Dog & Partridge in East Staffordshire

Warm and welcoming. Friendly staff. Starter was bland and cold could have done with sprig of garnish. Camembert wedges. Main meal was hot but feel two slices of meat is poor, very small slices of meat too. Turkey had lines of gristle running through it had to leave it as unpalatable.

Went for christmas dinner. It was not a cheap cut price experience so expected more than your usual wetherspoons meal. It was a bit bland tasting . Tastless roasters, pigs in blankets that were pretty awful because the sausages were terrible and the bacon was just about cooked, rush job because of quantity maybe. Turkey was fine . pudding was a complete joke .the amount was an insult for the price and the sauce was in the smallest pot possible. Im a local and would never visit here again even if offered a free meal. Total rip off. Its a no from me .

Very pleasant food, environment, and service. A very atmospheric, old style pub and restaurant.

Came here on the 21st with family and asked for a table lower down because my wife struggles climbing stairs and we were seated in the back room were they usually just sit and drink. We had booked up well in advance so there was no excuse for seating us there. There was no atmosphere and the service was pretty poor really. The starter was garlic mushrooms and they were just warm and then we had to wait for a portion to come out and we had finished ours. We will not be eating there again

First time visiting this lovely pub, chosen as it was convenient for meeting family coming off the A50. Was initially apprehensive about its 4.1 rating but upon arrival and following a lovely meal was nicely surprised that it was far from average. Really nice Ham Hock, Sea bass and a novel but absolutely delicious Lamb Shank shepherds pie.

It's a outstanding pub and staff and management are great to chat with me and ask for things when here

The staff were really nice on arrival and throughout the whole time but other than that not a great experience. All of our starters- Crispy Squid, Chicken Strips and Tiger Prawns - were pretty bland. I had a steak which was really gristly, pale and luke warm. The beef dripping sauce was cold. My son had a "slow cooked" beef rib which had not been slow cooked very well, as the fat had not been cooked off at all. It went to the dog in the end. The Lentil Wellington my wife had was really lacking any filling and the veg felt reheated. The beef cheeks my daughter had were really nice though. It's a lovely building with good staff. It would be top notch if they got the food right.

I visited on Monday, and had the most lovely time. My server Lucy couldn’t do enough for us, she was so helpful and pleasant and recommended the steak pie. Was one nicest meals I’ve had in a long time. Thank you for a great experience!

Great pub good atmosphere. Food was reasonably priced with an excellent and varied menu. Food tasted good too and the staff were friendly and attentive. Food still good and service good too, but why did they sit us, four older adults, on a table between two families with noisy kids when the dining room was nowhere near full. Simply lack of thought by the waiting staff. Had lunch at the dog and Partridge again today with two friends still an excellent place to eat good service good food what else could you ask for

Great staff and manager, took my parents this time and they want to go back. Always welcoming and good value. Nice guest ale this visit.

Lovely place serving simple but fantastic food. The menu had few choices but each came out perfect and tasty so no complaints Lots of history in Tutbury and the pub was full of the charm of an old place that's seen a few things in its time. Definitely worth a return visit or two

Lovely food and atmosphere and service was great. Thanks particularly to Beth who took a large order and was very patient with us when sorting payment etc.

Heard some negativity about the dog so when the bride said we were going I was apprehensive, but was pleasantly surprised, the garlic prawns were nice but couldn’t taste the garlic the cod was really nice the drinks are quite expensive but all in all had a good night

Haven't eaten in here I'm sure the food is ok.. Frankly taking the p@@@ with the price if the drinks,freezing cold in there..not a place you can sit and enjoy,was freezing..

A great place. Very pleasant staff. Good table. Nothing to say.

We had a lovely lunch on 28th November at the Dog and Partridge in Tutbury. I was with a large party and the food and service were excellent. The service from Dee was exceptional, she must be one of the few people left who can make liquor coffees and float the cream on top.

Really nice setting and food, soon to be my local

The food and accommodation was first class.however the morning coffee was cold with cold milk. I suggest you invest in a bean to cup machine.

Have been here several times but last night was a very average visit. We waited a long time for our meals which we had to ask for and was told there was a trainee chef! The food was definitely not as good as on previous visits and it seemed to have got more expensive. Might be a while before we visit again.

