The Duke Of York - Stafford

We chose this pub as it’s a halfway point between our home and our daughter’s. We were seated in the bar area as we had our dog with us, and this suited us as we were able to watch the football at the same time as the World Cup was on at the time. Food was excellent, the portion size generous and the price was good too. Staff were friendly and attentive. There are good walks nearby too which was an added bonus. I’m so happy we found this pub as it’s an excellent mid wat meeting point for a Sunday roast and a walk. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Visited the establishment with friends for what I thought good food and great evening. Oh how wrong I was it turned out to be the worst meal and the worst management I’ve ever experienced I didn’t get a replacement meal for a fillet steak that was cooked incorrectly and no effort was made to replace it they were quite happy for me to go hungry. Poor food and even worse management!!!

Had the most amazing Sunday Lunch. All cooked to perfection and served piping hot with very generous portion sizes. Staff were friendly and attentive at all times. Lovely comfortable pub with character and good range of beers. Very reasonable prices as well. Will certainly be returning.

We stopped by this local pub for drinks by the canal. While we didn't dine there, we were impressed by the menu and will definitely consider trying the food next time we're in the area. A nice place with a good atmosphere.

We've been coming here for many years dating back to the previous landlord's tenure. The bar food has always been excellent and the main menu also really good if just a bit pricey . We called in for an impromptu early bar lunch yesterday (Saturday) to be told that the chef would not be available until 1pm. No problem we nipped down the road and returned accordingly ordering drinks to go with our meals. When the menus arrived these were for the full blown restaurant and not the bar food we usually enjoy. Seems that the bar menu is no longer available and the main menu is all that's on offer and too pricey for us at that time of day . Whilst I appreciate the economics perhaps don't work any longer for The Duke to offer bar food it's a shame really as the smaller portions, hot sandwiches etc were ideal when we'd been for a walk over the Downs and will be sadly missed.