What is it?
Located directly above Stratford’s risqué after dark entertainment venue, is this little gem of a noodle bar. Very small but very personal, great for a little bite away from the crowds.
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Bamboodle
7 Union Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6QT
Tel: 01789 414 999
Website: www.bamboodle.co.uk
What is it?
The Riverbank Restaurant & Bar is located on the banks of the River Avon, opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Open seven days a week and serving a modern British & European menu with a contemporary twist, Riverbank is the culinary destination in Stratford Upon Avon. Whether it is lunch, afternoon tea or Dinner, ‘The Riverbank will not disappoint.
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Riverbank Restaurant
Swan Nest Lane
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 7LS
Tel: 01789 330 500
Website: www.riverbank-stratford.co.uk
What is it?
The White Swan Hotel has a prominent central location and offers a typically British pub menu. Being a hotel it is open all day for lunch, breakfast, dinner and coffees and it has a lounge, bar or terrace for you to dine in the atmosphere of your choosing. The 400 year old building also offers a taste of history with your meal.
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The White Swan
Rother Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6NH
Tel: 01789 297 022
Website: www.white-swan-stratford.co.uk
What is it?
Cox’s Yard is a complex that comprises a family pub, coffee shop and tearooms and is perfectly situated right on the River Avon. The pub offers home cooked food and a wide drinks selection during the day and has a large outdoor seating area right on the river that makes it the ideal location on a warm Summer’s day. By night it is transformed into a live music venue with regular acts appealing to all tastes. The tea rooms offer a real taste of England with a huge selection of teas, coffees and cakes, with the coffee shop next door providing a stylish Italian feel.
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Cox’s Yard
Avonbridge Wharf
Bridgefoot
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6YY
Tel: 01789 404 600
Website: www.coxsyard.co.uk
What is it?
A favourite among locals, Shakespeare No1 offers a great atmosphere in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. It prides itself on it’s looks and is an extremely fashionable looking place with a comprehensive wine and Champagne list and tasty evening menu. Well worth a visit if you are one of the “in-crowd”, and check out the website for their latest offers.
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No.1 Shakespeare Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6RN
Tel: 01789 264 787
Website: www.shakespearestreet.co.uk
What is it?
The Encore has been recently refurbished and it offers something a little more sophisticated than the average pub. Open from breakfast in the morning until the small hours, The Encore offers something for everybody, whether it’s afternoon tea, pre-theatre meal or after work drink and it’s central location makes it perfect for visitors to the town.
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The Encore
Bridge Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6AB
Tel: 01789 269 462
Website: www.theencorestratford.co.uk
What is it?
This centrally located bar/restaurant is situated opposite Shakespeare’s old school, so you may well leave with a writer’s flair that you never knew you had! It is situated in a 400 year old Grade II listed building and it retains a traditional feel. The dining room has a relaxed feel and it is complete with sofa style seating and a slightly Georgian appearance, complete with candles on the tables.
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The Church Street Townhouse
16 Church Street
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 6HB
Tel: 01789 262 222
Website: www.churchstreettownhouse.com
What is it?
The Vintner is a contemporary wine bar/restaurant in the centre of town, and offers diners a refined and modern atmosphere. Although the building dates back to the 1600s, the atmosphere is modern and stylish and is one of the more fashionable eateries in the town. The menu offers fresh, home cooked food with regular specials and is ideal for an after work meal or pre-theatre dinner.
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The Vintner
4 & 5 Sheep Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6EF
Tel: 01789 297 259
Website: www.the-vintner.co.uk
What is it?
The One Elm is a shining example of the new wave of pub restaurants that can be found in Stratford. Offering a wide selection of beers and wines together with excellent, locally sourced food, The One Elm has something for everyone. A high quality establishment that is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. Centrally located only two minutes walk away from Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
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The One Elm
1 Guild Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6QZ
Tel: 01789 404 919
Website: www.oneelmstratford.co.uk
What is it?
Fantastic pizza, the Pampalona is a must try! It’s a busy ‘young’ pub in the evening with loud music and a great roof terrace to hang out and watch the world (or Stratford) go by. It offers a great atmosphere and it’s pizza’s have grown a reputation for being some of the best in town. Informal yet tasty, this is a fashionable place to hang out, have a drink and grab a bite to eat. You can find Guild Street just off the roundabout by Barclays Bank with The Hole in the Wall at the end on the right.
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Brb at The Hole in the Wall
38 Guild St
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6QY
Tel: 01789 295 009
Website: www.barroombar.com