Restaurants in Stow-on-the-Wold

The Old Bakery Tea Room

Amazing experience. The owners really make you feel welcome and special. You must get the cream tea, the scones are some of the best I have ever tried. A truely wonderful experience :).

The Hive

Absolutely stonking spot for a great breakfast. Went every day on the days we were away. And catered for coeliac with proper artisanal bakery made gluten free bread for my wife. Thoroughly recommended.

Cotswold Baguettes

The reviews are spot on. The staff were lovely, the food was fantastic, the choice was outstanding. Wonderful vibes as well, people were coming in constantly and all left with happy faces. Keep up the great work.

Queens Head Inn

What an absolute gem of a pub.
Staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. The food was incredible - well presented, tasty and the right size of portion. The prices were also very reasonable. Highly recommend. September 2026
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Stow Town Coffee

Simply the best coffee, and favored by locals, where Dave and Alison blend and roast the artisan beans right before your eyes, and nose! It’s a walk-up service, tucked in just off Sheep Street. The coffee is aromatic, rich, and delicious, the delicious local milk is highly regarded, the service is stellar, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get a tail wag from Ringo!

The Old Stocks Inn

We had an absolutely delicious meal. The quality of the ingredients was outstanding, every dish was beautifully presented, and the combination of flavours was truly wonderful. You can really appreciate the care and thought that goes into every plate. A lovely dining experience from start to finish — definitely a place worth visiting!

Greedy's Fish & Chips

Scores: Fish 40.5/45 | Chips 30/35 | Packaging 6/10 | Sauces 8/10 | Extras +3.9/5
Core score: 84/100
Total visit score: 87.9

This was a very good chippy visit, with two clear standouts: the fish and the curry sauce.

The fish scored 40.5/45 and was easily the best part of the meal: beautifully fresh, moist, flaky, and cooked in exceptionally clean oil with no greasy heaviness at all. The fish-to-batter ratio was excellent, and the flavor was strong throughout. The only real drawback was that the batter, while very good, wasn’t maximally crisp, and part of it stuck badly to the paper, forcing me to scrape some of it off with my fingers. I did that happily, which says a lot.

The chips scored 30/35. They were fresh, fluffy inside, generous, and clearly fried in very clean oil, but they lacked exterior crispness and consistency. Good chips, but not great chips.

Packaging came in at 6/10. Steam management was fairly good, and the chips survived the trip well, but the paper adhesion issue hurt the best part of the meal and made it messier to eat than it should have been.

Sauces scored 8/10, with the curry sauce absolutely fantastic and one of the highlights of the whole visit. Tartare was standard Heinz, which is fine but not exciting.

I also tried several extras for an extras bonus of +3.9/5. The burger was very good and had excellent flavor, but it needed some acidity like mustard, and the bun would have been much better toasted. The mushy peas were fresh and tasty, and with a little added salt at home rose to about 8.5/10. The fried sausage was cooked extremely well, though the sausage itself was a bit bland.

Overall: a strong chippy I’d happily return to. Go for the fish, get the curry sauce, and hope they sort out the paper issue.

Coach House Coffee

Excellent range of Vegan treats. Very nice to see. Jaffa cake one was great. Nice seating (including cushioned seats near window) and relaxing environment. There is also baby changing facilities, water jug and glasses out for humans on the first floor and a bowl for doggos out front. There's even a top floor I didn't go to with more seating (closed on this quiet Wednesday afternoon, which is reasonable). I'd suggest an air freshener for bathroom but there's not many ways to improve here.

The Golden Ball Inn

This pub was recommended to me, and I am so glad I made the trip. I went for the mixed game pie, and my partner had a roast beef platter. Both were polished off easily.

Excellent service, friendly staff, amazing food, and lovely building. Lovely pair of seats by the fire. Dog friendly too.

Would highly recommend for a sunday dinner in the Cotswolds.

The Bell

Had a lovely anniversary dinner, food was delicious, we received a nice surprise from the kitchen when we order pudding. Maisie and Wilmer provided us with a great service and i would really recommend coming here!

The Bell (Hotel)

This place is great - lovely and clean. So comfortable and so central! Perfect for a night or two. Next time we will try the food when we have more time. The pub is a real gem too.

