The School House in Lichfield

Absolutely fabulous place. A very warm welcome for our family birthday meal. Ambiance was perfect. We had the 3 course Sunday lunch & drinks. Staff were very attentive & food was stunning. Will definitely be returning.

Absolutely fantastic wedding venue.

I ordered Lamb shank and got roast lamb no one told me it was just put in front of me, we had finished our starters so there was plenty of opportunity from when we ordered for someone to tell me there was no Lamb shank. I said to the waiter I didn't order this they said we have no Lamb shank and walked off I tried the roast Lamb and it was tuff and chewy. I spoke to the waiter later and they said they would tell the manage no one came to apologise they just took £12 off the bill which was over £300 in total. I have had better service in Weatherspoons.

Although the arrival into the carpark is underwhelming the rear of the school house is impressive - an expansive view of an extensive and attractively laid out garden as well as an extensive patio. The dining room is well structured and nicely laid out with a number of larger rooms capable of taking small parties, families, business meetings and parties and weddings. It is an eminently flexible venue. I was there for lunch with a former business colleague - the menu is varied , dish presentation is very good and the food tasty and well considered. Scallops well cooked and flavoursome and the calves liver was excellent. The trip to the venue is well worth it.

Went to see Mamma Meaa Show had a lovely time and afternoon tea .Great

Had my baby shower here was really lovely and I had an amazing time afternoon tea was lovely and the staff were very attentive

Wonderful wedding reception meal, food was amazing and staff were great . Some of the best food I have had ,portions quite big and service brilliant and very helpful.

Have a lovely meal to celebrate a 90th Birthday.

We had a lovely family meal at The School House for my parents Golden Wedding last night. The food, service and staff were all fantastic, thank you for making my parents night special!

We went for our 50th Wedding anniversary, (so obviously we are in our 70's) it was a cold evening but thought we would be walking into a warm restaurant, unfortunately there didn't seem to be any heating on, so felt cold when we entered! The meal was very good, as was the service. We would have loved to have stayed longer for another drink or coffe but Unfortunately, we were both so cold we paid and left. We did say to the waitress we were so cold, and she said there was a problem with the heating! Other customers seemed to be keeping their coats on too. Such a shame it spoiled our special evening.

Really nice location and venue. Staff were really good and looked after us well.

We visited last night 5/9/2024 for our 60th Diamond anniversary I run a ladies club and have been a few times I took 45 July for our end of year dinner it was that good they said can we go back for our Christmas meal I have booked it with Julie sent you deposit which she received yesterday for approx 45 ladies Last night was so disappointing the food chicken was so poor portion the Veg I bowl between 4 people they were very busy as you had a wedding but in all fairness I rave about your place I was disappointed and my friends I took who had never been before was disappointed so sorry as your place is stunning but Not pleased at all I am.in contact with Julie booking the venue for my ladies 🙁

Private dining room - 90th birthday celebrations in the Meadow Room. Thank you to Chris and the girls who looked after us all so well and made a special 90th birthday for the twin golden girls even more special. Great night you all did us proud thank you so much.

Beautiful setting, interesting and versatile menu. Separate allergen/vegan menu available but main menu could also be adapted to my needs. Helpful staff. Enjoyed dining on the terrace on a sunny day.

Gorgeous place for a wedding especially when the sun shines. Friendly staff who all worked so hard. Manager was amazing, couldn't do enough for you. Food was delicious. Plenty of parking. Super views. Lovely touch of ladies essentials in the toilet.

Excellent value set menu & quality food. Only complaint, attempted large overcharge. 2nd time here d same happened the last time.

Popped in for Saturday dinner and had excellent service from friendly staff. Food was excellent quality and good value for money. Would definitely recommend.

Brilliant, food was great,service was excellent & staff were superb. I would recommend to anyone looking for a wedding venue.

Very enjoyable meal to celebrate our anniversary.

Had a lovely meal in a side room - would book something myself there

Sunday meal for 4. A wide variety from the menu ordered. We all found the food to be average, at best. Some items appeared reheated, veg was overcooked. But the waiting staff were good & the venue good too.

