The Flintlock Restaurant in Staffordshire Moorlands

Visited on Friday 15th of November. We should have been a party of eight but were reduced to a party of four due to unforeseen circumstances. This didn’t phase the restaurant in anyway: the staff were excellent, very understanding and the service throughout the night was fantastic. We ate from the set menu which gave us a choice of three starters, three mains, and two desserts. we could have eaten everything on the menu, the choice was so good. I opted for the cod starter followed by the Venison the sticky toffee pudding. All were exquisite in their appearance and the taste was amazing. Can’t wait to return!

One of the best restaurants we’ve been to. Service, food and atmosphere all amazing. Incredible value for the price. Would be at least double or triple the price in London. We’ll be back every time we’re near the area.

Both the steak and chicken dishes were delicious and cooked to perfection. Though they didn’t look like large portions, they were surprisingly satisfying. The candied carrot cheesecake was absolutely lovely, while the banoffee pie didn’t quite meet my wife’s expectations—perfect excuse for a swap! In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Although the front door was stuck, which didn’t make the best first impression, everything else was amazing. I went on a Wednesday with my boyfriend to celebrate my birthday, and they left a birthday card in the table. The restaurant was filled with other couples, the vibe was good. The overall experience was definitely worth the price—affordable, yet it felt like a treat.

When this was booked in August it was advertised as 9 courses plus snacks (when we went in July had the 6 courses which was 6 courses plus snacks) but it was actually served as 8 courses plus snacks this time. I thought this was a little bit cheeky that they reduce what you are getting in between. There just didn't seem to be the same attention to detail as the first visit and the overall menu was poorer...I'll explain. The cheese tart, which I had in July, had hardly any cheese in it this visit, it broke in two and was pretty much pastry and kale. There was no proper texture to it or flavour as the key ingredient was pretty much missing. The scallop wasn't cooked correctly. There was no even browning/crust/caramelisation on it from when it had been in the pan or on the grill plate, just a little bit to one edge almost. It was very transparent. I didn't have the scallop here last but I have had them before this year and the one at the Flintlock hadn't had any attention paid to it in the way it was cooked. Out of the "hot" served dishes there wasn't one that was anywhere near hot. They all came out like they had been standing under a hot lamp with skins forming on sauces and purees. The best dish was the cod in chicken and tarragon sauce, this was the most inventive and good tasting dish. The restaurant says it offers local produce but I'm not sure the scallop, duck or cod was local! In July there was local beef on the menu but nothing this time. The service was good but I would see that as a "given". I was there with three other people of which two were there on my recommendation so its difficult to then sit there complaining to staff about the food. Personally I won't be going again, it wasn't anywhere near as enjoyable as an overall experience as it was in July.

Utterly fantastic - had the 4 course set meal. Huge portions, really beautiful meal.

I had a truly five-star luxury experience at this Michelin restaurant. The service was incredible, with the staff providing excellent attention to every guest, making us feel well taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious, with each dish prepared to perfection. The combination of outstanding service and exquisite cuisine made for an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking top-notch quality and an indulgent meal!

I had a truly five-star luxury experience at this Michelin restaurant. The service was incredible, with the staff providing excellent attention to every guest, making us feel well taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious, with each dish prepared to perfection. The combination of outstanding service and exquisite cuisine made for an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking top-notch quality and an indulgent meal!

Driven past for years- we finally " woke up" and went to have lunch. Food beautifully presented in sensible volumes. Staff fully trained but also focusing on a great welcome and experience We will be back soon- well done !

Absolutely superb 👌 Matt and the team could not do more for you. We had a wonderful anniversary there this week. I would highly recommend

Excellent tasting menu, wine pairings really set off the food

Honestly can’t fault this place. Every thing was amazing

Very accomplished tasting menu. Lots of astonishingly good flavours. Some need a little bit more balance of flavours to make it perfect. Do not miss the Parker House Roll and miso/garlic butter (even if you're gluten intolerant!).

Phenomenal dining experience last night at The Flintlock. We had the small tasting menu, which at £65 felt like excellent value for money with the dishes we received. Every dish was clearly meticulously crafted and it’s clear to see that serious time, effort and thought has been put in to creating the highest quality dishes possible. Additionally, service was truly excellent and every dish was presented and described by the front of house team in a very pleasant manner and each dish was treated as something special (which it all was). Thoroughly enjoyable evening: we definitely will be returning.