Lovely pub/restaurant. Very well looked after by Beth who made sure we had everything we needed. Food was very well presented and tasted lovely. Highly recommend this historic establishment

I went to this place on a recommendation and I was so impressed the food was absolutely amazing the staff were brilliant they could have done more, I will definitely be going again if you haven't been it's a must thank you again to all the staff

Beth helped us find a table last minute, amazing service

The staff were lovely and super attentive, but the food was pretty poor. The burger was dry with no cheese or BBQ sauce as stated and the Sunday dinner vegetables and potatoes were frozen. Barley any cheese on the cauliflower cheese. The place looked lovely and festive, and it's a pity that the food let it down.

A good experience. We've not been for a long time due to a few poor meals and slow service a year or two ago. Decided to try again and whilst there were not many staff on Dee that served us was excellent. The food was good and arrived in a timely manner. Would go again.

I was recommended this pub for food by a local, and what a treat it was. The Sunday roast was the best I’ve ever eaten out in a pub, ever! The kids loved their small roasts too. Come with pigs in blankets, lots of veg and even cheesy leaks which were delicious. The atmosphere was heaving, very busy and now I know why. It’s a proper country pub vibe, cosy with real fires and as we were leaving a live band was starting. I don’t think pubs get much better than this to be honest, and the bill was surprisingly cheap for six people at £104. Parking is tight and WiFi/ signal for the kids was poor, but that can both be understood for its location. Will be back to visit again very soon.

This is a very friendly pub. The beer ( especially the Pedigree is second to none. Freshly made cobs are available. Dogs are welcome. Highly recommended!

Went for a family meal a couple of weeks ago which was OK but just ok, disappointed that alot of the dishes on the menu weren't available though but the staff were pleasant and aimed to please.

Short staffed , food average but above price, service good from the young waitress

Had a lovely lunch here. Great location and the staff are very warm and welcoming.

I stayed over, the shower was mouldy, the carpet on the stair damaged and dangerous and although I was told breakfast was from 7, the place was still locked and barred at 7:15 so I had to leave despite having paid for breakfast. I ate dinner there which was poor quality, but cheap. The staff were friendly

Great service great staff all the staff are very friendly and mark is always very welcoming drinks and food are always good quality.

Friendly, Great Food, Fabulous Staff, Variety of drinks on tap, Mark the manager, very friendly and helpful. Nothing seems to be too much trouble.

Slightly pricey for a tea and americano

Fantastic place , Service and food superb

Delightful overnight stay. Tasty and varied evening meal. Superb breakfast.. spoilt for choice of what to eat! Well recommended in a beautiful town.

Delightful overnight stay. Tasty and varied evening meal. Superb breakfast.. spoilt for choice of what to eat! Well recommended on a beautiful town.

Good food, reasonable prices, good atmosphere and good service.

We are staying here in Tutbury on a short break and chose to join you guys this evening for our evening meal. We received a warm welcome by a lovely guy at the bar who served our drinks . Very polite, well dressed , smiley ☺️. We were then taken to our table by Lucy who looked after us for the rest of the evening. She was lovely, smiley, engaged in her job and offered thorough hospitality service. Giving us recommendations and her personal favourites helped us choose. The food was cooked brilliantly, and served on lovely crockery. It was hot and good portion sizes. Well done Chef 👩‍🍳 The pub itself is full of quaint little areas, mix and match furniture, clean , tidy & welcoming. We both thoroughly enjoyed being looked after and cooked for. We are in the hospitality trade ourselves and it was nice being the customer 😀 thankyou

Christie, Beth and Toni were amazing on friday! Dinner was fab 👌🏽 and waitresses were superb too! I enjoyed the Salted Caramel Sundae too! 🥳🥳 X

Both times we have been there has been something not available on the menu. Meals ok

Stayed the night. Great old room. Large comfortable bed.

We have had a lovely meal this evening, the gentleman looking after us, Mark, has been wonderful ! Food was delicious, thank you ! 😊

Had the mixed grill . one of the best I've had . Service was first class

Stayed for 2 nights here, what a wonderful place. Room immaculate and full of character. Breakfast full English was excellent, staff lovely.

Great sun trap at the front of the pub, good selection of drinks. We ordered 2 ploughman’s they are for sharing , wonderful terrine , cheese , bread and amazing whipped chive butter . Staff very friendly

Lovely place with a cosy atmosphere and great food for a reasonable price, will definitely be visiting again!

