Restaurants & Pubs
Stratford has many fine restaurants with plenty of variety. Most of the pubs also offer dining facilities. Please take a look at our list of suggestions below to give you some idea of the choices available.
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The Dirty Duck The Dirty Duck is a favourite of theatre-goers, actors and simply for those who like to have a drink near the river. It lies on waterside near the theatre and serves good pub food. Tel: 01789 29 7312 |
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The Old Tramway Inn A stone's throw away from Melita, on the Shipston Road, serving good food.
Tel: 01789 297593 |
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The Bell, Shottery
Village pub right on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon, offering food all day. Child friendly and ample parking.
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The Bell, Alderminster
Pub/Bistro atmosphere serving good food....roughly six miles out of Stratford-upon-Avon towards Oxford.
Tel 01789 450414 |
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Marlowe's, 1st Floor, 18 High Street
A la Carte dining in Tudor restaurant. Once escorted to your table, you will dine in the same magnificent surroundings as have many famous actors over Marlowe's long association with Stratford-upon-Avon and the Royal Shakespeare Theatres.
Traditional oak panelling and ancient oak beams enhance the historic atmosphere enjoyed by Paul Schofield, Anthony Quayle, Vanessa Redgrave, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Alec Guiness, Sir Ralph Richardson and many others, whose kindly donated autographed photographs hang in our bar.
Tel: 01789 204999 |
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The Vintner
This very popular wine bar and restaurant is in the centre of Stratford in Sheep Street. If you want a meal there it is always advisable to book in advance. They pride themselves on good friendly service and good food as an extract from their website illustrates -
"We serve breakfast from 10am until 11.45am, and then our à la carte menu from 12pm all day until 10pm. The Vintner prides itself in offering a fine mixture of traditional English cooking and modern European cuisine." http://www.the-vintner.co.uk/ |
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Thai Boathouse, Swans Nest Lane This Thai restaurant on the first floor of a converted boathouse in a perfect position overlooking the Theatre and the Bancroft Gardens. The restaurant is in Swans Nest Lane.
Tel: 01789 297733 |
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Lambs
This is a more upmarket restaurant serving excellent meals in the centre of Stratford. They pride themselves on the quality of their cuisine as their website testifies - "...Particular pride is taken in the quality of our freshly prepared food, and our chefs will do everything possible to ensure that your selection is wide ranging as well as varied. All tastes are catered for using market fresh, locally produced products where possible." http://www.lambsrestaurant.co.uk/
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Hussains, Chapel Street Indian restaurant.
Tel: 01789 205804 |
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The Greek Med, Old Red Lion Court, Bridge Street Mediterannean and Greek food.
Tel: 01789 269999 |
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Le Bistrot Pierre, Swans Nest Lane Modern decor, Provincial French cooking.
This newly opened and good value French restaurant is proving very popular. It is within the Swans Nest Hotel near the river. www.lebistrotpierre.co.uk/
Tel: 01789 264804 |
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Ripple Cafe, Swans Nest Lane
Chinese buffet restaurant, overlooking the river Avon.
Tel: 01789 292121 |








