The Travellers Rest in Staffordshire Moorlands

I am hugely disappointed in the attitude and service at this pub. My wife and I have been customers at this establishment for many years, i lovely typical 'country' pub and always been happy with the service, on this occassion, visiting with 2 other couples we found our experience very disappointing. I have to say the two courses for £14.95 is a bargain with some decent meal choices, my gripe is that my wife is a ceoliac (gluten/wheat intolerant) and was given a seperate menu, when she asked if she could have two courses from that menu for £14.95 she was told, by the abrupt, rude older waitress that she would have to consult the manager and after consulting him as a one off it would be OK. There was vegan options on the normal menu offer, which is a lifestyle choice, but no GF so any ceoliacs would have to order from the GF menu, at extra expense. That was just the start, drinks to the table took an eternity to arrive, the chips looked liked they had been cooked, time and time again and when one of our party asked for a coffee was presented with half a cup, which was, when asked, topped up with hot water which made it very weak tasting. I have to say the young girl waitress was polite and courtious and did everything she could to oblige us, the older lady was, i thought rude and I would have said something to her but did not want to make a scene in front of friends. We will therefore be giving this establishment a break for a while

Good food lovely service very enjoyable 😊, booked for Christmas Dinner 🍽 😋 😀

Had a meal here tonight and must say that I was disappointed. I ordered Lasagne which came and was so greasy I had to pour the excess oil out, it tasted okay but this spoilt it. No one came to ask how things were. At the end of the meal a guy came to clear the table and I told him to which he replied he would let the chef know. That was the last I heard. This place has always had a very good reputation and have never had a bad meal but I will think twice about going again.

Nice food just small portions. Staff are polite and friendly and the place is nice

Nice county pub to eat at, goods not expensive. I think the server was new as she didn’t know much

Arrived without a booking on pie night. How naive. Landlord told us it books up days before. However, he took pity on us and squeezed us in with the proviso that we'd have to be done before the booked people arrived. No complaints from us! Food was tasty, well-cooked and cheap (two pie meals for £13). Nice place, friendly staff, lovely spot. Give it a go.

1st choice - pity we don't live in Stanley so we could walk there.update 27.09.2024 lunch time, food taken a turn for the worse, unappetising burger , virtually no salad or chips, not value for money

Fabulous traditional country pub/restaurant. Very friendly and supportive of the local community.

Absolutely beautiful country style pub based in a beautiful village. Olde worlde vibes. Parking around back, outdoor tables at front. Food is fabulous with themed food nights. We had a meal on pie night and it was gorgeous and well worth the price. Disabled access to the restaurant around the rear is only hampered by a parking space right outside the rear door which can stop wheelchairs getting to the door if vehicles are parked too close. Also, access to toilets is difficult for disabled guests to access as you have to go back out of the restaurant to get around to a toilet based in the top half of the pub due to stairs. Gorgeous decor, atmosphere and lovely helpful staff. We are definitely returning - and soon. Fairly priced meals and good home cooked food

Country pub in Stanley which has very good choices of excellent meals on the menu but not many choices on the children's menu. The restaurant is limited to 6 people per table/booking. Booking is recommended as it is very popular. Large car park and outdoor seating. Bar area if you just want a drink.

Stopped off for a bite to eat after a busy day. Sat outside as had our dog with us and they’re not allowed inside which was fine. Had a fantastic meal and would highly recommend 👍

Amazing country pub and the food is delicious x all staff very polite and welcoming x

Loved it. Quintessential English pub, tastey food, a good selection of quality ales and lovely staff. We thought we had good pubs in the Leicestershire villages, this place is 'top draw'

Update, we went again with family and again, not disappointed, we had mains and sweets plus coffees and beers, excellent value and I think Leah is a brilliant waitress, thank you see you soon

We had a lovely family 2 course meal here, varied main courses some included in the £14.95 for 2 courses which a great selection to choose from. I personally had 3 meat for £15.95 which had very nice chips, onion rings and garden peas which complemented my gammon, steak and peppercorn chicken which were all perfectly cooked. I always take a doggie bag home for our lab but he nearly missed out as I was enjoying it too much. The staff were so helpful and friendly which is sometimes missing at the national chains. We all said we will definitely be returning to this wonderful pub again.

Must be our 2nd or 3rd time coming and it’s been brilliant every time! Lovely and friendly staff, the food is beautiful and is a very reasonable price, the area and atmosphere always spot on, highly recommend!

Lovely food and good atmosphere. Will be returning.

