Vicki's Guidebook
Food scene
a few of my favourites
Our favourite character restaurant . A long standing favourite with locals ( was there when I was a child!) Great for breakfast , lunch and evening meals . No outside space
36 locals recommend
The Vintner
4-5 Sheep StOur favourite character restaurant . A long standing favourite with locals ( was there when I was a child!) Great for breakfast , lunch and evening meals . No outside space
Our favourite for breakfast. Has outside tables too !
18 locals recommend
Boston Tea Party Stratford Upon Avon
Henley StreetOur favourite for breakfast. Has outside tables too !
Good for a Sunday Lunch or pre theatre meal or just a drink , limited outside spaces too
14 locals recommend
The Encore
1 Bridge StGood for a Sunday Lunch or pre theatre meal or just a drink , limited outside spaces too
Great for Sunday lunch, evening meals or just a drink and has a lovely outside space
22 locals recommend
The One Elm
1 Guild StGreat for Sunday lunch, evening meals or just a drink and has a lovely outside space
High end restaurant with locally sourced produce cooked in an open kitchen on wood fires and a characterful bar . This atmospheric restaurant is great for special occasions or as a treat , as quite expensive . It has a really lovely courtyard garden
17 locals recommend
The Woodsman
4 Chapel StHigh end restaurant with locally sourced produce cooked in an open kitchen on wood fires and a characterful bar . This atmospheric restaurant is great for special occasions or as a treat , as quite expensive . It has a really lovely courtyard garden
This traditional characterful pub is directly opposite the Theatre and is popular with actors and locals . Good for Sunday roasts and generally drinks. The back garden has had a complete makeover and outside space is great with covered outdoor seating areas. Also during summer months you have to option to take drinks ( in plastic glasses) over onto the theatre gardens by the river
18 locals recommend
Dirty Duck
WatersideThis traditional characterful pub is directly opposite the Theatre and is popular with actors and locals . Good for Sunday roasts and generally drinks. The back garden has had a complete makeover and outside space is great with covered outdoor seating areas. Also during summer months you have to option to take drinks ( in plastic glasses) over onto the theatre gardens by the river
A favourite long standing restaurant for locals. Good for evening meals and pre theatre meals . Brand new pretty outside space for eating
28 locals recommend
Lambs
12 Sheep StA favourite long standing restaurant for locals. Good for evening meals and pre theatre meals . Brand new pretty outside space for eating
This beautiful restaurant has the unique position of being right on the edge of the river , with lots of tables by the waters edge and an outside bar
19 locals recommend
The Boat House
Swans NestThis beautiful restaurant has the unique position of being right on the edge of the river , with lots of tables by the waters edge and an outside bar
salt
8 Church StMichelin star
Well known restaurant chain, pizzas etc. New roof terrace for eating outside
533 locals recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon
Well known restaurant chain, pizzas etc. New roof terrace for eating outside
Hotel du Vin Stratford-upon-Avon
7-8 Rother StLovely outside space for eating and drinking
Giggling Squid
23 High StNice Thai restaurant . No outside space unfortunately
Sightseeing
Chipping Campden
Bourton on the Water
Broadway
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
National Trust - Hidcote
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle HillNational Trust - Coughton Court
Batsford Arboretum
Birdland
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Henley StreetAnne Hathaways Cottage station
22 Cottage LnMary Arden's Farm
Station RoadHoly Trinity Church
1 Old TownCharlecote Park
Avon Boating Ltd
Swans NestThis is a dining experience whilst travelling down the Avon by boat. Something different to try and see Stratford from the river.
10 locals recommend
The Countess of Evesham
WatersideThis is a dining experience whilst travelling down the Avon by boat. Something different to try and see Stratford from the river.
Neighbourhoods
Stratford upon Avon is a short drive to the famous beautiful Cotswolds. There are many places to visit , historical towns and villages , many I have listed above
181 locals recommend
Cotswolds
Stratford upon Avon is a short drive to the famous beautiful Cotswolds. There are many places to visit , historical towns and villages , many I have listed above
Drinks
Nice bar , good food and has outside space . Good for drinks
13 locals recommend
Bella Italia - Stratford upon Avon
32 Wood StNice bar , good food and has outside space . Good for drinks
Veeno - The Italian Wine Café
Bell CourtNice and cosy wine bar , outside space
The Encore
1 Bridge StThe Townhouse
16 Church StThe Woodsman
4 Chapel StThe One Elm
1 Guild StThe Windmill
Church StreetDirty Duck
WatersideThe Arden Hotel
WatersideLovely hotel terrace directly opposite the theatre with river views
Hotel du Vin Stratford-upon-Avon
7-8 Rother StLovely outside space for drinks or food
Brand new bar in town! No reservation being taken at the moment, first come first serve . Fabulous roof terrace . Quirky interior
7 locals recommend
The Phoenix
122 Gosford StBrand new bar in town! No reservation being taken at the moment, first come first serve . Fabulous roof terrace . Quirky interior
Cox's Yard
Bridge FootSport/activity
Spot On Wake
Unusual and Quirky
Tudor World
40 Sheep StStratford Town Walk
Sheep StreetEscape Live Stratford Upon Avon - Live Escape Rooms
31 Greenhill Stvegan
fab vegan cafe
Plantarium Cafe
Henley StreetFed Bistro and Wine Bar
2 Union StreetFed Bistro and Wine Bar
2 Union Street