Cafe Cocktail

Cafe Cocktail

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+44 1789 224421+ Add website
Hours
Sun
13:00 - 21:00
Mon
16:00 - 23:00
Wed
16:00 - 23:00
Thu
16:00 - 23:00
Fri
16:00 - 0:00
Sat
13:00 - 0:00
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

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Food
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Bar, Cafe, British, Contemporary, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Drinks
features
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Speciality Coffee & Refined Cocktails
CUISINES
Bar, Cafe, British, Contemporary, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Charr J
19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
The drinks here are superb. The staff were very knowledgeable and accommodated off the menu requests. Drinks were lovely and reasonably priced for a cocktail bar, we will definitely return next time we come to Stratford. Thank you
Written 25 January 2025
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jackie h
111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Beautiful chilled bar with extensive cocktail choice and knowledgeable host. Was offered a special discount on the next week's cocktail of the week but this wasn't applied and ended up costing £14. I'm sure this was an oversight but check your bill.
Written 21 August 2023
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Matthew Hiscoe
Hi Jackie Thank you so much for your lovely review. Whilst we're thrilled to know that you enjoyed your visit, we feel awful that there was a mistake on your bill. Please could you contact us via info@cafecocktail.co.uk so that we can rectify the issue for you? Many thanks
Written 24 August 2023
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Ann V
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 none
From the moment you enter a smile greets you followed by the lovely ambiance of the cafe then a great choice of cocktails along with a weekly special to choose from. Their menu is deliciously different, on my last visit I choose one of their toasties which was beautifully presented and was certainly one of the best I have ever tasted. Whatever your reason for visiting Stratford upon Avon add Cafe Cocktail to your day.
Written 17 October 2022
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Matthew H
Such lovely and kind words. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. All of our small team read every review and lovely ones such as yours really spur us on. We really enjoyed having you visit us and very much hope that we will see you again. 😊
Written 18 October 2022
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Constructive
141 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 none
This little gem only opened in August, it might be small but gosh the cocktails are yummy. Matt and his wife are supported by a great team, Jordan is extremely knowledgable and has worked alongside Matt before. It is a great little find and I’d recommend you pop in, you won’t be disappointed. They also serve the most delicious coffees and although we didn’t have one of their gourmet toasties they smelled and looked delicious. I hope they do well.
Written 8 October 2022
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Matthew H
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really enjoyed having you join us on both of your visits during your trip to Stratford. I very much hope that we will see you again if you come to stay in the area in the future.
Written 8 October 2022
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Suzy1Lancashire
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 family
Set in the heart of bustling Stratford upon Avon, Cafe Cocktail is a classy bar serving high quality drinks. We visited pre-theatre and the atmosphere was convivial with super attentive staff who are obviously proud of the drinks they produce. Would definitely recommend for a daytime coffee or evening tipple or two.
Written 16 September 2024
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Andrea
91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 couples
Ridiculously amazing cocktails. Made with such care and love - and you can actually taste the alcohol 😝 It’s THE best place in Stratford for a cocktail with a great atmosphere and staff who really do love what they do. We are so lucky to have such an amazing place here in Stratford.
Written 2 August 2024
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Matthew Hiscoe
Thank you so much Andrea. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We can't wait to see you again soon.
Written 16 September 2024
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John C
37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 couples
This place is amazing. I have never really been a lover of cocktails ,but this place has opened my eyes to a whole new experience. We were welcomed warmly and shown to a nice table and given menu's with a variety of different cocktails which included the ingredients of each individual cocktail,( very helpful). When we decided on our drinks, our orders were taken and an explanation of the vagueries and ingredients used in each cocktail. Genuinely very interesting. A thoroughly enjoyable evening and I have been converted to the joys of 'proper cocktails',
Written 24 March 2024
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Matthew Hiscoe
Thanks John! Lovely to have you and we're so happy to have converted you! Hope that we'll see you again soon.