Beautiful place and a good price for lunchtime menu. ie 2 courses for £20,50

We dined here yesterday as part of a large booking, the positives were the venue is lovely and set in very nice surroundings, the building itself is lovely and the internals are very nicely done. The negatives for us were the food and the service. The service wasn't attentive enough considering we were a large booking, we were only asked if everything was OK at the end of the meal, the kids meals were completely overcooked and I wasn't really happy paying for them but there was a situation at the end I felt that just meant I didn't feel comfortable saying. The female waitresses were not too bad they tried but didn't really seem happy. Nobody smiled it just felt like something was off. The young chap that had a red stripey shirt on was very close to being rude, he was very stand offish and when certain party members asked if they could pay some of their bill separately at the end he looked like he was about to explode after huffing and puffing first. He demanded and said "well who's paying for the £50 room hire?" In such a rude manner, it felt like he was suggesting almost somebody was doing him out of money and that he was annoyed. I'm not sure why he was so upset, considering the total bill was a tad under £800 and a party member had already paid £190 deposit. I'm not sure what he had a bee in his bonnet about. I observed from the side and really didn't feel like it was called for, if you don't want to be working there, then don't but don't make your customers feel like they've done something wrong when all they're trying to do is pay their bill. The main event was the food. We were all looking forward to it. However, I was certainly underwhelmed. The seabass was underseasoned, and the portion size was ridiculous, the smallest 4 baby potatoes and 1 half filet of fish on my plate with sauce 😐 A couple of others in our party had said the same that their meals were a little bland and not seasoned. The soup was OK, just ok, the bread that came with it was very doughy in places and felt like a supermarket baguette. For the prices they charge, it really wasn't acceptable. I'm really sorry to say the food lacked any flavour but felt like it was soulless. I hope the restaurant takes the feedback seriously and tries to take on board the above.

We love the Schoolie. Great tasting quality food and menu, good value, great location/views and great atmosphere. Charlie and Will always make my kids and family feel welcome. So much better than the local pub chains. Well worth a visit.

Lunch with a group of friends from the local Health Club. A group of 12. We go quite often to celebrate Birthdays, and are always well looked after.

What can I say! Excellent food, staff so professional and efficient, lovely environment, well recommend especially for a special occasion.

Went for a drink and booked a birthday meal for my husband. The grounds are just amazing greeted by two staff ( brothers) so polite and very friendly, got our drinks very quickly, had our dog with us prices are reasonable, coming for a work function for 100 NHS staff, looking forward to it, had great reviews, was recommended by work colleagues

There was a whole entire weave in my soup eww

My family and I would just like to say a huge thankyou to Chris , Wil ,Amy , Julie and all the staff at The School House for making our Family gathering for our Grandsons Christening such a wonderful occasion. On what had been a difficult weekend for them they pulled out all of the stops , the Pavilion was set up beautifully, food was fantastic, nice chilled background music , everyone commented on the fantastic view and location . The service provided was second to none , nothing was too much trouble, even providing a wheelchair for my 80 year old Mother in law on arrival when she was feeling a little unwell and shaky on her feet . Chris , again thankyou , you have a wonderful team around you and we wish you all continued success for the future, we will be back again I'm sure for a meal /future family celebrations. Best Wishes Veronica and Joe Henry and all of the Buckley family .xx

Rare find! great menus, a set price and Al a Carte, food was excellent, service great and a varied wine list too. It has a relaxed setting and atmosphere, and some lovely views outside too.

Visited for a midweek evening meal. The menu was really good with plenty of options to choose from. As of Jul24 the 2 course and 3 course options were priced really well and the quality of food was great. Great value for money. Lovely setting and nice atmosphere inside. It would definitely be worth visiting when it's sunny to sit outside. Prices of drinks were about average and service was great. Will definitely visit again!