Lovely place - come here a lot and love the fact it’s dog friendly. Would recommend. The food is lovely and staff are always friendly. I would like the pub just to double check the dog beds as we did find something on one of our dogs.

Excellent stay over the August 2024 Bank Holiday, well received by Mark and looked after very well by all his team. Great standard of cleanliness, excellent food and rooms totally in keeping with a 14th Century Inn brought up to current standards by Green King. The D and P will be girst to receive my accommodation enquiries in the future. PS Tutbury in general has moved up the social quality ladder remarkably in recent years!

Visited for a Sunday lunch which was of a decent standard. We’ve had better but it was good. My daughter particularly enjoyed the huge Yorkshire puddings.

Beautiful pub, amazing food. Worth a visit.

Anniversary lunch. Great food at reasonable prices and very attentive staff.

Visited today for the first time and will certainly go again. Food and service is excellent, special shout out for Cam 👍

Have not visited for a while due to numerous minor failings with service,payments and food. Visited two weeks ago and what a change The food was excellent the service was fast friendly and efficient the whole operation was exactly as we had come to expect from Chef & Brewer. We were served by Mark who I later found out was the manager. What an excellent job he has done turning this venue around. Definitely on our must visit when in Tutbury.

We stayed overnight at The Dog and Partridge, and were really impressed by the accommodation, service and food. The room was beautiful, with a very historic feel, including wooden beams and carvings. It was very spacious, with a fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities hidden in the cupboard, plus table and chairs. It had a nice deep bath and good toiletries too. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, with a well stocked continental buffet plus your choice of cooked breakfast. The service from Mark and his team was excellent, will all staff we interacted with being helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel for an evening of drinks in the comfortable pub part, a delicious meal, or as a great place to stay.

We stayed overnight at The Dog and Partridge, and were really impressed by the accommodation, service and food. The room was beautiful, with a very historic feel, including wooden beams and carvings. It was very spacious, with a fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities hidden in the cupboard, plus table and chairs. It had a nice deep bath and good toiletries too. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, with a well stocked continental buffet plus your choice of cooked breakfast. The service from Mark and his team was excellent, will all staff we interacted with being helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel for an evening of drinks in the comfortable pub part, a delicious meal, or as a great place to stay.

Had not been here for some time but decided to come out for a Saturday meal (late afternoon) .Greeted immediately by staff and shown to a table for two (with the wife) and drinks were ordered. Good choice of beers. We opted for the Gammon Steak and Smothered Chicken. Excellent portion size and the BBQ sauce on chicken was fantastic. A great experience and will be returning soonee than later

Arrived for a pre booked table. Sat at our table for a good 15 minutes before even being acknowledged. Finally got drinks and ordered food. Drinks arrived (2 were wrong). Got our meals two adults pork loin supposed to have cracking (the other adults meal and child’s meal was ok apart from they brought beans not garden peas with the child’s steak). Arrived no crackling and only one vegetable. When I enquired they simply said oh yep they should have said when you ordered. When I asked for pudding menu, they waited ten minutes. So I went to the bar to pay the bill. I was greeted at the bar with a “be with you shortly”. When I did get someone’s attention to pay the bill they simply printed it off and presented me with all it. I asked are you not going to ask if our meal was ok? She said ok how was your meal? When I told her some of the issues she said sorry about that. Nothing else.

Pretty shocking Sunday roast. A pretty pricey roast for the area and absolutely nothing to write home about. Staff were friendly but not attentive. Several times had to get up and ask for someone to bring horseradish, to take a drinks order, to clear plates, to bring the bill. The portion of meat was small and overdone. The Yorkshire pudding (if homemade) is sad. The roast potatoes are actually chipped up potatoes. I had to ask to bring some more as I was insulted that, putting my chips all together, I had less than one roast potato. As a table, we were brought a jug of ‘extra’ gravy. I’m not sure where the ‘extra’ came from as we hadn’t been given any to begin with. And one jug between a table with a dinner as dry as that was quite poor. We were seated in a dark corner despite the fact there was plenty of space in the light. We eventually asked to move to a free table and, to their credit, the staff did allow us to move. To top it all off, this was a ‘birthday’ meal. This was my Nanna’s treat and it was just pretty bad all round. I would have complained (again) had it been possible to get the staff’s attention.