Excellent food, wine and service, I could not fault anything. Even though we had the small taster menu we left feeling full and in need of a snooze :)

Quite a lively restaurant with an interesting layout fabulous tasting menu served by very pleasant waiting staff. We also had the wine flight which was served to us by the usual sommelier type, a rushed and mumbled description of each wine already shoved into a glass and shown the bottle spoken in a monotone voice which doesn't want to answer questions and can't wait to leave the table!

Simply exquisite! This was our 2nd visit (first was Sept 23) We had the tasting menu along with the wine flight. The staff are attentive and friendly. The sommelier was helpful in suggesting a couple of wine alternatives for one of our party. Food was amazing. I often think about the Staffordshire Cheese Tartlet, one of my fav things I have ever eaten. The rhubarb panna cotta was also a highlight too!

Went for a Birthday lunch and had the 4 course taster Menu. Snacks….. fantastic Bread……. Really soft, sweet and tasty Cod…. Cooked to perfection and presented well Pork……. Really tasty dish with classic flavours Dessert….. Fine finish to a lovely experience A real Chefs treat where you can see the pride and passion in each course and the Thermomix did a great job in the purées 😂 Great service and experience Hope it continues to do well . From a mature Chef who has seen the struggles in the industry recently, if you read any negative reviews , Please ignore them and give this place a bash. Will soon be knocking on the door of 3 Rosettes.

Excellent, gastronomic canalside restaurant. Spacious, well-decorated, fit for an occasion. Original dishes, well-presented, quality ingredients. The service is impeccable, the maître d' and sommelier has excellent recommendations - for a positive surprise try the Ramilo red. Highly recommended.

Currently visiting the top 20 restaurants in Staffordshire and when I drew up the list this was at number 10, well if the 10th best is this good then I'm in for a treat with the other 9. This place is truly not only the best meal I've had out for the 11 restaurants I've been to, but it's the best meal I've ever had and i don't say that lightly. I've put pictures of the food on but they don't do the flavours justice, every one of those sauces were a little taste of heaven. I'm still buzzing today about the meal and it's been nearly 24 hours since I had it. I thoroughly recommend trying this place out. We had the 4 course set menu and every course was 10/10. An absolute gem of a place. We will be back

Difficult wheelchair access from carpark becuase of ultra steep approach. No disabled reserved parking we could find. Accesible toilet required v. steep approach and outside access, via lower level and external re-entry .

The food was amazing, the service was excellent and the setting was very different.

We visited for the first time and enjoyed a 9 course tasting menu and it was all absolutely delicious. Service was impeccable with every course described in detail. Would highly recommend.

We choose the Flintlock for our wedding anniversary dinner for this time. The service was good, meals interesting and scrumptious, nice and quiet view of the canal. We’ll definitely be back for another dine out soon.

A delightful evening, the tasting menu was interesting and very well thought it and paced. For me the hake was the highlight, cooked perfectly and a beautiful dish. They had some lovely non-alcoholic cocktails to start the evening off with as well, as the driver I was pleased to see this was catered for.

Can’t recommend the 5 course set menu enough. Superb experience.

A wonderfully Special meal paired with some lovely wines that the host suggested and boy was it a great evening. My family and I are still talking about days afterwards. 10/10. Thank you.

Absolutely superb. Great service, wonderful food, clean and tidy. Lovely location. Did I mention great good. Will be back when able. Visiting from Australia having watched Gt British Menu.

Great tasting menu although some repetition of food items. Attentive service. Shame it was very quiet when we visited.

Wow! This place is a hidden gem producing stunning food, in a quaint little restaurant, with fabulous service. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here, and think this was the best tasting menu we have ever tried. Every dish was delicious and totally surpassed expectations.

Couldn't recommend this place more. We called up for a reservation for the 6 course menu in the morning and explained my wife was pregnant, to which they told us they would ensure they would adapt any of the dishes to be suitable. If you are usually unsure about a tasting menu - please don't be put off as the portion sizes were plenty, with a couple of complimentary additional nibbles added on too. We left completely satisfied. The food was excellent both in taste and presentation with a perfect balance of flavours across the menu. Service was excellent (particularly the lady on front of house and the young man serving us). Not overbearing but there to help with anything you need. They even left us a card on our table when we arrived wishing us a happy anniversary.