Visited here May 2024 with my mother in law for Afternoon Tea and unfortunately was very disappointed. The setting was beautiful and the waitress service fantastic however the food was not very good. The bread was extremely dry and hard as though it had been frozen then defrosted in a hurry, the chicken turkey on the sandwich was processed and almost grey in colour. There was a poor selection of cakes that were mainly dark sponge with a bit of piped cream on the top and the scone was hard. I didn't complain on the day as my it was the first time my mother in law who is 80 had been out in a very long time and I didn't want to spoil the day. I did however receive an email from the Old School House the following day asking for a review where I did make my feelings known however to date I have not received a response. I hope this was a one off, maybe due to staff shortages or extra pressure,/workload due to the wedding on the same day as it is such a lovely venue. I would not visit again in a hurry

My wife and I love this place. The setting is first rate as is the food and even during busy times we have always had good service. We don't find it overpriced given the venue so would recommend the School house for a great meal. A walk around the grounds is highly recommended.

Visited on Friday lunchtime with friends. The fixed menu is good value for money and with a nice range of choices and good portion sizes. Staff very friendly and the place has a lovely feel to it

Hi I had a lovely lunch today. The booking was with Mrs Watson. The waitress we had was very friendly and Helpful 🙏🙏

Stunning setting. A really nice venue

Had a lovely 3 course meal here. Not bad for the price either. Drinks are a little expensive but expected. Had to remortgage for 7 baby Guinness !

This is one of my most favourite places!! We got married here and everything from planning until the day after was excellent. The staff are friendly, helpful and kind. The grounds and views are beautiful, the atmosphere is lovely and the food is always excellent. It's great for big events like our wedding and smaller intimate parties. A really great venue!

Thank you so much for our amazing wedding breakfast. The staff were attentive, and we felt very looked after. Our room was beautifully presented even before we added our own finishing touches. I can honestly say, we are both delighted with everything about the day! Me and Mrs Stretton

Fantastic day for my daughter's wedding, food was lovely and all the staff were amazing would definitely recommend for any family occasion or just to come and have a drink or meal in the wonderful views

Fantastic food and service thanks

A wonderful family meal to celebrate a 90th! Thank you

We celebrated moms 80 th birthday here yesterday, excellent service and delicious food, it was perfect

This review has been overdue! For the past two years, we've frequented the School House, indulging in everything from dining at the main restaurant to enjoying events with entertainment in the marquee.The food consistently exceeds expectations, and the staff are incredibly accommodating, even going above and beyond for special requests not listed on the menu. We're especially grateful for their attention to our son's peanut allergy. A big shout out to Will and Chris for always providing excellent service! Thank you for the outstanding hospitality and entertainment! - The Preece Family

I was looking for a venue to host my daughter’s bridal shower and this restaurant was perfect. From the initial planning to the day Julie, Will and the team were so helpful. The day was a total success - all 28 guests commented on how delicious the food was, the staff couldn’t do enough for us and it helped that the restaurant is in such a beautiful location- I can’t recommend it enough! Thanks for making a special event even better.

Perfect. Staff so good, couldn't do more to look after our occaision.

Disappointing Sunday Lunch. The high point was the Goats cheese starter, the melon was poorly presented and flavourless. As for the main courses. A very small piece of haddock, more like a starter serving than a main course. The roast beef was edible, however the vegetables were very poor. Clearly overcooked reheated roast potatoes and then a mixture of green beans, carrot and shredded cabbage thrown in the same serving dish as the potatoes. Clearly a very good way of cutting costs. Desert was a waffle and ice cream which was nothing special at all. Will be a long time until we visit again, a shame the food lets the beautiful setting down.

We have had the most amazing day at the grand national event. The food was amazing but nothing compares to the wonderful staff. Especially the manager and Julie our booking lead, nothing is too much trouble. We have been to a few events and it’s always the same 5 star service. Great team always the best time 💕

We have been here several times, usually for special occasions. Food: is always excellent, perfectly presented, and steaks are cooked exactly as requested. A very good range of food is available on the menu, ensuring that they cater for all requirements ie. Vegan, allergies, etc Only one negative comment would be that the homemade chips are too salty, so ask for no seasoning. Service: Previously, the service has been fantastic; however, the last 2 occasions (1 in January for my parents' 75th Birthdays) and the 2nd in April have been extremely disappointing, an overpowering waiter that unfortunately ruins the evening as he ensures the entire restaurants customers are listening to him. Atmosphere: The surroundings are beautiful, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is elegant and perfect when the volume is low. It is clean and well maintained.

