Saracens Head - Stafford

Myself and another person stayed overnight in campervans on the rear field. We had an evening meal, and also breakfast the next day. Both meals were excellent, the breakfast was great with good coffee. Wide range of draught beers on tap. The staff were really friendly and efficient. Would recommend!

We booked a table in the bar for 6pm on a Sunday, as we were heading back to great Haywood on the canal and it was a good overnight location. When we walked in the pub it was packed which has to be a good thing surely? Oh yes it was! We were welcomed and seated, drinks menus and all table service even though we were sat in bar area because we had a dog. The food was outstanding! From start to finish the whole meal was perfectly cooked, tasty, well presented and good portion sizes. The service was engaging without being over the top. Having worked in hospitality for many years, I am a hard person to please but this was such an amazing experience so thank you all very much! Also, the head chef Mae is a diamond and clearly very passionate and dedicated. This has to be worth a great bonus as people like Mae are hard to find these days… All in all I can safely say this was one of the best pub experiences I’ve had in a very long time and will definitely come back… Just sad we are not local. Oh and the best espresso martini’s ever

£9.10 for a large Zinfandel is extortionate. Food was nice and fresh but small portions. Service was ok but we felt like we had been forgotten although we put this down to Saturday evening. Service charge was taken automatically on the receipt. Parking was difficult at 6.45 on a Saturday. Wouldn’t rush back.

Today we were 3 adults and 2 children. The staff were super friendly and helpful but the food was a complete let down. I had the Tandoori fish, the batter was over cooked and actually burned on the bottom. Having been on a boat all day I was starving so I actually ate it. We all had chips which were very dry as was the chicken goujon. The scampi was delicious and the children had no problems with their burgers. Not for us I’m afraid and won’t be returning.

Advise for future. When you are having work done to the pub please close it or advise your customers of the level of noise that will be experienced. Completely ruined our daughters graduation meal, we couldn’t hear each other and trying to enjoy a meal was impossible. Management needed also to face the complaints rather than the waiters who received the brunt of unhappy customers.