The Stage - Peterborough

We just had lunch at The Stage today. My husband and I both ordered the braised beef dish and it was fantastic. The service from all the staff was outstanding. Highly recommend this place. We will definitely be back soon.

During our visit to the area, we stopped by for lunch at this restaurant. The menu offered the typical pub favorites, and we decided to dine in the conservatory area located between the bar and the restaurant. After choosing our meals, we ordered at the bar and gave our table number. When our food arrived, I had the cheeseburger which was quite tasty and well-seasoned. My wife ordered the fish burger, and though she found it nice, she mentioned that the fish was a bit small and got lost in the bun. I must say that the staff could use a little more cheerfulness, except for the friendly lady who took our drinks order at the beginning.

I had a great time visiting with my family and chatting. The pub had a nice selection of real ales in a classy atmosphere. It was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

We have been a regular customer at the stage quite a long time. We look after a disabled lady and take her there for her tea. I just want to share our experience last night with the restaurant manager named Donna. She served our orders and told us to take the rubbish with us after we finish because last time we were there one of her colleagues is complaining about the tissues we left and other rubbish. And they had a hard time picking up all those tissues. I told her we always tidy up and I, myself wrapped all the tissues in the bag last time. It seems she’s don't mind what I have said, she replied, it doesn’t really matter, we should take the rubbish because it takes time for them if they will take our rubbish in the bin. That’s the end of our conversation. As far as we are concerned, we are not slobby persons. I just wonder if they ask their other customer to take their rubbish with them, or is just us, because of our client and we are foreigners. It’s our first time to be told like that. Most of the staff are very friendly to us. So we asked the other staff about it. Said they bit surprised that she told us that things, given we are nice customers. I think, we don't deserve that kind of treatment, no one does.

I had a business meeting and needed a quiet space, this was a perfect choice. There is parking at the rear, so not limited by time restrictions in the local car parks. A warm welcome and a drink order was promptly taken and delivered. Very helpful and respectful staff. Will use again for off site meetings.