Written 1 April 2024
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Zola M
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 couples
Brilliant little find!! If you are looking for a nice place to drink with excellent cocktails in Stratford, look no further. This place has a really nice buzz to it. The cocktails are delicious with an original menu. The waiter was very informative and knowledgable, he was able to advise us on which cocktails he’d recommend for our specific tastes/preferences. We will definitely be coming back for our next special occasion. There was a great vibe on Saturday afternoon, I’m sure it would be even better if you go when there’s live music!
Written 3 April 2024
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Matthew Hiscoe
Thank you so much Zola. Can't wait to see you again soon.
Written 7 June 2024
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Andrea
91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 couples
We’d been for dinner as it was our anniversary and on the way home thought we’d pop in and have a night cap. These were honestly the best cocktails I’ve ever had anywhere. You could taste the quality of the ingredients and they were quite clearly made with loving care! You can actually taste the alcohol in them. SO many places made cocktails but they mainly turn out to be wishywashy and lacking any depth. These are something else. The owner (Matt I think? ) came over for a (very informative) chat and was quite clearly very passionate about what he and his team does. This totally shines through in what they produce. We popped in for one each - but we got a bit carried away…….. 🤪
Written 16 January 2024
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Matthew Hiscoe
Thank you so much Andrea. Lovely to have you as our guests. It's always nice to hear that a guest such as yourself has appreciated the hard work and care that goes into what we do.
Written 22 January 2024
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Victoria Hyslop
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 none
A lovely and welcoming place to go for a few drinks or a bit to eat. Very warm and comfortable atmosphere with fabulous drinks to make it somewhere special to go. Wide range of variety in their menu and the live music adds to the excitement when it is on! Everything about this place is simply great quality.
Written 27 October 2022
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Matthew H
That’s so nice of you to say. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We very much hope to see you again soon.
Written 27 October 2022
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Faye B
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 family
If you're after a seriously good cocktail and some nibbles or just a decent cappuccino and piece of cake, Cafe Cocktail is honestly the place to visit in Stratford. The locals and those just spending the day up in Stratford seem to make a bee line for this new bar. The overall atmosphere of the place really drew people in. The combination of really welcoming staff (who all have this really great passion for what they do), to the overall aesthetics of the place (a combination of stylish and contemporary) really make Cafe Cocktail a great place to go to. Cafe Cocktail really went to great lengths to make my father's suprise retirement drinks really special when we reserved a table a few weeks ago. The manager Matt ensured my family had such an amazing time. Catering for 2 vegetarians, my Mom who can't have gluten, a baby and a toddler is no mean feat. Thank you for making my Dad and family so happy. We are so glad we decided to celebrate at this lovely bar.
Written 27 September 2022
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Matthew H
No Faye, thank you! We loved hosting you and your family. It was a pleasure having you all come to enjoy yourselves. We very much look forward to your next visit.
Written 29 September 2022
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Daniel B
8 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 couples
Really lovely little cocktail bar! The drinks are all made fresh and to a high standard. Sadly, when we visited there were two staff working - one mainly dealing with FOH and the other mixing drinks. This inevitably meant that there was no way supply could meet demand. The bar was pretty full and each drink took a considerable time to mix and garnish - the end result? My wife and I arrived for our pre-booked table at 6pm and were able to order a drink at 6.05pm (brilliant!) The drinks arrived approx. 20mins later (not so great - as no water, bar snacks etc offered.) Just a looong wait! The drinks were good quality and mixed/presented well. We weren’t able to look over the menu for a second drink, as the menus are cleared every time you order (why?) We managed to order again at around 6.50pm - and purposely selected drinks that we knew were quick to mix (variations on Old Fashioned/Sazerac) These arrived a little more swiftly than the first round - but we still had to drink swiftly and exit to ensure we made our 7.30pm dinner reservation. We had booked for 6pm thinking we could try 3 or 4 different cocktails in the 1.25 hour window - sadly, the staffing/slow speed meant that we only just managed to have two drinks - and that was pushing it! Lovely bar, well-made drinks, polite staff - but when we visited, they needed to be more realistic with the number of customers they could actually cater for.
