visiting this establishment. All, yes All! food is home made, and incredible value for money. A full board of the menu is on display together with prices and a lunch menu is on offer so no nasty surprises when the bill arrives. Nothing was to much trouble by these kind hosts. Heartily recommended but you may have to book first, do not be put off by the refurbishment taking place - well worth every £!

Visited today with hubby and dog Benson. We were all so welcomed by the lovely landlady and the pub collie Buddy. We only intended a couple of drinks, but it was so welcoming,we decided to stay for lunch. Both meals were hot and plentiful. ..the chef came out a couple of times and really made a fuss of Benson, which is always welcomed. We will definitely be returning very soon as Benson and Buddy played lovely together whilst we enjoyed a lovely afternoon of food and drink. Thanks very much Melissa,Steve and Benson xx

We have visited the Fighting Cocks many times as we live locally.However this was our first visit since the new owners took over.We were certainly not disappointed,a lovely menu and good to see that there was still a nice selection of home made pies available.The 4 of us all had a pie,1 of us having to change our order as they had run out of steak and Stilton,but the chicken and leek replacement was gorgeous.Lovely shortcrust pastry,(none of that flaky stuff which goes everywhere).A good selection of fresh vegetables(we asked for extra as we all love them and there was no problem).A selection of boiled potatoes and chips and hallelujah,"hot plates".I member of the party said the gravy with her steak and Stilton was a little salty but still cleared her plate!Beautiful homemade desserts,the dark chocolate and baileys cheesecake was to die for.We know that the new owners previously ran a B & B and they certainly know how to do things properly here.Good to hear that they are also baking for the shop attached to the pub,will be paying a visit to sample the pasties etc.We had a lovely evening and will certainly be back soon.Thanks.

A great place for a meal or just a pint (or two) of the excellent ales on offer. Friendly atmosphere and a proper traditional feel to the place - highly recommended.

We've lived near Stottesdon for nearly 13 years & have been coming to The Fighting Cocks for almost the same amount of time. The food is consistently excellent and we've tried quite a bit of the menu! The sharing fish platter is excellent as a starter. The curries, pies, roasts & steaks are amongst our favourite main courses (proper pie, none of this puff pastry rubbish, & proper chips!). Desserts are to die for especially the dark choc & Baileys cheesecake! All in all a fab country pub serving excellent local food with a warm welcome. We are so lucky to have The Cocks on our doorstep.

Great homemade food locally sourced and great beer in a traditional pub. A must if in Shropshire but don't tell everyone!

The first thing that struck us as we re-visited this lovely old inn - under new management - was that it was packed full of people enjoying a drink around the bar. The new owners had clearly made an impression, and we were looking forward to sampling Sunday lunch, having been a customer of the pub under Sandra's hard to beat regime for many years!The welcome was warm and friendly and we could see why the pub was so busy. The Sunday roast was truly lovely - plenty of tender roast lamb accompanied by the crunchiest roast potatoes. There was a wide choice of vegetables, but we agreed with our neighbouring table that there was not quite enough for all members of the party to have a spoonful each. However this is a minor criticism and shoud we have asked for more I do not think it would have been a problem!Puddings were equally as good. We sampled the Bakewell tart which was full of almond flavour, runny jam and soft sponge, fresh raspberries and a crunchy, nutty topping.The treacle tart was not over-sweet and had a citrus tang to it which we all sampled and thought that it was a really nice touch. The new people deserve to do well, and we thank them for the delicious lunch we had this Sunday! So please do try out this Shropshire delight, combine it with a walk around the paths and bridleways and you have a perfect day out. A real tonic!!

I visited this charming little pub when in Worcestershire for the weekend . A gorgeous breakfast , lovely welcoming staff in a charming pub in beautiful surroundings .I visited around Christmas and had a gorgeous meal .I cant wait to visit in the summer .The food is simply gorgeous

If you're looking for well cooked traditional pub food, in a cosy welcoming environment then this is the place to visit. Must try one of the homemade pies on offer, served with masses of seasonal veg and the best chips I've ever had! My favourite place to visit when I'm back in Shropshire visiting family!