I visited this pub for the first time tonight and was very impressed..a lovely feeling of a…read moretraditional cozy pub with a upmarket restaurant dining area..the food was exceptional with homemade puddings you will crave for..if this pub was on my doorstep I'd definitely be a regular!! Top food served with a smile..I'll be back for sure..

Great place set in beautiful countryside, the food and service is second to none.Not been since the…read moreend of 2010 due to work commitments but intend going again Highly recommended

The blue mugge if far the best free house in leek Great…read morechoice of beers and lagers Ciders and guest ales all at a great price Food is served mon to sat 12 till 2 Good choice of home cooked food and an excellent price Call in and see for your self Paul and shelly fantastic landlords and their son Dan

Ok. Hands up. I've been coming to this pub for probably the last twenty years. In that time I've…read morecome to know the place. The owner. And the staff. On every level I'd be hard pressed to fault it. The quality of beer is excellent. The food is excellent. The staff and locals are friendly and the value is second to none in leek. Recommend the bass bitter and a lunchtime meal. It's one of a kind and well worth a visit.

I love this restaurant, the location is lovely with beautiful views which is great when the weather…read moreis nice because you can dine outside or just sit outside and have a drink. They also have a lovely spa and hotel. First time we have been since Covid and on arrival there were clear instructions of what to do and where to go when you arrived for your table. There was hand sanitiser on the entrance too. No staff wore masks or gloves and no details were taken of any other guests in the party, there were laminate menus on the table, no temperature checks were taken. The tables were spaced out where we sat with about 3 foot inbetween them. There was a table of 8 people at one table, not sure but I thought the maximum was still 6 people? The waiters were polite and friendly and came to take our orders quickly. The food was delicious and good value for money with the option of a small or large sunday roast which was bought to you plated. The steak pie was delicious and the puds were yummy. Will be nice to go to the spa and functions when they start doing them again. A lovely place to eat and good food.

Although the Three Horseshoes is very popular, I would not necessarily recommend it, as I feel it…read moreused to be much better than it is now. It offers a range of eating opportunities, including pub meals, a carvery and a bistro style restaurant. One of the problems is that the staff do not seem very keen on customers and are not very helpful explaining the system to new visitors - you usually end up waiting in the wrong place only to be told to queue elsewhere! I went to a murder mystery evening which was OK but nothing special, and I have been to the carvery a couple of times. The food is not too bad but no better than any other local carvery - just much more expensive. IT is well located close to Tittesworth Reservoir and the Roaches, so gets quite a lot of passing visitors. It is worth trying if you are in the area, but I would not recommend making a special trip.

Amazing pub! Welcoming, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Food and drink is perfect.read more

This pub which is a grade 2 listed building dating from the 18th century has a separate dining area…read moreand offers high quality home cooked food. This is reflected in higher prices on the main menu than other pubs in the locale, but, if you want a higher standard of food it's well worth it. They do offer 'meal deals' at certain times eg on a Tuesday evening, 6pm - 9pm you can have 2 mains (from a limited selection) for the price of one. Also at lunchtimes from Mon-Thursday you can get a starter and a main for £6. Less of a 'pub' atmosphere, perhaps due to revamped interior and more emphasis on dining. They also offer B&B.

Good pub-grub. I enjoy a Sunday lunch here, when in the UK. It's always good value and the beer is…read morewell kept - a friendly well-lept house. Anthony James Barnett - author of WITHOUT REPROACH

Although this is not my favourite pub in Leek, it is convenient from where I live in Cheddleton, as…read morewe can walk to here. The food is good but a bit expensive except on some weekdays when special offers are available. The beer is good (my husband tells me) and there is a very pleasant beer garden at the back where you can sit out in the summer - this is particularly good for kids. There is plenty of space inside and although it is rarely full, the atmosphere is good. The staff are friendly and helpful and it is worth a visit.

Recently reopened With new owners who have obviously put their heart and soul into this venture…read more The atmosphere is lovely and relaxed on a Sunday afternoon. The decor is tasteful and plush. The service is excellent - prompt without being intrusive. And finally - the food is excellent - obviously home cooked and of great value. Basically I think you can tell I would recommend this place without hesitation.

This is definitely a dining pub. We had a good meal on their "steak night" (Thursdays) when steaks…read moreare £5 off. I had one of the best cooked fillet steaks I have tasted! Not the place to go for a quiet drink though as all the tables appeared to be set for eating in the evening. Friendly and helpful staff. You probably need to book!

First off, I'd like to state that I am probably biased towards The Wilkes Head, as my dad's best…read moremate owns and runs it. Nevertheless, when I was there (and I've only been there once) I had the most wonderful time! Everyone there knows each other and tells stories about what the other people have gotten up to - they are all real characters! There is constant music playing from the various men singing and playing guitars and banjos (seriously), it has a real country-pub feel to it, and I never wanted to leave. And as for Moggy the landlord jeez, he is crazy! One of the funniest people I've ever met in my life. If you're ever in Leek pop in and say hello, you won't regret it! Oh I almost forgot.. they have a festival out the back every year, too, with lots of local and not-so-local band playing (see the pictures) which can be a great laugh!

Nice pub with award winning real ales served, there is frequently live music on and three big…read moreparties at least every year in the car park to the rear of the pub. You have to not be squeamish about the toilets which are of a very low standard, if you want to visit. It's a real drinkers pub, old fashioned and a bit rough around the edges.

Lovely place, we were made to feel welcome and despite the pub being on a main road(there weren't a…read moregreat number of cars passing) it was surprisingly calm,quiet and relaxing,it has great views over to Stanley and Stanley Head. The food was well cooked and nicely presented, I will certainly be going back again

AVOID! the landlady is absolutely vile when given critique and food is average. visited as a party…read moreof 6 on a Saturday in December, for an evening meal and the place was empty. we were served drinks, ordered food and the waiter told us we had to pay before having food and shortly produced the bill. I've never known this to happen in a table service restaurant! we showed our displeasure stating that it wasn't the waiters fault. after the meals another waiter cleared the plates and again, we showed how unhappy we were, being in an EMPTY restaurant yet being told to pay before eating. the manager then came out and is the most patronising and vile person I've ever had the displeasure of meeting, all because the policy (that was NOT visible) was poor, she stated how she'd had walk outs (no wonder with that attitude). then, on another reciew site stated how WE were bullied and rude to her staff!!!! do not give this awful person your money or time

The Hollybush at Denford is one of the local gems. Situated close to Deep Hayes Country Park, the…read morehollybush is right next to the canal and attracts crowds of walkers. In summer, it is particularly popular with canal boaters and can sometimes be so busy that it is not possible to get into the car park, even though this is very large. There is a children's playground, a beer garden and the pub has been extended by a large conservatory to accommodate more diners in the restaurant. Even so, be prepared for a long wait on busy sunny days when it will be heaving - but it is worth it.

Just had Sunday Lunch here today it was a beautiful setting next to the canal, boats passing by…read morewalkers, lots of dogs, and cyclists,,, food was lovely, had a roast beef Sunday Lunch, then apple pie, Sat outside next to the canal, it was really lovely and if you have kids there is a big park there to with lots of tables outside. I would highly recommend it here. I could have sat there all day.