The Shoulder of Mutton Restaurant in East Staffordshire

Sunday lunch was fabulous. Really tasty, best I’ve had in a very long time. The pub looks nothing from the outside, so we visited based on good Trip Advisor reviews and weren’t disappointed. Will definitely return. Price was excellent value for money.

The food was amazing (especially the chips). staff are amazing. Lovely atmosphere. Definitely recommend you come to this pub!!!! Shout out to the lovely Chloe! Very hardworking!!

Booked a table for 7pm as had booked cinema for 8.15 When we got there we were told there was auo to atwenty minute wait for food - even though there was only one other table occupied. Chased food at 7.35 were told it's on its way, at 7.45 the other table's food came out and we were told ours was being plated up and would follow. We baled out at 8pm as no food had materialised - plating up pie and mash is obviously a complex operation. If you are hungry but have plenty of time on your hands the Shoulder of Mutton is the place for you.

What an amazing friendly, welcoming and accommodating place. Having been disappointed by an under 5s ban elsewhere, we came here and the lady in charge could not do enough for us: Colouring for the 2 kids; mega helpful regarding our numerous allergies; beautiful food and beer with excellent service - could not recommend more highly - thanks Shoulder of Mutton

Lovely staff and food. Prices a little high but willing to pay. Good location. Recommend for an evening meal but less so a “pop in snack”

Came for a christening, stayed over 2 nights. Breakfast was absolutely amazing + Sunday roast (WOW). All staff very friendly + very helpful xx can't wait 2 stay here again x

We had a lovely 2 night break x rooms were clean and comfortable x staff very friendly x food was great especially the breakfast x fantastic price as well x breakfast included x would definitely stay again x

Stopped off for a bite to each as travelling through. What a lovely local pub. All the staff were so welcoming! Special mention to the chef Spooner. The food was so tasty and well presented. Highly recommend and will certainly go back if we're that way again.

As always Neil excellent food. Enjoyed by us both. Gammon and eggs was gorgeous. Scampi was piping hot and tasted good too. Well done.

Bog standard Sunday lunch. Starter and main course were cheap and quality reflected the fact. The meal was good enough to avoid complaint but I would not recommend the restaurant and will not visit again.

Amazing food every time! Neil never fails in cooking fab food! We eat here a bit too much! Bread & butter pudding & crumbles to die for…

A very friendly family run pub out in a nice village with good staff, great food and an enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Excellent service, friendly staff. Home made turkey pie was delicious. Good portions and reasonably priced. Lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely pub/restaurant. We went for Sunday dinner. Three tasty meals all with excellent sized portions at a good price. Cracking vegetarian option - best nut roast I've ever had, My wife and son loved their roasts too. Even the dog had the occasional treat from the plates!

Once again Neil and his staff surpassed expectations. I had a fabulous home made chicken and leek pie with a pastry cover. Piping hot and worth every penny. Pudding was jam sponge and custard and yes it was spot on. My friend, she fancied lite bites, not disappointed at all as the Ham Eggs and chips were also hot and gorgeous. I would recommend this establishment to any one local or passing through. You definitely will not be disappointed. Keep up the good work Neil, it’s working well.

We ate here twice during a short stay in Wychnor. We had dinner and also Sunday lunch. The food was fresh and well prepared. The Sunday lunch in particular was delicious. The staff are attentive and friendly. If we are in this area again we will definitely visit again.

Amazing Sunday lunch and super value for money. Food was delicious and service was great. Would highly recommend a visit.

Popped in while family were visiting as I’ve recently moved to the village Had intended just ordering sandwiches as we were pushed for time but noticing the specials on board We asked how long food would take and was told about 20 mins So decided to have the Lasagne 2 for £15 There was a choice of beef or vegetable We chose both came with chips or salad Food arrived within time stated both beef version and vegetable one were very tasty piping hot And portions very generous Would highly recommend It’s a lovely homely country pub And staff very welcoming and helpful

Kirsty was excellent food was superb no waiting everything nice and fresh kirsty was very attentive

We spent 1 night in the twin room which was clean, cosy and very comfortable. Price included breakfast which was delicious. Friendly staff who were very welcoming. Highly recommend

Great service at the shoulder of mutton , Barton under Needwood brilliant food very helpful staff (Kirsty) definitely go again

Great food very nice and good prices. Staff were great and very kind. 100% recommend the shoulder of mutton

So disappointed have visited several time’s previous however this evening we went in waited by screen to hear bar person telling how she had earlier sh*t herself and still felt iffy. Sorry we didn’t want anyone serving us who had bowel issues and could pass on sadly we wont be coming again!!!

