Stafford
The Wolseley Arms

The Wolseley Arms

Wolseley Bridge Stafford, Staffordshire ST17 0XS, United Kingdom

Pub • Pubs • Beer • British


"My wife and I waited 35 mins before a drinks order was taken, which is no big deal but a little longer than we would have liked. We also ordered our food at the same time. My wife ordered a non-alcoholic cider and I ordered a non-alcoholic lager. After about ten minutes my wife made the comment, I feel drunk. Upon closer inspection of the bottle, we saw that we had the full alcoholic version of the cider. My wife does not drink and is currently breastfeeding which has health implications for her and our daughter but also, we do not drink for religious reasons. We did bring this to the attention of the waitress who apologied but did make mention that it is ultimatley up to us to check what we are consuming; I then asked if I could go into the kitchen to inspect the ingridients used in our food for our dietary requirements so I can check before consumption; this was met with understanding as soon as she realised that her initial comment was beyond the pail. she then did go on to make comments that she drank Guiness when she was pregnant and breastfeeding and her children are OK, which flies in the face of any NHS or WHO guidence. The food was quite nice when it arrived but my wife feels such a sense of guilt that she has to now bottle feed our baby and has broken a religious vow to not consume alcohol which has caused her further upset through the night in the form of an upset stomach. The root cause is that there are three separete times that this mishap could have been prevented by the staff. 1. Upon inital order. 2. Checking the initial order by the bar staff. 3. the waitress checking the final order before placing it on the table. The end user, who is paying to relax, should not have the burden of ensuring that jobs have been correctly done. Think of the danger of someone that had to drive after consuming the alcohol that they hadn 't asked for that did not recognise the signs of being drunk. If a minor had been given alcohol. If someone had been on medication that could affect them. This mishap, coupled with the waitress ' bizaare apology/health advice will mean that there would have to be a huge incentive for us to visit again. Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2"

Clifford Arms

Clifford Arms

Main Road, ST18 0SR, Stafford, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian


"Upon arrival to the infamous Clifford Arms, located on the main road that travels through central Great Haywood. Whilst standing outside the ancient establishment, a demonic voice beckoned me towards the old fashioned building; with creamy white stripes which ran down the exterior of the building. Breaking up the white stripes was the occasional pillar of black worn timber framing the building. Entering the building i was greeted by a rather flabby gentleman who was perhaps aged in his late sixties. The Gentleman guided me towards a tree stump with multiple rows of pegs scented like a glorious voyage on the high seas scattered about it, where i deposited my worn and tattered coat for it to rest and simmer amongst the modern coats. However, what i found the most peculiar was a damp and soggy welly rack where i was requested to leave my boots. After leaving my clothing by the front door, I was guided towards a natural table with a slight wobble to it that aggressively and violently flung any glass of liquid across the room. after a noticeably short wait i was greeted by a group of sixteen children who surrounded me and demanded my order. I requested a steak and ale pie from the amazing chef working inside of the kitchen. After providing my order to the children a demonic snarl was heard coming from behind the bar and seconds later a small and bruised child ran out with a plate (made from browned china). the plate was placed down in front of me and spun 8 times until the child was satisfied whit the direction at which the pie was facing. After slicing into the golden pie a foul stench was smelt similar to that of blue-green algae which sits on the surface of the ocean (which just so happens to be my favourite scent). upon stuffing half of the cold pie into my mouth, I bit into a tuft of flavourful fur which got stuck into my teeth and wound around my teeth like wire. After finishing my delightful meal i noticed that the room was of course swaying as if i was sailing on the high seas during a day with a rather aggressive wave pattern; this off course was the pinnacle of my experience and took me back to the joys of my youth when i frequently sailed along the seas. Overall, this was a lovely experience and i would definitely return at a later date. Kind regards, Admiral Shirley"

Junction Inn

Junction Inn

Norbury Junction, Stafford I-ST20 0PN, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian


"In April 2021, we returned to Norbury Junction and made sure to stop by The Junction Inn once again. Our friends from the narrowboat joined us for lunch a few weeks ago, and once again, we enjoyed four delicious meals outside at the tables. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and our prawn sandwiches and steak baguettes were freshly prepared, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious! Thank you for such a lovely lunch and great drinks, and well done to all the staff and chefs. We’ll certainly see you again at the end of May, as we'll be back for our narrowboat blacking at Norbury Wharf Ltd. Until then, take care, stay safe, and keep well! In September 2020, four of us dined at The Junction Inn on the 1st, and we were all very pleased with our meals. The house white Chardonnay and Joules pint were perfect as well. Following social distancing was easy since we sat outside, watching the narrowboats glide by on the canal. The food arrived quickly, and we truly enjoyed our meals—cajun chicken, sausage and egg with chips, lamb shank, and the house Bloo Moon burger. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which helped compensate for the slightly outdated decor inside. Hopefully, it will feel a bit more homely and cozy during our next visit. The location and the surroundings of The Junction Inn are beautiful, perfectly positioned along the canal, which adds to the idyllic atmosphere. We will definitely return soon, and a big thank you to all the staff for providing us with such an enjoyable experience!"