The Barns Hotel
A characterful 18th-century farmhouse hotel in Cannock with a vaulted dining room and easygoing gastropub food, well rated by over 1,400 visitors.

Restaurants · Stafford
A meal out with the family here comes with a view worth timing — several groups mention sitting on the terrace before and after eating on a warm evening, and there's outdoor seating alongside the kids' menu, high chairs and free parking, so arriving with a buggy and a hungry toddler isn't a scramble. Two courses for around £20 is genuinely good value, and food arrives piping hot: ribs where the meat falls off the bone, generous pork, cheesecake people still talk about. Staff are gracious about menu changes and quick with refills, which matters when someone small is losing patience. Large tables are handled well — birthday groups of ten get looked after, sometimes with complimentary mini desserts. Worth knowing: vegetables can come family-style and a little oily, so ask for extra if you're a crowd. Booking is sensible, though you can turn up.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A characterful 18th-century farmhouse hotel in Cannock with a vaulted dining room and easygoing gastropub food, well rated by over 1,400 visitors.
A warm Stafford café with a kids' menu, vegan options and outdoor seating, rated 4.8 by 73 happy visitors.
Farm café near Stafford with Cannock Chase views, horses to watch, big breakfasts, kids' menu and free parking.