Stafford
Bird In Hand

Bird In Hand

Victoria Square, Stafford, United Kingdom, ST16 2AQ

Pubs • Full • Buffet • Asiatic


"I've had to edit this review because things have changed since eating there I visited this place for the first time in 20+ years. It used to be a popular place for me and my friends to visit on a night out. When my parents offered to treat me to lunch there, I jumped to it. It's a busy little pub, lots of staff. My parents ordered off their specials menu, as did I. I thought I'd go for the chicken parmigiana because its easy to do and normally full of flavour. The food came out and I was impressed by the chips which were hot but I cut into the chicken, took a mouthful, but it didn't seem right. It was almost gooey and slimey. I had a look at the chicken and it looked like it had been minced. It was also cold and pink, very pink. Took it to the bar for a replacement and an apology. Next one came out, same salad and same chips, but the food looked cooked. Cut into it and it was pink again. Not as pink or alive as the first, but cold and pink. I didn't bother ordering anything else because the wait meant everyone else had finished and I just gave up hope that the microwave technician was actually able to cook anything. Didn't eat anything until that evening because I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth. The following day I was woken by extreme cramps and nausea at around 4am and I've not been the same since. Based on the age of their clientele, they could have made someone seriously ill or worse, killed them. I'll be avoiding this place like the plague and I'd suggest anyone ordering food to check that it's cooked"

Wolseley Bridge Garden Centre

Wolseley Bridge Garden Centre

Wolseley Bridge, ST17 0XG, Stafford, United Kingdom

Brunch • Lunch • Coffee • British


"If I could rate 0 I would. Today my daughter and I popped in for a bite to eat. There was no room in the 1st part of the restaurant but spaces in the part which is designated for people with dogs. I’m happy to sit by a dog no problem. In fact out of the 6 tables only 1 had a dog with them. We ordered lunch and started to eat. Immediately a waitress started buzzing around holding onto a spray bottle and cloth waiting to clean asap, as there was now a queue forming. Behind us was a guy on a table for 4 happily tucking into his carvery. She kept coming up looking at him. Then unbelievably she came to our table and asked us if he was alone. When she was certain he was alone she let out a big sigh and shrugged shoulders. She then even more unbelievably went and asked the gentleman if he minded moving as he was on a table for 4 and it was really for those with dogs. The guy politely picked up his tray and started walking around with his meal to find another space. I was astonished at the bad manners displayed and I pointed out to the waitress she was out of order. She then argued with me and quickly placed another couple with a dog. That person obviously then felt uncomfortable and started arguing the point that it was for dogs. I explained I understand that but it was disrespectful to ask the customer to move half way through his meal. He became more argumentative and his wife was asking him to calm down. In the end they stormed out without eating and shouted abusive language to me as he went by waving his finger. What an absolute disaster of what should be an enjoyable day out. The waitress was totally in the wrong and ended up causing 5 people to be upset. I would not recommend this place at all and would strongly advise the company do some customer care training."