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Travellers' Choice2023
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US$11 - US$20
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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

We are not local but visit the area every year. This year was our first visit to The Stag, Its a proper Pub with Proper food and Friendly and welcoming staff..The food was first class Pub Fayre of great quality..We enjoyed the whole experience so...much, we returned again 2 days later to another friendly welcome and great Grub...Thanks to Everyone at The Stag, See you when we return to your area next June👍👍More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2023

Many thanks for your kind review and highlighting our blueprint and vision here. A family run business with great value for money in all aspects See you soon Thank you

Reviewed 17 September 2023 via mobile

The Stag is a must! My wife and I stopped off for a bite to eat and found this lovely pub. The food was amazing and service was spot on. Would highly recommend. Very reasonable prices with a great variety of food to offer.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2023

Thanks for your review and Delish content. We strive to make an affordable pub for all potential customers and all ages. Bring Rodney with you next time. 😉 Thank you

Reviewed 14 September 2023

We had booked for 7.15 and eventually got our food at 8.10 due to a large birthday party and the staff apologised profusely and that was really no problem to us - just had a good chat with our friends. I ordered the sirloin steak...on the rare side of medium rare and it was slightly overdone but was very nice and tasty. My only complaint would be the cost of the accompanying condiments £3.85 for pepper sauce and there was no gravy on the plate - makes the problem in the press regarding Rick Stein charging £2 for gravy pale into real insignificance. I did not see the price before I ordered it - my own fault, but as I said it was a nice meal and I would recommend the pub to anyone but just avoid the extrasMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

Thank you for your review and glad you enjoyed your visit. I do have a couple of comments, we like to be honest with our responses for a fair overview of what The Stag is striving for and raise awareness if we think anything is...More

Reviewed 9 September 2023

Stayed for one night bed and breakfast and had a evening meal and was very well welcomed by Rob and his staff. Meals were very good and all staff will go out of their way to help you. It is not the Ritz and the...prices reflect this, and the owner is doing his very best in these challenging times. Two tips, you may find you can not book in until 5.00pm and in this hot weather take a fan to help sleeping! Nice to go somewhere from here and have a large car park to come back too and have a pint!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

Thank you for your review. With references to The Ritz and Rick Stein recently, I need to make it very clear to all our readers and researchers that ‘The Stag’ represents affordable dining and clean, affordable, comfortable accommodation. We are placed firmly in a market...More

Reviewed 21 August 2023

Pre-pandemic our group of friends would meet at the Stag for Sunday lunch. We decided to do so again, after three years of Zoom meetings, especially as two of our friends were driving up from Somerset and we hadn't seem them in person for 30...years! Trying to organise a group of nine isn't easy, but Rob at the pub was very patient and accommodating as we emailed back and forth. We were seated in a quiet part of the pub (away from the Women's World Cup match). The food was very good and the girl who served us was efficient and friendly. We all chatted non-stop - apart from eating - for four hours. It was great fun and we will go back to the Stag again. Would highly recommend.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

So glad you could all meet up And many thanks for your review. It all helps with confidence and our strife for a successful business. See you soon

Reviewed 9 July 2023

My wife booked our overnight stay for the 5 men of the family after being at Silverstone for qualifying on Saturday and to return for the race Sunday. 45 minutes from Silverstone which is perfect as we live 2 hours away. Set in amazing countryside...we arrived to a beautiful old building of a pub with a warm welcome from the staff. Our rooms were nice and clean with comfortable beds. The evening meal was very good especially after eating rubbish all day at Silverstone. The steak and ale pie is a winner and dessert was just as good. Breakfast was excellent with great coffee and set us up a treat for race day. Had a nice chat with the owner Rob before breakfast which considering how busy he is has to be respected. If we ever go to Silverstone again or if I’m ever visiting this part again , The Stag will save me the trouble of having to look elsewhere. Thank you very much to adding to our excellent F1 weekend.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

So glad you tractor boys enjoyed your stay. Good results since we saw you and glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope the race was enjoyable too. See you next year perhaps!!

Reviewed 26 June 2023

The best pub EVER! The food is always out of this world! Staff are always kind and lovely, the owner is one of a kind! Rob hosted my wedding reception last year, he rasurred me the whole way and never let me doubt anything, he...listened to everything I wanted and followed through with every promise he made and everything went smoothly, food was insane as always and it was the most perfect day! The stag is my happy place and I can't recommend it enough ♡More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

Our wedding push for next year has been very successful and so glad you chose us for your special day. Time goes quickly and saviour every moment you have. The wedding was a great success and thank you for letting us share your day. Let...More

Reviewed 22 June 2023

We spent the night in our motorhome in the car park . Had a lovely warm welcome and such friendly staff . I would highly recommend this lovely country pub for a meal and stopover. Advised to phone ahead of arrival . Thank you very...muchMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 24 June 2023

Glad you enjoyed the Stag. Glad we could accommodate you on your journey. Much appreciated Thanks from all the staff. 🙏

Reviewed 21 June 2023

Lovely country pub very warm welcome nothing to much trouble excellent food very friendly staff would highly recommend.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 24 June 2023

Thank you for your review and keep me post. Staff are very grateful and pleased especially how hot it has been recently. Thanks from everyone.

Reviewed 6 June 2023

The food was better than your standard pub chain food but reasonably priced. Would recommend the fish and chips

Date of visit: May 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 8 June 2023

Thank you for your review. Glad you liked the fish and chips. We strive as an independent to remain focused on value in the £ and keeping the tradition in pubs going. See you again soon. 🙏

Reviewed 28 May 2023

Consistently excellent food and service. Great pub inside and outside. Ample parking and lovley garden. Highly recommend

Date of visit: May 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 30 May 2023

Thank you for your kind words and and helping review. The Stag is on the ascendancy once more and glad you enjoy our pub. Much appreciated AJ is a delight. Thanks

Reviewed 22 May 2023

We stayed as a couple at the Stag for 1 night as a stop over to visit family. Our room was on the ground floor and was very quiet and clean, towels, tea and coffee making facilities were included. The room was small but contained...everything we required. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed an evening meal in the bar which was well cooked and plentiful and served by friendly staff. Our evening was made very pleasant by talking to the locals whilst sharing a bottle of very good red wine. Breakfast the following morning was freshly cooked, plentiful and delicious it was served in the bar area by friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble. I would strongly recommend an overnight stay here if you like good food, good company, friendly staff and good basic clean accommodation.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 30 May 2023

Thank you for you insightful review and taking the time to help us on our journey. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed your stay

Reviewed 30 April 2023 via mobile

The friendly welcome set the scene for a lovely Sunday Lunch. The food was very good and reasonably priced. The menu is varied so most are catered for. The service was friendly and efficient although one of the waitresses needs to be taught not to...lean across dinersMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 5 May 2023

Thank you for your review. All our staff are trained to a standard whereby if the table does not allow easy access to get around a seat they have no alternative and to excuse the situation to the person they are dispositioning. I think the...More

Reviewed 9 April 2023

Met the family for Easter lunch. Food was excellent and enjoyed by all. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 18 April 2023

Great review and thank you from the Team. See you again soon. Rob

Reviewed 6 April 2023

Stopped off today for a quick lunch as passing by in car. What a great find- super food - I had a fish finger sandwich which was fabulous & my husband a ham & mustard sandwich( with real ham) very nice. Great value & good...friendly service- we will definitely be back- thank youMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Rob Willoughby, Owner at The Stag Maidwell, responded to this reviewResponded 18 April 2023

Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your lunch with us.

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The Stag Maidwell is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5