Sunday lunch is great. Quite a small menu on a Sunday as most people obviously having Sunday lunch. There was quite a good selection of desserts available. I had the lasagna which was ok. Nice garlic bread and the chips are mega. Proper hand cut deep fried chips. The staff were very friendly and attentive and allowed us to take a cake for a birthday. There wasn’t many parking spots and was quite busy at lunch on a Sunday so if you can car share might be a good idea.

Extremely slow service and Yorkshire puddings awful 😖

Great food and service and nice to sit outside in the sun!

This is our go to pub for Sunday Lunch, even tho' its a 20 min. drive, it was also my mum's favorite. New owners, so my children booked for fathers day, never been able to do this as the previous owners would not take bookings of over 6 people, so a big improvement, even tho' he was a nice guy. Pub packed, table ready in 5 mins. not a long wait for the food which was excellent. Nice touch was the small F/D gift from the new owners. Nice atmosphere, good service and brill food, big improvement as now we can book a table of 8. Very nice.

Ate here Thursday 13th June. Despite a mix up with the booking the staff went out of there way to find us a table. We used the two course meal for £15. Food was great good quality and plenty of it Would recommend it

Lovely pub. Roast was spot on and they do a roast everyday.

Travellers Rest is a charming pub that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. They offer delicious food, with a standout deal on Thursdays featuring 12 inch pizzas for just £7.99. The selection of ales and fine wines is impressive, catering to all tastes. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant experience. Whether you're looking for a cosy spot by the fire or a lively evening with friends, Travellers Rest provides the perfect setting. Highly recommended for both locals and visitors alike.

Had a lovely meal here today. 4 adults and 2 children. We had a burger, salmon, braising steak and lasagne. Everyone really enjoyed their food and also their deserts. Food arrived quickly and well presented. Service was good, timely, well mannered and all correct. Lovely to get 15% off food. Will be going back.

Fantastic food lovely friendly pub We bring my mum dad who is from Brighton to you as they love everything about the team & how the pub is. The only thing I was disappointed on there was no vegetarian curry like before or no Sunday roast on for a vegetarian.

Decided to give it a go for Sunday dinner. We were not disappointed. Staff were friendly, and it was a quick service. Food was hot, tasty, and good portion sizes. It's definitely worth the money. We will be back and would recommend to anyone wanting good pub grub.

Good quality wholesome food great staff if you want a truly tasty traditional pie this is the place for you good cask ale as well

Had the Sunday lunch and the food was brilliant, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the service was great. A fantastic pub, would definitely recommend and will be returning soon!

Appalling in every way. Where do I begin. We went with friends for Sunday lunch 12/05/24. 6 adults From start to finish I was totally speechless a young boy took our order then 15 mins later a girl came to us and asked what we had ordered I said don’t you know she said no can I take it again so we gave our order again. We waited for our food to come only for there to be 2 meals missing this should have been pie and chips when we asked where the other 2 meals were they said they forgot them but the roast dinner’s would be out as soon as possible. I told him we ordered pie they said they would tell the chef. My lasagne was just wet slop so I refused mine and went without. The chips in everyone’s looked dry and green no crisp in sight. When the pies come eventually they too were poor. There starters we had were not much better but least we got them all together. The manager came and said that the staff were young and had to start somewhere. They were more interested in laughing and chatting. One of our group ordered a dessert and another a coffee the dessert came no sign of coffee by the time that was eaten. I asked the manager where the coffee was she went to get that herself no sugar again we had to ask. The manger had been talking to customers about us in the bar what she didn’t go was that who she was talking to knew us and told us. She knocked 3 meals off the bill 2 for the pie mistake and my meal that I didn’t actually have. The worst food and service any of us have encountered and will definitely be spreading the word. APPALLING

Me and my husband had pre-ordered a table for the Monday Pie night a few days before as we'd wanted to try this for a very long time. I am vegetarian and ordered the one option which was the Cheese and Onion Pie only to be told that they had sold out of this Pie and that people normally order the pies they want when they book a table. I was very disappointed as this was not made clear when I booked. I was then forced to have Vegetable Lasagne which I didn't want as I came looking forward to 'Pie Night'. The garlic bread that came with the Lasagne was overcooked and the lasagne was watery. If we had been made aware beforehand that you need to pre-order the pies then we would never have had this problem. I understand that 'Pie night' is a very busy and popular evening however I assumed that there would be enough to cater for such a high demand and assumed there'd be no need to pre-order our food. The waitress who served us was very helpful and offered to charge me the same price as the Pie night offer so I got my meal alot cheaper.

Never had a bad meal here!! Service is great and food is yum!

Restaurant hidden in a pub,in beautiful surroundings but close to the city centre

Nice Sunday lunch busy pub but a lovely atmosphere

Fantastic food, great value on pie night.

