The Reform Inn in Staffordshire Moorlands

Very friendly and comfortable with a good choice of meals. Helpful staff and some gluten free options (hooray!)

Comfortable little place with a good choice of tasty food. Some gluten free options avaliable too.

Delicious food. Always a pleasure.

Had lovely few hours here with family swapping Christmas presents. And a meal as well 👍

Fantastic great food reasonable prices staff fabulous can’t wait to return.

First time visited today on recommendation. I will start with a real negative first, we hadn't booked and asked for a table for two which was not a problem. We were given a table promptly however no one asked if we minded being seated next to a table with two dogs. These dogs were very close to our table where we were eating food and never stopped barking. I have very bad tinnitus and this made it a very uncomfortable experience and we were glad to finish our meals so we could leave. On a real positive note the food was outstanding.

Been a couple of times while visiting friends in Grindon . 5 ***** on all services

Visited twice recently for special birthdays. Staff extra friendly and extra helpful. Food fabulous. Highly recommended.

Lovely place to visit. Excellent proper home food, a high standard of fresh food at a reasonable price. Great customer service we will be returning

The food is fabulous. The staff are helpful and friendly. Lovely location.

Love The Reform, great atmosphere, food and service is great.

Great food, atmosphere and reasonable prices

Although I'm disabled and suffering with terminal cancer plus heart problems my daughter was determined my wife and I attended our grandson's birthday meal at The Reform Inn at Thorncliffe. I cannot praise the owners and staff highly enough for fitting us in at a moments notice. Everything was superb, with a friendly atmosphere when entering this busy Inn, lovely food and attentive owners and staff. I cannot praise them highly enough for a wonderful evening. Definitely a place to highly recommend to anyone.

Great Bar to visit. Made to feel very welcome by all the staff. Fantastic food we'll worth a visit.

Great value - delicious Sunday lunch

We joined you again, as expected the food & service were both great, so we'll keep coming back, the steak pie was delicious, well everything is delicious. Again I was too full for pudding but hubby's syrup sponge looked lovely & he said it certainly was, it was just 1 scoop of ice cream for the 3rd member of the party just so hubby didn't eat alone, not that that would have stopped him. We always bring our dog & he is always treated with such kindness too, which means such alot. Staff were brilliant.

Varied menu, very attentive service in a lovely yet non-instrusive atmosphere. Hidden away in a small hamlet, well worth seeking out.

Second visit in a week and did not disappoint at any level. Really nice lunch on first visit ( beef sandwich was the best I have had anywhere) and a very well presented and flavoursome evening meal on the second visit. Generous portions and lovely staff. Already planning another visit.

Outstanding! Amazing food with service to match 10/10

Fabulous visit. We went on a Sunday. It was perfect.

Well presented and good service, but the "locally sourced beef" was more like shop bought boiled beef. I prefer a bit pink in my beef,so probably go for something different. Still enjoyed the visit.I must add that the soup for starters was excellent.

Lovely well cooked chicken au poivre. Very tasty.

What a pub! The food was fabulous, the staff friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was fantastic. We visited 3 times during our week in the Peak District and it didn't disappoint once. The landlord was friendly and willing to have a quick chat despite being rushed off his feet! On the last visit I had the lasagne and I can honestly say it's the best I've ever had - even better than my own! Even the decor throughout was perfect, I wish this was my local.

We booked for a meal with being on holiday just down the road and we certainly weren’t disappointed. We both had chicken dishes, one with peppercorn sauce, the other with Stilton sauce. The food was delightful and one of the best meals we've had in a long while.

The service was excellent. The beef roast dinner was to die for. The restaurant & pub was tastefully decorated. The ambience was buzzing. A must for anyone looking for a lovely meal in fantastic surroundings. Gluten free options available

Arrived late on Friday after a long journey up from Kent and although the pub was very busy, staff were very accommodating and fitted us in for a meal- went back today for Sunday lunch and again, great service and a lovely meal- would definitely recommend

We really enjoyed our meal at The Reform. The pub was really warm and welcoming on what had been a stormy day. I had the Stilton Chicken and my other half the Steak and Ale pie. Oh my lord, the Stilton sauce was absolutely gorgeous! The chips were some of the best I've had and the veg mix that little bit above the norm - I wasn't offered a taste of the pie! We 'shared' a Syrup Sponge and custard for pudding - meaning the 'just a bit' to try became quite a lot! We are planning to return to the area for another break, and The Reform is one of the reasons we want to.

Lovely country pub with excellent food and service.