Took some friends for lunch to the School House yesterday and we are always assured superb service from the moment you walk through the door backed up by first class food. Yesterday ambiance was made extra special by Chris Keys, Pianist providing beautiful background music. Thanks to the Team once again for a super lunch.

We went for Easter Sunday lunch. My Mum is 86 and hard of hearing. The manager put us in the back room which has a very low ceiling and is like eating in an echo chamber. It’s unbearable. One year earlier the same manager placed us in the exact same table and we asked to moved because the noise was unbearable but he still put us in the place. The food was poor obviously pre cooked. It just big servings of tasteless food. We will never go there again because it’s over priced mass catering.

Had a meal to celebrate mother in laws birthday. The food was lovely, well presented, hot and didn't have to wait long after ordering. Service was very friendly, Chris the manager was very welcoming and the waiting staff were very efficient and polite ( Sora and Amy ). Would definitely go back and recommend to others. Quite fancy trying the afternoon tea. 😀

I went for Afternoon Tea, the sandwiches and scones were nice and fresh and the cakes were delicious and home made. Far too much to eat in one sitting so we had a box to delights to take home. Tea was topped up too, there was a choice of coffee if we wished. The staff were welcoming and very friendly. I'd recommend for a lovely Saturday lunch.

Another visit that didn't disappoint. The food was good as well as the drinks

Shame the food doesn’t match the setting and service. Dishes coming out at different times. Some dishes forgotten about, and even some dishes missing key components which to be perfectly honest ruin my main. Over all very underwhelming. Avoid the family style veg sides. Vegetables boiled to death and potatoes raw

Wonderful place to eat, staff are friendly, food is great and the location is amazing.

Completely overrated. Foods flavourless and bland, mains missing, coming out at different times, and some mains missing half when it came out. Only thing going for it is the setting.

A beautiful location and good value Sunday lunch

Disappointed with the service Our main was a disaster. Meat served and then we waited 5 minutes for vegetables. Resulted in cold food.

The last time we had visited the School House was for a birthday event which went extremely well. On this occasion a gift voucher of afternoon tea with prosecco was the reason for our visit. The entrance is in some ways inauspicious as you arrive from the car park. Nonetheless once inside the interior is delightful and the exterior view over stream and gardens is excellent. A warm greeting was generous as we were shown to our table and then - disaster - as I tripped on a small step falling dramatically on my face! Shock all around but the staff were exceptionally quick and attentive and apart from pride I had only tweaked my shoulder! Lucky. The attentive service continued with our informative, communicative and highly experienced and professional waiter who served us throughout our meal. Checking every so often I was still in one piece. The afternoon Tea selection was very good and much enjoyed. The venue is obviously prized as one for parties small and large and has a number of suitable annex rooms. The lunch menu looked very good and we are destined to return to try the full menu without a fall!

Had a delicious lunch. Plenty of choice of dishes and helpful staff.

Genuine English restaurant. In a picturesque village north of Birmingham. Fantastic place, very lively. Luxurious and elegant. Menu full of typical dishes and polite and attentive service. We had a very good dinner for 4 people for 100 pounds.

We have now eaten here twice, once at a function then as a private dinner, and both were great experiences. Outstanding food, service was of a very high level and the place has a superb vibe. The location and outlook are pretty special too.

Took my Mum for lunch today. We ate off the 'fixed price' menu. Hubby had 3 courses, garlic mushrooms starter, pork fillet main & white chocolate & malteser dessert. Mum & I had 2 courses. Pheasant main and lemon meringue dessert. We all had coffee to finish our meals. All of the food was lovely though the pheasant was a little tough. Lovely friendly staff.

