Enjoy a flavour of the Staffordshire Moorlands and sample a carefully cultivated food and drink scene that is gaining high praise and momentum.
The landscape, heritage and traditions of the district provide the inspiration and ingredients for a unique culinary experience, proudly presented by people who are passionate about what they serve by plate and glass.
With tea rooms nestled in the stunning countryside, fine dining opportunities by canal and lakesides, cosy town centre eateries, traditional British pubs and much more, there are plenty of tempting options on the menu.
And the Staffordshire Moorlands food and drink offer is all backed up by the friendly service and focus on hospitality that is a hallmark of the district.
Restaurants in the Staffordshire Moorlands are destinations in their own right, with visitors heading out across the district to enjoy great dining opportunities in attractive surroundings.
Located by the Caldon Canal, The Flintlock, with 3 AA Rosettes celebrates locality and seasonality, with its focus on showcasing amazing local produce, while in a lakeside setting, The Plumicorn team serves up a menu where a passion for seasonal produce and incredible local ingredients shines through.
Oak beams, open fires, and panoramic views over the Staffordshire Peak District make the Three Horseshoes a compelling choice and it’s hard not to feel at home in the wonderful interior of the Duck Goose bistro, in the centre of Leek, where flavour and creativity count.
Primo Piano serves Italian classics in a cosy setting, which evokes the spirit of la bella vita, with high quality food, hospitality and atmosphere.
At the heart of the visitor experience in the Staffordshire Moorlands is the traditional great British pub, where a warm welcome, interesting interiors and carefully curated beers, lagers and ales, including those brewed locally, beckon.
Offering a pit-stop on countryside walks, or a respite from town centre browsing, public houses are as varied as the Staffordshire Moorlands itself, with something for everyone to choose from.
With a village green frontage, situated in the picturesque location of Bagnall, The Stafford Arms is an independently owned pub with its history dating back to the 16th Century, while another pub steeped in tradition is The Roebuck, built in 1626 in the centre of Leek, where character and charm blend in a buzzing environment.
The Lazy Trout and Ye Olde Rock Inn are popular pubs in a stunning corner of the countryside, close to The Roaches and Tittesworth Reservoir.
In the Staffordshire Moorlands, visitors are never far from cafes, tea rooms and coffee shops, where quality and service count.
Nestled in Dimmingsdale in the beautiful Churnet Valley is the Ramblers Retreat, a family-run, award winning country tearoom, which has welcomed guests with a range of traditional, homemade meals, snacks and cakes since 1981.
Local produce is at the heart of the hospitality experience in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Here provenance is championed, and guests can expect to find food and drink that is sourced literally a stone’s throw away.
Sample a sandwich and scoff a scone with an afternoon tea in the Staffordshire Moorlands, where visitors can find the perfect blend of deliciousness served up in style.
The Staffordshire oatcake is the pride of the county. Across the Moorlands oatcake shops offer a port of call where everyone from connoisseurs, through to those embarking on their first tasting experience, can take delight in this native dish.
With so much to do in the district, breakfast and brunch are a staple of the day, with hearty choices keeping visitors fuelled to enjoy all the region has to offer.
