Stopped after visiting Calke for Sunday lunch. Very nice and a great desert menu if you like the classics. Sticky toffee pudding was delicious. The staff were grand very welcoming and friendly, we even got some table entertainment - card tricks which the kids loved. Beautiful spot
Edward Rowse1 year ago
Just got back from a fabulous lunch at the Staff of Life, the food was exceptional I had the trio of sausage which was to die for , my wife had the fish finger baguette which does it no justice at all and my son the gammon which looked just as good. Very dog friendly pub indeed. The service was second too non and all came to a reasonable price. Well done to all the staff at The Staff of Life
W Onder1 year ago
Ordered food, never got to eat it. Nearly an hour to make a burger and a sandwich! We only had an hour so had to leave. The barman seemed to blame me for not telling him.... of course, he could have told me his timescales - they were just slow! And his comment that 'we're not a McDonald's' was not necessary, not appropriate and spoke volumes about his attitude. Other pubs manage to 'cook to order' in a timely manner so I don't see what's so special at this pub. The place didn't even look busy.
Mark Lyons1 year ago
Lovely country pub, nice surroundings. Staff were brill, food tasty and good ale. Only criticism is I couldn't get any 'hot' water for my morning shower - it was barely warm. Other than that I wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Sally Wheat1 year ago
Clean and welcoming venue, friendly staff, good pub food. A really enjoyable meal, accompanied by good beer and nice wine. Definitely worth a visit.
John Deaville1 year ago
Brilliant meal with friends. Service second to none. Very polite and truly helpful. Great prices Meals big enough to share. Only sorry it's not closer to home. Will be going back when I can.
Iain Downie1 year ago
Good food, but busy as hell on the day we visited, so everything took a long, long time... Staff were friendly. Nice, easy walk from NT Calke Abbey
John Marsden2 years ago
Had a pub lunch here after a local walk. Great freindly staff and great food. Standard pub type menu, but good quality.
Great freindly staff and great food. Standard pub type menu, but good quality.