The Garrick Inn

Our favorite pub during our visit to SUA! The service and food were great. It was one of the best…read moremeat pies we had in the UK! The space is extremely cozy and relaxing, especially if the weather is crummy.

Slightly confusing, but the restaurant is also called The Black Swan (older name), but operates…read moreunder both names. We wish we had booked out Christmas Day meal here instead of our pricy lackluster meal at Encore. Anyways, had dinner here one night and the food was delicious. We tried the pork belly and the steak and ale pie, both brimming with flavor. Expect heavy hearty meals here. The salmon scotch egg was too much breading, but edible. The squash soup was quite good and light. Service was friendly and efficient (order and pay at the bar counter).

The black swan on the other

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Old Thatch Tavern

4.2(34 reviews)

What a wonderful stop…read more We were visiting Shakespeare's birthplace, and after enriching our minds we definitely needed a drink. Without hesitation our guide immediately recommended the Old Thatch Tavern. First of all, it is centrally located and easy to find. Once there you're taking by the decor and homely feeling. The staff were amazing. I wasn't drinking hard liquor and they guided me through a variety of Apple ciders that were delightful. They made the entire experience 1000% better. Their advice and knowledge really made the stop one of the best drinking experiences we had in England. Little by little more members of our crew continues showing up and eventually we had a full blown part going. Again, it was a blast! I can't wait to go again, make a stop at the Old Thatch Tavern and relive some of the memories.

Had a lovely visit to Stratford-upon-Avon for my birthday…read more This pub looked lovely from the outside and we headed straight there after our delicious meal in a nearby restaurant. It was 10.25 on Wednesday evening, February 25th, but we were turned away by the young barman, as he said he had already called last orders and wasn't letting anybody else in. Now, my husband and I were very disappointed, as everywhere else in the town had been so welcoming and accommodating. We walked across the road and had a few drinks in another bar, as there are plenty of nice places to choose from, BUT, if I was the owner of this establishment, I would not be best pleased at young bar staff turning my customers away. That is a lot of revenue to lose over the year if this is happening every night, especially with the cost of living at its current high and the daily struggle that pubs face to stay profitable!! Maybe a bit of staff re-training wouldn't go amiss and a reminder of who pays the wages!!

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The New Bulls Head

5.0(1 review)

0.3 mi

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I admit I am biased, this is my local pub. In my biased opinion they serve the best real ales in…read moreStratford bar none. The pub is wonderfully located off the beaten track in the Old Town part of Stratford and is a regular haunt for many of the locals. There is a pool table and dart board and on various days of the week hosts a number of local leagues which merely adds to its genuine feel of a good old fashioned English pub. There is a large garden which basks in sunshine throughout most of the day (when the sun shines) and when it rains a large permanent canopy keeps you dry. The kitchen never fails to produce wonderful food and on certain nights of the week offers a special themed menu, sometimes Curry night, sometimes Gourmet Burger night and sometimes fish night. Every other Sunday the pub hosts a quiz night which is good enough to challenge the Little Grey Cells but relaxed enough to be a fun quiz to take part in. And all in aid of the Air Ambulance. The New Bulls Head (formerly the West End) is quite simply the best pub in Stratford.

From the owner: Great Food, Real Ale and Community Spirit…read more A Taditional pub tucked away from the town centre, serving well kept real ales. Food is served lunch and evening, with the fish and chips being a locals favourite, plus home made pie of the day. Also showing Sky Sports with a pool table and darts board.

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The Bell Inn - Welford on Avon

4.5(2 reviews)

3.6 mi

Food is absolutely lush! Highly reccomend this place! Service is brilliant and there is a wide…read morerange of food!

A welcoming local pub/restaurant that is particularly popular at Sunday lunchtime. Log fires,…read moredecent food and friendly service.

Inside our 17th century Pub

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Red Lion

3.6(10 reviews)

I have eaten here a few times over the years and it was always "fine" but in my opinion it has…read moreimproved significantly in recent times. The service is great and the food is good as well.

Good value for money and nice food with a Family atmosphere. Nice staff who were very helpful. Food…read morewise they offer general pub grub and steaks/burgers. Inside is a bit dated style wise but clean and presentable. Some tips, you cannot pay for the servers tips via the card machine so take cash & remember to take your parking sticker into the restaurant to claim the parking fee (£2 for 2 hours).

