The Stag at Stow

About The Stag at Stow

A refurbished old coaching inn on the market square, this one leans more grown-up than soft-play, but families are looked after — there's a kids' menu and high chairs, and the staff have a reputation for being genuinely warm and accommodating. The food is the draw: devilled kidneys on toast, cod and lamb mains that people come back for two days later, and a lemon tart worth saving room for. Ask for the bay window seating overlooking the square if you can — good for keeping small people entertained. Two honest snags: the floors are uneven with age, so wobbly toddlers and prams need care, and it's dog-friendly throughout, which won't suit everyone at mealtimes. Parking on site is tight, though there's more around town. Book ahead — one visitor was warned it "gets very busy", and eating in the bar can mean slower service.

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