This eatery shared the same parking lot as the hotel we stayed in…read more It's a large restaurant with a proper pub seating area and a giant dining room. Once inside and seated, the waitress took our orders and told us to help ourselves to the salad bar. It was a decent salad bar, not overly large but large enough to get a varied salad. The side bar had a selection of dressings, butter, croutons and rolls. No Ranch dressing, but they did have bleu cheese. The Scot had ordered a hamburger topped with a fancy french cheese and chutney, I'd ordered their chicken and rib platter, just to see how they did on barbecue. It didn't appear to be that busy, but the food seemed to take a while to come out. When it came out it was good. The Scot said his burger was rich, especially the cheese, which was super ooey-gooey. My chicken was juicy and the ribs were good, but not fantastic. But the fries.. OMW the fries were perhaps the best I've ever had. They were triple cooked I think with a sage seasoning on them. Absolutely to die for.

The food was very poor, the salad carts were empty, and the waitress although polite clearly didn't…read morewant to be there. The food was cold. Due to experience I wasn't going to leave a tip but found out later they tipped themselves.

Oooh this pub is looovely, especially on sunny days when you can sit outside in their garden…read more They seem to cater to both locals (lots of old folks) and people like us who were driving though. The staff were all very welcoming, and we were all really impressed with the friendly, efficient service. The menu was full of English comfort foods...and they executed everything beautifully. Just look at my photos to get an idea...I tried the goats cheese and caramelised onion strudel, which came balanced on potatoes and perfect ratatouille. If you ever find yourself in this part of the country, it is definitely worth popping in here for some lunch! *Pro tip: It sounded like they get very booked up in the evening, so ring ahead to ensure you get a table!!

A very busy Old English pub doing Great food and Great Beer(Cask Marque)…read moreYvonne and Gary run a first class pub and have a great team working with them. If going for a meal ring and book it gets busy at the weekend!! always a good sign.

This pub has been under new ownership since 2015 and had a much needed makeover last year. The new…read moreowners have truly reinvented the traditional English country pub, it has been sympathetically renovated to the highest standards and ties in wonderfully with the existing features and country surroundings. The new extended restaurant is a stunning light space, Chef Gareth Ward continues to produce innovative menus and consistently delicious food - trust me, you will be spoilt for choice! The bar serves excellent cask ales and craft beers and an impressive drinks menu - 3 pages of speciality gins, Monkey 47 a particular fave of mine - this alone is worth the 5 stars!!

Great food, very well priced for such a high calibre. Nicely located with quaint furnishings and…read morefine cask ales. A reccommend

We turned up on spec,but they soon had us seated . The surroundings were lovely, and smart. We had…read moregreat service from a lovely lady who was knowledgeable and had good humour. Food was super- tasty and great quality Would definitely reccomend, especially for the specials nights. BB.

My favorite pub in the world…read more Excellent beers/ales, fantastic food and the location is awesome. Service is always nice.

Great pub food with a nice atmosphere, service was good, prices were decent. Ideal for families and…read morecouples. Definitely one of the best places to eat in Stone, there's an excellent review on The Wayfarer along with a handful of other top restaurants around Stone in this guide: https://exploretheheartofengland.co.uk/best-restaurants-in-stone/

What a relaxing and stylish spot to enjoy a lazy lunch, meet friends for drink at the bar or take…read moreyour special someone out for a meal! The decor features natural earth tones with lots greenery and candlelight and the aroma ( a proprietary scent crafted specifically for them) is so lush. Don't worry though, it's not overpowering at all. Their sharing plates feature tantalizing yet not unfamiliar ingredient combos. You can order two or three to enjoy with wine. Pro tip for white wine drinkers: their pinot grigio is crisp and looovely! Portions are "just enough" so if you're starving and it's lunch time, a main course plus a sharing plate will do the trick. Service is amazing. Attentive and friendly but not obsequious (gahhh I cringe when waitstaff are cheesy). Definitely going to visit them again. Well-deserved five stars!

Best food I have had anywhere. Excellent service and well worth paying extra for as a very special…read moretreat.

Couldn't fault the place. On a cold, rainy, miserable post Christmas day, my friend and I had…read morewalked around the sales and couldn't find anywhere to eat without waiting a year to eat. Fed up and hungry, I'd heard good things about this place, so we decided to check it!!! Oh my.. Best decision EVER!! They had a three course lunch offer on, but being just after Christmas, we couldn't manage a feast, so opted for a course each! In hindsight, great decision, because we both left nursing a food baby! I went for the salmon with vegetables.. Oh my WORD!! A massive fillet of pink salmon.. Mmmm hmm! Heaven on a plate. It was served with a couple of roast potatoes and then a side plate of vegetables, cooked to perfection. For £10.95.. Ok it's not cheap for Stoke standards, but damn was it good! My friend went for the sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce! She was speechless with excitement the steak was enormous and a full 10oz.. Cooked just the way she asked for.. It came with onion rings, chips and salad.. It was man vs food.. Lol! It came to £19, which for Stoke is obviously expensive but when you consider what she got, if it was in London, it would be seriously double the price! Insane!! Decor wise it's a converted church which is super cool and downstairs in the bar, they have super comfy sofas and seating. I'd say if you live in Stoke, it's gotta be on your list for your next special occasion!

This restaurant is in an old Spiritualist church (at least I think it was a Spiritualist) and has…read morebeen done tastefully. The restaurant is on street entry level and then the bar and toilets are in the basement. It's an impressive building and the bar is cosy but cool. Access would be an issue with anyone who couldn't negotiate a steep narrow staircase to get the loo! In the main the food is just ok, nothing special, just ok. However, the desserts trolley is well impressive! Unfortunately the staff are all young girls without much of a clue (or they were when we went). They weren't very helpful and didn't seem that bright.

Brilliant Place food cooked in front of you, loads of selection and for a good price + free refills…read moreon soft drinks

Great value for money.Brilliant choice of food,really good service & friendly staff.read more

Amazing service and food a definite reccomended vist if you are in the area! Staff are always nice…read moreand try to help with everything, very good management in general! The food was the nicest ive had in a toby carvary yet!