The Staff Of Life, Country Pub Eatery

Main Street, Harborough, United Kingdom

🛍 Pub, Meat, Steak, Seafood

4.4 💬 600 Reviews
The Staff Of Life, Country Pub Eatery

Phone: +441162402359

Address: Main Street, Harborough, United Kingdom

City: Harborough

Dishes: 10

Reviews: 600

"A village pub with a good ambience. Lovely to see everyone come into the pub with their dogs after the local shoot. It created a nice country vibe. I had been looking forward to trying the food at the Staff of Life. However, due to time constraints, I opted for a quick bite to eat rather than a main meal. I ordered loaded nachos and was very disappointed to find that none of the ingredients were fresh. The toppings were what I 'd call 'fake food ' straight from a bottle. The guacamole was bright green, obviously full of food colouring. The salsa had never seen a tomato in its life and the cheese was a processed liquid. Why opt for fake toppings when it takes a few minutes to make them fresh? How difficult can it be to grate real cheese over a plate of nachos? This was a very quick and simple dish to execute even by an untrained cook. It surprises me that an establishment selling food would be okay with allowing this to leave their kitchen! Definitely room for improvement."

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billygoatherd billygoatherd

Great Gourmet burger and scampi. Jan is a lovely host. Recommended calling in for a Timothy Taylor and a meal.

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Naomi
Naomi

This is a lovely pub, very cosy and festive and the staff are friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back.


Beatbaby34
Beatbaby34

Lovely ambience and great food. Really enjoyed our visit to this pub. I have high standards, and this place exceeded them! Would visit again.


keitrh
keitrh

Super meal with friends. I had the calamari and lamb shank which I'd recommend. Just a shame there wasn't more customers because there should have been. Try it, you won't be disappointed.


rsb66
rsb66

Recently reopened in Mowsley, Lutterworth after a long closure. Went on a Thursday evening and the welcome was very warm and friendly from Steve. I had the chicken tikka masala and it was lovely. My son decided upon the fish and chips and he said it was one of the tastiest he had had for a long time. We bumped into the chef towards the end of the evening and paid him compliments which were fully deserved. Will definitely return, and in fact we are for Mother's Day. I would certainly recommend visiting the Staff of Life.


Kirkstead
Kirkstead

Recently re-opened after a prolonged period of closure and having undergone refurbishment this pub/restaurant is worth a try. The staff are extremely welcoming and the bar has a pleasant ambience. The current menu is a little restricted but a revised version with more popular pub favourites is promised soon. The food was good and well presented but lack of customers must be a challenge. Sunday carveries are proving to be very popular and good value. The pub needs more supporters to ensure it continues as a business so we shall return.


Resort55519171245
Resort55519171245

17th March so my family and I went for Sunday carvery where do I start waitress very nice . As for the meal meat was ok Yorkshire puddings frozen. non of the vegetables are fresh all over cooked. stuffing balls like rocks and dry . Cauliflower cheese a funny colour and overcooked and mush ,frozen greens and over cooked,parsnips black , Brussels frozen, roast potatoes over cooked . I was told the carrots are fresh well he killed them I have never see carrots like it in my life I really think you should get a chef that can cook and get fresh ingredients


358grahamf
358grahamf

My wife and I had the Sunday lunchtime carvery. We were greeted with a lovely friendly welcome from Steve the owner. The ambience could not have been better as the pub was relatively busy but there remained sufficient room to order the pre lunch drinks. The place was very clean and the decorations were impressive. The food, we had the beef, was perfectly cooked and plentiful, the vegetables were both excellent and freshly cooked. It was the best carvery we have eaten in a very long while. We will definitely return but I suggest you book first as when we left it was very busy


REECET
REECET

Venue is lovely and feels extremely welcoming when you enter. The waiting team were fab, extremely attentive and friendly. However what let the trip down was the food. We paid £6 for prawn cocktails. Put it this way, somoene in the part ate the two pieces of bread and the sauce and left the lettuce, we joked that she was leaving £4.50 worth of lettuce. Honestly, they shouldnt have come out of the kitchen, there were literally 5 shrimps (not prawns) and about a table spoon of dressing, if that. The carvery....... The meat was fab, could not fault the meat in the slightest. Frozen yorkshire puddings, Carrots so overcooked they were black and like mush. Parsnips again, black. Green beans that s...


Victoria
Victoria

A village pub with a good ambience. Lovely to see everyone come into the pub with their dogs after the local shoot. It created a nice country vibe. I had been looking forward to trying the food at the Staff of Life. However, due to time constraints, I opted for a quick bite to eat rather than a main meal. I ordered loaded nachos and was very disappointed to find that none of the ingredients were fresh. The toppings were what I 'd call 'fake food ' straight from a bottle. The guacamole was bright green, obviously full of food colouring. The salsa had never seen a tomato in its life and the cheese was a processed liquid. Why opt for fake toppings when it takes a few minutes to make them fresh?...

Categories

  • Pub Enjoy a lively atmosphere with our classic pub favorites. From hearty burgers and fish 'n' chips to savory pies and craft brews, our menu promises a cozy experience ideal for unwinding with friends.
  • Meat Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!

Amenities

  • Seating
  • Free Wifi
  • Mastercard
  • Reservations

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