My wife ordered grilled sage butternut squash steak, flat field mushroom, roasted onion, spiced sweet potatoes, charred courgette, garden peas and grilled tomato. Served with chips and balsamic gravy It arrived with no ‘flat mushroom’ or ‘tomato’. Having questioned as to there whereabouts, we were told they had no mushrooms, yet they never told us this at the point of ordering, hoping perhaps we wouldn’t spot the missing items. Halfway through the meal a tomato was found and delivered to the table.

Loved it. Stayed after a nearby function. Lovely room. Banging breakfast and a bargain. What's not to love.

Very disappointed with the Sunday roast the beef was tough roast potatoes undercooked and Yorkshire pudding soggy As we often eat here we invited family to join us it was not up to your normal standard

Friendly helpful staff, good food served promptly. Rooms are atmospheric.

In the middle of our 5-hour road trip, all five of us stopped for lunch. The food was tasty, the service was friendly, and there was parking! We ate outside in a shaded area.

Great food, cosy atmosphere, friendly service. I particularly recommend the steak and ale pie. Fantastic selection of alcohol-free drinks. Super easy to book a table and view the menu online prior to visiting. Free customer car park to the rear. We love it here and have been several times now.

25 of us visited after an away day at Uttoxeter Racecourse, the staff couldn't have been more helpful ahead of our visit, even securing us space in the garden due to the nice weather. We pre-ordered and everything went smoothly, food arrived not long after arrival and every single meal was delicious, and huge portions. Staff were great on the day also, super friendly and welcoming pub. Limited parking but we all found parking nearby in the village. We will be back when we next visit Uttoxeter. Thank you for having us!

Always made to feel at home. Mark and the team are lovely people. I would recommend the Dog and Partridge to anyone whether it's for the excellent food or having a drink in the comfortable bar area or outside in a choice of seated areas.

Had an excellent roast Turkey dinner.

Popped into the D&P after a quick trip to Alton Towers for a bite to eat. Ended up having a 3 course meal, because of how chilled and lovely the venue was. Our waitress Amy was excellent, patient, attentive and really looked after us both. Dee was also checking on us and both provided second-to-none customer service. Really enjoyed the visit and 5* all round! Will definite pop back to stay in the hotel and for lunch on our next Alton Towers visit! Thanks ladies!

Lovely welcoming smile from the manager Mark. Very efficient staff and fantastic service.

Great place to eat very friendly and helpful.will eat there again. Jack gave excellent service no

We had a lovely meal at dog and partridge. The food was lovely and staff were exceptional and very friendly. Great overall feel when you walk in. Highly recommend.

Amy and Dee were just so welcoming and helpful - quick service beautiful smiles - great asset to the team - we’ll be back 👍

Friendly staff, just not enough. Sometimes having to wait a long time due to low staff. Nice food and good atmosphere. The next big thing they should focus on however is upgrading furniture. The table and chairs are quite old.

We had a good meal, nicely cooked and hot, would recommend.

Very nice place with good food and decent service. Recommended.

Duchess big plate was there Sunday, along with baroness of cheese board, both ate a lot as usual.

We stayed here from the 21st -25th April . We had a bit of a bumpy start ,but Mark and his team went above and beyond to sort the situation out . It has a friendly atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and ard working

Very pleasant staff. The cleanest and best toilets I have ever seen in a pub. Very peaceful. Plenty parking. Didn't have an opportunity to try the food but it looked lovely

Thoroughly enjoyable pub lunch. Dog friendly which was excellent.

Great pie, and smothered chicken was good too!

Very nice meal. Everyone enjoyed their starters and mains - fish and chips, sea bass and steak and ale pie really good. Sticky toffee pudding was good. I had the trio of mini desserts. That was the only disappointing bit - jam roly poly ( quite stodgy and minimal jam, sherry trifle was underwhelming quite dry and couldn't taste any sherry and Eton mess just a little pile of cream and a bit of meringie. So wouldn't recommend that bit the rest was very good. Very friendly and attentive service.

Excellent service,Meals were delivered quite quickly, nice and hot and didn't disappoint. Will definitely be returning in the near future.

