
The Trooper
Quick info
About The Trooper
The Trooper is a restaurant and bar on Watling St in Lichfield, built around an open fire and a grill. The kitchen turns out chargrilled steaks and wood fired pizzas, so the fire and the grill set the tone of the menu. Belly pork bites are on the starter list, and rump steak is one of the steak dishes. Sunday lunch is a roast with beef, Yorkshire pudding, mash and veg, and deep fried ice cream is a newer addition to the dessert side. The restaurant takes walk-ins. A bar runs alongside the dining area, serving drinks including cider and Pimms.
Good to know
“Stylish bar and restaurant with an open fire and serving chargrilled steaks and wood fired pizzas.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast beef, birthday treats, belly pork bites and deep fried ice cream.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast beef, birthday treats, belly pork bites and deep fried ice cream.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the staff, describing them as helpful, friendly and polite, and several recall birthday touches such as singing happy birthday, a pudding brought out as a treat, and birthday ice cream nobody asked for. Food draws steady praise too. One diner calls the belly pork bites and rump steak fantastic, another points to the deep fried ice cream as a new menu addition, and a third stopped for a drink and ended up ordering several unusual dishes. Views and a fantastic atmosphere also come up. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the Sunday beef roast smaller than before, with the extra potatoes and greens no longer offered, though it still tasted great. Another waited a long time for service, ended up ordering at the bar, and got chicken wings burnt to a crisp. They were replaced, but no refund followed. One notes it gets loud and echoing when busy, and another would book. Even so, one family was surprised when the waitress brought birthday ice cream to the table unasked.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the staff, describing them as helpful, friendly and polite, and several recall birthday touches such as singing happy birthday, a pudding brought out as a treat, and birthday ice cream nobody asked for. Food draws steady praise too. One diner calls the belly pork bites and rump steak fantastic, another points to the deep fried ice cream as a new menu addition, and a third stopped for a drink and ended up ordering several unusual dishes. Views and a fantastic atmosphere also come up. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the Sunday beef roast smaller than before, with the extra potatoes and greens no longer offered, though it still tasted great. Another waited a long time for service, ended up ordering at the bar, and got chicken wings burnt to a crisp. They were replaced, but no refund followed. One notes it gets loud and echoing when busy, and another would book. Even so, one family was surprised when the waitress brought birthday ice cream to the table unasked.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“What a jewel of a place. Stayed over for Work I was recommended the trooper by my friends at the Holiday Inn. And it did not disappoint. Fyn Was extremely helpful as soon as I walked in and recommended food and the fact that the Best grill chef was on shift tonight so I ordered the belly pork bites for starter and a rump steak and it was fantastic. So helpful, fantastic atmosphere and great service. Please try this beautiful pub/steakhouse if you are visiting Litchfield”
- Google user
“Had to wait ages to be served- ended up ordering at the bar - when the food finally came after 40 minutes the chicken wings were burnt to a crisp and not edible! We sent them back and they were replaced and ok - when asked how the food was we explained, but no refund or seemed bothered as they were busy -the pimms was nice! As we left we could smell burning! Must of been the wings!”
- Google user
“I forgot this place was here. Remebered as we passed the road it's located on. Lovely place and great food. Definitely recommend.”
- Google user
“The staff couldn't of been more helpful and attentive. Service was prompt and the staff were friendly. They made the lunch extra special by singing happy birthday to me. Lucy was a great waitress. Service of the food was quick. It was very busy in there, but we didn't experience any delays in service. Will definitely be going back again.”
- Google user
“Food was beautiful, the views was beautiful, the service was amazing, unfortunately my meal got ruined by a group of girls making inappropriate comments and gestures that made me get put off my food. Nothing to do with the restaurant its self but I had to write this as i felt awful about the amount of food i sent back to the kitchen and i just had to let them know it was nothing to do with them.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Trooper
- Faro Lounge4.52,1472.2 miGood for kidsReservations
art on the walls, qr code ordering, gluten free options
- 2.2 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
sticky toffee pudding, pistachio soufflé, sunday roast
- Mario's Other Plaice4.82403.2 miGood for kidsReservations
fish and chips, chips cooked in beef dripping, crispy batter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The TrooperWheelchair accessible | 4.11,609 | — | sunday roast beef, birthday treats, belly pork bites |
| Faro LoungeGood for kids · Reservations | 4.52,147 | 2.2 mi | art on the walls, qr code ordering, gluten free options |
| The Quill & Scholar, A Heartwood InnOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6355 | 2.2 mi | sticky toffee pudding, pistachio soufflé, sunday roast |
| Mario's Other PlaiceGood for kids · Reservations | 4.8240 | 3.2 mi | fish and chips, chips cooked in beef dripping, crispy batter |
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