Things to do in Staffordshire, England: The Best Food & Drink

October 15, 2021 Christa Meece

Discover the best top things to do in Staffordshire, United Kingdom including Marston's Brewery Tour, The Cheese, Gin & Ale Barn, iCookIndian, New Clockworks Wine Bar, The Hopwater Cellar, Beerbohm Bar, Nelsons Distillery & School, Mart's Brewhouse & Tap, Gin Jamboree Distillery & Gin School, The Orangery Ingestre.
Restaurants in Staffordshire

1. Marston's Brewery Tour

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Marston's Brewery Tour

Expanding from his already successful malting business, the first brewery was founded by John Marston at Horninglow in Burton-on-Trent, where Marston's™ soon developed a reputation for producing beers of the highest quality and taste.Rival brewers from London including Manns, Crossman and Paulin, who had the Albion Brewery built in 1874, relocated to Burton to take advantage of the very individual nature of the water.Towards the end of the century, when scientists started to claim that they could recreate Burton water artificially, the London brewers decided that transport costs could be now be saved, and returned to the capital.When Mann, Crossman & Paulin left town in 1897, they left behind arguably the best brewery in town. Following the merger with the Thompson's Brewery in 1897 Marston's moved into the Albion Brewery on Shobnall Road a year later. The Albion has been described as a 'cathedral of brewing'. A prime spot in the best brewing town in the world.The Albion Brewery was 'constructed according to the most approved model of modern times'. Pleasantly situated in rural surroundings, the brewery included a big cooperage, ale stores, stables, wells, its own railways sidings, and cottages to house selected employees. Marston's™ passion for cricket and dedication to its people is evident right from the beginning of its move to the Albion Brewery, as The Burton Mail of March 11th 1899 notes, 'the directors have given the cricketers a well laid out and well appointed field in which to carry the colours of the firm to victory'.The Albion Brewery was compact, efficient, and pleasing on the eye. Barnard visited in 1888, rating it as the ninth largest in the country by output. He described how all the large mains and pipes were laid along walls or under vessels, so as not to obstruct the light or 'mar the elegance of the building'. He commented on the purity of the water, and of the beer.

2. The Cheese, Gin & Ale Barn

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The Cheese, Gin & Ale Barn

We specialise in lovely British produce, looking for interesting cheeses, Gins and ales and anything that goes with. We are winner of Tamworth Small Retailer of the year 2017.

3. iCookIndian

Stafford Sports College Wolverhampton Rd, Stafford ST17 9DJ England +44 1785 336166 [email protected] http://www.icookindian.co.uk
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iCookIndian

4. New Clockworks Wine Bar

1 High Street, Stoke-on-Trent England +44 1782 511112 [email protected] http://www.newclockworks.com
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New Clockworks Wine Bar

5. The Hopwater Cellar

2 Bridge Street Newcastle under Lyme, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2RY England +44 1782 713311 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/hopwatercellar/info/
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The Hopwater Cellar

Independently owned bottle shop and bar. Specialising in over 400 bottled beer and cider, available to drink on site or off site. Plus one traditional cask ale, two keg beers and a selection of malt whisky's. Bottled wine and prosecco also available. Dogs welcome!

Reviewed By shep1215 - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

Great place to go and enjoy some different beers from all over the world Craig and Andy are great hosts and they know all about the world beers.

6. Beerbohm Bar

19 Tamworth Street B, Lichfield WS13 6JP England +44 7411 768636 http://www.beerbohm.co.uk
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5.0 based on 95 reviews

Beerbohm Bar

Reviewed By AleksHuddersfield

Had heard about the Beerbohm so decided to call in with my son. Firstly they don't do food but are happy for you to bring your own in and even offer plates and cutlery. Once at the bar the beer choice is excellent with both real ales and several Belgian delights on tap including Westmalle. In addition they have a whole fridge stocked with bottled Belgian beers including trappist gems. Upstairs they have a quirky room with several comfy chairs and tables. Virtually every woman in the place was drinking a poppy gin drink which seemed very popular. Will be back.

7. Nelsons Distillery & School

Unit 5A Grindley Business Village, Uttoxeter ST18 0LR England +44 7854 821180 [email protected] http://www.nelsonsdistillery.co.uk
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Nelsons Distillery & School

Nelson's Distillery & School is a multi award winning premium craft Gin and Vodka distiller that offers the unique experience of creating your own craft spirit at their highly coveted Gin & Vodka School.

Reviewed By AandJKing - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Like many previous reviewers, I received the Gin School Experience as a birthday present. I booked my day online and was very pleasantly surprised to discover that I was the only person in the class on my chosen day. For me, perfect. David, the “Instructor” was fantastic. He led me through the world’s relationship with Juniper, the sociology and history of Gin, the huge array of possible Botanicals, and the actual distilling process with consummate ease. With a short break for a sustaining buffet lunch we got down to the business of gin making and, as we waited for my distillate to drip from the individual copper still, David revealed an unexpected further love ( and knowledge) of the works of Robert Burns...Britain’s greatest ever poet.... Anyway, this return to School was the highlight of this, or any, year and I thoroughly recommend the experience to any gin lover OR amateur chef, who understands flavour combinations. The lesson includes the “tasting” of three superb craft gins, with the option of adding tonic!! Thank you, David, Andrea and Kyle, for delivering a cracking day and thank you, Tony and Wilma, for the best birthday present ever.

8. Mart's Brewhouse & Tap

66-68 Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1HX England +44 7709 110251 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/martscraftbeer/
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Mart's Brewhouse & Tap

9. Gin Jamboree Distillery & Gin School

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Gin Jamboree Distillery & Gin School

The Gin Jamboree Distillery & Gin School is the home of all things Gin, in the wonderful setting of a newly renovated old Victorian school building. Much more than just a distillery, we are a Bottle Shop and Bar with regular tasting events, pop-up dining experiences and, of course, Gin School days where you can make your own gin!

10. The Orangery Ingestre

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The Orangery Ingestre

The Orangery, Ingestre, is a stunning building, in a tranquil Staffordshire location overlooking Capability Brown landscapes. The elegant architecture and gardens provide the perfect backdrop for your own event, or simply visit us to enjoy to a few hours immersed in this special place. We run a range of events, activities, weddings and much more!

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