Amazing experience, exceptional food and service. Will be back again

Food underwhelming given the hype and there is now only a taster menu (flavours mostly disappointing). Having followed the chef's cooking on Instagram, I didn't know the experience would bear little resemblance and was very dismayed, especially having travelled from the north west.

Lovely canal side restaurant serving high quality fine dining. Be prepared to be spoiled by this wonderful food and hospitality that Tom Bateman and his team deliver. Imaginative menues paired with an interesting drinks menu makes for a great experience.

That was for me the best taster menu I have had in the last 7 years Usually there is at least one dish that is not to your taste but every course was spot on .

Our third time at this lovely restaurant Thom is a very talented chef and the setting is relaxed, romantic and atmospheric. We had the taster menu. The beetroot tartlet was delightful, and the Parker House roll out of this world! If I am being uber critical the cod dish maybe needed a little more seasoning and the ox cheek cottage pie maybe go with a traditional buttery mash rather than potato mousse. But honestly, this place is fantastic. All the team were so lovely, down to earth and attentive. I look forward to our next visit and Thom's next creations.

Don’t hesitate - just go! Fantastic service, food and a warm ambience. For us, it was quality cuisine without too much pretence, which represented good value, all delivered with exceptional front of house knowledge and service. Please pass on our thanks to all of the team, and well done!

Outstanding food, great service and atmosphere.. Had the 8 course tasting menu. Every course absolutely banging. Would definitely recommend

We visited for dinner from the set menu. Greeted on arrival and settled in for a drink before our meal. The food was fantastic and the service very attentive without feeling like you were being crowded. Very relaxed atmosphere and all in all it was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. We'd thoroughly recommend a meal here. We live in Suffolk so can't say we'll back any time soon but if we're in the area, I'm sure we'll be back!

Don't be fooled by the rather industrial warehouse feels as you drive into the carpark. Don't be swayed by the random nature of ditch your car anywhere . Don't be put off by the lack of kerb appeal or not knowing where the entrance is. Don't - because see passed all those things and you get a true culinary experience. In this restaurant, the food really is the star of the show - and at £85 the tasting menu is highly recommended - a very reasonable price. The food itself delivered exceptional flavour, exploding inside my mouth - every dish. Although consistency was an issue on a couple of dishes - the overall profile and experience was the stuff of legends.

We enjoyed the most fantastic Sunday lunch at The Flintlock. The food was utterly delicious! So good that one of our party, a lifelong vegetarian became a meat eater. The service was slick and the staff were attentive without being intrusive. Each course was served promptly. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We thoroughly our dining experience at The Flintlock. Without a shadow of a doubt it's the best eatery in Staffordshire and we cannot wait to return!

From the first meeting to the paying of the bill, this was an amazing experience. We chose the pescatarian menu, wave after wave of exquisite food bombarded our taste buds. A favourite course would be difficult as they were all very different, that said the pleasure was maintained. If you are a vegetarian, trust me, vegetables have never tasted this good. We were reliably informed the head chef was in the kitchen. We shall return for dinner and again choose the taster menu with the added joy of the wine pairing. The serving team were excellent 👌

We went for our first visit on Saturday evening. Its tasting menu only and was a fantastic experience! Each course was prepared and presented with care. We enjoyed every one of the eight courses, which were served in unpretentious surroundings and in a relaxed atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend!

Friendly attentive staff. Fabulous food.

Amazing food, lovely staff and an altogether perfect evening. If you like food this restaurant is a must.

Absolutely perfect experience. Service was beyond reproach. Food was incredible. Some of the best my husband and I have ever had. The prawn bisque was both of our favourites. Very knowledgeable staff in regard to wine pairings. Would love to go back again if we were ever nearby again (in the area for a family holiday). Enjoyed taking time over the full tasting menu and didn’t notice that over three hours had passed form sitting down to when we left.

We went the Sunday Lunch event and I must say the food was exceptional, probably one of the best Sunday lunches we have had. Why Tom as not got a michelin star is beyond me. He deserves it with his innovative dishes. The staff are very professional in there job. It's nice to talk to a young waitress who has been taken on as a apprentice and speaks highly of her employers. I just think the building and decor needs updating. Good luck with the new venture, yes we would go back.

