Top Things to do in Staffordshire
Top Hotels in Staffordshire
- 1. Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel
- 2. The Moat House
- 3. Drayton Manor Hotel
- 4. The Swan Hotel
- 5. Premier Inn Stoke/Trentham Gardens Hotel
- 6. Weathervane Hotel
- 7. Meadows Way Guest House
- 8. Borough Arms Hotel
- 9. Hilton at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent
- 10. Best Western Stoke On Trent City Centre Hotel
Things to do in Staffordshire, England: The Best Food & Drink
Discover the best top things to do in Staffordshire, United Kingdom including Marston's Brewery Tour, The Cheese, Gin & Ale Barn, iCookIndian, New Clockworks Wine Bar, The Hopwater Cellar, Beerbohm Bar, Nelsons Distillery & School, Mart's Brewhouse & Tap, Gin Jamboree Distillery & Gin School, The Orangery Ingestre.
Restaurants in Staffordshire
1. Marston's Brewery Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
Expanding from his already successful malting business, the first brewery was founded by John Marston at Horninglow in Burton-on-Trent, where Marston's™ soon developed a reputation for producing beers of the highest quality and taste.Rival brewers from London including Manns, Crossman and Paulin, who had the Albion Brewery built in 1874, relocated to Burton to take advantage of the very individual nature of the water.Towards the end of the century, when scientists started to claim that they could recreate Burton water artificially, the London brewers decided that transport costs could be now be saved, and returned to the capital.When Mann, Crossman & Paulin left town in 1897, they left behind arguably the best brewery in town. Following the merger with the Thompson's Brewery in 1897 Marston's moved into the Albion Brewery on Shobnall Road a year later. The Albion has been described as a 'cathedral of brewing'. A prime spot in the best brewing town in the world.The Albion Brewery was 'constructed according to the most approved model of modern times'. Pleasantly situated in rural surroundings, the brewery included a big cooperage, ale stores, stables, wells, its own railways sidings, and cottages to house selected employees. Marston's™ passion for cricket and dedication to its people is evident right from the beginning of its move to the Albion Brewery, as The Burton Mail of March 11th 1899 notes, 'the directors have given the cricketers a well laid out and well appointed field in which to carry the colours of the firm to victory'.The Albion Brewery was compact, efficient, and pleasing on the eye. Barnard visited in 1888, rating it as the ninth largest in the country by output. He described how all the large mains and pipes were laid along walls or under vessels, so as not to obstruct the light or 'mar the elegance of the building'. He commented on the purity of the water, and of the beer.
2. The Cheese, Gin & Ale Barn
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
We specialise in lovely British produce, looking for interesting cheeses, Gins and ales and anything that goes with. We are winner of Tamworth Small Retailer of the year 2017.
3. iCookIndian
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
4. New Clockworks Wine Bar
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. The Hopwater Cellar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Independently owned bottle shop and bar. Specialising in over 400 bottled beer and cider, available to drink on site or off site. Plus one traditional cask ale, two keg beers and a selection of malt whisky's. Bottled wine and prosecco also available. Dogs welcome!
Reviewed By shep1215 - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Great place to go and enjoy some different beers from all over the world Craig and Andy are great hosts and they know all about the world beers.
6. Beerbohm Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By AleksHuddersfield
Had heard about the Beerbohm so decided to call in with my son. Firstly they don't do food but are happy for you to bring your own in and even offer plates and cutlery. Once at the bar the beer choice is excellent with both real ales and several Belgian delights on tap including Westmalle. In addition they have a whole fridge stocked with bottled Belgian beers including trappist gems. Upstairs they have a quirky room with several comfy chairs and tables. Virtually every woman in the place was drinking a poppy gin drink which seemed very popular. Will be back.
7. Nelsons Distillery & School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 153 reviews
Nelson's Distillery & School is a multi award winning premium craft Gin and Vodka distiller that offers the unique experience of creating your own craft spirit at their highly coveted Gin & Vodka School.
Reviewed By AandJKing - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Like many previous reviewers, I received the Gin School Experience as a birthday present. I booked my day online and was very pleasantly surprised to discover that I was the only person in the class on my chosen day. For me, perfect. David, the “Instructor” was fantastic. He led me through the world’s relationship with Juniper, the sociology and history of Gin, the huge array of possible Botanicals, and the actual distilling process with consummate ease. With a short break for a sustaining buffet lunch we got down to the business of gin making and, as we waited for my distillate to drip from the individual copper still, David revealed an unexpected further love ( and knowledge) of the works of Robert Burns...Britain’s greatest ever poet.... Anyway, this return to School was the highlight of this, or any, year and I thoroughly recommend the experience to any gin lover OR amateur chef, who understands flavour combinations. The lesson includes the “tasting” of three superb craft gins, with the option of adding tonic!! Thank you, David, Andrea and Kyle, for delivering a cracking day and thank you, Tony and Wilma, for the best birthday present ever.
8. Mart's Brewhouse & Tap
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Gin Jamboree Distillery & Gin School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Gin Jamboree Distillery & Gin School is the home of all things Gin, in the wonderful setting of a newly renovated old Victorian school building. Much more than just a distillery, we are a Bottle Shop and Bar with regular tasting events, pop-up dining experiences and, of course, Gin School days where you can make your own gin!
10. The Orangery Ingestre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Orangery, Ingestre, is a stunning building, in a tranquil Staffordshire location overlooking Capability Brown landscapes. The elegant architecture and gardens provide the perfect backdrop for your own event, or simply visit us to enjoy to a few hours immersed in this special place. We run a range of events, activities, weddings and much more!
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