Dog friendly, great atmosphere, made very welcome by the host,staff and locals. Food very value for money, well presented, quantity just right, hot on receipt and we all got our meals at the same time. Mixture of meals to suit all dietaries. Ample parking around...

Have been here a few tines now. The food is always delicious and the staff friendly. They also do a fab range of ice cream. (my weakness). Great value for money. Sunday lunch is scrummy snd veg done perfectly, not a soggy mush like most...

Lovely food at a decent price and great service from the girls looking after us. Very accomodating with our gamily member who is in a wheelchair.

Stayed for four nights while visiting family in village. The service is excellent and friendly, the food is good and well priced. The rooms are clean comfortable and the breakfasts are excellent. All in all a great good value place to stay or eat and...

Visited again but on Mon 17th Oct, lunchtime. Same good service and excellent home cooked food as at other times and days. Food is high quality, and in good quantity. Nothing's too much trouble at the 'Shoulder'. Ample parking, rear of pub. Perfect!

There was so much we appreciated about this unpretentious pub. It fitted our bill for a meal and overnight stay perfectly. Very pleasant people to deal with, excellent evening meal and breakfast (the gravy in the steak and ale pie really was best ever tasted),...

First meal here. Excellent Sunday roast, like home cooked. Dessert’s were a delight. Would definitely recommend. Special thanks to Poppy for the excellent service and for going the extra mile when we left something important behind. Can’t wait to eat here again.

Do not underestimate the Shoulder of Mutton, unassuming from the outside but wow! what lovely food, friendly service and village pub atmosphere. Never had a meal that has disappointed- it really is a must go to place! Keep up the good work!

We had a lovely family meal here. The service from Kirsty was amazing. The food was perfect, home cooked food. We will definitely be back.

We have just had a really lovely Sunday lunch at the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Barton and it was absolutely great and all the staff were really nice and helpful

Best original type pub in the village with lovely homemade food, especially the pies! Friendly staff, even to walk-ins, good service and truly amazing food. We are becoming regulars and love this place.

Outstanding from start to finish, waitress's and bar staff accommodated our family at short notice. Food excellent, drinks very good and reasonably priced. We recommend the steak and ale homemade pies, sloppy burger also amazing too. Staff attentive and nothing is too much trouble. Ice...

Visited for Father's day and all I can say is wow !!!! Excellent value and quality Highly recommend a visit

Food great but lacking atmosphere. Went on a midweek and was very quiet. The pub is split into smaller rooms and this meant no atmosphere. Food however was great. Pie night and they were lovely as was the special Sea Bass.

Food was lovely, we did have to wait 45 minutes for food. But it was worth it. The member of staff that served us was lovely. Reasonably priced.

We had a really lovely Sunday lunch today. The beef and lamb were superb and there was a good variety of fresh vegetables, all beautifully cooked. The staff were brilliant, very attentive and friendly and we will definitely be visiting again. Thank you.

I'm not one for leaving reviews, as I believe when you pay for a service you should get what is expected, but unfortunately these days good service seems so rare that we come to expect something mediocre. Which brings me to the Shoulder of Mutton,...

visited with my family for some food and drinks was all amazing thank you so much was a very good evening

Truly wonderful homemade food. Excellent soup followed by the homemade pies…one steak and ale, the other chicken and mushroom. Both top notch! Good, friendly and attentive service from both Chloe and the chef. All very well presented too. Highly recommend. Thanks to the Shoulder team...

Been to Shoulder several times. Food and service is always first class. Special shout out to Chloe such a friendly, a tentative waitress. Superb! Look forward to next time.

We stopped after a long walk for a well deserved drink, there were 15 of us - all very thirsty. Accidentally we walked into the restaurant bar, there was no sign to tell us where to go for the public bar. The landlord was so...

Lovely home cooked food, fabulous service. Will definitely come again. Great evening with friends. Thank you

We live 10 minutes walk from the Shoulder so eat Sunday lunch there quite often as well as eating other days occasionally. It’s consistently good quality and good value to boot with pleasant, obliging staff and a cracking pint of Pedigree. The chefs Yorkshire puddings...

Great little pub, food is lovely homemade and staff are always friendly. Would definitely recommend to everyone.

Visit here frequently and always enjoy it. Good choice of food, reasonably priced. Staff are all very friendly and efficient.

I've been meaning to write a review for a while now as we try and visit the Shoulder at least once every couple of weeks! Staff are welcoming, warm, friendly and professional, a difficult combination but carried off effortlessly. There are various areas to sit...

