Pubs in Stratford Upon Avon

“This was recommended to us by the receptionist at the Premier Inn where we were staying for the night. Very convenient location for us. Lovely food that night. The service was excellent, friendly and prompt. At one stage we had 4 different people looking after us. A nice atmosphere indoors where we ate. The rugby was being shown outdoors and everyone there seemed to be having a good time. There was a good selection of drinks as well.”

“Visited here with my wife on a Friday night, the decor is absolutely stunning and the restaurant was packed which is always a good sign! Was greeted by a woman who i believe may be the owner and she was lovely, very welcoming and you got the sense that a lot of the customers were regulars.We were seated in the conservatory and served drinks while we waited for our table to be ready. Again the decor was very nice, comfy seats and a nice chilled vibe. Once seated at our table it was a very romantic setting, exactly what we had hoped for. Staff all seemed very friendly and service looked like it ran smoothly. We weren't designated a specific server, everyone seemed to chip in which we didn't mind. It just felt a bit difficult to know who to tip but in the end we discovered their was a service charge added to the bill anyway (absolutely no problem with this either, the service and food deserved it).For starters we shared the rustic bread; wow. How you can transform bread like that I'll never know, it was delicious and a very generous portion. Both of us had the 10oz sirloin steak with new potatoes for main, whilst sharing a side of truffle & Parmesan fries. My steak was cooked to perfection, exactly the way i like it and the quality of the food was unquestionable. For desert we had the vanilla & raspberry cheesecake which was stunning, one of the best I've ever had. And also the warm chocolate brownie with ice-cream, again delicious. Nothing can be said against the quality of the food here.The only negative i can say about our experience was that we didn't receive a table check to see if everything was ok with our meals. My wife had asked for her steak to be medium but unfortunately it was very much rare (bright red inside rather than pink). She ate as much as she could but it did dampen her enjoyment, once the waiter collected our plates he could of course notice she had left a fair chunk of the steak and asked if everything was ok with it. We explained the situation and he continued to take the plates to the kitchen, we didn't receive any feedback or anything.Upon receiving the bill i noticed that her steak had been removed from the total, of course this was appreciated but we just felt it could of been handled a little bit better. We felt a bit guilty if anything. If he would of returned from the kitchen and perhaps apologised or acknowledged that the steak was under cooked, possibly offering her a pudding on the house this would of been more than acceptable in our eyes.Overall though our experience was very enjoyable and as mentioned the quality of the food is very high. The hotel also looks beautiful. We will certainly be returning in the future!”

“We were passing on our way to another pub we had googled but saw The Bell Inn and stopped, are we glad we did, sat in their beautiful garden under their thatched roof circular table with cushions, had a wonderful Pimm's with a delicious steak and Guinness pie, with mash and gorgeous mixed green veg! Compliments to the chef! First rate!”

“It’s ok, but not 5 stars ok. The location is good, but I’d expect a little more from the place. Also, it’s quite expensive.”

“Really pretty pub, beer garden is gorgeous. Lovely view of the river if you sit at the front. We had a steak baguette and it was lovely. The macaroni cheese was tiny but tasty. I'm really sorry to the barman who lent me his lighter and I forgot to return !”

“We’ve been here for Sunday Linch many times…and we’ve taken family and friends as it’s soooo good.Excellent food…amazing value ….and a really great bunch of people serving - what more could you want….In our top three for a Sunday roast ?”

“Time for a quick drink. Good drinks, service and staff. Even they’re offering food too which smell is soo mouthwatering. May be try next time.”

“We had our wedding reception at The Squirell and from the moment we arrived to the end everything was perfect. Staff was amazing, food was good. Staff made sure that we didn't have to worry about anything at all. Very affordable as well. I would definitelly recomend.”

“With a nice ambience and a very good and friendly service this pub is the perfect spot to enjoy some of our favourite pub dishes. Would definitely recommend.”

“Very nice roast on Sunday. Beef is cooked a little rare for my liking but there was plenty of it and the service was impeccable.”