Visited on a January Friday lunchtime, glad we booked a table as it was very busy. Really friendly and genuinely pleasant service. Nice atmosphere with a couple of log fires going. Menu is a bit different from the standard pub meals, but welcome for it. Good portions of tasty and nice food.
Lovely service and great atmosphere with many friendly dogs around. The food looked really good and I had food envy of everything I saw brought to other tables. The carrot cake I think was gluten free and quite crumbly. Overall nice,but the sugar butter icing is never as good as cream cheese ones. The free ice cream on the side is a lovely touch.
Very tasty vegan options. Great place to have a pint and food after trekking in the area.
I just love this place. After a 2 hour walk on the Danebridge Forest Circular up to Lud’s church nothing beats a spot of lunch at the Ship Inn. The multi room layout, the beer garden (weather permitting - it didn’t), the stone flagged floor, the warm atmosphere and friendly and welcoming James. James couldn’t be more helpful and he told the story of the Queen Mother (not) visiting but hanging around the bar area all the same. The food ordered, it was not long before hot fresh dishes appeared. My dining companion opted for sausages and mash served in a delicious gravy. The 3 x sausages were wonderfully tasty (ok, they weren’t my order but I nicked half of one 😊). Having ummed and ahhd over which dish to plump for and, having conferred with James, I decided on the beef cobbler with suet pudding and winter vegetables served in a rich gravy. Good choice my son. My other consideration was fish & chips but decided I’d have those on a Friday when it is served with bread and butter and a pot of tea for a special Fish Friday price. Dedicated driver had 2 x pints of Diet Coke and co-diner had a glass of Pinot Grigio and the bill came to about £45. Not bad at all. The food, the decor, the atmosphere, the flagged floor, the welcome, the service and the food make this place a gem. Don’t tell anyone or you’ll never get a table 🤫 Thank you to all the Ship Inn team.
Very impressive with the new management of Christine and James. Quick service. Had the nicest suet puddings I have ever had. Like how the Greek lamb was also a starter and a main (in the burger) so I could have both menu items that piqued my interest. Have been back a few times since. Ash on the bar was excellent too. The atmosphere is very traditional and how pubs should be, but the vibe (helped by the cool music and new furnishings) makes it feel modern too. Great for families, couples and get-togethers.
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The Royal Oak Is A Traditional Country Pub. A Free House Located In The Glorious North Staffordshire Countryside We Offer A Warm Welcome, Real Cask Marque Ale, Fine Wines And Quality Locally Sourced Food.