Had a really lovely time at the School house. It was a wake but a great send off for our neighbour. Will definitely be back 😋

First time we've been here in years. Excellent location, beautiful surroundings, a little bit of luxury and a great meal with old friends. The menu is very impressive for a lunchtime, but not overly expensive. Really enjoyed it, and will definitely be back soon.

My husband organised a surprise Birthday party for me and it was absolutely perfect from beginning to end. The food and the choice of it was second to none and the Advice and ambience outstanding. Everybody and everything made it an unforgettable evening.

Well what can I say. Ever disappoints, I’m Not a steak lover at all but I’m converted my partner had a steak last Tuesday fillet & I tied a bit. It was yo die for I was that impressed we booked for the Saturday so I could enjoy one & it was divine. Hats off tho the chef. We ended booking for Sunday dinner the next day and it was fabulous I just love this place if you’ve never been it’s must the staff, Will, Charlie, Chris and Mollie are just amazing and nothings to much trouble. I highly recommend everyone to give this place a try you won’t be disappointed. Excellent ✔️

Friday 16th February 2024. My husband’s cousin Roger and his wife Janine came to visit us in Birmingham and go to lunch. We went to ‘The Old School House’ a nice restaurant just thirty minutes from where we live in Weeford. This was Roger and Janine's first visit to this restaurant. We arrived for 1.00 pm and were shown to a nice table for four in the restaurant The restaurant itself is light, bright and airy with a lovely dining area, where we were seated on this bright sunny afternoon. The place was lovely and the staff were bright and welcoming. We had the three course set dinner menu, which was very good value. We all had starters; Roger had mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce served on sour dough bread. Janine and my husband had the king prawn skewers served with a chilli sauce, which they said was really nice. I had the duck bonbons served with a wasabi mayonnaise which was really delicious. For our main course: Roger had the breast of pheasant served with a selection of vegetables. My husband had pork in mustard and wholegrain sauce served with a selection of vegetables, which he said was very tasty. Janine had the sea bass served with a selection of vegetables; she said the fish was sublime. I had breast of chicken stuffed with a spicy sausage with a tomato Provencal sauce and served with a nice selection of vegetables, and was really delicious. The dishes all arrived together and were very hot and very well presented. We washed all this lovely food down with a pint of low alcohol larger for Roger, a pint of ‘Hobgoblin’ bitter for my husband. Janine had ice water as she does not drink alcohol. I had a large glass of rose zinfandel wine. We all had desserts: Roger had the bread and butter pudding served with creamy custard. My husband had the passion fruit cheesecake. Janine had the chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream. I had the white chocolate and malteaser cheesecake, which was lovely and light and the perfect finish to my meal. We all had coffees afterwards; Roger and My husband had a black coffee. Janine had a decaffeinated coffee and I had a decaffeinated latte coffee. Afterwards we all felt well fed and content. The bill for the food was very reasonable.

Had a party here for my Fathers 70th birthday and we had a great time. From the initial booking process all the way through to decorating the room, the meal, the drinks and the service everything was perfect. Can’t recommend this venue highly enough. Thank you to all of the team here especially Julie, Chris & Molly.

Somethings in life generate wonderful memories that will never be forgotten. Tonight, was one of those. Celebrating my partners Big Birthday, our group experienced a totally flawless performance by the employees. From service, ambience and quality of food, nothing could be criticised. Starters varied from spicy prawns, melon, pate, to list but a few. Mains included pheasant in a beautiful sauce, chicken, and several other dishes. The manner in which they were served was incredibly efficient. All food was hot which is an important consideration. Deserts were also excellent. A wonderful evening with wonderful friends. A fabulous restaurant.

Even though this wasn't our first choice for our post-wedding meal, it turned out to be the best choice. We both had a good feeling after visiting for the first time. The car park was virtually full and it is clearly a popular place. The...

Went for lunch on a weekday, not to busy, just comfortable.

