I got spat on tripped up and hair ripped out and the food tasted like rotten egg soup and my water…read moretasted like pepper spray

This lovely little village pub has a really friendly, local atmosphere about it. Lunch time meals…read morein the summer months are relaxing in the quaint outdoor cottage garden. Lunch indoors during the winter months next to the log fire or just reclining in the comfortable arm chairs is a heart warming joy. The food is always excellent, from a large yet mainly traditional British menu. They have a well stocked wine menu and plenty of guest/traditional beers & ales. The ONLY downside is that the establishment is a bit small in size (indoors) and so on popular nights can get quite cramped but in the summers months the outdoor seating helps to alleviate this problem.

On a snowy Tuesday evening in January and with the aid of our trusty Sat-Nav, we went in search of…read morethe Cock Inn, a place reputed to serve great homemade food. The car park is in the front of what is a fairly large pub, courtesy of its large dining room extension in 2000. Having negotiated some fairly narrow roads to get there, it was good to get inside the warm cosy surroundings and peruse the menu. The bar area of the Cock Inn was packed with locals and the bar itself had a wide range of drinks on offer, sadly driving, I had to stick to coke. The dining room was large with a variety of seating, tables in the window, to make the most of what I suspect is a tremendous view, large tables in the centre for groups and cosier tables for couples. The beamed ceiling awash with what looked like Christmas tree lights, and even trees that appeared to be coming out of the floor, decked with the same lights and the occasional Robin. Sounds strange, but it really did work, the feeling of a calm relaxing environment was great after a day's work. Menu wise, not huge, just right, we skipped the starters and went straight for the main courses, a good variety around the £10-11 mark, like gammon, various different pies, cod and other slightly more expensive dishes like rump of lamb and steak. I went for the fish pie, clearly homemade, a large portion packed with fish (cod, salmon etc), perfectly cooked in a creamy but not overpowering sauce topped with mash potato and a sprinkle of cheese, comfort food personified! My wife had the steak and ale pie, packed with filling, gravy and a thin pastry top, so good. The accompanying peas, carrots, new potatoes and cabbage were the perfect sides. Probably full enough to stop, we ventured to have a dessert, because we were so enjoying the food and the ambience so much. Classics like a cheese board, sticky toffee pudding were on offer, but I had the chocolate fudge cake, with ice cream, slightly disappointing, could have done with being a little more chocolatey. My wife had the homemade apple, date and ginger crumble; an unbelievably good crumble, arguably the stand out dish of the night, I was lucky enough to be able to finish it off, so often desserts flatter to deceive, its nice when a dessert lives up to its billing. On the completion of our meal, we immediately booked in for Sunday lunch in few weeks time, we were very impressed!

From the owner: The Cock Inn is a Village Pub in The Staffordshire countryside. Hanbury is a Quaint little Village,…read morenestled in the National Forest and very near too the Fauld crater. A massive hole made in 1944 with one of the largest explosions now to man. The Cock Inn has the prime vantage of it's location, taking in breath taking views of the weaver hills, Where Alton towers situe's. An Extension to the Restaurant was Made with large glass windows helping everyone enjoy those views. Our Rustic style, oak beamed and bricked finished restaurant, fits in snug with our rural surroundings. We pride our self on no nonsense food. It has to taste Fantastic. You pay for the taste. We are Family Run and Not tied to any Chain, which gives us that advantage of being able to give you a nicer, warmer welcome. su casa es tu casa.

The Bell Inn in Anslow is a pub and restaurant with a sizeable car park to the side, and a good…read moreportion of outside seating, shaded by mature trees. Inside the dining area is relatively small, but bathed in light, with modern furnishings and stout wooden tables. There is well-stocked bar, with a great selection of ales and wines, and the staff are friendly, nothing being too much trouble. We had booked for Sunday lunch and had got the last table, so probably best to book. The selection for all three courses were detailed on a chalkboard adjacent to the bar, there were a good range of different dishes. We skipped the starters as we often do and started our meal with a main, dishes included a salmon niçoise salad, vegetarian gnocchi and a chicken breast in a mustard sauce. However, we both plumped for the pork, beautifully cooked, coming with a large homemade Yorkshire Pudding, roast potatoes and stuffing, with a sizeable vegetable dish containing cauliflower cheese, red cabbage, beans and carrots. A great main, full of flavour and a generous portion to boot. Feeling slightly full, do you have a dessert? Of course, tempted by warm lemon drizzle cake and an intriguing chocolate button cheesecake, we opted for the Vanilla pannacotta, in a warm bed of local rhubarb, full of flavour and a sizeable bread and butter pudding, with homemade custard. Both dishes a triumphant end to a great meal. Only a few minor negatives, the music in the background grated rather added to the ambiance and the tables because of the restaurant's size were a little close. Not enough though to stop this being a 5 star experience.