Enjoyed amazing food and drinks dad had a bit too much!! Then he decided to go for a quick dip in the canal a tadpole bit his nose, we are attending the funeral today

We booked The Flintlock for our anniversary celebration and wow - what an experience! We had the tasting menu and every dish was packed full of so much flavour and we were so impressed. The service was also exceptional - Flo (assistant manager) is amazing at what she does, so warm and friendly and Emily who looked after us was also fantastic, really attentive and professional. Thank you again Thom and your team for an outstanding dining experience - we can’t to come back.

Food and service were excellent. We had the tasting menu and were impressed with the menu and food which was absolutely delicious. Beautifully cooked and presented. A gorgeous menu which included local produce which is a nice touch particularly because we are from the area. Staff are clearly very well trained. Each server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food they were serving. Knocked one ‘star’ off because I think the toilet facilities should be improved at a venue which is so expensive. No loo roll in the ladies and no water pressure in tap. Not the end of the world but when paying such high prices I do expect all of the facilities to be up to scratch. Despite that would recommend to others as the food was sensational. Perfect for a treat or special occasion. Thank you.

Just wow! Had the tasting menu and the food was exceptional. Highly recommend!

After 3 fantastic meals at the Flintlock in the last year or so, from which I’d left a 5 star review, our latest visit this Easter Sunday just past was disappointing. On the whole the food was as tasty as before, but the portion size for 3 of the 4 courses (we paid for the extra cheese and onion tartlet course) seemed to me like they were from a tasting menu…two or three bites and gone. The roast beef main course was again tasty, but all 4 on our table had 2 rather small wafer thin slices of the beef, along with a single bite size carrot. I’m sorry to say the pineapple cake dessert was most underwhelming, it was dry and over-baked, no doubt it’s difficult to bake such a small individual cake and keep it moist. Not sure if these issues were because we were almost the last table to be seated on the day but if I’m spending nearly £300 on Sunday lunch it’s got to be excellent. I was going to say something before we left, but sadly no-one asked if everything was OK, and half way through our meal 3 members of what I’m guessing were Thom’s family were seated on the table next to us, so didn’t want to cause any awkwardness by complaining.

The flow from start to finish was faultless. Food was incredible with fabulous service. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

The starters were delightful with the accompanying sparkle. Then the starter medley blew your mind! Then followed the bread smothered in honey and served with a garlic dream butter and a miso stopper!! Oh my days!!!

The food was fantastic as were the staff. The were very welcoming and attentive. Would have been 5 stars but quiet so not much atmosphere. Real quality restaurants like this need supporting.

Wow wow wow. Been previously for the Sunday lunch, and was pleased when they started doing them again. On both occasions the service and food were excellent. We will be back

Visited on recommendations from friends. Had the Sunday lunch menu and every course was delicious! Staff were attentive but not overbearing. Really good experience probably the best Sunday Lunch we’ve had out and we dine out Frequently. Can’t wait to try it again. Highly recommended!

We visited the restaurant in January 2024 to experience Thom Bateman's dishes after following him on social media for quite some time. We have eaten in some outstanding restaurants around the world and we were excited to try Thom's marrying of ingredients for ourselves instead of drooling over his social media accounts! We booked in for the taster menu. The way Thom brings together the fresh and flavoursome dishes is simply a work of art. The flavours and textures were like explosions of everything your senses can handle and some. Every bite was simply impeccable. You find yourself momentarily drifting somewhere sensational with every bite you take. Every detail was attended to perfectly and we finished the evening saying "wow" to each other, almost speechless from what we had just experienced. Thank you Thom and team. A wonderful evening. The restaurant itself was relaxed and calm. Perfect. The staff were extremely tentative and 100% on the ball but not in a routine manner. Even though the restaurant was almost full, they made you feel like you were the only ones they were looking after. Our drinks were tended to better than anywhere we have been before. Any questions raised about ingredients were quickly answered as if they were there when the dish was lovingly made. An overall fantastic, memorable and excellent evening. Thank you.

Booked and bought for us as a surprise birthday gift from our gorgeous friend, and I’m so glad she did. We were made to feel very welcome, service was excellent, each course was fabulous. The team members are, without exception, an absolute credit to the restaurant. If you haven’t already visited, don’t hesitate because you’ll be missing a gem of a place.

