At Heywood Hall, we try to strive to make your stay as pleasurable and enjoyable as possible. In our opinion good food, conviviality and excellent service is paramount to ensuring this pledge and with this in mind we have compiled a good food guide for you to use whilst staying in the Staffordshire countryside.

We are always more than happy to furnish you with more ideas and information on where to eat and drink in the local area and will provide leaflets and directions on request.

 

Local Pub Guide

There are many quaint and beautiful pubs in the area offering superb evening meals. Many of the pubs welcome families and offer excellent amenities and entertainment.

Here is our guide to just a few of the local public houses, but we will be happy to provide you with more information on your arrival.

The Ramblers Retreat, Alton

Although this charming eatery cannot be classed as a pub (despite its licensed status), it offers delicious meals and a welcome retreat in the middle of some of staffordshire's most delightful countryside. The restaurant is a perfect base for walkers. Located in Dimmingsdale, and a short walk away from the Churnet Valley Trail adjacent to us, the 'Ramblers Retreat' offers meals, cream teas, ice cream, and excellent desserts. One not to miss.

The Tavern, Denstone

Our local pub is the 17th Century Tavern, located 100 yards up College Road. Extremely convenient for a drink and serves food sometimes.

Blacksmiths Arms, Alton

2 minutes drive on this side of Alton. The pub has a restaurant and also serves bar meals. Does Sunday three-course set meals.

The Hollybush Inn, Salt, Staffs

Award for Best British Food 2003. This pub offers scrumptious food, quaffable ales, wonderful wines and warm hospitality. The dedicated staff ensure your enjoyment of the finest a traditional pub has to offer.

The Red Lion, Rocester

This pub is located in the same street as the Tasnim and the Fish and Chip shop (see below). Serves meals, but you have to book as it gets very busy at weekends! (Always a good sign).

 

Indian and Chinese Restaurant Guide

Although the choice of Indian and chinese restaurants is not extensive in the area, the quality of the food and service is very high.

There are several takeaways and restaurants located in surrounding towns, such as Uttoxeter, Ashbourne and Rocester, which are well worth a visit.

Tasnim Indian Restaurant, Rocester

Licensed. The Tasnim offers an 'all you can eat Sunday buffet'. A few minutes walk via the JCB park and under the main road subway. (A pretty walk at night). You can take this opportunity to see the swans and let the children feed the giant fish!

Ashbourne Bengal Cottage, Ashbourne

This takeaway and restaurant is located in the heart of Ashbourne, a quaint market town, steeped in history. The food is very good.

The Dragon's Nest, Ashbourne

A favourite amongst locals, offering a range of delicious oriental dishes.

 

Fish and Chips Guide

If you can't resist the charm of fish and chips, you are sure to find several take-aways and restaurants in the local area.

Rocester and Uttoxeter are convenient for takeaways, whilst both Ashbourne shops offer facilities to eat in or take-away.

The Market Place, Ashbourne

Approximately 10 miles from Denstone, Ashbourne boasts an excellent fish and chip restaurant in the quaint market-place. This shop is a firm favourite amongst locals. Parking outside.

Rocester Fish and Chips, Rocester

Located conveniently in Rocester. The fish and chip shop is a short walk away from the JCB lake, where you can feed the swans with any left over chips!

Fast Food Guide

Its ubiquitous, but children love it and secretly so do adults! Treat yourself to pizza, chinese, Indian, kebabs and much, much more!

Little Chef, Uttoxeter

Situated just outside of Uttoxeter and convenient for the A50.

Macdonalds, Uttoxeter

Situated just outside of Uttoxeter and convenient for the A50.

Panda Express, Ashbourne

Serves a wide choice of takeaway snacks ranging from pizza to kebabs and curries. Efficient service!

The Crazy Fast Food Takeaway

This take-away offers Pizzas, Burgers and Kebabs, and will even deliver if you meet the driver in our car park. You have been warned!

The Golden Hill Chinese Take-away, Ashbourne

A fast and friendly service. Locals recommend the food.

 
 
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