We greatly loved this pub. First, it is extremely historic and ambient. The bar manager went…read moreabove and beyond to share its history, food and ale recommendations all of which were spot on! She is a great manager!! The ploughmans lunch for two was simply incredible with my English friend saying it was the best he had ever had. My son loved the steak pie and ales and rated the King Charles as his favorite in both England and Scotland!

What an enjoyable evening we had at the King Charles House last Sunday in Worcester. The drinks…read moremenu is fab. They specialize in a wide variety of very tasty pie and mash. The menu is veggie and vegan friendly!! Yay! The flavored mash is brilliant! Some of the flavors include garlic, Stilton and mint, mustard, horseradish, cheddar and black pudding. We also enjoyed the music on the Sunday evening which the owner says will become a regular event! The owner was very friendly and attentive! We felt our patronage was appreciated. The King Charles House felt like home. We will definitely return!

Amazing pub! Full of history and old world ambience. Fantastic food!!! The servers are top notch…read more We went two days in a row and had a great time chatting with the bartender about the history of the property. The 2nd time we went for an incredible lunch. My husband had the steak and ale pie, phenomenal! I went with the mac and cheese with side salad. Huge hug! We then split the chocolate caramel shortbread dessert with clotted cream ice cream. WOW! This place is sooooo cool!! We loved it!!

Food is amazingly tasty! They have a good sized menu tagging from starters, mains and dessert. You…read moreneed to pay attention to the number on your table as you are required to go to the bar to pay and identify your table in order to get your order. Even though busy, the service is quick and friendly. It's a pub so it's noisy but a great stop at a historical landmark! They oldest pub in Stratford Upon Avon!

We stopped by the Talbot for a late lunch on a Wednesday - we were immediately happy to see a real…read morefire blazing in the fireplace. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the offerings and took the time to provide plenty of information for our choices. When the food came it hit all the right notes with great flavours and attention to detail by the kitchen staff such that the presentation far exceeded what one would expect from a pub atmosphere. If we return to Stow-on-the-Wold we would definitely head back to the Talbot

This is a great, classic pub in Stow-on-the-Wold. It's a Wadworth pub and Wadworth pubs not only…read morehave their excellent cask ales, particularly 6X Bitter, but typically do an excellent job with the condition and serving of their beer. This was no exception, the 6X being outstanding here. Food was also excellent pub fare, with an outstanding steak pie with light, crips and fluffy pastry, peas and chips, as well as fish and chips. Service was good and the place is a lovely old building with large windows and comfortable seating.

Surrounded by mismatched antique furniture (all for sale), the atmosphere here is quirky but…read morewelcoming. Highly recommended for cream tea. The teapots are handpainted with Shakespearean stage scenes (my teapot featured my favorite play, A Midsummer Night's Dream). The scones are buttery and gigantic. And the clotted cream is heavenly. At £4.50 for English breakfast and a large scone, this was a phenomenal deal for such a memorable experience.

The Railway Inn is a great little restaurant/pub. Their speciality is sausage and mash, and they…read morehave many, many sausage varieties, including several vegetarian ones. The mash is yummy too, with seasoned mash, parmesan and turmeric mash and whole grain mustard mash. A really good meal at a reasonable price. They have a patio area, which is good when the weather is nice. Menu is here: http://www.118.com/restaurant/2255192.mvc?tab=menu

After coming here on numerous occasions in the past because of the amazing Sausage options, I was…read moresceptical to hear of the new Thai menu. Tried the menu tonight (which changes daily) and had a lovely selection of food. We enjoyed some fritters, duck spring rolls, dumplings and a chicken curry. All tasted amazing and we were served by friendly staff. Would definitely go again to see what changes on the menu!

