First time here as we were visiting the open gardens, wow! Fabulous place,
amazing food and the staff were absolutely lovely, couldn't do enough for us and very attentive. A real asset to the pub
Lovely service, food and atmosphere. Very accommodating for those with specific dietary requests (multiple vegan options and a separate gluten free menu) Great evening as always.
Absolutely lovely. Been for a family meal this evening and everything was spot on, atmosphere, staff and food was all spot on, thank you
Quality food at a quality venue. Whenever I am in the area I make a point of going there and I have always had excellent food and service. Thoroughly recommended.
Absolutely gorgeous food and excellent service would definitely recommend this to anyone
It was our first visit, staff were very friendly and efficient, food excellent, lovely atmosphere. Will certainly be returning.
We went for lunch both fish and chips yummie and pud too staff very friendly and the food beautiful x
Jayne Simpson Littlehales
+5
Recently had a function at the old smithy, it was excellent! Buffet was really good, lots of variety and put together well, and plenty of it. Staff were excellent too. Would definitely recommend.
Always love coming here, delicious food, lovely atmosphere and great, hardworking and friendly staff.
Surroundings beautiful. Food perfect. Staff extremely friendly. Beware of the enormous portions lol. Would definitely recommend.
Great food and lovely staff! Would definitely recommend
The absolute best place I've ever been to In My Life
Lovely food, beautiful ambience, friendly service, good range of gluten free starters and mains.
Absolutely amazing food, well presented and amazing place.
Lovely décor and ambience, the staff were warm, friendly and helpful. We had a buffet meal as we were attending a birthday party. The selection of food was great and it was all delicious. The sausage rolls deserve a special mention, I don't think I've ever had better ones.
I would like to see a wider selection of hand pulled real ale but otherwise an excellent venue.
We had a fantastic Sunday roast dinner here. Everything you would expect, very well cooked, plenty of veg. All the food tasted fresh, homemade and authentic.
The only negative was that we waited about 30 min before anyone took our food order. Staff were friendly but we'd appreciate being told that there might be a bit of a wait if they were particularly busy.
A friendly, welcoming and buzzing pub! We had a lovely family meal having booked out a more private area upstairs. The team were incredibly efficient and brought the pre-selected food out promptly and attentively. The food was utterly delicious. Spoilt for choice! Has a great selection available and I enjoyed every bit!! Would go back again no questions!!
Relaxed atmosphere with attentive service from smart, professional staff. Sunday lunchtime table for 3 with 3 different mains; 1 Lamb, 1 beef and a fish dish. All cooked and presented to high standard, a cut above many other local restaurants for food and service. Go and try for yourself.
We met friends for lunch at the Old Smithy today.
It was just perfect, a wide-ranging lunch menu and everything we ordered was well presented and delicious.
A comfy lounge area enabled us take our time after eating.
Attentive and friendly service, we just had a really good experience.
We will be back for sure.
Fell across this little gem by chance!
Only stopped for a toilet break while returning home & decided to eat as it looked so lovely..
Food was amazing, we had starters/mains & it was truly delicious..
I will definitely return even though it's outside of our normal area..
Staff were friendly & helpful 10/10
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We both had the Sunday Roast Chicken, this was the nicest roast supreme of chicken I have had in the UK, the accompanying vegetables were equally enjoyable. Pleasant staff who were attentive without being too full on. A rare find that I will be going back to.
We went to the old smithy for the second time today, this time taking friends to eat and introduce them to this restaurant. We actually travel an hour to get there and are happy to do so because the food is some of the best food we’ve eaten, the establishment is pristine and the service is excellent. Cannot recommend highly enough. We are soon to move to the area and know when we do we will be frequent customers there. A first class eatery.
Extremely friendly owners work really hard to provide a fantastic experience. The couple work as a team in the kitchen and running front of house and so their communication is spot on, providing tweeks to the menu that give customers with dietary requirements a great meal, very well done and thanks, Tom and Rie
We had the camembert & fig tart, and the sweet potato & onion marmalade tart. Absolutely delicious and the accompanying vegetables were cooked to perfection. We have never been to Eccleshall before but will return 🙂
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