Shire Horse
About us
Perched on the A34 just 1 mile off the M6 at Junction 14 The Shire Horse in Stafford is a superb location to combine a relaxing pub lunch with a day out in the glorious Staffordshire countryside or a pleasant visit to historic Stafford or the spectacular Shugborough Estate former home of the Earls of Lichfield. Purpose built in 2002 but with all the open fires secluded dining areas and delicious pub food favourites of a Staffordshire country pub restaurant The Shire Horse offers a warm welcome to guests who can enjoy al fresco dining on the patio and attractive gardens in summer or relax by a cosy fire in winter. The lovely county town of Stafford boasts the largest timber-framed town house in England the magnificent Elizabethan Ancient High House and the Stafford Castle and Visitor Centre. Just 6 miles north of The Shire Horse on the banks of the River Trent sits the ancient market town of Stone once the capital of Anglo-Saxon Mercia and popular with visitors to Staffordshire. Just a short hop south of The Shire Horse is the stunning landscape of Cannock Chase an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty rich in wildlife and popular with ramblers and cyclists. For visitors to Staffordshire exploring its glorious countryside or its historic towns and villages The Shire Horse is the perfect location to enjoy traditional pub food seasonal specials and relaxing.
Facilities
Beer gardenCar parkFoodOutside areaReal aleWiFi freeCask Marque
Reviews
Janice Hamer
1 year ago
I was here for lunch with my family, the food was lovely, service great. I had chicken and ham pie and veg. Very tasty. Then sticky toffee pudding. Loved it. The only issue was deciding what to have. !. We all really enjoyed our meals. Will definitely call again.
Lance McMahon
2 years ago
We were staying at the Premier Inn next door and wandered over for what we thought would be an very average meal. But we were blown away by the whole experience at the Shire Horse. From start to finish the service was friendly, helpful and efficient. The drink and food came quickly and nothing was too much trouble for the waiting staff. The food was cooked perfectly and was very good quality. A really delicious and enjoyable meal. Highly recommended! Would choose to stay at this Premier Inn in future when passing this way just so we can eat at the Shire Horse. It was that good!
Dan
2 years ago
Visit the Shire Horse regularly. Great food and great friend staff and service. Liv and Jane are amazing behind the bar. Had a lovely meal, squid amazing. Thanks Drew and Mat!
James Ralph
2 years ago
A Saturday afternoon lunch using Tesco vouchers to part pay for a nice meal. Table service includes drink orders, staff very friendly and helpful. Smothered chicken is really Hunters chicken. Good to have cod and not haddock like many places serve when you ask for fish n chips. Must remember to enter your vehicle registration on entry or a fine will be issued from carpark owners Beer was mainly lagers and IPAs would of preferred a more traditional ale but that’s just my preference
Rob Goodwill
2 years ago
Food and service were fantastic. I travel a lot for work and this was a truest lovely place. It’s nothing special to look at but a great selection of food on the menu and the staff were both friendly and professional whilst able to have a good laugh when the time came. I enjoyed myself so much I came back on the second night of my visit and was very pleasantly welcomed. Stacey was a fabulous host and the food was lovely. I hope to be back again at some point soon.
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