
Longford House Beefeater
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About Longford House Beefeater
Grilled meats anchor the menu at Longford House Beefeater, a steak house and pub on Watling St in Cannock. One purchase covers unlimited soft drinks with free refills at the bar, and breakfast adds a self-serve coffee machine and hot water station for guests to help themselves. The kitchen runs to more than 300 dishes across starters, mains and puddings, with the 8oz* Sirloin and Chick & Pork Ribs among the grill options and a GARDEN GOURMET® Sensational vegan sausage for the morning plate. Staff seat guests from a front desk, then take drink and food orders at the table and bring the bill over. Walk-ins are taken, and tables can be booked in advance, including for groups of ten or more. High chairs make room for families with young children, while outdoor seating suits anyone who would rather eat in the open air. Inside, the seating mixes sofas, chairs and stools. The doors open daily.
Good to know
“Pub-style chain serving up a menu of grilled meats and international favourites such as fajitas.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Menu & Prices
306 dishes · mains £2–2- Chick & Pork Ribs£2.00
- 8oz* Sirloin£1.50
- Back Bacon Rashers
- THIS TM Isn’t Bacon
- Premium Sausages
- GARDEN GOURMET® SensationalTMgan Sausage
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak dishes overcooked or gristly, soft drink refills, prawn cocktail starter and honey glazed pigs in blankets.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak dishes overcooked or gristly, soft drink refills, prawn cocktail starter and honey glazed pigs in blankets.
Customer Review Summary
One waitress in particular draws the most praise, with repeat visitors and first-timers alike describing a server who checked with the kitchen about a gluten allergy unprompted, absorbed swapped-out sides for fussy eaters, and handled a table of ten for a birthday without fuss. Food praise clusters around the steaks, a rump singled out as leaving nothing on the plate, a Double Bacon and Cheese Steak Burger recommended outright, and a steak sandwich with a side of fried cauliflower; puddings and a prawn cocktail starter also get warm mentions, and one reviewer suggests buying the unlimited soft drinks and refilling at the bar. Steak cooking is the recurring complaint: several report overcooked or burnt meat, one describing a medium-to-well order arriving very well done, another calling the sirloin grisly. Waits to be seated and to pay come up often, alongside a coffee machine switched off mid-request that a second staff member turned back on, and one diner reports unclean floors and stained seating at lunchtime.
Customer Review Summary
One waitress in particular draws the most praise, with repeat visitors and first-timers alike describing a server who checked with the kitchen about a gluten allergy unprompted, absorbed swapped-out sides for fussy eaters, and handled a table of ten for a birthday without fuss. Food praise clusters around the steaks, a rump singled out as leaving nothing on the plate, a Double Bacon and Cheese Steak Burger recommended outright, and a steak sandwich with a side of fried cauliflower; puddings and a prawn cocktail starter also get warm mentions, and one reviewer suggests buying the unlimited soft drinks and refilling at the bar. Steak cooking is the recurring complaint: several report overcooked or burnt meat, one describing a medium-to-well order arriving very well done, another calling the sirloin grisly. Waits to be seated and to pay come up often, alongside a coffee machine switched off mid-request that a second staff member turned back on, and one diner reports unclean floors and stained seating at lunchtime.
Featured reviews
- Natalie Evans
“If only i could give zero stars! We have eaten here quite regularly and have NEVER been turned away? When we arrived we both commented how quiet the carpark was for a saturday evening. We walked into the lobby area to wait to be seen for a table. One section of the restaurant was cordoned off as if it was closed for the rest of the day, and the rest of the restaurant had about 10 people max. Very quiet, very empty. To our stick and surprise we were told they were fully booked!?!? And we could only eat in the bar? We are aware that all Beefeater 'restaurants ' are closing so you would think that they would be happy for the business but its lije they have given up! Clearly they wanted a quiet evening and a table of 2 people was clearly too much to ask for! So we enjoyed a lovely meal at the OK diner instead, which, to be fair was nicer than any meal we have had here anyway, so, Thank you for turning us away! We shall not be returning to Longford House now, so Farewell! Lol”
- Mel Angier
“Service and good were great. Food was hot and we all got something we liked. Sorry to hear it's closing to the general public and will only be available for hotel guests.”
- Mark Dermer
“As a couple visiting our Grandchildren local to this Beefeater we decided to stop off and have some dinner, how fortunate we were. The food was fantastic, but most importantly I need to stress on the amazing service we were given from our waitress on the night. Her name was Jayne and she was just the nicest person you could hope to meet. There was nothing that was too much trouble for Jayne to sort out for us, my wife and I are fussy eaters so certain items that came with our meals were not required, no problem at all, Jayne took care of it for us. If you are lucky enough to have Jayne as your waitress then you have already won! Thanks Jayne”
- Amanda Welsh
“A tales of two halves. Today we went for breakfast. Lively food great value. We saw 2 staff serving. The restaurant was still quite full at this point 1 lady was really good the other was awful. I went get a coffee for my friend and asked the one lady if she had any decaf coffee for my friend. she handed me a sachet saying “we finish at half past” and then In front of me she then switched off the machines including hot water and walked away . So I now have a sachet and no water to make a coffee. I could not believe she would be that petty I would have preferred her to say it was too late . I asked the other lady who immediately switched it back on for me to access hot tater. I don’t have an issue with someone telling me it’s too late for a drink but it was the way she spoke to me and then switching off the water so I couldn’t use the sachet. others had been accessing the coffee machine right up to this point. it was just my friend who wanted decaf. Another customer came up to our table and said the same lady had been rude to her. (She has overheard what had been said to me). Thank you to the other lovely member of staff who tried to make it right 🌈🌈”
- M “the shark” Shep
“I was staying at the premier inn and the receptionist recommended visiting the Beefeater. I was greeted by Jayne, who took my order for food and drink. There wait time was not worth noting..... the drink turned up right away and the food was very quick too. I had a rump steak..... I was absolutely amazing... nothing left on the plate. Very good value. I would certainly recommend if you're nearby.”
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
- Quick bite
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
Location
Steakhouses near Longford House Beefeater
- Moseley Park Beefeater3.91,4044.4 mi£10–20
being turned away, lack of friendly service, food cooked properly
- Steak Rattle n Roll4.74085.7 mi away£20–30
tomahawk steak, overcooked steaks for large parties, cash only payment
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford House Beefeater | 4.01,597 | — | — | steak dishes overcooked or gristly, soft drink refills, prawn cocktail starter |
| Moseley Park Beefeater | 3.91,404 | 4.4 mi | £10–20 | being turned away, lack of friendly service, food cooked properly |
| Steak Rattle n Roll | 4.7408 | 5.7 mi away | £20–30 | tomahawk steak, overcooked steaks for large parties, cash only payment |
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