The Duke Of York - Stafford

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 had an incredible meal at this restaurant! The bar had a great atmosphere and it was a hidden gem in the local area. It was a bit challenging to make a reservation, but once we arrived, the staff was welcoming and the pub had a fantastic ambiance. The food was absolutely delicious. My Dad raved about the steak and ale pie, giving it a perfect score. My Mom loved her mushroom starter turned main dish, and my Partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our steaks with sauces. The hand-cut chips, fresh minted peas, and salad that came with the steaks were also top-notch. We will definitely be returning in the future. The restaurant is dog-friendly in the bar area and also has a separate non-dog section. Parking is convenient and the location, right next to the Wedgwood Estate, is ideal.

I always love going to the Duke of York. The steaks are consistently delicious and the rustic chips are amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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.

I have been trying to visit the pub for food for a while but only just managed to go today. I hadn 't booked and it was an early Saturday evening but we managed to get a table. The bar staff are friendly and helpful, got our drinks then ordered. Myself I had a New York strip sirloin steak and my friend had steak and egg with a pot of peppercorn sauce. The waitress explained the sauce was spicy. When the food arrived it was nice to have it on warmed plates, the steaks were cooked how we wanted and my friend said it was the best steak she 's had! Great home made chips and not greasy and they were plentiful, The food was excellent. Well full after the meal didn 't have desserts. No room. The owner and chef Ant has been cooking this menu as a younger fella where he learned his trade many years ago in a pub I used a lot. Well done as it took me back to my visits to the Plough. If you in the area and a meat eater go and eat at the pub.