Review The Wheatsheaf Inn - Onneley

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Wheatsheaf pub in Onneley, and I must say that it was a truly exceptional experience. From the delicious food to the charming surroundings and impeccable staff service, this establishment exceeded my expectations in every way. Let's start with the food, which was nothing short of brilliant. The menu offered a wide variety of options to cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you're a fan of traditional pub classics or more adventurous dishes, The Wheatsheaf has something for everyone. I had the pleasure of trying their signature dish, the "Sheaf Special Steak Pie," and it was a gastronomic delight. The pastry was perfectly flaky, and the filling was rich and flavorful, a true testament to the chef's skill and attention to detail. The portion size was generous, ensuring that I left the table completely satisfied. What truly sets The Wheatsheaf apart, though, is its inviting surroundings and superb decor. As soon as you step inside, you're greeted by the warm ambiance of a traditional English pub. The cozy wooden interior, complete with exposed beams and a roaring fireplace, creates an inviting and homely atmosphere. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends, the ambiance at The Wheatsheaf sets the perfect mood for any occasion. It's a place where you can unwind, enjoy good company, and savor exceptional food. Equally impressive was the staff service at The Wheatsheaf. The attentive and friendly waitstaff made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in. They were knowledgeable about the menu and were more than happy to offer recommendations and answer any questions. Their professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile for their customers were evident throughout the evening. It's clear that the staff at The Wheatsheaf takes great pride in ensuring that every diner has a memorable and enjoyable experience. In addition to the exceptional food, surroundings, and staff, I must also commend The Wheatsheaf for their commitment to cleanliness and safety. In these uncertain times, it's reassuring to see an establishment that takes health and hygiene seriously. The tables were well-spaced, hand sanitizers were readily available, and the staff wore masks to ensure the safety of both guests and employees. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend The Wheatsheaf pub in Onneley to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. With its brilliant food, superb surroundings, and top-notch staff service, it's no surprise that I would rate my visit with a well-deserved 5 stars. Whether you're a local resident or just passing through the area, this charming pub is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered. I can't wait to return for another exceptional meal at The Wheatsheaf.

Anyone wanting to break up the journey from Scotland to South England could do much worse than chose the Wheatsheaf. Good food, Great breakfast and good size rooms with comfy beds and proper size tv. Showers are good too. Very nice chatty staff and the boss is a good bloke. But the best thing is the 11am checkout and breakfast served till 10am. Who wants to get up at 7.30 when on holiday, made an overnight rest stop very, well, restful. Highly recommended.

super impressed with this hotel! saved for future reference for if we are in the area. Super value for money with breakfast included! the room was stunning!! lovely breakfast. we really enjoyed our stay here. couldn't recommend this place any higher. Thank you for hosting us.

We stayed one night; rooms were spacious and clean. Staff weren’t super friendly and a service charge is automatically applied to the bill with the byline “let us know if you want us to remove it”, making it a little bit awkward if you don’t want to tip. Location isn’t great; the road outside is quite busy and there is very little nearby. Breakfast and food was wonderful; we had the duck spring rolls as a light dinner. Gin and tonic menu could use some work; recommended accompaniments on the menu were not available. Coffee in the morning was a a standout.

A most fabulous welcome to a lovely restaurant and bar - followed by gorgeous food. We will be back without doubt. Superb.

Lovely staff, full of smiles, and very attentive. Nice place and location. We've e been here many times, but today the gammon is rather salty and the pudding isn't that gorgeous as it was. Even asked the staff if they have a new chef. This won't put us off anyway.

Can't fault the place. The room was tastefully decorated and very clean. Nice touch with the power sockets both sides of the bed, both with integrated USB sockets. Bed was extremely comfy and very little noise from the bar downstairs. Great value stop.

Lovely food in Great service on a Sunday. Very impressed and will definitely come again

First time staying here, A wonderful welcome, we arrived at lunch time as we wanted to have some drinks before we checked in, Great selection of cider The Southerby blackcurrant cider was great! Very moorish, The room and bathroom is lovely very clean and immaculate! Booked a meal for the evening, the food is all very good! Excellent, we had 2 evening meals and the breakfasts were absolutely fantastic! Quality items and it fills you up and sets you up for the day! If we could give it more than 5 stars we would, Thankyou for a wonderful stay!

I just wanted to thank all the staff for such a lovely day yesterday. The function room looked great, food was excellent and the service second to none, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend 🙂

Very nicely done and spacious inside. Very good menu, including for vegetarians, at reasonable prices. Good beer selection and very nice food.

Staff were lovely! This is the 2nd time we've been, and we were seated in a little snug, which was lovely for our family of 4. We ordered a starter, which was 10/10, perfectly cooked and presented. Whilst the main was nice (Sunday roast), it didn't blow us away. The whole experience was brought down somewhat as the children's pudding menu seemed way better than the adults. Part of having a meal out is a treat and the full experience. Even though the service was high, the consistency in food standard let it down a little. It wasn't bad but due to the lack of quality dessert options and standard, I've deducted 1 star. Having said this, it's a beautiful pub inside and the staff are lovely so we may well try for 3rd time lucky 😊 The coffee machine was also out of action so we couldn't conclude our experience with a nice flat white and a little biscuit on the side. One of the waiting staff said they can do instant, which was good to offer but sadly not what I wanted. My children were also happy to be able to burn some energy off on the play area!!

Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly helpful staff.

Lovely little country inn let down only by its housekeeping. Beautifully decorated, lively food but our rooms were not cleaned properly, bins still full from last guest, toilet bowl and rim not cleaned and carpet not hoovered with bits of glass in carpet. Such a shame ..hope it was a one off. Breakfast was excellent ..they should make sure they hold onto their chef.

The staff are amazing especially Eve who looked after all our wants .. great food good relaxed atmosphere

Great stay. Just stopped here to break up a journey on the way between Scotland and Dorset. Very happy with everything. The room was spotless with a comfy bed, great smart TV and my other half was massively impressed with the jacuzzi bath. Food was excellent and filling, dinner was good with decent choices and the beer good. Breakfast was really impressive with good quality bacon and sausages. Thanks to Carl and all the staff, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.

Stayed here last week and just rebooked . Gorgeous gem of a place .Beautiful rooms , top quality food selection, tasteful bar area and wonderful service .

Fabulous breakfast. Had Sunday lunch there with some friends....again fantastic. Wonderful really friendly staff great atmosphere . This is the second time we have stayed as we have friends who live nearby..would not think of staying anywhere else.

Was my first and I think my last visit to the beautiful gastro pub on Sunday the 14th may 2017 how could you get a beef Sunday dinner so wrong the beef was like rubber and the veg an potatoes had no taste at all an the food was not very hot at all very disappointed the only thing that was lovely was the cheese Garlic Bread such a shame cus the pub was beautiful I would come for a drink that's about all such a shame the food let such a lovely looking pub down

Held a hen party here in the function room and it was fantastic. The staff were so accommodating before and on the day! Whatever we asked for - they did. Super service and fab staff. Would highly recommend for other functions!!

Really nice place lovely staff fab friendly & welcoming! Superb food well worth a visit & a stay over!

Went last night (Sunday 6thAugust) ordered the beef dinner, disappointed with the portion size, two very thin slices of beef, only three small roast potatoes which were reheated & rubbery, very little veg, for £11.50 not value for money, we visited this pub regularly under the last owners & the carvery meals on a Sunday were fantastic & much cheaper!! No atmosphere sorry

Beautiful old inn with fantastic staff and great food, would recommend wholeheartedly

We had our wedding reception luncheon here and it was wonderful. We wanted a two course pub meal for 55 people and they managed it really well. We were allowed to select the area we wanted to sit in. They organised a pianist for us and set up a meeting, so we could discuss music. We were allowed to take our own champagne and just pay a corkage fee, which made things cheaper. We initially had to cancel our wedding and put it back a year and were allowed to keep the booking without forfeiting our deposit or paying extra. We took our own homemade decorations and staff put them out exactly as desired. The menu was adapted for us to suit our tastes, was very varied and everyone enjoyed their meals. There were no complaints from any of our guests. The country setting is beautiful. We selected the venue because we always found the lunches/meals to be good when we popped in. Would recommend.

We had our day and evening wedding reception at the Wheatsheaf on Saturday 8th October... What an fantastic time we all had. Food was 5*, and the staff went above and beyond the call of duty.( Paige was amazing,nothing was too much for her). We stayed over in one of their rooms...Lovely room, breakfast was 5*. I can't recommend the Wheatsheaf enough...thank you for making our wedding day so perfect.

Great room, lovely evening meal and breakfast and friendly staff.

We had our Christmas party here last night and it was by far the best food I’ve had at a Christmas party ever! The staff were very polite and couldn’t do enough for us! The band were also fab and had us all up dancing! All 25 of us have said what a fabulous night we had! We definitely be returning soon.

We had a drive out and went in on the off chance they had a table free The staff were very helpful and friendly Think it may have changed hands since we last went The food was lovely would go back there again

From start to finish everything was fab , the staff , food , bar staff and the band everything was perfect for a Christmas party.

Stayed overnight with the better half and daughter before uni visit at Keele. Very nice rooms and fantastic meal. But it’s the staff that make it! All really friendly and helpful. Can’t fault the breakfast either.. 5*

Fantastic pub, such a warm welcome from the Manager especially. Great food, fantastic service, lovely decor, we'll be back �

My favourite place to eat. The carvery is out of this world and the desserts are sublime. Friendly hospitable staff, lovely relaxed atmosphere and roaring fires welcome you. Highly recommended.

We booked in for valentines three course meal on Saturday 11th Feb and we booked a room for a hassel free evening. Had a brilliant night food was fantastic both evening and breakfast. Staff made us feel really welcome and as always looked after us throughout our stay. We will be back soon!