This pub is fabulous for meals especially on week day nights. Most meals start from £3.99 for small…read moreand more expensive for medium and large but the small meals are enough for me. The staff are very friendly and the choice of ales is great. The pub is very comfortable and although not particularly modern, it has a very homely feel to it.

this is a great pub. the location is great and the pub offers great service and quality from the…read morestaff. there is plenty of choice on offer here. this is great for a night out for a few drinks. the pub is ideal for a local night out.

Visited the Dragon this afternoon for Sunday lunch. Unfortunately we arrived at around 3pm and they…read morewere fully booked (so book a table in advance). But we stood at the bar with a drink and admired the beautiful husky that was visiting the pub and after 20minutes were seated. The food was absolutely delicious and cannot be faulted in any way. The only reason why I've not given 5 stars is because I was really looking forward to a lamb shank and unfortunately they had sold out and hadn't told me when I sat down. The service was very pleasant and we were even offered extra gravy half way through our meal which I think is a great touch. Great pub, not cheap but definitely worth every penny.

Recently rebranded as 'The Dragon', this is one of three pubs in Willington that are in close…read moreproximity. A popular pub with a largish car park, in a good location right next to the canal. A good variety of outdoor seating, both at the front of the pub and in prime location next to the canal, perfect for a summer's evening! Inside the pub is modern and spacious, with pictures adorning the walls from Willington in bygone times. We visited on a Bank Holiday and the Dragon was very busy with diners and drinkers alike, sheltering from the incessant rain! Menu wise, a good variety of dishes, both traditional and more modern. As it was so busy on the evening we visited, we just went straight for the mains. We went for the 'Dragon burger' and the Moroccan Tagine; the burger was tasty enough, with a pleasant accompanying side salad and great chips. The tagine was the pick of the dishes though, full of flavour and a sizeable portion, with cous cous, but could have done with a portion of veg, but that was an extra. Other dishes included steaks, fish and chips, homemade pies etc. A good meal, and we will definitely give the starters and desserts a try on another visit.

Please read my earlier review which is much more detailed! The Bulls Head ALWAYS delivers in every…read moreway. The food is excellent, the service is over the top and is always the best!! This was our regular, our local and we loved it. Why even bother to post another review? Because this will be the last, I'd almost the last time as I fly out in Thursday to join Mrs G in Beverly Hills. I will only be back to deal with selling our home here in the UK. The only slight negative here? Parking is a challenge - but it is so good it is worth it - or come early like me :)

We had a great night out here at the recc of people who live in Repton. They were not wrong. This…read moreplace was heaving, every table full. All sorts from singles to families to old folks. Kind of different as you must go up to the bar to order food and drinks. We had a Big steak stick with peppercorn sauce. We had a pizza with arugula salad on top. A few cocktails and beer. Absolutely fab. The desserts were enormous! Don't get one on your own. Be warned

A Very Pleasant Experience…read more Having spent a few hours at the National Brewery Centre whilst trying our free samples of beer we decided to eat at the Brewery Tap Restaurant and very glad we did. We what I can only say is the best Steak and Ale pie I have ever had called The White Shield. It is served with vegetables and their chunky chips along with ale gravy the whole meal was delicious. Make sure you have a spoon to get the last of the gravy. Along with a well cooked meal the staff delightfully welcoming and friendly which give the place a great ambiance. I have no hesitation in recommending it.

A lovely bar attached to the national brewing museum. Always…read morequite when I've been, but still manages to have a good atmosphere. Staff tend are helpful and tend to know their stuff. Had a lovely bouquet of lillies in the door way, which is what lost it the 5th star, because I was with a hayfever sufferer.