The Shoulder Of Mutton Inn - Hamstall Ridware
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Overview
Listed country inn dating from 1827, offering home-cooked dining and pet-friendly stays in the Staffordshire countryside
Dining & Pub Atmosphere
The Shoulder Of Mutton Inn serves home-cooked meals prepared with local ingredients, with restaurant hours Monday to Saturday 12-2pm and 5-8.30pm, and Sunday 12-4pm. Prior booking is required for all meal times, and guests can contact the property by telephone to reserve. The menu includes Sunday roasts, steak and kidney pie, braised beef, and a selection of wines and real ales, with special diet menus available on request.
Family-Friendly Amenities & Entertainment
The inn offers an outdoor skittle alley, a children's play area with outdoor play equipment, and a garden with picnic tables and sun terrace. Evening entertainment includes live music performances, karaoke, themed dinner nights, and live sport events on the bar TV. Guests can also play darts, board games, and use the games room with a selection of puzzles and cards.
Accommodation & Rooms
Rooms at The Shoulder Of Mutton Inn Hamstall Ridware include deluxe double or twin rooms with spa baths, family rooms with private bathrooms, and a vacation home with two floors, living room, and kitchen. All rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, and a hairdryer, with some offering seating areas. Pet-friendly rooms are available for a nominal fee, and the property provides pet bowls and a designated area for dogs.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Shoulder Of Mutton is set in Hamstall Ridware, 16 km from Burton-on-Trent and 6 km from the National Memorial Arboretum. Alton Towers Theme Park is a 30-minute drive away, and Drayton Manor Theme Park is also within easy reach. Birmingham and Derby are both 48 km from the inn, with East Midlands Airport and Birmingham International Airport each 48 km away.
Pet Policies & Practical Info
Pets are welcome throughout the inn, including all bedrooms and the bar area, with a nominal fee applied. Free private parking is available opposite the inn, and the property offers accessible parking spaces. Complimentary breakfasts are served 7-9am midweek with a choice of full English, eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, and other items, while free WiFi is available throughout the building.
- Historic Building: Listed country inn dating from 1827
- Location: 6 km from National Memorial Arboretum, 16 km from Burton-on-Trent
- Dining: Home-cooked meals with local ingredients, Sunday roasts served 12-4pm
- Family Amenities: Outdoor skittle alley, children's play area, kids' meals
- Entertainment: Darts, evening entertainment, live music, themed dinner nights
- Pet Policy: Pets welcome in all bedrooms and bar area for a nominal fee
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Street view
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Essential information about The Shoulder Of Mutton Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 67 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 51.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | East Midlands, EMA |
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