Not a very good experience. We had a party of 14 for a 80th birthday party for my mum. We had pre ordered our food as requested but they had no record of it! Food was mediocre and not the best value. Seabass was tiny and the veg and potatoes were barely cooked! Service, especially from the manager, was diabolical! He made a mistake with the order and argued with me that id got i wrong. Luckily id got a print out of what we'd ordered but he still wasnt very pleased. Wouldnt recommend and won't be going back.

Nice atmosphere great place only called in for a drink

Wonderful food. Great service. Friendly staff

Service was ok. .Main meals were just warm and were average. Coffee was luke warm. We will not return.

Popped in for couple of drinks, really nice and welcoming . Staff very friendly, defantly stay for food next visit .

Very disappointing meal off the new spring menu tonight,I had the belly pork which was delicious ,it was served with mash,barely a carrot + a raw wedge of cabbage char - grilled at the edges ,did comment to the waitress I challenge the chef try cutting it let alone eat ,no apology given

We stayed here purely based on the room. We loved the old fashioned beams in the room and it was just full of character. Exactly as advertised. The food and staff were great too. Perfect stay. Will hopefully stay again 👍

Great service even on a full Saturday night. Chef special starter of camembert fondue was delicious. Main was good value and dessert fine.

I am new in this place , I am looking for hotels near by my friends house around 6 pm luckily I found this one just 3and half miles from my friend house. We booked it for one night and gone for dinner and stayed. Very odd hotel but something different than other hotels food and drinks was okay but staff in front house two young girls they are very helpful and very friendly , maybe I will come back.

Visited on mother's day, understandable a busy day with lots of covers. No greeting, 1member of staff at the bar, no idea where to let them know we had arri ed for our time slot. People standing aimlessley around looking lost. Tables cramped together. Service slow as not enough staff on. Food was average quite dry, beef over cooked, belly pork chewy, roast potatoes where frozen ones. Waited ages for dessert, had to ask in the end. Overall not worth the money we payed. Been passed on to Green King HQ.

Had lunch with my wife , the pub was quite busy, but the service was great, and the staff very pleasant and welcoming. The food was good, with a good selection on the menu together with some weekly specials.

Used to be a great place but its gone down hill, staff disappearing for an eternity (in addition to appearing to be incredibly inexperienced at waiting on), and you are unable to order off your phone to table which is a shame as it may have quickened things, the venue is very dark and we had to move tables to be able to see our food we were then put in a room by ourselves and forgotten out, I wont be rushing back.

What a great find! We wanted a dinner out on Saturday evening, however we had a little dog too. We booked online which was easy and also added that we had a pup. We arrived and park in the huge car park to the rear and were shown to our table straight away. I actually missed that you can’t pre book a bar table with a dog however they luckily found us one. Menus had a great range including ‘V’ options and also had specials on offer. We all had pies for some reason and we weren’t disappointed, so tasty! We also had desserts, there was something for everyone, even a tiny one with a drink! Service was super efficient and very pleasant too. We were not expecting such a great place, a hidden gem in a lovely village.

Booked for four people for Sunday lunch for my daughter's birthday. The staff were very friendly (we were served by Megan) and the food was lovely. Three of us are vegan and I would have liked more vegan options on the menu (the only reason I didn't 'give 5 stars) but the food that we had (mushroom wellington and vegan burger) was delicious.

Popped in for lunch. Chose the chef special. Belly draft in rum sauce. Excellent.

Olde-worlde pub, well maintained. Staff were friendly but very busy on a Sunday lunchtime. Food was ok, but a bit disappointing.

Very relaxed and friendly in the care of Mark. Reception and food excellent. A very enjoyable experience. Will certainly revisit

I visited the Dog & Partridge with my wife to celebrate Valentines Day. We booked a table for 6.00pm and arrived at 5.50pm, and taken to our table straight away. The area we were taken to was clean and tidy. The carpet, decoration and furnishings were top quality, and looked inviting. Tables were spaced out so that we didn’t feel as if we were on top of other people. The meal went without a hitch. The presentation and quality of the food was really good, and hot and tasty, with good presentation, well done to the chef and their team. Restaurant staff are efficient, very pleasant and attentive without being overbearing. We left the Dog & Partridge feeling that we had really enjoyed our visit, and looking forward to returning. Well done to all the staff.