The Prince of Wales Stafford
Quick info
About The Prince of Wales Stafford
The Prince of Wales Stafford, a bar in Stafford on Weston Rd, puts live bands on about three nights a week, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Darts and pool are set up alongside the seating, and the bar pours Guinness and a selection of beers, though no real ales. The interior has not been modernised. Dogs are welcome inside with their owners. The doors open daily and there is no booking, so drinkers arrive as walk-ins. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance keeps the room reachable for visitors with mobility needs, and outdoor seating gives room to drink outside. Drivers need to register their numberplate to use the parking.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music and bands, weekend entertainment nights, darts and pool setup and dated unmodernised interior.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music and bands, weekend entertainment nights, darts and pool setup and dated unmodernised interior.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere run through nearly every account, with several describing a proper traditional pub and one calling it their new favourite in Stafford. Close behind is the live entertainment, with reviewers mentioning bands on around three times a week and something on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. The darts and pool setup after the reopening draws praise, along with plenty of seating, and the beer comes up repeatedly, one noting a nice selection and another sticking to the Guinness. One reviewer mentions dogs being allowed inside. The complaints centre on the dated fit-out: one visitor felt the place had not been refurbished since the 80s and described stepping back in time without the nostalgia, finding no real ales, while another simply advises not expecting it to be modernised. One reviewer reports the disabled toilet is being used as storage and so was unable to use it. Another flags parking as a pain, including having to remember to register a numberplate.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere run through nearly every account, with several describing a proper traditional pub and one calling it their new favourite in Stafford. Close behind is the live entertainment, with reviewers mentioning bands on around three times a week and something on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. The darts and pool setup after the reopening draws praise, along with plenty of seating, and the beer comes up repeatedly, one noting a nice selection and another sticking to the Guinness. One reviewer mentions dogs being allowed inside. The complaints centre on the dated fit-out: one visitor felt the place had not been refurbished since the 80s and described stepping back in time without the nostalgia, finding no real ales, while another simply advises not expecting it to be modernised. One reviewer reports the disabled toilet is being used as storage and so was unable to use it. Another flags parking as a pain, including having to remember to register a numberplate.
Featured reviews
- David Crossley
“Newly reopened, everything looks good, great set up for darts and pool as well as plenty of nice seating.”
- Will H
“Best bloke at the bar👌friendly atmosphere, don’t expect it to be modernised but what is these days …”
- Monty
“A local pub which I would estimate has not been refurbished since the 80s. It was like stepping back in time but without the nostalgia. There were no real ales, so I stuck to the guiness. Not for me, but if you live nearby, then it may serve you well.”
- Adam Croucher
“My new favourite pub in stafford. Friendly staff and great live music”
- Lucie Skelton
“Always friendly staff and good atmosphere, parking is a pain and remembering to register your numberplate! Overall a great pub”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Has bar games
- Casual
- Serves beer
Show more amenities
- Serves spirits
- Has seating
- Has live music
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Offerings· 2
- Serves alcohol
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has live performances
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
How The Prince of Wales Stafford compares to nearby bars
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The Prince of Wales Stafford This shop | The Tap & Spile | Bod Stafford | The Three Crowns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3(75) | 4.5(554) | 4.4(645) | 4.4(1,433) | |
| Price | £1–10 | £10–50 | £10–20 | £20–30 |
| Distance | — | 0.8 mi | 1.4 mi | 5.8 mi |
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