Written 8 August 2024
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Matthew Hiscoe
Dear Daniel Thank you so much for your honest feedback. We are so sorry that we fell short on this occasion. Unfortunately, on the Thursday that you visited, we were caught out by being much busier than we anticipated. Your table was the only booking for the evening, however we had a large number of walk-ins, including a large group and all at the same time. For busy shifts, we usually have four team members working, rather than two which is adequate for a speedy service. We usually pride ourselves on how quickly our drinks are delivered, so it pains us to know that this wasn't the case for you. Snacks and water should both have been offered to you and the menus should not have been cleared from your table. I'd like you to know that your feedback has resulted in further training with the team so that these shortcomings do not happen in future. For all that was below par, I apologise, however it was pleasing to read that your drinks were both well prepared and that the team were friendly and polite during your visit. If you would be so kind as to contact me via: info@cafecocktail.co.uk , I would love the opportunity to invite you to return and rectify our previous shortcomings. Kind regards Matthew
Written 16 September 2024
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Andrea Cortes
Stafford25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 couples
My husband and I recently visited this gem of a place. I have to say the cocktails were out of this world and made to perfection in every detail. The ambience, hospitality of the staff and cocktail menu was completely different from anywhere else I have ever been. Everything about this place was nothing more than perfect as the cocktails were freshly made with care and attention to detail. The lady, whom I believe to be the owner was happy to explain the cocktail selection and describe the flavour combinations as most of the cocktails were not from a standard cocktail menu. Having said this they were happy to make any cocktail to suit even if it was not on the menu. I would highly recommend the Peach Smash and my husband had one with the name Jungle in it. Both were superb, full of flavour and fresh ingredients, not your average full of ice and nothing else. We will definitely visit this place again on our next visit to Stratford 🥰
Written 29 August 2022
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Matthew H
Thank you! It was so kind of you to write such lovely words about your experience with us. We thoroughly enjoyed having you and we are so happy to hear that we will see you again.
Written 30 August 2022
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jnash84
Bournemouth486 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 couples
We wanted somewhere for a relaxed few drinks and nibbles before dinner and often struggle to find places that are either ‘too bar like’ and more like having to be fully dressed up and/or aren’t open earlier in the day…. Or you can’t get decent cocktails Visiting for the weekend we found this place walking by and what a great little find. Friendly staff that make lovely cocktails, good selection of nibbles and sharing platters which would have been fine for a lunch or dinner, or for us just a side before we already had a meal booked for dinner. Fresh made hummus, I had the cocktail of the week and my partner one of the coffee cocktails - both enjoyed Happy to recommend giving it a try for a coffee or a cocktail …. Or both!
Written 27 August 2022
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Matthew H
Thank you so much! It was really kind of you to give us such lovely feedback. We very much hope that we will see you again before you have to go home, or perhaps on a return visit.
Written 27 August 2022
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Gail Lynne
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 family
Make sure this is top of your list for friendly local places in Stratford! Matt is a fantastic incredibly knowledgable bar manager, his team are welcoming and my gosh - the cocktails are out of this world. There’s really lovely thought out details through the menu, some really unique blends and flavours. My favourite is the Peach Smash, made with fresh peaches! YUM. The coffee and toasties are lovely also, such a great little cafe. My dad absolutely loves this place, which is always a bonus to keep him happy. I’ve attached the picture of my paper plane cocktail, delicious and a lovely backstory. Thanks Matt and team, we’re so lucky to have you in Stratford!
Written 3 October 2022
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Matthew H
Thank you so much Gail. It’s so kind of you to write such a lovely review. We enjoyed your and your family’s company so much. It means the world to all of our team to read such lovely praise. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.
Written 4 October 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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