Here you can find the typical good vibes of a nice country pub. The food is quite good but last time I ate the worst fries ever. The cottage pie was good. The service can be improved, last time there was a lack of attention.

Great place Excelent food , service and value Outstanding staff, very helpfull, polite, they go the extra mile for you. Steve runs a fantastic, friendly pub With a good selection of beers. Your best to book your table to avoid Not getting good one It's always busy with locals and visitors. P. S. Look for the mid week Bargains. Well worth it. 10/10

Really great food. Friendly staff.

The Meal was very tasty, hot and enjoyable.The place was busy.Nice and warm on a chilli day,with the lovely fire on.Plentycarparking space around the back.

Reasonably priced weekday food - 20% off normal price. Food very nice. Staff very friendly. Nice big car park.

Absolutely fantastic food, portion sizes large. Well cooked and hot. Very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return.

Had the most amazing Birthday meal here with my father! We went here to try out since it looked nice and I liked the name, and boy were we pleasantly surprised. The place is a lovely and warming olde pub style, comforting and comfortable! We came in as soon as they opened, we got some drinks at the bar which were lovely, beautifully made. We ended up ordering a full 3 courses! We both ordered the soup of the day, which was a fresh and delightful carrot and coriander. It was vibrant and had melt in your mouth carrot chunks in! Along with the warm, fresh ciabatta with butter it was an absolute delight. For the mains, my dad had a steak and ale pie which he described as "one of the best pies I've had, I can't fault it". I had the meat lasagne (there is also veggie one) and I cannot describe the plate of perfection that was put in front of me. It was masterful. For desert my dad had the crumble of the day, which was apple. He literally said it was the best crumble he's ever had in his life. He is 79 years old. I had the Sicilian lemon tart with ice cream and I was smiling from ear to ear as I enjoyed the wonderfully tart delicacy. I imagine we will certainly be back at some point, after all, how can you turn down perfection

Lovely cosy place, lovely staff

Every week I go here it's that delicious, love love love there braizing steak and home cooked chips absolutely delicious.

I can't recommend this pub enough. Had a fantastic meal..

Had a very welcome drink here on New Years Eve... Such a friendly team running a beautifully decorated room... We were on a Narrowboat.. Only 15 mins walk up the hill. Well worth a visit.

Boxing day family meal and it was excellent, food very nice. The place was decorated very Christmasy

Been here numerous times, never had a bad meal. Great service, great beers on offer and others drinks also. Would always recommend

Called in to make a reservation and the lady on the phone was possibly the most rude customer service person I've ever spoke to, she made sneyd comments about my hearing very obviously down the phone. Food is nice tho

Beautiful, homely, comfortable pub. Lovely food too.

Always enjoyed a meal here in the past, however this week my daughter ordered the travellers burger to be served dry on a brioche bun, when asked for salad was told only had cherry tomatoes. Really disappointed. Not many vegetarian options (2 meals) either.

Lovely meal in a lovely location. Great choice of food and great service.

Brilliant food. Very traditional. Lovely warm atmosphere.

Been here a few times over the years recently went Saturday Outstanding pub, food was all cooked perfect The service was very nice and welcoming will definitely be returning at some point

Waitress gave us the menu's to choose from when we Ist arrived. Came back 20 mins later and we ordered 4 diference meals only to be told that two of them were unavailable.!! Why on earth would you' after been given the menu to choose from not mention before what meals are NOT available.? This smacks of little concern for its life blood..its customer's . Shame because the food was good "after we had to reorder" The staff were very good. Will visit again but will ask what is NOT on the menu Ist.

Lovely place and brilliant food homemade

Lovely village, really calm and peaceful. Good food, attentive staff. An enjoyable stay.

Called for our lunch today with a group of four on table No1. The food was excellent and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Plus the gravy was very nice

Lovely location. Felt like we were being rushed out a bit with them trying to clear our plates before they were finished. Would like to try again just incase it was a case of being a busy day.

Great food and service in a lovely location.

Have been visiting for 10 years but last night's meal and service was disappointing. The waitress didn't listen to our drinks order. The menu was bland. My meal if salmon was ordinary and not presented well. My partners meal of steak was tough and the chips were bland and the presentation of the meal was unacceptable. We will not be visiting again.

Good evening great food and service great value for money thanks

My mum was taken ill at the pub today and the staff were absolutely amazing. Stayed calm, called the ambulance and constantly checked on us during the 1.5 hour wait for the ambulance. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much from us all ❤️ we need to come back as we didn't get chance to have dessert 🤣

Called in on the off chance for Sunday lunch as I’d parked up the road, walked past and the smell of the food persuaded me in and was able to be accommodated despite not having a booking. A real surprise find.