We traveled over an hour to get to the Flintlock and it was worth every mile of the journey. It’s a wonderful restaurant with very friendly staff. The food was beautiful, each course a delightful combination of flavours and textures. Amongst some sublime dishes the absolute highlight for me was the Deer Stalker Pie ! One of the best things I’ve eaten in my life, it was an absolute triumph and should always be on the menu - we’ll be back again and hopefully the pie will still be there

We have been following @chefthombateman for a few years now and love his style of food. @the.flintlock.cheddleton is understated yet charming and in keeping with its lock-side roots. Settling in with a G&T we dived into the taster menu, getting our pallets going in style with a trio of snacks, the perfect way to start a culinary journey! ⭐️4.5/5 Recommend👍🏻 Price 💸💸💸 What we had… ▪️Staffordshire Cheese Tartlet Salt Baked Beetroot - Black Garlic ▪️Tortelli Pig Cheek – Winter Squash - Bisque ▪️Cornish Hake Fermented Lettuce - Sea Vegetables - Charcoal Butter Sauce ▪️Venison Celeriac – Red Cabbage – Deer Stalker Pie ▪️Pear Sauternes - Cucumber – Dill - Gingerbread ▪️Salcombe Chocolate Sour Cream Brownie, Woodruff, Pedro Ximenez, Cocoa Nib The highlights… Diving into the first of 6 courses we started on a high. Earthy yet sweet, a salt baked beetroot volcano bomb. We were both obsessed with this dish which also provided a bit of theatre. The bread course was surprisingly well worth a mention. Tearing apart the cloud like, squishy parker house roll and smothering it in salty miso onion butter was a delight. Tortelli, denser than expected but enjoyable and loved the complementing prawn flavoured bisque. The fish course was up there cooked well and complemented with samphire and silky butter sauce, hake heaven. Pre desert was all about texture, bringing a unique desert with tartare sauce vibes. Yes this sounds odd but was delightful. Pops of freshness everywhere, gingerbread subtle and barely there but that took away nothing from this ultimate palette cleanse. Chocolate lovers would be in heaven with this dense chocolate ganache brownie though a little rich for our taste. Probably the least memorable course although we fully admit this sort of desert rarely gets us excited but is a fave for many. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Flo stole the show, friendly and approachable, a real asset to the team. For a taster menu experience in a laid-back unpretentious environment we would recommend a date at The Flintlock. #theshropshirefoodies #foodblogger #foodreview #foodie #foodjournal #restaurantreview #foodlover #foodblog

What a wonderful place to spend my birthday afternoon! Thanks to Thom Bateman ( Boss man & top chef ) for taking the time to visit us at our table & chat so naturally to us ,a genuinely nice guy with equally as nice & professional staff members . We had the 3 course lunch option with snacks before the official starter all delicious local & seasonal food served where possible all with an added bit of Chefs magic to raise the quality! Excellent.

Absolutely lovely experience, this was a Christmas present, very lucky I know. The service is second to none and I would be disappointed if I didn't see the same staff again they were that friendly, knowledgeable and provided a service you didn't even know you needed. The food obviously speaks for itself, but being dairy free I was expecting a very long list of dairy shaming exclusions and I was delightfully surprised, we had prebooked with our foodie foibles and everything was in place for it to be a inclusive food experience, we paired cocktails with food, again supported by the excellent front of house staff. Obviously it won't be our last visit, loved every minute.

Every dish was delicious, cooked to perfection and nicely presented. The hake dish was divine. Service was faultless, our expectations were exceeded. We will definitely be back soon.

What a wonderful experience, from the moment we arrived we were greeted by smiles in a warm and comfortable atmosphere - shown to our table and drinks ordered and arrived so quickly, then.... came the food which I have to admit was amazing and just a joy - great service and wines were served by a professional yet friendly sommelier, a great setting by the Canal made it a perfect day - thank you, we will be back for sure !

Well my. This excellent restaurant deserves all the plaudits it receives. The relaxed ambiance, the attentive well trained staff, the superb service, the drinks. Then there's the grub. This is not pub grub. This is special. Crafted with flair & vision. Amazing flavour combinations. Enticing. Beautifully presented. Best Sunday Lunch in 20yrs. Thank you. A special mention in amongst all this good news & happy memories. Patrick. MaitreD/Sommelier. Made sure all our needs were met - with a smile.

I was there with my husband and his family. We all had the tasting menu I had the pescetarian version. The food was well presented, the taste was good not wow! My husband and his family appreciated it a little more than me. The service was good. The sommelier was very helpful and knowledgeable. Individual drink prices were a little high.