Food is always cooked well.The homemade chips are great! Vegetarian options are improving all the time. Staff are always friendly and helpful. There is a specials board as well as a basic menu. Great value for money.

We visit here quite often, and yesterday with our family. We were a group of six and one of us in a wheelchair. Looked after very well and had a table reserved that was accessible. This is not a pub chain, so the menu is...

Have been here several times over the last couple of months the food is always excellent as is the service from the very friendly and attentive Kirsty. Keep hold of her she is a major asset to your operation

Came here with some friends for dinner and birthday cake. Fast and friendly service and the food was spot on. Particular mention to the little guy in flip flops behind the bar - superb customer service skills! Would definitely recommend!

Good pub food for a good meal with family or friends with a varied menu. Attentive staff and always a good welcome at a traditional village pub.

Lovely pub, warm reception, friendly ambiance, home-made food, professional service. Good Burton beers too. Spacious car park.

I have stopped at the shoulder of mutton 4 night,s a week for the last few months the rooms are very comfortable the food and staff are exceptional and nothing is too much trouble excellent service provided by Neil Spooner and all the staff Keep...

Another delicious meal from Team Shoulder. The staff are incredibly friendly and hard working in this pub and go out of the way to cater for your needs. Much appreciated and will continue to return.

Excellent menu choices. Excellent specials board. Very good prices. Had the French onion soup. Superb. Very clean pub and very friendly staff. Food very tasty, nice selection of drinks.

Visited for lunch on our way home from a weekend away. Great pub, friendly staff and excellent food. Very reasonably priced too

The Shoulder is a nice pub in a busy large village. It always seems busy, which says something. Dropped in on Bank Holiday Monday. Good beer (Landlord and Pedigree) and well kept. Lovely meal and a warm welcome. Can’t ask for more.

The staff at this pub always go the extra mile to make each visit and meal out excellent. Their range of veggie / vegan food is a big draw. Sunday lunches are awesome, but make sure you book as it's very popular.

Visited with a friend on Bank Holiday Monday. Prompt welcome by friendly staff and seated at a table with menus. Drinks came promptly with a good choice of red wines. Ordered fish and chips and chilli and chips. More than happy to cater for a...

We booked a large family gathering for 20+ people to celebrate my brothers 40th birthday. We were given a private area, with its own bar which had been decorated with banners and balloons. They'd even gone to the effort of making a cake. Staff were...

Travelled from Plymouth for a family birthday party - food was fantastic with good size portions, staff friendly and welcoming

The lunch was for 26 people in the function room. Could have been a logistical nightmare, but Neil and his staff were brilliant. Food, which was fabulous, was served quickly and efficiently. Portion sizes are very generous, Highly recommend.

Came for my cousins 40th Birthday, there was 26 of our family in our own private room. Amazing food, lovely friendly staff, decorations for the room and cake provided for us. Lovely day, thank you

We had a 40th birthday party with 26 of us, adults and kids. The food was superb and the service could not have been better. Have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone. Thankyou to all the staff.

Can always rely on The Shoulder to provide excellent quality food and service. Always willing to accommodate a large group of friends and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended.

Good honest pub grub in a traditional setting. Helpful staff. Only downside the food was a bit slow coming out but was lovely when it did arrive so can’t complain. Chips were massive and piping hot!

Welcoming and friendly staff on arrival and throughout. A good selection of traditional pub food, cooked fresh. Very tasty food, would definitely recommend/return. Parking available and dog friendly.

Lovely meal. Service very friendly. Clean and cosy place. A very relaxing place with no loud music. Popped in after visiting local garden centre.

Arrived there after a 6 mile ramble and entered through the car park entrance, we were met at the door by the charming Korrie(?) and shown to a window table. Good selection of food and drinks. All the food was served hot and there was...

We booked the private party room for a 50th birthday. Catering was brilliant, really good selection of hot and cold buffet food and desserts. Staff were attentive and everyone had a fantastic evening - 5 ⭐️

Let's start with the excellent service provided, they knew what table we were at before we asked, Very busy which was to be expected Sunday menu only so the specials board redundant. The Beef dinner was spot on the topside meat perfect veg neither too...

It was a Saturday afternoon and we had booked a table for 1pm. We arrived and were promptly shown to our table. Ordered drinks and about 5 minutes later they get brought to us. We order food and then we wait . . . And...

Called in Wednesday 12th January for lunch. I had the Gammon and eggs ( very tasty indeed ) my friend fancied a roast dinner of which they obliged. All in all a nice meal great staff and worthy of a visit. Very friendly staff, Keep...

Throughly enjoyed lunch today at the Shoulder Of Mutton with my wife and our Grandson. Good menu with specials available and the landlord changes the menu on a regular basis. If your ever in the area, it’s a must for great food with attentive, friendly...

