Well this really was a turn up for the the books, last time I was down this place was shut and…read morethreatened with conversion into flats- it would have been a real shame as I believe there has been a pub there for a couple of hundred years! It always used to be the best pub in the Bidford, Broom and Wixford axis and it looks to be back with a bang. The new owners have really spruced up the place, but they have retained the rustic style too. They seem to be heading in the gastro pub direction but I would still feel comfortable going in for a couple of pints which can't be said about a lot of similar venues. They had some really good ales on- I stuck with the purity mad goose as you can't get them up in the grim north, it's good to see them embracing the local upstarts! The food was fantastic- I started with Crab Nachos which were incredible, really fresh and a large portion. They were also available as a main but I think they would have been too much of a good thing. These were followed with the Frito Misto; whitebait, prawns, squid and white fish (Couldn't tell what type but i'm no expert!), in a light crispy batter with new potatoes, samphire, special tartar sauce and crispy noodles. The fish was well cooked, the sauce excellent and I cleared my plate but the noodles seemed a bit out of place and didn't add anything other than bulking out the plate a bit. The other highlights from our group were the pint of prawns- literally a pint glass brimming with steamed prawns, traditional cocktail sauce and bread a butter, the goat's cheese tart and the sea bass served with loads of lovely fishy bits like clams and mussels. Everything was really well presented on your plate. Everyone raved about the triple cooked chips- a concept Rhod Gilbert sums up perfectly for me; "Why didn't they get a chef who could nail them first time around?!" But despite my scepticism they were really good! The only thing that a I could grumble about would be the lady who took our order was a little bit brisk and some customers could see this as rude but the rest of the staff were really friendly and I am only really searching for a criticism! Even the bill was reasonable; just over a ton for four with a bottle of wine and several pints of ale. I really hope these guys succeed, they have hopefully turned around a lovely local pub with a boat load of history. The food and drink is outstanding and fairly priced. The Broom Tavern is just what the area needs as most of the local pubs have struggled in recent times. If they keep the standards up hopefully they can expand and spread their excellence in an area crying out for it!

We ate a late Sunday lunch at The Broom today. The food was really excellent: I had the vegan…read morepizza, my girlfriend had the vegan filo pie, and we shared a basket of probably the best chips I have ever eaten. There's more and more vegan food available in pubs, and this place is well ahead of the curve in beautifully cooking and marketing it. Quality gastropub food at very reasonable prices. We had a nice chat with the manager, the service was gracious and friendly, and two fireplaces made for a very cosy atmosphere. By the time we left, it was full of Sunday diners and drinkers, lots of kids, a very fun family atmosphere. Delightful - we'll be back!

Very lovely place (also with hotel) not far from Bidford…read more Pizza is ok, but especially the burgers are really great! However watch out for the giant size of the broom hill burger. Both pizzas and burger were also offered as takeaway, but no delivery service. There is a sizeable outdoor beer garden which was just starting when we were just visiting (end of April / start of May). Especially on weekends and holidays it can get quite crowded, so be sure to prenotate a table. We would (and did) come again.

Great food, great steaks, roaring fires and warm welcoming atmosphere! We were on holiday locally…read morewhen we visited and came here for dinner one evening and the had a singer/guitar player in who was really good. Really impressed by the friendly atmosphere it was busy for a week night too. Definitely recommend!

A great little pub/restaurant not far from Stratford-Upon-Avon…read more The pub has a cosy atmosphere and a great selection of drinks, including local ales, and the resturant is great. They have a great selection of dishes available, with british classics such as bubble and squeak, stake and kidney pudding and faggots, as well as an amazing specials board. They also have a set menu, which you can choose to have two or three courses from, and it's really reasonably priced (£15.00 for three courses, £12 for two). The service is great, and the waiting staff are really knowledgeable about the products they sell. There is plenty of parking by the pub, with an overflow carpark in a field (there are paths, so it's not too bad), and it is easily accessible for wheelchair users.

A really nice, friendly proper country pub with a good mix of traditional pub grub and a few…read moreinteresting specials. Decent kids menu too that kept my 3 year old and 11 month old happy. Nice touch to give my daughter some colouring pencils and a sticker book whilst she waited for her dinner plus they offered to bring out the kids' food as soon as it was ready. Range of ales was good with local favourite Mad Goose available as well as a guest ale from Yorkshire. Thought the meal was very well priced and the staff were excellent. Will definitely be returning to spend some more time next to the wood burning stove.

A real traditional country pub, frequented by the locals and those in the know. The people who work…read morethere are always friendly, the service is good and the food great. There are two parts to the pub, the pub and the restaurant, and you can choose to eat in either depending upon your room. The food is incredibly reasonably priced, and each night of the week they have a different 'night' (steak, fish and chips, curry etc.) with the chosen item being at an even lower than normal price. If you do wish to go for these then I recommend that you phone and book and tell them that you are wanting the special, as otherwise you may be disappointed to find that when you get there they have run out of the special for the day. We have found them to be incredibly accommodating regarding any food requirements you may have, and if they are given notice they will ensure that they make you something that suits your needs (even being able to discuss with one of our party a few Vegan options they could make her, when most places would struggle to come up with one). The food is all cooked as you wait and we are yet to have a bad meal there. At the back of the pub they have a field, which they rent out to campers and caravanner's. Though basic it is really all that you need, and being so close to the pub is definitely a bonus. The toilets available to the campers are in need of a refurbishment, and there are no shower facilities. With beams and an uneven floor this is definitely like walking into a bygone era and well worth a visit. You won't regret it!

Recently refurbished and is very upmarket inside, The food is on the pricey side and the drinks the…read moresame, The pub itself is just off the road towards bidfrod from Alcester, however if you sit in the beer garden the road is not so busy that the traffic noise is a problem, Lovely to sit by the river at the bottom of the beer garden on a sunny day. Wixford itself is a pretty village about 10 miles south of Stratford so well worth the drive if you are heading out for the day on a special occasion. Plenty of car parking and in the summer they use a field as overflow parking.

Since the last review of this place, there has been a change in management, and now its menu is…read moreback to good old pub :). Steaks, burgers and the usual hunters chicken are all on there, and all the main courses cost £7.95 (Which is a refreshing return to reality compared to when they used to have a burger on the menu for near £13!!!). Still has the nice modern arty decor inside from its 2008 refurb, so it still feels a bit classy, like a trendy wine bar, but now without the extortionate prices! Great beer garden by the river, good service, a good pint, and not breaking the (river)bank! what more could you want?! :).