The Riftswood - Tamworth

We were able to get a table without a reservation, but I would suggest booking in advance in the future. The food was delicious; my wife's sirloin steak was cooked perfectly and my chicken burger was also lovely. The staff were attentive and showed great teamwork in taking care of their customers.

We have been loyal customers for the past 5 years and have never had a disappointing meal. Our favorite dish is always the fish and chips. The staff members, especially Helen, Adam, Elly, and Kieren, are top-notch and provide excellent service.

Greeted by a row of red dustbins mostly overflowing. Pile of rubbish dumped next to the bins including lampshade and bar tables Dead hanging baskets as you enter the building Overflowing ashtrays on the tables outside full of water to boot(Lovely...aroma) Cigarette ends and various rubbish on the floor surrounding the tables. This do not look recent) Plug sockets loose on the wall towards the toilets at the top end of the bar approximately where the old bar went across by the outdoor hatch. (For those who know! Damp patch on the ceiling again roughly in the same space A general appearance of scruffyness and lack of idea and knowhow. Semi cold mediocre processed food on cold plates jazzed up with American terminology on the menu. Basically FarmFoods for the uninitiated. Try try try harder Jimmy. I go to country pubs if I want a decent meal and you immediately notice the difference, its so easy to see . CAN I RECOMMEND THE RED LION AT HOPWAS for a pleasant, locally sourced FRESH meal anytime of day. Disgusting pub. Disgusting appearance

Received a warm welcome when entering the premises by the gentleman working i think his name was james, who seated us at the table and was told there was a half hour wait on food at the minute due to the level of trade,...considering how busy the restraunt was i found this was a fair wait on food. Upon sitting down i was pleasently surprised to see how clean not only the table but the menus was aswell. After browsing the menu for a couple of minutes a young pleasant waitress came over to us and took our drink order which was then brought over to us exceptionally quick considering the level of trade. After a few more minutes i went up to the bar and ordered our food, again i was there would be a minute wait on food. I ordered the all american platter for myself, the gammon for my partner and then the over nuggets and kids burger for my kids. After making my way back to table, told my partner there was still a wait on food but to our great surprise and absolute enjoyment the food arrived within minutes and all i can say is for the price you pay the quality and portion sizes are outstanding... we fully enjoyed our visit to this pub and felt extremly safe in regardes to the current climate with the pandemic. They keep this pub in extremly tip top shape with the cleaniness and we will be returning soon. Thank you the riftswood

Ate here with my partner sister and her children The menu is diverse enough to accommodate us all, including our lactose intolerant member however covid directions were not even explained to us. Was served by different members of staff, however they were all...pleasant and the food was delicious. Would eat again when covid is over as I'm not sure whether I'd feel safe rn