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About The Shire Horse
The Shire Horse is a Chef & Brewer pub restaurant in Stafford, on Hurricane Close at the edge of Staffordshire countryside near Junction 14 of the M6. That position, along with EV charging and a car park on site, suits drivers stopping off the motorway as well as people arriving from nearby. The pub opens daily and serves breakfast through to a traditional Sunday roast, with seasonal specials offered alongside the main menu. The bar pours local cask ales and a selection of wines, so a visit can be a full meal or just a drink. Dogs and families are welcome, and coaches are accepted for larger groups.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salted caramel sundae, lemon cheesecake bomb, mixed grill and salmon fishcake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salted caramel sundae, lemon cheesecake bomb, mixed grill and salmon fishcake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming staff, with several describing servers who were attentive and made families feel at home, and one noting a quiet corner table by the fireplace on request. Food draws close behind, with the steak, salmon fishcake, mixed grill, and a lemon cheesecake bomb named as highlights, plus a salted caramel sundae and chocolate brownie. Portions are called big and well presented, and a few describe the price as reasonable for a family meal. The caveat comes from one Saturday evening reviewer, who found the thicker chips under-cooked on all three meals, the lasagne unevenly flavoured, and the fish greasy and the gammon tough according to other reviews. That diner's bill came out higher than expected, with extra charges for a drink and lasagne, and was corrected with an apologetic server. The same reviewer still enjoyed the sourdough and cheesy garlic bread, and found service fast and drinks cold.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming staff, with several describing servers who were attentive and made families feel at home, and one noting a quiet corner table by the fireplace on request. Food draws close behind, with the steak, salmon fishcake, mixed grill, and a lemon cheesecake bomb named as highlights, plus a salted caramel sundae and chocolate brownie. Portions are called big and well presented, and a few describe the price as reasonable for a family meal. The caveat comes from one Saturday evening reviewer, who found the thicker chips under-cooked on all three meals, the lasagne unevenly flavoured, and the fish greasy and the gammon tough according to other reviews. That diner's bill came out higher than expected, with extra charges for a drink and lasagne, and was corrected with an apologetic server. The same reviewer still enjoyed the sourdough and cheesy garlic bread, and found service fast and drinks cold.
Featured reviews
- Wayne Pemberton
“Had a great meal with my family at the Shire Horse. The staff were fantastic, extremely friendly and helpful....made the evening a 10/10. Lilly was amazing, couldn't do enough to help us. We'll definitely be back and would recommend anyone else to give it a try. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
- Daniel Bentley
“Looking for somewhere local different for a Saturday evening & had been a few years since last visit here. 1. Parking was fine, at the time of this visit, a sign in the bar mentioned cameras were turned off. 2. Stood in the main entrance for a moment, we ended up walking past someone at a desk who then asked if we wanted food. 3. Food service was fast despite being 7:30pm & fairer busy. 4. Some of the thicker chips on all three meals seemed to be under-cooked. 5. Lasagne, appeared not too saucy, but maybe how this is made here. Taste wasn’t continuous throughout. 6. Fish was reportedly greasy, found via reviews this “these are frozen’. 8. Gammon was reportedly also tough. 9. The bill was £30 more than what originally came, and had a further charge for extra drink & lasagna. This was resolved, and server was apologetic. The sourdough was something different & enjoyed the cheesy garlic bread. Service was quick, drinks were refreshing & cold. Personally at the price paid, not best value for money. Wouldn’t be a local establishment that I would have mind when having an evening out.”
- Shannon Milner
“Came in with my partner during our travels. The food was amazing! Best meal we have had in a LONG time!! Lillie was our server, very sweet and very polite and professional. Would definitely come here again. The Lemon cheesecake bomb was THE BEST!!!”
- Selvakumar Nagarajan
“Really impressed with our visit. The atmosphere easily earns a full 5 stars—it's incredibly welcoming. The food was beautiful and packed with flavor, and the service was attentive and friendly. Definitely worth the £30–40 spend per person. Will be back!”
- Dave France
“Very nice place to have a family meal. Easy to locate and large car park. Outdoor dining available. Friendly staff and good food at a very reasonable price. 9 of us went there to celebrate my grandsons birthday and we all had a good time and a very enjoyable meal.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“The Shire Horse is a welcoming countryside pub on the northern outskirts of Stafford. Not far from Junction 14 of the M6 motorway, our Chef & Brewer pub restaurant is also handily located for local amenities while being right on the edge of sprawling Staffordshire countryside. We serve tasty pub food from a comprehensive menu suited to every taste. Be it a relaxing breakfast or a traditional pub Sunday roast, be sure to ask about our seasonal specials before you order. We serve local cask ales and carefully selected wines, while we also offer free WiFi and EV charging and disabled facilities. Coaches are accepted. Book your table at our dog- and family-friendly pub online now.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Shire Horse
- The Tap & Spile4.55541.3 mi£10–50ReservationsGood for kids
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- RIVA - Stafford4.71492 mi
michael jackson bottomless brunch, passion fruit cheesecake, lunch menu
- 2.2 mi£1–10
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shire Horse | 4.11,969 | — | — | salted caramel sundae, lemon cheesecake bomb, mixed grill |
| The Tap & SpileReservations · Good for kids | 4.5554 | 1.3 mi | £10–50 | steak cooked to order, haggis and black pudding stack, large portion sizes |
| RIVA - Stafford | 4.7149 | 2 mi | — | michael jackson bottomless brunch, passion fruit cheesecake, lunch menu |
| The Prince of Wales Stafford | 4.375 | 2.2 mi | £1–10 | live music and bands, darts and pool, dog-friendly pub |
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