The venue is tastefully presented with a warm and pleasant atmosphere. We opted for the tasting menu with wine pairing. The presentation and quality of food was good, but not great. The most disappointing aspect however was the service. The sommelier lacked enthusiasm, and seemed disinterested in providing any level of customer service. We found it strange that the wine courses were not poured at the table. Instead our glasses were delivered to the table, and we were then shown an empty bottle with a short explanation of the individual wine. Some of the other service staff looked like they didn’t want to be there, and could barely raise a smile when serving the food. In my opinion there is far more to a fine dining experience than just serving good food. At no point during the evening did anyone ask if we had enjoyed our meal or the experience. Perhaps they didn’t want to know. I really don’t mind paying a premium for a great experience, but this fell short on the service aspect.

Dear The Flintlock Team, I am immensely grateful for the dining experience at your esteemed establishment. The amazing food, showcasing your chefs' extraordinary culinary skills, left me in awe. Each dish, with its stunning presentation, was 100% perfect! The thoughtful use of ingredients reflected a mastery I can only recommend. A heartfelt thank you for such a memorable meal!

Dined here a month ago with my girlfriend could not fault the food & service.

50th birthday celebration dinner with friends. I have been following Tom ‘pre GBM’ and have been looking forward to trying his food. This is a taster menu service , we suits me as I eat everything! If you are fussy with food I suggest checking first. This is a great little family affair, you can see how hard they are all working and probably on a steep learning curve too with the recent TV and social media success. We all thought the food was fab and I am a proper foodie and part time critic for a well know magazine. Met Tom and his mum during service , really friendly and reinforced what we saw on the telly. Not going to scratch about for faults as we went for the food , the place is a bit ‘front room’ feeling but this makes it non stuffy. Best of luck for the future , my son is their with his GF this weekend and I know that they will love it , see you again for sure

We went on a quiet Saturday lunch time. We had been looking forward to this lunch since discovering it was the restaurant of Tom Bateman and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is lovely with plenty of space and light. Nice views to the canal and beyond. The lunch menu was small which we prefer as this usually means attention to detail and imaginative dishes. We had two delicious canapes which we shared. This was followed by lovely homemade bread with a dipping bowl. The starters were superb ,a great belly pork dish and a perfect charred leek dish. The mains were exceptional and lick your plate delicious ( a succulent chicken dish and a beautiful Cornish hake dish ). We needed a rest before having the opportunity to savour the excellent, creative deserts... a classy pear with date pudding and a fine, rich chocolate delice. We had just enough room for the large, perfect cappuccino's followed by a complimentary fresh baked cake. The service was very good and the timings of the food was perfect. Great value for this quality ( and such a treat to have a refined menu and not the long as your arm, all day dining menu's that seem to be a trend at present in so called fine dining place's ). Highly recommended.

The standard of food are high and should get michelinguide. Service and food was good. Great value the restaurant comfortable all the staff lovely.

Enjoyed a superb evening, with a pairing of wines by Gusbourne, and food by Tom and staff. Our second visit and already looking forward to the next.

Quite simply the best food we have ever had. The service was excellent and I have no idea how anyone can rate this place anything less than 5*. We were speechless at pretty much every part of the tasting menu. We travelled 3 hours to The Flintlock and are already planning our next return!

A beautiful venue, tastefully and elegantly furnished with pleasing background music. Professional, observant staff who noticed when a glass needed filling be it with wine or water. Absolutely delicious food from the starter of complimentary bread and seasoned butters to the final mouthful. Everything was beautifully presented and perfectly cooked, we opted for the 3 course a la carte menu at an all inclusive price of £45.00 and were very pleased with the options. One guest, being lactose intolerant, was very impressed with the thoughtfulness of the staff on her behalf. My only concern and it's probably because I'm not familiar with the etiquette of fine dining, was how very small the portions were. Between 4 of us we had 5 glasses of wine, 2 bottles of water and 2 x £10.00 "upgrades" for the duck option. We paid £67.00 each plus gratuities. Fairly expensive by our normal standards but we did have a wonderful time. Thank you.

2nd time we visited in 4 weeks and again we were extremely satisfied with both the service and quality of the tasting menu. A very friendly and not overattentive staff made the evening very enjoyable. A major plus (in addition to the food and service) is the generous spacing of the tables which ensures low noise levels and a degree of privacy not often enjoyed in similar restaurants. We would highly recommend this restaurant for a pleasant and satisfying evening.

