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    The Rifleman

    171 Reviews
    #17 of 484 Restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent
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    Nelson Bank | Acres Nook, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4QL, England
    +44 1782 776966
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    Overview
    4.5
    171 reviews
    • Excellent75%
    • Very good16%
    • Average6%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
    “meat platter” (5 reviews)
    “t bone” (5 reviews)
    “steak pie” (5 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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    LOCATION
    Nelson Bank | Acres Nook, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4QL, England
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    1 - 10 of 171 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely evening

    Me and my husband have been going here for a number of years and have never had a bad experience all the staff are lovely and always very welcoming. The food is always amazing, great place highly recommended

    Thank stu8509
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Retirement Meal

    My partner and I along with around 20 work colleagues attended a retirement meal here 2 weeks ago. The home cooked food was outstanding. Large portions and hot too and although they were very busy we did not have long waits between courses. Attentive and...More

    1  Thank Jeanette M
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Birthday Meal

    I had a Birthday Party here is was great, the staff are lovely, food is is lovely and noithing is too much trouble

    Thank 225Leemo123
    Reviewed 4 February 2018 via mobile
    Great day out!

    Having visited The Rifleman Inn on frequent occasions, I thought I should leave an overdue review. Alex Andrew and the staff make you feel extremely welcome. We eat regularly as a family and have tried most of the menu.

    1  Thank Roy Edwin G
    Reviewed 2 February 2018 via mobile
    Simply sensational!

    Just popped in as staying locally- wow! Best pub food ever tasted; just sensational . Will be back for the remainder of our stay. Healthy, hot and great.

    Thank Alan F
    Reviewed 21 January 2018 via mobile
    Excellent food

    We've only been here a couple of times with the wife, but I must say the food is excellent..... I love the steak and ale pie it's to die for in my opinion. The wife had a turkey dinner which also was excellent. Prices are...More

    2  Thank Kevin H
    Reviewed 19 January 2018
    A Five Star Venue

    I've posted this review to extend my thanks to both Alex and her team at the Rifleman Inn. This review does not focus upon one particular visit to the pub but a number during the recent 2017 Christmas period. And its from these visits to...More

    3  Thank sp0liver
    Reviewed 19 December 2017 via mobile
    Ruth A

    After my dad's successful 92nd birthday meal which we had here we all decided to book again for a Christmas meal. A brilliant time was had by all 30 of us. The meal was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful nothing was...More

    1  Thank Rtadgey
    Reviewed 12 November 2017
    Fab for food but also remember it's a good pub too for a great night out

    Ok so I love this pub and wanted to remind everyone that whilst the food is superb this is also a proper pub. Andy and Alex are first class landlord and lady. The bar staff are all friendly and I suppose I have a soft...More

    Thank PFiona O
    Reviewed 27 October 2017 via mobile
    WOW

    Hey guys, this is josh here all the way from Lanzarote can someone please inform Andy and Alex that I have just devoured the slice of pie that was brought over to me!!!! It was gorgeous even after traveling 2000+ miles haha outstanding massive credit...More

    Thank Joshuabeeson
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    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi
    Good for
    Business meetings, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Local cuisine, Kids, Child-friendly, Groups
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Monday
    3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Tuesday
    3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Wednesday
    3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Thursday
    3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Friday
    12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday
    12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Nelson Bank | Acres Nook, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4QL, England
    • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  Staffordshire  >  Stoke-on-Trent
    • Phone Number: +44 1782 776966
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