Staying in Warslow, we tried the village pub, it was OK. The next day we passed Reform on the way to Leek, rained all day and traffic jams seemed to clog the town. Our homeward journey passed Reform again, so we dropped in. So glad we did, they're dog friendly and nice to us too. Good selection of beer and cocktails. The main meal, (pork loin escalopes, excellent chips and veg for me, steak and ale pie with veg and chips for Sue) was better than any pub food we can recall, the sweets were generous and delicious (try the huge, home made cheese cake). The price (£47 including drinks) was less than the previous nights' meal. Go to Reform, and you'll see what I mean. Oh, and ask about the name.

Beautiful food. Staff very welcoming

Lovely pub and the food was delicious, good portions and great service.. highly recommend

Today we had a lovely meal at the reform Inn. On arrival we received a warm welcome, the service was amazing, the meals came quickly and were all delicious. We had the turkey Sunday lunch and the gammon. Compliments to the chef and to the staff for making our meal out so enjoyable. We will definitely be back

Brilliant place! The food was absolutely delicious, the staff were lovely, and the decoration & atmosphere was excellent. Highly recommend.

Had a lovely family meal at the Reform this is our third visit so good we will be back again soon.

Absolutely fabulous, completely different menu to most dining restaurants,and like eating at home.

My wife ,dog and i booked a table at 6:30pm on a Friday The menu online looked promising and different from the normal pub grub ,we turned up early and had a couple of drinks and then were escorted to the dog friendly area ,which was close ish to the bar. There was a great atmosphere in the pub with people having after work drinks . when we were given the menus . We were pleasantly surprised by the addition of a specials menu which i ordered from . Both my wife and i agreed that this was one of the nicest meals out that we have had in a long time , The staff were really friendly and it really made our evening. The walk back to the campsite was a bit dicey though 😬

We went to your fabulous restaurant yesterday food fantastic service second to none ambiance and decor top notch would recommend 10/10

Warm welcome, lovely atmosphere and very well presented/decorated. Food and staff were first class. Highly recommend this gem of a pub. We will definately go back again.

One of the best places we have ever eaten at. From the service all the way to the end when we had a chat with the owners. If I could give more stars I would. Now, the food....... absolutely amazing. Thank you for a lovely evening and gifting us the Lilley's glass.

Have been here twice now and have hade two lovely meals. Staff are excellent. Dog friendly and great value for money.

This is a lovely pub with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We had a great experience coming here with our toddler - friendly service and brilliant food.

Have had a lovely time here on my holiday with husband and his mum, friendly staff, good quality food, and a lovely place to visit. So I would recommend to everyone to check this out. Xx

We booked for eight adults and three children and the person taking the bookings couldn't have been nicer. She asked that if possible we should let them know what our menu choices were the day before arriving, so we did this. When we arrived we had a big circular table in a separate section of the restaurant, they made us very welcome, and after drinks were ordered and delivered our starters arrived (the black pudding bon-bons went down a bomb!) The staff (all young but in no way inexperienced: asking what beers were available didn't phase them, no "I'll just go and ask" but a recital of the draughts on offer) easily coped with our odd demands (extra plates, more tomato sauce, and even a little bowl of strawberries for the three-year old) happily. The main course arrived promptly after we'd finished the starters (everything was correct) and the quality of all the food was fantastic (my partner, a bit of a cheese and onion pie connoisseur, said hers was the best she'd had and the chips were excellent). I had the vegetarian curry (sweet potato, spinach and chickpeas) which was creamy and tasty. All in all a brilliant meal out, with staff who couldn't have been nicer or more capable. Well, our return visit, after a year, was equally as good as our last visit. Excellent food and lovely service. Our granddaughter had gammon off the children's menu and we don't think an adult would have complained about the size of the portion. 3 starters, two adult mains and the children's gammon, one dessert shared between two, and a large glass of wine for under £75.

Steak and ale pie is to die for. Stilton chicken was amazing! It was great to see the owners walking around and interacting with their customers. We went on a very busy Saturday evening without booking and they’re still made sure they could squeeze us in and we was looked after!

Went to the Reform Inn last night for a meal, and just wow ! We've eaten there in the past way before the current owners took over . We've always found the food good, but the place always felt cold and clinical. Well what a transformation ! The pub is now decorated lovely, warm and cosy. The food was absolutely delicious, and there is so much choice, had difficulty trying to decide what to eat . The service was excellent. The staff were lovely. I really can't recommend this place enough , and we really can't wait to go back .

Honestly some of the best food I've ever put in my mouth. Had 3 courses and all were amazing. Service was great too. Will return here for sure.

We went on 'steak night'. The food was cooked to perfection and was excellent value for money. Make sure that you leave room for desert, you won't be disappointed. The only minor niggle I had was my chair was incredibly uncomfortable, I need a little padding for my delicate posterior.

Had a very pleasant dinner with friends. Good food & friendly service .

