The Stag's Head Great Doddington

Staff always friendly and smiling. Good food and a nice pint. New menu is amazing
May 4th, 2023

I went here for a 50 year young birthday treat. The reasons I was disappointed was the discrepancies on the menu. Firstly the Wagu burger is described on the menu as "Served in a brioche bun", however it was served in what appeared to be a "Pretzel bun". Secondly and more importantly, my father ordered the Black and Blue burger (Blackened onions and Blue cheese) thinking that blackened may be extra caramelised. After only tasting a loose onion on his plate he immediately started complaining about how spicy it was, even to the point of saying that it was vile. When the host returned to the table we asked the host if the onions had chilli in them. The host needed to read the menu to see if chilli was indeed mentioned (which it wasn't). The host then needed to go to the kitchen and ask the chef if chilli was used. The chef confirmed that the onions were in fact cooked in a Cajun spice blend including chilli. My father doesn't have an allergy to spice merely a lack of tolerance. The hosts were brilliant, and immediately offered an alternative meal for him and this obviously had to be cooked fresh however put a dampener on an otherwise nice occasion. In fairness and for clarity, the business owner had asked us beforehand if we had any allergies. What I find so frustrating and annoying is the lack of attention to detail and the pretentious and flowery use of wording often used in menus, for example "Blackened" used here in this establishment and the classic "Lasagna Alforno" NOT used HERE but in many other places, when "Alforno" means cooked in an oven, how else do you cook lasagna?. The point that I am making is this, it turns out that "Blackened" is a technique used in Cajun Cuisine THAT USES SPICES INCLUDING CHILLI. For anyone reading this far I am a classically trained chef who believes menus should be simple to read without the silly pretentious and flowery wording. Say what it is, because it is what it is. When an establishment can make two fundamental mistakes on one items menu description (Bun and Chilli), I will skip a second visit as a just in case measure. On another note the building is lovely but the toilets are in need of an update. The staff were very welcoming, however it appears that this pub and restaurant is a key place to have a funeral wake due to its proximity to the Crematorium and Cemetery, so be prepared for lots of black clothes (customers and staff) and a mildly subdued visit.
Apr 30th, 2023

Nice staff, good beer and food.
Apr 29th, 2023

Food great, service good. Lovely atmosphere
Apr 27th, 2023

Demi runs a fantastic restaurant and is dedicated to ensuring everything is perfect! A great evening, great atmosphere, great food, and great staff. Well done to all of you xx
Apr 23rd, 2023