Outside tables overlooking the canal

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The Windmill Stratford

4.3(9 reviews)

A charming English pub with typical (not so good) pub food but the ambiance and that little…read morecourtyard area in the back is charming.

We had lunch at the historic Windmill during our Shakespeare travels. It was conveniently located…read morenext to Shakespeare's School, and along the path from his birthplace home to Trinity Church. We ordered the macaroni & cheese and 8oz steak as mains. The macaroni was almost too cheesy, since a layer of thick cheese was on top (didn't get any macaroni in the first bite). My husband said the steak was ok; slightly rough, but fine. Though the food was just decent, the service was friendly and it was cool to eat in such a historical place, which factored into the rating.

Carrot cake. Yummy.

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The Lamplighter

4.0(1 review)

0.1 mi

Brought 54 school kids over from France for a fish n' chips lunch, could not have been treated any…read morebetter. Food was hot and tasty and tables decorated with Union Jacks ( total surprise ) We had a great time. Thanks Polly.

No 1 Shakespeare Street

4.0(3 reviews)

Now when you visit the countryside you don't really expect to find a bar as a city dweller might…read moreexpect it but No. 1 really was just that. Feeling a little swanky at it but still, cheaper than most of the traditional pubs surrounding it, a good area to get up and strut your stuff, and close enough the other aspects of "nightlife" in town (not to mention close to bed if you've opted for one of the travel lodges). No.1 felt like the perfect start to an active stratford night. Now i wouldn't normally review a place i had spent such a small amount of time in (without much of a yelp head on for it either - no food, no carefully laid tests for the staff). But one act from the staff compels me: We were walking into town, unsure where would be open, it was really very late. Two intimidating looking bouncers are stood outside No1 (as is their job). We pause across the road, wondering at a country bar that needs bouncers like that, i was about to walk on when they bellowed, "don't worry its nice in here, come on over!" Both with beaming smiles, one walked us in and pointed us to a good spot to sit and the other instructed my friend as to where to smoke (out the front it seemed was less windy that night). I was amazed, to be honest i'm used to bouncers being short tempered and sometimes pretty brash with you (thats just part of city life!). This is the first review i've penned where the security made a place worth visiting for me, well done guys!!

Such a quaint place to come & see with the crazy uneven floor pretty gardensread more

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One Elm

4.4(13 reviews)

This is a great pub if you're in the area. Highly recommend! Service and food were great. Very…read morewell done! My husband got the filet, I got the miso cod (photo), my daughter got the kids fried chicken, my son got the kids grilled chicken. We wrapped it up by sharing a slice a cheesecake.

Wow phenomenal food,excellent service! I was all set to go to one of the highly rated Michelin star…read morerestaurants but the this place caught my eye.I LOVE the pub atmosphere.Truly wish we had this back where I live in US.My husband born and raised in Belfast appreciated their beer selection. I had the Beef Wellington Special and my husband had the Sheppard Pie.For dessert we shared the Rubarb Cream Burlee.Food was just amazing!Fantastic service and appreciated server doing such a stellar job despite juggling a big party of 15 next to us. I'm so glad we came,it was a memorable night

Miso Cod with rice and greens.

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Pen & Parchment Inn

2.7(3 reviews)

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We went to this place because it was really close to the parking structure and quite honestly, we…read morewere hungry. Definitely a fantastic choice! They don't just serve typical pub food here. I got the sizzling salmon, which had a lot of dry rub spices. Very spicy and delicious. I also got a few beers, as well. Prices are kinda high for food, however, the quality is worth the money. If you're looking for cheap, greasy pub food, you might want to look elsewhere.

One for the tourists. the location means that this pub is right next to the open topped tourist bus…read morestart and finish point. This means that you are more likely to find a group of exchange students than anyone who actually lives in the town. That being said, the quality of the beer is exceptional and the patiient and busy staff are always friendly and welcoming. In the summer you can sit out the front and it does look out over onto the park. I have never tried the food but last time I was there they did stock Mr Prky Scratchings which was a huge point in its favour. give it a go if you are in the centre of town as you might be pleasantly surprised