Staff are really friendly and well trained. If you're having the mixed grill, the gammon was very salty

Excellent food and friendly staff! We visited last night. I can highly recommended the pie.

Food,service and atmosphere as always 2nd to none, would recommend to everyone give it a try you will not be disappointed.

This pub was a big favourite of me and my friends, but our last visit was very disappointing. The food was mediocre and my portion of pie was small. It was also lacking in atmosphere. It had a period like this last year and then bounced back. Hope it does the same again otherwise, off the list

Could not fault the evening at all. Will definitely return, marvelous!

Really quaint place in a gorgeous area. Staff friendly, food great & quick service. 👌

A superb meal and a positive ambience. Highly recommended.

Starter was wonderful, main ok and desert wonderful too.

Went here today in the sun and it was lovely! Not a bad price on the food considering it’s a large portion! I had the Travellers Burger with no relish but hot sauce instead and it was a lovely kick! The other half had a Med Veg Lasagne and I was blown away by it, the size was massive the chips were excellent really amazing flavour! Good choice of alcohol, lovely seats outside and a large car park! Definitely worth a try!

Only had a drink there but I believe it's been taken over and have heard excellent reviews on the food too

Every time we go here they never disappoint. Staff are very helpful,the food is beautiful too , would definitely recommend the gammon. It's lovely and thick well worth the price .

First visit but will definitely not be the last. Great food, atmosphere and staff.

Love this place, we go at least twice a week.

Lovely place to go for food and drink. It's advised to book to eat in the restaurant as it gets very busy. There is a small area near the bar where you can eat and drink, and there are tables & chairs outside.

Tried to book a table for 8 people and was told maximum is 6, I have been in there when there is more than 6 at a table so was very disappointed that I was told no.

Went for a birthday lunch on Thursday 29/7/21 Excellent menu. Food was superb Beautiful place. Great atmosphere Staff very welcoming indeed Chef did us proud. ✅ Most definitely going again Highly recommended Keep up the excellent work guys. Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏

More staff needed service was a little slow but food was worth the wait

Food was delicious although just too much and I couldn't possibly finish it. I had the roast turkey. Staff were attentive and helpful Service very good. This was my first visit abd definitely will be going again.

Lovely food and rather staff were friendly and polite

Party of 4 adults had a lovely meal today. Pie, Liver and burgers were all excellent and a good size portion. I will be going back again.

landlord is rude and nasty. food absolutely terrible and service is school kids who are too shy to serve. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!

Had lamb chops and chips and loved it.. the place was rammed so always a good sign, we went for lunch and really enjoyed it.. we will return

10/10 great home cooked food,very helpful friendly staff Mark & Julie Amery

Booked for my wife's 50th great home cooked food very pleased friendly staff,would recommend 10/10 Mark & Julie Amery

First time there ...will be going back ...loved the whole experience..well done to all your staff

Haven't been for years but glad We thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening well done.

Always consistant and good. Worth the 20min drive to get there.

Feels a bit on the cramped side for me but very good meal.

To my shame , I didn't finish my meal. It's my fault , I have developed a medical inability to swallow some foods & I'm awaiting a camera down the throat (yippee) & just filled up quickly . Even a very good pint of Pedigree bitter couldn't clear my gullet & I only managed half of my tasty lasagna Verdi. I started off OK with a favourite soup , carrot & coriander & pampered my throat with a nice vanilla ice cream.. ten of us split the bill at £36 a couple which was extremely reasonable. My wife enjoyed her tender braised steak & superb cheesecake. Everyone was replete , except poor me.(boo hoo)

Good food good company good atmosphere everything u require

Had a brilliant meal for my husband's birthday. Food was excellent and the service was the same. Would definitely recommend to all my friends. Will definitely be back. Thank you.🎂👍👍

Firstly was table arrangements. Booked for party of 8 two weeks before but were put on 2 tables that sat 4 and had to push them together as we were a party. Drink order taken at the table. We waited and eventually had to ask where they were and they were sitting on the counter by the bar. Very young members of staff obviously with no guidance standing around. Waited a very long time for food. Starters of prawn cocktails were extremely disappointing. Also the crust on a tartlet was so hard cudnt cut into it. On making a comment to young girl clearing plates away to mention to the kitchen she laughed pulled a few faces and asked if it was a joke !! Mains were all very good. The service and waiting time was very poor. Sorry but could not recommend.

Braising steak melts in the mouth

Lovely pub with a friendly atmosphere, food was good value and delicious traditional fayre.

Good food with excellent service

Had a lovely turkey dinner. Lovely service and lovely atmosphere. Got in early before it got to busy. Advice to book if you can