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!!

Amazing and quaint joint. Loved the Scallops & Pork which came with some tasty roasted potatoes…read moreand I added a side salad. Nicely pan seared scallops with some nice roasted pork loin. Man it was so good and top it off some wonderful brown gravy. So tasty. The atmosphere is exactly what I needed both times I have gone.

The first time I arrived here was by chance, I was driving through the village and passed the inn,…read moreand decided to stop in for dinner with a friend visiting me at home. The atmosphere of this place is unbeatable, clean tables, counters, comfortable chairs, subtle lighting, good music and a great outdoor patio. The service was sharp, and although they did seem rushed, it was only because they were clearly busy. The food that arrived was perfectly cooked, better than I expected it. It wasn't nearly as pricy as it looks, and its worth staying there afterwards for a coffee. Since that first time I've been there many times, and never has it failed me. Try this place, and trust me, if you want gastro pub, this is the real deal.

This is a tough review for me to write because I am torn between two impressions. We came to this…read morepub after mooring our canal boat nearby with the plan to eat dinner and then watch the soccer World Cup final. The food was really nice, and so were the drinks (wine, beer, water, etc). Had the evening ended there this could have been a four star review. The problem started at the end of the dinner, after the game had gone on for a bit. I wasn't paying attention at first, because I could see the game at an awkward angle from our dinner table. Most of the rest of our fairly large group were sitting in the main room with the TV, which is also where the pub's manager was sitting. Apparently he got increasingly agitated about our group. Suddenly they were thrown out by the manager from the room with the TV, and even I noticed. I asked him what the problem was and he said they were taking up seats for the locals, and also not drinking enough. My message to him was that we had just racked up a 200+ pounds bill of food and drinks, but if he didn't want to have them sitting there without drinking more, we could certainly order some. The manager got visibly more and more agitated and started standing very close to me, almost chest bumping. His message was essentially that frankly he cared more for his locals than for outsiders like us. While I can sympathize with that, I think it's pretty clear to most pub owners and pub goers that he needs to cater to both. I can say with great confidence that we were great guests; aside from spending a lot of money in his pub, we were behaving well and not being very noisy. Pretty soon in our conversation the manager threatened to fetch the police, which was very odd, considering that I was being very polite and unthreatening. This is when we decided to pay the bill and leave, watching the remainder of the game on our boat. The manager followed us out and kept on talking, including various questions about where we're from. I thought that was odd but perhaps it was related to the racial comments I was only told later that several family members had heard the manager utter towards the only dark-skinned member of our group. I feel really sorry for the rest of the staff, who seemed as nice as any pub employees, and I cannot fault them for not interfering. Nevertheless I would prefer guests to avoid this pub until the owners have replaced the manager. I have never been treated more rudely anywhere, and the racial slur was unforgivable.

This is a lovely pub set in the countryside of Lapworth and is right by the canal…read more If you fancy eating there on a Sunday make sure you book as otherwise you will be disappointed! We were hoping to have a meal and were told they had stopped serving for the time being, until the rush had calmed down. We decided to stop and have a drink before setting off in search for food! The bar area is cosy and there is a open fire with an array of seating. The restaurant is situated on the other side of the bar, and appears to be cosy and light. The bar staff were friendly. Can't really comment much more as we only stopped for a swift half but would love to go back to sample the food and will update my review when we do.

The White Swan set in an beautiful area of Edgbaston/ Harborne borders. The establishment reflects…read morethe clientele of the area. This opulent restaurant/pub offers fantastic drinks, food and top class customer service. The restaurant in itself is located inside the pub and should not be missed by all fine food connoisseurs out there. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very up market and classy, but it retains a homely feel. I have visited the White Swan a few times for drinks and twice for dinner and been pleased each time. I like the way that there is a clearly defined 'pub' area and a 'restaurant' area as too many pubs are now restaurants in the evening, with few tables if you only want drinks. Ours was a last minute decision to eat out and, despite arriving at 8:30 on a Friday night, the restaurant was almost full - but they managed to fit us in and all menu choices were available as well as a festive menu for christmas. But we chose to eat from the regular menu. They were able to cater for a range of customer parties - from couples holding hands by candlelight to two large christmas staff parties (thankfully, near each other). There was a nice atmosphere and the waitress was friendly and observant. The times i've visited for drinks, we have found the pub area to have a comfortable "post-work" feel: up-beat, but not raucous. The staff behind the bar have been attentive and very friendly. There's something for everyone and for all occasions too.

The White Swan is set in the idyllic background of Edgbaston and Chad Valley. These are by far two…read moreof the richer area of Birmingham and the clientele at the establishment reflect this opulent surroundings. The restaurant in itself is located inside the pub and should not be missed by all fine food connoisseurs out there. The atmosphere of the pub/restaurant is very up market and classy, yet retains a homely feel. The selection of beers, wines and ales is spectacular; they also have an extensive wine list. The prices may be quite expensive, but for a treat it is really worth ordering a good bottle. They've got everything from crisp whites, popular rose to deep reds by the bottle or glass. The food on offer ranges from traditional favourites such as fish and chips and steaks to freshly made pizzas and pastas with the chef's daily specials showcasing the finest market fresh ingredients. There's something for everyone and for all occasions too. ] The've got everything from crisp refreshing whites, trendy pinks to fat juicy reds by the bottle or glass. I stopped by for a pint of ale, read the paper and relaxed and read a good book. I had a very pleasant time.

This place was absolutely a fabulous hidden gem that doesn't seem to be high on the Yelp radar…read more They won best gastropub in 2023 and we brought a party of 8 and the food was spectacular. Great drinks, great food, fantastic atmosphere, next time I fly across the world this direction we will be back!

What a Gem! so cosy, dog friendly, fantastic drinks and cocktail selection!…read more The food was absolutely beautiful, the staff were so friendly and it just felt like home. Thank you so much.

Gorgeous converted barn, with huge grassy beer garden, outdoor decking dining and 2nd pub building…read more(all on same property). Best of British really... Incredible food menu that's a little on the pricey side, but delivers delicious, bold, modern pub food with great ingredients. Plenty of beers on tap, wines, and cocktails to choose from. No issues with parking, just be weary of the fact it gets very busy on the weekends - especially when the sun is out. The owners also own Morton's and The Boot -- two other outstanding pub/restaurant concepts.

Such a great place for food! We sat outside which had a large space for children to run around and…read moreeven play football. Food was delicious and portions were generous. With any main meal you get to utilise the salad bar which had a nice selection. I ordered the BBQ ribs, chilli wings, and pulled pork nachos with sweet potato fries and my oh my was it tasty! Prices were reasonable and would definitely come back!

The Greyhound is a €200 pub with wonderful furnishings on the inside. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious. My mate had pork belly and she just described it as amazing. I had a pork pie that I've never had before in it but equally delicious

Really nice food, had lasagne which was very tasty. Good choice of ales and beers aswell and do a…read moregood pint of guiness. Staff and service are good and fast, really nice garden to sit in on a summers day and I believe they sometimes have outside entertainment too.

One of the only places in Birmingham I think that it good for drinking outside…read more Right by the canal and slightly seperate from Brindley place, The Malt House is a large bar and pub with outside seating (by the side and upstairs patio). Great for a summer pint

Super slow service (45+ min after ordering on the app) and the proportions were tiny. Steak was a…read morefist size. Two onion rings. Maybe 10 chips. Not cooked to the ordered temperature (wanted steak pink, received well).