I do like the Rose and Crown, I have yet to try their food but a few of my mates have said its very good. The beer I can comment on, it is excellent, Slumbering Monk is very nice! Its always good to see a real fire or a woodburner and there are a couple of those in there.
There are some really good pubs in Stafford, The Lamb, Joxers, The Bear and Pheasant, The Water Mill, The Railway, Sun Inn and The Rose and Crown are all worth a visit. Also The Star and Garter is very nice. At the other end of town The Joiners, Kings and The Greyhound are good pubs.