Lucy's Tearoom

Charming little tearoom, about 4 tables downstairs but more upstairs.
The sandwich (Cotswold ham and salad) was tasty, I would have appreciated the offer of salad dressing or mustard for the sandwich but no, ? some of us like a dressing with our salad.
Tea was excellent. (24/7 tea)
Would I recommend Lucy's Tearoom? Yes. Food was worth it (albeit on the day side)

Sheep on Sheep Street

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you Amy and your team for accommodating our group of 56 on Sunday.

Compliments to the chef , the food  was absolutely delicious , (especially the roast puddings!!) the service was excellent , you run a slick operation everything went smoothly for a big cover like that our appreciation to all involved .

Pre order organisation and table planning was very professional and there was plenty of menu choice especially for vegetarians. We were mainly opting for roast dinners .

On arrival there were a number of staff waiting for and expecting us and were fully conversed with the meal plan.

A table plan on the bar was a nice touch and helped the group be seated correctly and quickly. The food came out hot and at the same time.

As I said the meal was delicious and that is coming from the children as well as the adults in the party. The roast lamb especially had great feed back.

The roast dinners were a good size for both adults and children. I’d recommend a side or 2 of veg /pigs n blankets to accompany. The Roasts are a bit on the pricy side but you get what you pay for quality and quantity.

Clean plates all around!!

We will definitely eat with you again.

Thanks again for your communication and organisational support throughout to provide a perfect end to our weekend.

5* Service and Food

Wild Bean Cafe

Jade Garden

Lovely welcome, superb food, prompt service what is better than that.
The only thing I found strange was the crispy lamb wasn't crispy at all, it seemed more like slow cooked.

The Talbot

Great staff and good food. The service was excellent and welcoming. The only downside is the interior — it lacks traditional pub character. Modern furniture feels out of place and slightly spoils the atmosphere, though I’m not a professional designer.

The Porch House

We had a magnificent dinner at The Porch House, made all the better by our fabulous and attentive waitress Ella. We had the crab / prawn linguine and the pork chop and both were spectacular. Great Mojitos too, properly made with fresh limes and mint, the way it should be and even fine tuned to sweet perfection by none other than our fabulous waitress Ella. Oh! Great dessert too! Great food, great service and great atmosphere, highly recommended.

Prince of India

Wonderful experience at an Indian Gem who has kept the traditional Indian cuisine both in its preparation and service. I must say, the chef has a natural hand, full of experience, whose mix of spice and marination made the tikka dishes so delicious. Later the main courses are so gentle cooked to matuity as a real Indian curry . I am glad to be here at Prince of India .

The Kings Arms

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Wonderful Stay – Exceptional Hospitality!

I had such a lovely stay at the Kings Arms Hotel in Amersham, and I honestly cannot praise the team enough for their incredible hospitality. From the moment I arrived, I felt so welcomed and looked after. The staff were genuinely lovely, attentive, and went above and beyond to make my stay a special one.

I did experience an issue with the heating/air conditioning in my original room, but the way the team handled it was absolutely fantastic. They were so kind and accommodating and kindly upgraded my room to ensure I could enjoy a comfortable stay. This really stood out to me because it showed how much they genuinely care about their guests and their experience. It wasn't just about resolving an issue; it was about making sure I was happy and well looked after. That level of customer service deserves recognition!

The hotel has such a lovely charm to it, making it the perfect place to unwind, relax, and enjoy a little escape from everyday life. I visited Amersham for a solo getaway, and I couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. Sometimes, all you need is a change of scenery, a little peace, and somewhere that makes you feel comfortable and welcome, and this hotel delivered exactly that.

A huge thank you to the entire team for making my stay so enjoyable and for handling everything with such kindness and professionalism. Your hospitality really did make a difference, and it is a real credit to the hotel.

I would wholeheartedly recommend the Kings Arms Hotel to anyone visiting Amersham, and I would absolutely love to return in the future.

Five stars without a doubt! Exceptional hospitality, wonderful staff, and a team that genuinely cares about its guests. Thank you for making my solo getaway such a lovely experience! ❤️

Huffkins Stow

Driving through Stow and saw Huffkins on the corner of the main square. Looked inviting so we stopped for a coffee. The cakes and pastries were very appealing so tried them as well, not disappointed as they were delicious good coffee too. The staff were really friendly.
Seating downstairs, upstairs and outside.