Stratford-upon-Avon Restaurants

BHS department store opposite and overlooking the canal basin and riverside park - on the corner of the shopping area.
The first floor restaurant serves simple hot meals, sandwiches and snacks and tea/coffee.
Nothing remarkable about the food but the position, overlooking the river, parkland, Shakespear Theatre and Avon Bridge is one of the best in Stratford.
It is certainly worth getting a window seat and enjoying a leisurely tea or coffee here and it is very reasonably priced!

Favorite Dish: Tea and Coffee - with a view!

Set in a quiet street off the main town centre, the Posh Corner Shop offers the best Italian coffees and freshest Danish pastries in town.

The light lunch menu offers freshly prepared salads, toasted sandwiches and freshly made soup of the day which contains seasonal and locally sourced produce.

Monday to Saturdays: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sundays: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

email info@poshcornershop.co.uk

Favorite Dish: My favourite is the Scotch eggs of which they have 3 types.

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Russons Restaurant is a family run restaurant, serving British Modern cuisine. As the theatre is a short stroll away, this is a great place for a pre-show meal. The restaurant is housed in a 16th century building and the two simply-furnished dining rooms both feature inglenook fireplaces. The menu changes regulary to reflect the availability of seasonal ingredients. Fresh fish & seafood is the specialty here, with different choices every day.

We had an excellent meal and will definitely be back.

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There is a lovely tea garden across the road from Anne Hathaway’s Cottage where you can enjoy a good cup of tea and delicious homemade scones.

There is a river running through the property with ducks and a couple geese - this area is called Shottery Brook Walk.

It is quite nice to come here after spending some time viewing the cottage, and whilst waiting for the bus (sightseeing bus), which will then take you on to Mary Arden’s House (Anne Hathaway’s mum’s farmhouse).

You can sit inside or out, either is nice.

Favorite Dish: They cook light lunches, home-baked cakes, cream teas (which we didnt have, having had one the day before... but they did look delicious!) and snacky food.

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While staying at Ettington Park, we had dinner in the Oak Room Restaurant. It was a wonderful room with original 18th century Rococo ceiling and embossed wall panelling.

Our table was in a small nook to one corner…in front of us roared a large open fire and behind us the stars had begun to twinkle in the night sky.

Our first course consisted of a complimentary dish from the chef! A fish dish combined with green couscous! I couldn’t tell you what it was, but it was very tasty (even though I am not keen on fish – I could tell it was good!)

My starter was rabbit, followed by a main of pork belly and steak that just melted in the mouth – possibly one of the best-cooked meats I have ever tasted. The desert was almost our undoing: although it looked like small treats of different chocolate expressions, we could barely finishes ours…they were so delicious but boy, were we stuffed!

We retired to the lounge for tea and were astounded by what we were brought…A tray heaving with a china tea service and a plate laden with freshly baked biscuits and home made chocolates…

I have never experienced food like this before. I was so impressed by the flavour, textures and presentation of the food. It definitely blew me away and set a precedent for me going forward!

A great experience that I highly recommend!

For meal with a difference a cruse along the River Avon while you are eating is an extremely pleasant way of sight seeing in comfort.

It is a once only occasion for that special anniversary maybe!!!

Favorite Dish: The food is very English and its hard to beat a roasted pork meal with crackling

Although it is a chain and I tend to avoid chains. I have always enjoyed my visits to Cafe' Rouge. The Cafe' has a pleasing appearance, the waiting staff are attentive and the food is aways good.

Favorite Dish: The French Onion Soup is one of my favourites and is always very tasty and comes with fresh French-style bread.

A good fish and chip shop is worth a mention, especially when it's an affordable alternative to some of the more expensive and touristy places in this popular touristy town. The Kingfisher has good traditional fare that reminded me of the affordable fare that I used to enjoy so much when I used to live in Norwich in the early 1980s. Dine-in or take-away. Vinegar optional!