Bistro Le Coq is situated in the Staffordshire village of Stowe by Chartley, seven miles from the county town of Stafford. The Cock Inn is believed to date from the 15th Century, and has been established as a local hostelry for many years.

In 2003, it changed hands, and as the new owners, we set about creating a new dining concept for this village pub.

Confirmed Francophiles, we decided to create “a little taste of France in a country Inn”, and so, ‘Bistro Le Coq’ came into existence. With the help of a French Chef, Bertrand Le Clercq, we tried to create a range of classic French Bistro menus, which incorporate many southern French specialities not found elsewhere, either locally or nationally.

Alongside the pretty Bistro dining room is a small bar where both diners and locals can enjoy a drink or a cup of Coffee. True to its roots as a village pub, a range of traditional hand pulled cask ales are offered, together with draught and bottled continental lagers. An excellent wine list is offered with a good range of French, European and New World wines.

Whatever your choice in food, you will receive a warm welcome from our friendly staff.

Opening Times

Monday
Food – Restaurant closed
Bar 6.00 – 11.00pm

Tuesday – Saturday
Food 12.00-2.00 and 6.30 –9.00pm
Bar 12.00- 2.30 and 6.00 –11.00pm

Sunday
Food 12.00 –3.00
Bar 12.00 –3.30 and 7.00 –10.30pm

Bookings
We welcome bookings. For large parties (10 or more) we may require a small deposit to secure the reservation. We cannot accept initial bookings by email, so please contact us by phone in the first instance. We are happy to accept confirmations of bookings by email.

Children
Well behaved Children are welcome in our establishment. We do however, request that parents should supervise them, and not allow them to run around, causing potential risks to themselves, and others.

We have a limited number of High Chairs available, so please advise when booking if you require one. Baby changing facilities are not available

Disabled
We do have wheelchair access, but do not have disabled toilet facilities. As the restaurant is laid out on 3 floors, please advise us when booking if you are unable to use stairs, and need a ground floor table

Great food, service and drinks. Very much recommended. I've finally found a decent restaurant near to Stafford
Whippet (17th August 2009)

We Went to Le Coq last Wednesday for lunch. The food was fantastic, best in the area, and the service was brilliant.
Nicky Harrison (4th July 2009)

My wife's favourite restaurant, although the cost was a little expensive by our standards it was excellent value, beer was fantastic and the wine good. It is to be thoroughly recommended. Booking is essential.
Golftaffy45 (26th July 2007)

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