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The Hinds Head, Norton-in-Hales, Shropshire

The Hinds Head

4.9
4.9
115 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Hind's Head is a traditional country village pub and restaurant serving freshly made food and quality local cask ales. We are a community owned and managed free house in a very picturesque Shropshire village. We have the more traditional areas of the pub with wood burning stoves, as well as a lovely restaurant and welcoming orangery for all our guests to enjoy food, drinks and good company. We offer two wine lists as well as a great selection of cask ales, lagers and ciders. The views from the front of the pub have a perfect picture post card view of St Chad's Church in the centre of the village. While we offer traditional pub classics like freshly made pies and fish and chips, we also regularly offer specials that our chefs create weekly and do a lovely Sunday roast dinner that is extremely popular.
On Wednesday evenings we do different foods and events, please call to confirm the theme to ensure it's what your looking for it could be Tapas, Italian, a quiz night.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    07301 050304
  • Website
    http://www.hinds-head.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    Main Road, Norton-in-Hales, Shropshire TF9 4AT
  • Area
    Newcastle-under-Lyme
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Staffordshire

    Best Overall

  • Staffordshire

    Best Food

  • Staffordshire

    Best Service

  • Staffordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Staffordshire

    Best Value

  • Staffordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Staffordshire

    Good for business meals

  • Staffordshire

    Good for groups

  • Staffordshire

    Healthy

  • Staffordshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Staffordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Staffordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Staffordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Staffordshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hinds Head delights with "excellent food" and "friendly staff" in a charming village setting. Guests rave about "fabulous Sunday lunches," "great service," and a "warm, welcoming atmosphere." With a diverse menu, including gluten-free options, and "reasonable prices," it's a perfect spot for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable dining experience.

115 Reviews

  1. Craig

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with really attentive staff ,service is amazing, great atmosphere and great fresh hot food 5 stars all round, we will be back soon, keep up the good work, merry Christmas 🎅

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  2. Andrea

    Staffordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant and pub. I am working my way through the entire menu. Every dish is expertly prepared with fresh ingredients and completely delicious. The service is never rushed and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I am already looking forward to my next trip to the UK and my next visit to the Hinds Head.

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  3. Andrea

    Staffordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to the Hinds Head 3 times now on 2 separate trips to the UK and intend to go back again tomorrow before we leave the UK. It is simply the most enjoyable dining experience we have had in the UK…period. We LOVE this pub. The staff is lovely. Everyone is kind, attentive and friendly. Walking in tonight was like seeing a group of old friends. The Pub is warm and welcoming. There are romantic tucked away corners with warm cozy wood burners in many of the dining areas. It is polished but not at all fussy. The food. The food! It is consistently fresh, expertly prepared and absolutely delicious. We have been to restaurants all over the UK and Ireland and the Hinds Head is the one we always want to come back to visit. This restaurant is by far my favorite place to visit. It is worth the drive. We will be visiting the UK again in the summer and we will make the trip to Norton-in-Hales to enjoy this lovely restaurant again.

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  4. Richard

    Staffordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday lunch. I had the slow cooked lamb shank, whilst my wife had the roast pork. Both cooked to perfection. Service was excellent as always. We are now booked for the new year eve set menu.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Staffordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent and well priced, the staff are attentive, the atmosphere is great. What more could you want?

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  6. debra

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely couple of hours. The fire was lit, the staff were excellent & the food delightful. Thank you.

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  7. Shirley

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit following recommendation from a friend - simply, WOW! Chef here really knows what they are doing - be very proud of your skills. Definitely be back and will be recommending to our family and friends.

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  8. Amanda

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and friendly service. Very positive attitude to dogs. Would definitely visit again and glad we found it.

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  9. Howard

    Staffordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated quickly on our arrival. Drinks were served promptly. The menu had plenty of choice and we all enjoyed excellent food. I have only one negative comment, we were served too much food eg I don’t think chips are necessary with lasagne. However, the salad on that plate was so tasty and the dressing was lovely.

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  10. Pamela

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Staff very helpful and cheerful. Lovely Sunday dinner.

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The Hinds Head is rated 4.9 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for The Hinds Head

Main Road, Norton-in-Hales, Shropshire TF9 4AT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Area
    Newcastle-under-Lyme
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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