Wonderful Countryside Pub Superb quality food from a menu that provides great variety, with many options available. The staff were incredibly friendly without being over the top, allowing you to enjoy your food and company, but still remaining on hand to cater to your needs. Atmosphere was lovely as well, plenty of people enjoying what truly is one of the best places to eat in the moorlands!

Meal for two on Saturday night. Good value, big portions, gorgeous food and brilliant service. Lamb special was definitely special. We will be back soon for sure :)

The quality of food is great, one of the best pub food I had in recent time. Bit pricy though. Recommended place for visitors of Elkstone and surroundings.

I went with family and friends and as a large group you would expect a little delay at times but no it was absolutely spot on. Food was top draw and service was so friendly and welcoming. We will all be back very very soon.

We came for Sunday lunch and it was one of the best we have had. The food was outstanding, the best turkey we have ever had! The pork loin was very tasty too. The kids loves theirs too - I am only sad I had no room left for a desert! The staff were all very friendly and helpful and we chatted with the owner for a few minutes - a really lovely guy. Only in the area for 2 weeks but hoping to get back here again before we head home!!

Wow what a find this was really nice country style pub/restaurant, we both had two great steak meals , service was spot on, food excellent and a nice place inside too , definitely recommend this one , we will be back

Camping close by we were delighted to visit The Reform. Warm welcome from lovely, friendly staff and the food was delicious. No wonder it was busy. Really appreciate all the gluten free options too.

Arrived at the reform inn and my first thought the place looked a little tired and thought I had made a mistake...However when inside a total different story the food is excellent and staff likewise thanks for a very enjoyable afternoon.

Excellent 1st class service 1st class food 16oz gammon best I've tasted 10/10

Everything about this venue is amazing the views, surroundings, food, drink, atmosphere and the personal connection you feel with the staff especially Simon and Beth and compliments to the chef it’s a must try

Absolutely lovely food, great service, definitely going back to try more.

Food was amazing, staff were brilliant

My food was really good I had posh fish finger sandwich and partner had scampi everything was spot on! Chocolate fudge cake was amazing 🤩 wine was perfect. Definitely recommend

I have been to Paris on several occasions and I would say my steak which was a fillet steak medium rare was on a par with paris well done chef also my lady friend enjoyed her meal excellent obinonce Many thanks

Always a good meal at the reform!

The air b & b host recommended this place and said they do lovely home cooked food… the thought of a domino’s was enough to kill me off after last night’s monstrosity…. Anyway the reform inn. Service was unbelievable… it was attentive and friendly and helped create the atmosphere… The bar and restaurant is a vibrant place and well kept… all areas are clean. The food itself was absolutely spot on. My self and my son couldn’t fault one dish! So glad we came!

They say you should never judge a book by its cover, we stumbled across this little pub after a wet day in the zoo, only to find that the friendliest staff found us a table for 9 and nothing was too much bother, the service and hospitality was very welcoming, we all ordered different food, and what can I say it was amazing,we didn’t stop talking about how good the food was all the way home to the midlands, thank you so so much this experience was outstanding, and the value was really good.

Never left a pub feeling so full in all my life from just a single meal. Pub had a decent sized car park with a beer garden to the rear that has plenty of seating and booths that are well spaced - you won't feel like you're sitting on top of anyone. We sat outside but seemed like plenty of space inside as well. Dog friendly inside and outside. Pub staff were all lovely and really helpful, quick to take your order etc. The food itself was the best I've had from a pub. All of it was fresh and piping hot and generous portion size. We had the cheese and leek pie and the lasagne. The cheese and leek pie filling was excellent and the pastry was phenomenal. The lasagne itself was massive and the best I've had. Just highly recommend overall!

Great food .. Good service .. and a smile. Not over priced .. v.f.m.

Seriously, everyone that works at the Reform, offer an amazing service. Everywhere is so clean and tidy. (It sparkles even the glass) Everyone is so clued to allergies, that nothing is too much trouble. There are not many places around, where I can sit and eat and relax. I can at the Reform and that is worth its weight in gold. Thank you. Jean and Roger.

This is a fantastic restaurant, the food was exceptional, definitely a step up from good quality pub food. The service was top notch until we got the desert menu at which point we seemed to be forgotten, it took a while to get a waitress' attention, something that also happened to other diners. Like many establishments understandably there is hard flooring and few soft furnishings which sometimes makes noise an issue if you are unfortunate enough to have someone with a loud voice and braying laugh nearby. I seem to have said more about negatives than positives, the negatives were really minor, the quality of the menu and superbly cooked food far outweighed these, I would definitely go back and highly recommend.

Lovely pub, dog freindly and food was amazing :)

Lovely lunch in great surroundings will definitely be back. Good disabled access too.

Had a meal Thursday night amazing young staff but also amazing . Great food great value great staff thank you for a lovely evening

Visited on a drive out to the Peak District and called in for lunch. Lovely pub, welcoming team and fantastic food.

