The Royal Oak in Stafford

We were very impressed with the high standard of food, the service was excellent , the staff happy and friendly, and nothing was too much trouble for them. We were invited to a diamond wedding celebration and it was a perfect choice. We intend to return. Many thanks.

Just left here I ordered a beef dinner, I was not able to even cut the beef never mind even trying to chew it. The floor In here was extremely slipping very greasy. If you ate not good on your feet keep away. There were 10 of us celebrating my grandsons birthday. The steaks they ordered were very tasty but very small for the price. Considering I ate no meat on my dinner that too was over priced. No one came to ask if our food was OK. On a good note they brought out the cake and provided plates and forks. This was not the complaint about the staff, but the lack of training and support.

Oh dear what's happened with the Royal Oak, started with such promise. Nice food, served with experienced staff and food cooked by chefs with experience and knowledge. Now, you are eating virtually on your own, on a supposed promotional night, served by 2 young staff, left by the management to both serve at the bar and wait on the tables. Waitress treating the place like a playground along with the kitchen staff. Food ( not cheap may I add) only OK, steaks over cooked along with dry chips.

Inexperienced waiters. We have visited three times since the new management snd each time there has been an issue with the food. The visit time we were served by a very young boy. There were 4 of us and we each ordered a meal but only 3 meals came out. But the waiter didn’t even realise we were missing food as he only gave 3 dishes to the kitchen. The elderly staff member sat outside smoking and didn’t even come over when there was an issue. The next time I ordered hallumi and mushroom kebab but instead of mushrooms I got peppers and onions. Really poor staff who don’t know what they are doing. Please please train your staff including your chef who also doesn’t know his menu very well.

We had an excellent evening here with good food and friendly helpful staff. A place to be recommended

Absolutely disgusting meal I told the waitress and we were asked to leave on £120 I was offered £5 off what a joke BEWARE

Reviewed yesterday great lunch time stop stopped for lunch hubby ate off the lunch time menu. 5oz steak with chips and mushrooms which was enough for him. I had chicken and mushroom pie, with mash and veg was delicious. Service good, loved the interior decor, large outside area also with good amount of parking. Will definitely come back, good menu choice.

Look at the address - this review is for the CHURCH EATON Royal Oak, not the one in Gnosall as some people are confusing the two. Average food, average prices. Typical pub grub with no frills but delivers what it says on the tin.

My husband & I called in to this lovely pub whilst out on a bike ride over the bank holiday weekend. We were first impressed by the lovely welcoming staff & extensive menu that was on offer. So we decided to book a table for this evening. We can honestly say our meal was so delicious & the lovely lady Jody that waited on us was very pleasant, attentive & looked after us well. The young man serving was also very pleasant too. We both had the tandoori battered cod with sag aloo chips, yoghurt mint sauce & a fruit chutney & the batter just melted in your mouth. It was our first visit dining here & we shall definitely be returning again soon. We have already recommended this lovely place to some of our family & friends.

Disgusting food, totally overcooked and inedible. We came here for a special occasion and left bitterly disappointed - thanks for ruining our evening. We regret not going to one of the other pubs in the village which are all much better. Even taking a bag of chips home from the chip shop would have been a more enjoyable evening than this.

Tue lunch. No rump steaks, no chardonay.. however, the fillets were very good. BUT - I was moved to write this only because of the interminable wait even though business was so slack. Quite ruined an occasion.

Met some friends here recently and had a really great experience. Enjoyed the most amazing vegetarian risotto - really tasty and filling - the best one I've had by far. Lovely ambience and staff. Will definitely be back soon to try some more of your tempting dishes. Great wine selection- just a really fabulous pub all round The quiz nights look like fun too! See you soon :)

First visit since it reopened and I was not disappointed. Chicken burger with triple cooked chips, fresh, cooked to order so expect a bit of a wait. The portion was so tasty and huge. My mom had the pie of the day (steak and ale) packed full of large pieces of meat. Half a portion of veg requested and was just the perfect portion size for her. Will definitely return

Went in on the off chance and had a fantastic meal. I understand this place is under new management and they really seem to be making a go of it. Would highly recommend. Attentive and friendly staff

We popped over to The Royal Oak cycling from Derrington and enjoyed a wonderful Sunday dinner (Shoulder of lamb was fantastic), great beer, and lovely staff. What a great welcome. See you again soon!

Absolutely awful food. Salad served on warm plates? Why? had fish and chips. The batter on the fish was god damn awful, to the point that the fork had difficulty going through it. I could not finish it, it was that bad. When explained to the waitress, who appeared so disinterested and could not care less. Will not be eating there again, better of going to the chip shop up the road from them. I would not recommend.

17 of us visited here to celebrate my Aunt's retirement from work. We were supposed to go to the Molinuex but they cancelled last minute do to snow. A quick call to The Royal Oak from another family member and we all met there. My first visit here, we were well impresses. Food was lovely and a great choice of drinks behind the bar. Lovely place with friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone wanting to visit.

Had lovely meal here with friends. The Belly Pork was very popular with our party and I really enjoyed the Grilled Halloumi Salad. 4 Clean plates speak for themselves. We all had same dessert which was fine, but less inspiring than it sounded: it came with generous servings of cream or icecream. Seemed to be reasonable values for money too The pub itself is very modern and comfortable, with covered seating outside for smokers.

Met up with a friend for lunch. Had passed The Royal Oak many times but had never been in. We were met with a lovely greeting from a land lady. Food was good not too expensive and a bit different. Nothing too much trouble and plenty of choice. They have live bands in the evening and Bowling upstairs. A good old fashioned pub, there arnt many left. Will eat there again.

Ended up meeting up with some friends here for some drinks while we all watched the football the atmosphere was very good the interior is very nice and very well kept the staff were extremely friendly

Went for dinner sat 8/7. Two of us had the lasagne which was fab, fish & chips, salmon, fish platter were all ordered - all very much enjoyed. To finish fantastic white chocolate & raspberry cheesecake. We would recommend!

The most friendly and warm welcome, with great staff. Village owned pub and always improving, food is fab too. Well worth a visit. Highly Recommend.

Really enjoyed two specials nights here recently. The fish and chips were cooked to perfection and so tasty and the steak was cooked exactly as I asked. I had the three steak platter which was to die for.