In the run-up to the ‘big weekend’ at Kibblestone Scout Camp on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July, there’s plenty to look forward to in and around town during foodie week, as local shops, bars and eateries get into the festival spirit. Here we look at the events and offers being run by local businesses throughout the week…
AEDdonate
AED donate are generously providing the festival with two defibrillators during the course of festival weekend. This amazing local company relies to a large extent on donations for their charity shops. It is therefore our pleasure to remind fetival goers that donations of clothing, shoes, bags, linen, bric-a-brac, books and CDs can now be made at their collection centre at Unit 14, Emerald way, Stone business Park from Monday to Friday 9 AM to 4 PM. Please support this very worthy cause.
Aston Marina Lichfield Road, Stone
Special Cocktail Offer available every day during Festival week! Claim a free cocktail by producing a copy of the Festival programme or the special Aston Marina Festival flyer. (T&C’s apply)
BEAR, High Street, Stone
Happy Hours Friday 14 and Saturday 15 July – 5-7pm and 9pm to close. Whether you’ve been to the Festival or not, why not pop into Bear for a special cocktail offer? Two cocktails for £12.
Canal Cruising Crown Street, Stone
Open Day at the Boatyard – Saturday 15 July 10am-4pm
Your chance to see Stone’s unique boatyard. The drydock is the oldest on the canal network and you can take a look at some of the cruising fleet. Book today and get 10% discount on any short break holiday or day cruise.
Griffins the Butchers Adies Alley, Stone
A week of special festival offers!
Tuesday 11th July – Porkpie and Pastry Day. Come and see our fantastic display of home-made bakery delights
Wednesday 12th July – Steak specials; 2 x dry aged Ribeyes £14; 2 x dry aged Sirloins £12
Thursday 13th July – Innovation Products. Come and see our in-house products including Hunter’s Chicken; Bombay chicken; Beef Wellingtons; Italian meatballs; beef truffles and more
Friday 14th July – Four of our award-winning home-made meat pies for £10 – handmade in-house by our very own Baker Karen.
Saturday 15th July – Come and see our incredible selection of local meats and pastry in our award-winning butchery
Little Seeds Radford Street, Stone
Saturday 15 July – Enjoy a special five seasonal courses set lunch for £35 per person. Wine pairing is also available for an additional £20 per person.
Sunday 16 July – Sunday lunch at Little Seeds – two courses for £28 or three courses for £34.
The Artisan Kitchen High Street, Stone
Special offers all week!
Tuesday 11 July – Free coffee with every £20 spent in shop
Wednesday 12 July – Two lunches for £15
Thursday 13 July – Coffee or tea and piece of cake for £5
Friday 14 July – Cold sandwich and cream tea for £12
Saturday 15 July and Sunday 16 July – Free hot drink with every breakfast
The Butcher’s Block (formerly The Talbot), Station Road
It’s been the worst-kept secret in the history of the town! Yes, our award winning butcher Nick Griffin and his business partner Adam Gray have refurbished the former Talbot pub and have opened an amazing steak house called the Butchers Block. Nick assures us that there will be some very special offers available during festival week. Keep an eye on social media and their website: https://the-butchers-block.co.uk/
The Crown and Anchor, Granville Square, Stone
Tapas Weekend! A choice of a dozen Tapas dishes which you can compliment with a choice of promotional drink offers. Available on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th July from 12 noon to 8.30pm and on Sunday 16th of July from 12 noon to 6 pm
The Wren, Granville Square
Exciting times ahead! As we go to print, Chris is moving the Wren from Market Square up the road to Granville Square. The Wren will soon reopen in the old Cat Cafe premises. It is too early for Chris to have final details of his offers but he promises to be open for special festival offers throughout Festival week! Check The Wren’s socials for further details as they become available.
The Swan, Stafford Street, Stone,
25 Staffordshire real ales on draught each day!
Live music-Thursday 13th July at 9.30pm – Guitar Monkey / Saturday 15 July at 10.00pm – Fat Lip
The Crown of India, Market Square
The Five Curries Taster was so successful last year that the Crown of India is doing it again this year! You will get tasters of five of the chef’s fantastic curries served with onion bhaji, rice and naan bread for only £12.95.
In addition to these offers, an Ale Trail – kindly sponsored by Canal Cruising Co – will run from Friday 7th – Sunday 16th July with the chance to win a weekend on a narrowboat for up to eight people! Participating pubs include The Bridge; The Borehole; The Crown & Anchor; The Royal Exchange; The Wren; The Poste of Stone; Crowne Wharf, The Swan & The Red Lion – entry cards available from all pubs on the trail.
On Saturday 15th July, the High Street will also play host to the Festival Edition Market – with a host of stalls selling food, drink, gifts and crafts – perfect for browsing before hopping onto the shuttle bus to enjoy the main event at Kibblestone Scout Camp.
The 2023 Stone Food & Drink Festival will take place at Kibblestone Scout Camp on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July with free, regular shuttle buses from town centre bus stops to Kibblestone all weekend, plus there is the option of on-site or Park & Ride parking. For more details and to book advance tickets head to: www.stonefooddrink.org.uk