Fantastic food - all 3 courses we had were faultless. We will definitely be going back.

We went late to eat (at 3:00 p.m.) and the kitchen was open. The food was very delicious, we ordered a chicken dish with Stilton cheese which was delicious. The garlic bread was also very delicious. They had children's menus, for example battered fish fingers. The staff was very friendly although the service was a little slow.

It's a bit of a characterless place but on a thoroughly miserable wet lunchtime it was warm and welcoming. Good service and a really nice small rump steak and chips - perfect for a lunch. Dog-friendly too.

Late booking for 7 accepted at short notice on Easter Saturday. Staff very friendly and very good. Food was excellent and served quickly. Would certainly visit again if in the area.

They have a great menu which accommodates various needs (gluten free vegetarian). They were able to deal with our large party of fifteen (just needed us to order ahead which was entirely fair!). The staff were friendly and helpful. Almost everyone enjoyed their food (the chicken tarragon was a little bland but still totally edible). Will definitely go back if I'm ever in the area again.

Great food but when your there with kids and theres guys at bar swearing and very loud not very good

Absolutely beautiful steak on steak night for family celebration-cooked to perfection. Great surroundings and staff were all spot on! A family favourite so we will definitely be back.

Excellent food + well kept beer.

Quite simply One of the best Sunday lunches I’ve ever had.

great atmosphere delicious food

Had a drive out & came across this lovely place.The smell of the food was delicious as soon as we walked in.The atmosphere was warm & friendly.Lots of drinks to choose from,from alcohol to alcohol free, wines, spirits, cocktails & coffees.The service was excellent & the young man was so polite & genuine with his lovely attitude.Will definitely return for food as it looked delicious.The toilets are very important as I like a clean toilet & walking in these toilets certainly didn't disappoint.Beautifully decorated & very clean.Looking forward to our return for food.

My wife and I went for a meal February 23th. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was excellent, Jay looked after us, best food and service I’ve had in a very long time. Will definitely be a regular customer.

First time visiting The Reform Inn and we definitely weren't disappointed. The pub is beautiful and staff were really helpful and friendly we even got a little tour of the place by the owners ( I'm just nosey ). Onto the food, my partner had the rump steak which she told me was perfect and just melted in her mouth and the peppercorn sauce was delicious. I went for the pork loin escalope which was amazing, the flavour combination was also delicious and a very generous portion all at a very reasonable price. We travelled about 50 mins to get there but it was well worth it and we will definitely be calling in again. Highly recommended, thanks guys.

Sunday Lunch Table for 8 mix up on the order, no pork crackling left, Apple Crumble with no topping, overall over rated memo to chef think portion control

It was the first time visiting this very nice pub /restaurant and it won't be the last.the food and staff were awesome. Very reasonable prices too.a good selection of beers and wines.

Me and my partner came here after it being recommended by our Airbnb host. It did NOT disappoint, this was the best pub meal I've had yet!! Firstly, the pub is nice and open, plenty of seating and decorated wonderfully. It was lovely and warm inside and we were greeted with a smile! Even the bathroom was decorated nicely. Me and my partner both went for 3 courses. All portions were generous, hot and satisfying. I don't have a bad thing to say about any of it. We had prawn and brie starters, (huge) steak and chicken Stilton mains and ice cream for dessert. The homemade Stilton sauce, I must say, was fantastic in particular! Bonus points for the ice cream being locally sourced. We will definitely be finding an excuse to come here again when we can, big thanks to the staff for their wonderful and friendly service! 😋❤️

If you overlook this place you are a fool total gem of a pub ! Proper food.. as in cooked by a proper chef.. Great atmosphere and fab decor, don’t miss out

Nice country pub excellent food

Great warm welcome... And beautiful food... Highly recommended.....👌

Never been here before , but what a treat , very welcoming at a time when nearer pubs had turned us away. Excellent food great service for 5 adults and 2 children.

Food was amazing service was excellent and the atmosphere was great

Reasonable pricing for excellent food. Great service with smiles and courtesy. We'll worth the money. Worked our around £24 a head with a meal and pudding each. Will be back again!

Great service and atmosphere. Absolutely lovely food. Especially recommend any of the delicious cheesecakes on the dessert menu.

Superb Sunday lunch good portion sizes and cooked to perfection. Will visit again!

Went last night before we took our son on the polar express experience, the most beautiful,cosy setting. Amazing food, great service. Would highly recommended

This place is just lovely. The pub looks lovely especially with all the Christmas Dec's. Food is always amazing and the festive fayer menu really is great value. Went for the Christmas Dinner! Beautiful and couldn't eat it all. The staff are always lovely and give great service. Thanks and hope you all have a lovely Christmas

great service, warm welcome, wonderful food