Cafe in Stoke

“Had an amazing Baby Shower here for my daughter. 3rd December, SNOW Chris and the team went above and beyond to help. The venue was superb and afternoon teas were catered for all needs. (yummy) We can't Thank HEATH HOUSE FARM enough . Wonderful setting and great staff.”

“Excellent craft beer and gin bar. Staff are fantastic & bar is a great place to come to. Can't recommend highly enough”

“Very good little gem. Visited today for dinner, and greatly surprised of the quality of the pub. Inside it is absolutely spotless clean, atmosphere very cosy, and staff friendly. Food was 9/10 and service also, this due to not being double checked after we had our mains, and the veggies were microwaved and not fully cooked. We’ve noticed all the food comes on a plate, but chips and veggies separate which is a new thing and we couldn’t decide weather is working or not, as we had to share a bowl of chip’s between us. I totally recommend the pate, chicken goujons, and the pie for the main. The pie was cooked perfectly, and the beef was very very tasty and soft. Puddings 9/10, again, custard seemed to be microwaved and had some lumps inside and a jelly texture, but only few places are doing dessert in the house nowadays so its totally understandable. We’ll definitely be back as it was a worthy experience. Very good prices for food but also for the drinks considering the current markets. Thank you.”

“Belter of a pub. Brew their own beer that is unbelievably good! Great atmosphere with a proper old school boozer atmosphere. Warm open fire surrounded by traditional decor. Main room wraps around in an ‘L’ shape with plenty of tables. Also a large separate room and roomy outdoor covered seating area. Top drawer pub. Certainly one of the best I’ve been to!”

“Lovely little gastropub, we booked in advance for a Sunday evening meal but it was fairly quiet upon our 7:45pm arrival that we found we didn’t need to. We both decided on the roast dinner for main, was toying with getting a starter but decided against, I’m glad I did as the portion was very generous! Had a great selection of beers and wines too. Will definitely return if we are in the area.”

“I would share a photo of my Roast of the Day bap, with a generous amount of tasty beef and loads of crispy roast potatoes, but I’ve eaten the lot! This place is special. The welcome is genuine and caring. And the bread and butter pudding was delicious. I managed a quick pic of that before finishing it.”

“first time visited, arrrived 1:50pm on Wednesday, all desserts are £5 only. the service was good and the food that we ordered were tasty. buffalo chicken wings almost charged £1 per wing. the confit belly pork, steak pie and sea baa were delicious. both crumbles and sticky toffee pudding with custard were values for money (£5 per dessert on wednesday)”

“Lovely traditional country restaurant/pub. Fantastic food, and very reasonable prices. I'd advise you to book a table, as it does get booked up. Really friendly staff, and importantly for me, dog friendly.”

“Rudyard Lake is a beautiful spot for a walk or a paddle. The scenery is calm and picturesque, and there’s a good mix of trails for different energy levels. A lovely place to spend a few hours outdoors away from the busy towns.”

“The restaurant turned out to be a hit. A cozy, welcoming place with a charming atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the desserts melted in our mouth.Service at The Reform Inn is unmatched. The staff was attentive, ensuring everything was perfect without being overbearing. Their attention to detail made us feel like a VIP's!””

“Lovely cosy coffee shop with friendly staff and a great selection of homemade vegan cakes and seasonal drinks. Feels really homey and comfortable - some folks on laptops, some chatting and others enjoying a quiet moment. Well located for the train station too.”

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“Attended as a group for daughters 30th. Outstanding service, although was set menu staff were extremely accommodating and did everything to make sure we got what we wanted lovely atmosphere. Have been going to the tearooms for number of years and can honestly say it is if not the best for delicious food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. The kids afternoon tea was fantastic and super cute. All in all a memorable day for my daughter. Thank you to all the helpful staff at Whitmore tea rooms.”

“Lovely setting, food was really good. Had the breakfast naan, and Hash browns with bacon. Can tell the produce used is high quality. Bacon and sausages both amazing. Nice selection of drinks as well. Would highly recommend”

“I visited the Arndale Heritage Centre today with my son and it honestly warmed my heart. Barrie and team have built this place from scratch and filled it with so many fascinating things from fossils to old mining history. But what made it really special was Barrie himself. He took so much time with my little boy, explaining each fossil and piece of mining equipment with such care and enthusiasm. Watching my sons eyes light up as he listened was a moment I’ll always remember — and it meant a lot to me too. It’s rare to meet someone so genuinely passionate, kind and generous with their time. People like Barrie are what makes the world go round, and the centre is a true reflection of the love and effort he’s put into it. We feel honoured to have met him today, and we’ll definitely be back.”

“Cute cafe in Holmes Chapel. Have not eaten in or experienced the back terrace yet, but have thoroughly enjoyed their oat-milk hot chocolates, cold-pressed juices, and smoothies as takeaway.”

“Lovely pub with charm, atmosphere and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend as a place to stop and eat”

“The great lineup of well kept cask ales on sale make this a well deserved entry into the 2025 Good Beer Guide.”

“Lovely little cafe for a bit of breakfast in 2 minutes walk from the car park. Hot food no problem at all. Thanks girls”

“Came in on Saturday 20th. Lauren was working, she was super friendly to everyone she served and met all requirements. Really nice to see, especially in a busy environment ☺️”

“Fun production of Cinderella for the family at an affordable price.”

“I go there with a group on Mondays. Staff are very polite. Property is spotless. They have a 5 star rating in hygiene.”

“Today we were celebrating my sister’s 70th Birthday and what better place to accommodate 19 of us? Some of us had been before but others hadn’t. The ones who’d been before for the Sunday buffet couldn’t wait to come again and the others thought it was ideal. From start to finish the staff were friendly & efficient, the food was fantastic, couldn’t fault it. A really enjoyable way to celebrate a 70th Birthday with family. We will be back.”

“Highly recommend first visit here for a long time and it did not disappoint came for a birthday meal and it was lovely all your favourite pub classics,great service, food was delicious.will definitely return.”

“We love this pub..! Friendly welcome including for our dog. It has had a super make over. A proper lovely comfy pub atmosphere, menu is limited but is very reasonable cost wise. Pork pies highly recommended!”

“Nice pub, rural location, lovely food”

“Cracking local pub with a small, but carefully curated, selection of cask ales. We regularly visit on Thursdays for the quiz night where you’re well looked after and the midweek munch over winter (£8 for a pint and a good bowl of beef stew) is dangerously good! Be aware that there isn’t a regular substantial food offering but if you arrive hungry they’ll sort something out for you!”

“It is an excellent traditional pub with a bustling atmosphere, serving fantastic Titanic beers on tap. The Plum Porter is a must if you can only have the one!”

“Lovely little find this morning, good selection on the menu, reasonably priced and high quality produce used, staff very welcoming on arrival, quickly seated and drinks order taken, recommend if your in the area, appeared to be very busy”