My fathers 80th Birthday - 9 of us inc two children Delighted with the punctual service and all meals beautifully laid out and pipping hot for all of our needs Grounds inc sweeping valley, river and wooden bridge Exceptional service and will visit again

Visited with six family members on 2nd February for a birthday celebration. Everyone thought the food was delicious with the banoffee bread & butter pudding with custard a particular favourite amongst us. The staff were welcoming & attentive so thank you for making it a...

£18.50 for two courses or £24.50 for three courses represented excellent value, with really well presented, quality ingredients. Chicken was deliciously moist and tender, with lovely crisp skin. Pork was equally first class with a top notch sauce. As always, a very hearty bowl of...

A very big thanks to Will and the team for a superb evening from start to finish. We had 26 friends for dinner and they were entertained by the amazing Latin Band Andulas. The dinner was perfection and as usual the service impressive. Big thank...

We have just this weekend celebrated our wedding with a party of 50 in the pavilion. We had only a very short time to get this going but Julie was brilliant at helping us get everything done from room set up, to flowers and DJ...

A true gastronomic delight! The menu offers a diverse range of options, and each dish is a testament to the chef's skill and creativity.

3 courses for £31.50 is just the best value especially given how beautiful the food was The taste and presentation was outstanding Best rhubarb crumble I’ve ever had ! When the bill came we even queried it as we thought that we had been undercharged...

can’t say enough good things about this place and the staff are amazing Will will akways accommodate any needs just a little hidden gem this place. Love it.

Just been here for a first time lunch. In every way this was a wonderful experience. The food was cooked beautifully and was similarly presented. No long waits, but neither were we rushed. The two gentlemen who served us were friendly, helpful and unfailingly polite....

Fantastic. Great staff great food. Top notch..

Lovely atmosphere beautiful food

Excellent Xmas Eve meal with the family. Front of house/manager was great looking after my husband who has a butter intolerance. Alternatives offered. Food was outstanding and good portion sizes, lovely place and decor really nice. Will be returning.

Excellent meal, service and good value. The food was extremely well cooked and presented. The opportunity to be in a side room made the experience even more special. Overall extremely well managed.

Picturesque location, delicious food & excellent service from the staff on Boxing Day so will definitely be returning.

Very enjoyable Christmas Lunch with great service and atmosphere booked again for Christmas next year it was that good

Christmas Day lunch … absolutely delicious exceeded our expectations. Fabulous food, service and atmosphere 10/10. Well done Will and team 👏

I cannot recommend this place enough. I have been there regularly for over 10 years and it’s always excellent. My last visit was with 28 family and it was faultless. Fabulous surroundings, excellent food, great staff and really good value for money on a very...

Attended one of their tribute nights. Would recommend.

Wonderful Christmas Day lunch today at School House, Weeford. Food was truly amazing, service was second to none - thank you to all the staff who worked so hard today - will definitely return

As a group of friends we went to the school house Xmas party. We all thought it was a fabulous night. Food was exceptional , the crystallettes were great and oh so sixties great atmosphere and the service was wonderful. Thank you for starting Xmas

Went for the Wham tribute for Christmas work do cannot fault the food , and serving 200 plus was done well and the food hot when it reached the table. No ask was too small a member of our table only drinks green tea which was bought out in a teapot when she requested instead of coffee to end the meal. I would recommend and will be going back to try the restaurant.

Excellent night but felt the service was slightly rushed. The main guy who was very hospitable,was a tad manic.

Had a fabulous time with my wonderful friends at our Christmas meal. Service was absolutely spot on. Would definitely recommend The School House Restaurant 100%

Had our annual festive lunch for 20 people on Saturday. Very disappointed. Most people complained that the food was cold . The pheasant was inedible. It was red inside and very tough. I mentioned this twice and was ignored . Most were dissatisfied with the experience. Definitely not going here again

This was our first visit hope it won't be our last. The food was amazing. Lovely welcoming staff. It was so smart and clean. Just perfect. Thank you

Not been here for years so decided to celebrate my birthday here with a group of friends, after all this time it's still excellent. I won't be leaving it so long in future. Great service, excellent food and not overpriced either, great value all round.

Great food,good price, excellent service 👍