We went to The Shoulder of Mutton, Barton yesterday with family for a festive lunch and we would like to thank the Manager and Staff for being so helpful, friendly and gave excellent service. The meal was very good with plenty of meat and veg...

We booked a table for our Christmas lights switch on and as usual Neil and Spooner and staff didn't let us down. The pizzas were lovely and so were the beers. The atmosphere was great , we're glad we booked a table in the front...

We live in Barton and have been going to the Shoulder for years on regular occasions with friends. I usually have the home made lasagna because I know it is good but last night I had the sea bass which was excellent! The food really...

Nothings changed just honest and good. Friendly as usual good food comfy beds great conversion as always and feel relaxed. Nothing is to much trouble neil and Spooner are great lads glad it's all picking up for them after this covid mess, they deserve it....

Fab pub food you really can’t go wrong. I’m a great believer in pubs doing the basics well. If this is your philosophy this is the right place. Just had the best lasagna I’ve had for a long time. The beer is also great, price...

Walking into the pub at lunch time on a Friday, it was quiet but the bartender was friendly and welcoming. For a small pub they have a varied menu, including pub classics, burgers, plus typical lunch meals and pizzas. The good was lovely and it...

Always excellent food. We live local so we have a delivery roast once a month & it never disappoints! Highly recommended

What an absolute joke of a place. Service was extremely slow, wasn't clear on drinks and when questioned made to feel like I got it wrong! Ordered fish and chips, chips were frozen chips and over cooked. The fish, well I doubt it was even...

I checked their website, it said it catered for vegetarian's and that they did veggie sausage, mash, peas and gravy only to be told by the waitress that the website hadn't been updated since lockdown so they didn't have that dish. I chose a vegetarian...

Called in for lunch today travelling through the area, everywhere spotlessly clean, staff very friendly and explained procedures and rules to our visit and showed us around the building. Would highly recommend the food even though we just had a hot sandwich it was delicious...

Bank holiday ... sunny weather and able to eat out with covid restrictions being eased. Popped in on spec. Fully covid compliant. Rules clearly explained. Sat in the outdoor area. Nice and sunny. Ordered a coffee, soft drink and a cider. All good. Coffee very...

Had a 3 course Christmas menu meal delivered today. Absolutely beautiful, piping hot, well prepared. Delivered on time. 4 clean plates which says enough!!!

We always go a walk on a Saturday which incorporates lunch and a pint. Excellent covid restrictions in place. Very friendly staff lovely to have a chat with them. Husband loved the pie and I had a very tender steak sandwich. Wish we lived nearer.

We stopped of here after walking our dog, we had lunch and a couple of drinks, service and food were fabulous, would definitely recommend it, will definitely go back.

Spot on and felt comfortable. We had booked a meal here on Tuesday 14th September for lunch. Excellent table service with food and drinks. COVID-19 friendly, well done Neil you was ace. Food up to standard very enjoyable. Will always recommend.

We were regular visitors here before lockdown and since that ended we have started visiting again. It’s the only place we feel at ease going to as they have taken every necessary precaution, all the staff wear PPE, there is a one way system, everything...

My friend and I went for a drink last night. And I just wanted to say a huge thank you and wanted to say just how safe we felt. Absolutey every precaution has been taken! We sat outside and didnt even have to use the card machine due to them having a very easy to use app. They also have a very efficient trace & track system. They have gone above and beyond with all safety measures. We had a lovely bottle of wine in the garden with a great safe service.Please support this pub and stay safe!

The 'Shoulder' has been one of the 'stand out' pubs in our village. I've been on lock down since end of March, so it was a surreal experience to go 'Into' another building apart from my home. Everything is laid out safely and you have...

Sunday lunch. Management of the current situation gave a safe experience returning to a pub for the first time. Service is good, you text your order through and get table service directly. The roast was extremely tasty and lots of it. Desserts were delicious. Prices...

Congratulations to the management and staff for making this a very safe experience.The service was excellent,we sat outside and orders taken by phone,and our details were left for track and trace.The food was up to theusual high standard.We went inside for the loo,and again all...

Went here twice in seven days good range of food excellent service and reasonable prices. Will be going back when in the area

A while since we came here, but doesn't disappoint. We had a very warm welcome from Neil and drinks were brought to our table. All of us ordered off the two for £9.50 lunch menu. The food was a generous portion, nicely cooked and well...

Great local village pub. Sunday roast beef excellent and plenty of vegetables. Great price too. Better value than other pubs in the village who offer Sunday lunch.