What a wonderful stop…read more We were visiting Shakespeare's birthplace, and after enriching our minds we definitely needed a drink. Without hesitation our guide immediately recommended the Old Thatch Tavern. First of all, it is centrally located and easy to find. Once there you're taking by the decor and homely feeling. The staff were amazing. I wasn't drinking hard liquor and they guided me through a variety of Apple ciders that were delightful. They made the entire experience 1000% better. Their advice and knowledge really made the stop one of the best drinking experiences we had in England. Little by little more members of our crew continues showing up and eventually we had a full blown part going. Again, it was a blast! I can't wait to go again, make a stop at the Old Thatch Tavern and relive some of the memories.

Had a lovely visit to Stratford-upon-Avon for my birthday…read more This pub looked lovely from the outside and we headed straight there after our delicious meal in a nearby restaurant. It was 10.25 on Wednesday evening, February 25th, but we were turned away by the young barman, as he said he had already called last orders and wasn't letting anybody else in. Now, my husband and I were very disappointed, as everywhere else in the town had been so welcoming and accommodating. We walked across the road and had a few drinks in another bar, as there are plenty of nice places to choose from, BUT, if I was the owner of this establishment, I would not be best pleased at young bar staff turning my customers away. That is a lot of revenue to lose over the year if this is happening every night, especially with the cost of living at its current high and the daily struggle that pubs face to stay profitable!! Maybe a bit of staff re-training wouldn't go amiss and a reminder of who pays the wages!!

We had an amazing dinner experience here. They have tons of outdoor seating and the food is…read morefantastic and came pretty fast. We loved all of the vegan options, especially the pizzas which were excellent. People told us this place was the best and it lived up to the recommendation! I definitely recommend and would come back next time I'm in town.

Our dinner at the (15th Century) Fleece Inn was a top highlight of a 2 week trip to England. The…read moreatmosphere was terrific with an open fire, low beam ceiling. The food was wonderful with meat pies, beer, and fruit crumble from their own orchard.

This has been my favorite restaurant as we travel through the Cotswolds. It's also an inn with…read moreseven en-suite rooms. They source as much food as possible from the local area. They even have a raised bed garden behind the inn. The inn is in a stunningly beautiful building in the stunningly beautiful village of Upper Oddington, east of Stowe on the Wold. We had a 7:00 pm reservation and were seated immediately in the period dining room. The patrons consisted of local residents at the bar, inn guests and other travelers. The dining room was very clean. The wait staff was very attentive, sharpely dressed and very polite. Norman, the owner, explained the difference between cask and keg beers and allowed me sample several ales and ciders. I selected the cask drawn amber ale from North Cotswold Brewery. It had excellent flavour and a clean finish. Norman also checked on our meal several times. He was very engaging and fun to talk with. Next we ordered dinner. My wife had the ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, chips, sautéed mushroom and onion rings. The steak was prepared exactly as ordered. The peppercorn sauce was so good she used it on her chips also. The mushroom had excellent flavour and complimented the steak and peppercorn sauce. She had a 1/2 pint of Thatchers Golden Cider, which was also very good. I ordered the special, crispy pork belly with a sweet patato purée, fondant potatoes and roasted new carrots. Everything was excellent and complimented each other. We finished the evening with coffee and the sticky toffee pudding. It was moist, flavourful, drizzled with a caramel sauce and accompanied by a dollop of excellent vanilla ice cream. We didn't need it but finished the whole thing. My wife said it's the best dessert she has ever had. We had an excellent meal and a wonderful time in a lovely setting. People from Stowe, Bourton on the Water, Chipping Camden and even Cheltenham need to get out there. I would go every week if I didn't live 3,000 miles away.

After three weeks of hitting pubs across England and Wales, we hit the jackpot with this one. Great…read moretraditional pub feel, but gastro-pub quality cuisine in addition to the usual. Gourmet desserts. Salmon encruste was excellent as was the whole Sole. Tried a standard pub dish, beef and mushroom pie and it was heavenly homemade with a delicate crust. Plus the owner is an oenophile, so there's a very nice wine list including an extensive list of wines by the glass. Friendly staff. What an unexpected treat and a great blend of traditional and new. Well done!!!