Had a fantastic lunch here on the way to a long weekend nearby. All of the dishes were absolutely delicious and left feeling incredibly satisfied. Service was great, served at a good pace and didn't feel rushed even though we were the last customers of the sitting. Particular thanks to the restaurant manager who was great, made us feel valued rather than just another 2 covers which can be the way in some fine dining establishments. Really standout meal and will be back if we're in the area.

5☆ & more. Definitely the best dining experience we have ever had, the attention to detail in every aspect from the size of table, spacing of tables, staff professionalism at their job, quality of food served, Tom is a professional chef in everything he portray's in his business. We have pasted his place SO many times without a 2nd thought, but never again. We will definitely be promoting the Flintlock & will be back. THANK YOU for a wonderful experience.

A great restaurant offering service and food that's Michelin Star standard. Perfect for a special occasion. We're so lucky to have this gem on our doorstep.

Incredible place, food and wine. Discovered this as we’ve followed Thom for years and are big fans of his work. First time taster menu with matching wine flight and could not fault it (other than Thom being on holiday!) Service was exceptional and the only problem was trying to rank the food as it was out of this world. Flavours I’ve never experienced before. “Best thing I’ve tasted” was the most common review on our table. 3 hour drive for us, but well worth it and I can honestly say we will be back. Visited for a friends 40th and the area is great with some nice local pubs as a bonus.

Visited The Flintlock many times but today was our first Sunday lunch there. Superb food throughout the highlight undoubtedly the Dunwood Beef and Yorkshire pudding with delicious veg. Excellent value. Highly Recommend .

Our first time at The Flintlock, Sunday Lunchtime, it was a set menu and the whole dining experience was a pleasure.

This is very much a higher end restaurant with a set menu. It's a dining experience. You will probably pay £50-70+ per person depending on the drinks options. The food is wonderful. Definitely a "special occasion" place.

Good atmosphere and food however some of taster menu would have benefited from more intense flavour . However enjoyed the evening and going back in September with friends

Top notch Can’t praise highly enough

Im not entirely sure how to start this review as every aspect of our dinner was excellent but here we go. We walked in to be greated graciously and shown to our table. We were seated, furnished with various menus and explanations and allowed to...

Disappointing Having followed Thom on Instagram we were excited to book a birthday lunch. Arrival cocktails were fantastic and Thom’s mom was welcoming and friendly. We were shown into the dining room which only had one other couple and were seated directly next to them...

Thanks to Thom and everyone for a perfect evening meal dining experience last night. The staff serving the drinks and food, the Sommelier service, all superb. Looking forward to our next visit, thanks again.

We had the tasting menu, fantastic food, lovely friendly service. Tom the chef came and had a chat with us at the end of the evening. I would highly recommend it.

A last minute booking certainly did not disappoint. Really delicious uncomplicated dishes where the ingredients were perfectly matched. The meal was perfectly balanced and was not overfacing. Superb wine list, sommelier and restaurant service delivered with a smile. Would have loved Thom to come and...

We took a significant detour on our way to the Lake District in order to visit this restaurant. It was worth it. I had been following Thom since he popped up on social media whilst I had Covid. His food seems to be wholesome, uncomplicated...

Absolutely amazing food and service. Thanks for a lovely meal yet again flintlock. See you next month 😊

Second visit to the Flintlock. I cannot rate it highly enough. As a chef myself I can be a little picky. Not here. The food and service is flawless. Amazing attention to detail.

Excellent night with fantastic food and brilliant service. Will definitely come again. Fabulous evening

Went to the Flintlock yesterday (16/07/2023) for Sunday lunch, this is not your typical Sunday lunch, after booking the set menu is sent to your phone this is three courses for £50 per head or add a forth course for an extra £8 per head...

Fantastic food friendly and helpful staff Couldn't have wished for better.

Visited for a family birthday. Lovely evening with amazing food . Enjoyed every course. The beetroot tart was excellent, the main beef course was beautiful cooked, but my favourite was the dessert. Definitely worth a visit and we will be back. Thank you .

Lunch for four on Saturday was unbelievably good. A well designed menu perfectly presented, heaven on a plate. Staff were friendly and well informed about what they were serving. Could not fault the experience at all, well done everyone.

Well presented and delicious food. Good staff and a relaxed atmosphere. It's great to have such a great restaurant in the local area and I wish all the staff and the owner all the best in their quest to bring such quality to the area....