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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner
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British
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

We booked at the last minute and didn’t realise it had upstairs seating, knew the loos were upstairs. My friend is unwell and struggling to walk so the spiral stairs were a challenge. That said the guy was going to try get us a table...downstairs. Next time will definitely request downstairs seating. They offer all wine in a variety of sizes so you don’t have a limitation on choice if you don’t want a bottle. The prices were very good much lower than most places I have been recently and the wine a better quality. The menu was varied, they do pre theatre food and a fixed price. I had a steak cooked to perfection, my friend had chicken in a delicious curry sauce. Both portions were very substantial. The puds were also excellent chocolate mousse cake and an Eton mess. Service was very good and due to my friend’s health issues she needs to eat early and due to prompt service we sat down at 6pm finished by 7.30pm. We considered a neighbouring restaurant to be great but this place is so much better will be back soon.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 days ago

We visited for breakfast. It is obviously popular as it was packed even in late Decemmber We were seated upstairs and it was light and airy. The service was good, and the breakfast - a full English, very nice We had a nice time

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Thank you to the Vintner for catering for 11 ladies with a variety of food preferences that all turned out to be excellent choices. Special thanks to our fabulous waitress Indie who was cheerful, helpful and looked after us all splendidly.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

One of our favourites in Stratford. So far has never disappointed. Friendly, welcoming staff. Great menu. The breast of chicken roasted in lime butter with mango, spinach, mild curry sauce and basmati rice was excellent as always. Good value for money for quality an portion...size.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

I’ve been coming here for years,and watched their prices go up and up. Just shy of £11 for a glass of rose is now a little excessive. I have two bars in an affluent part of the UK, and I think I’m taking “the Michael”...charging £8.50 for the same glass of Cote de Provence. Horses for courses I understand, so I wish you all the best retaining your margins.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Visited Stratford with friends for the weekend and went here to celebrate our some 70 th birthdays. Very friendly, attentive staff, and old building and very cosy and the food was excellent ( best piece of place ever!). Would definitely go back again

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Lovely starters, I had moules mariniere. Daughter had burger for main, son had lamb shank, both delicious. Myself and partner had ribeye steak which was alright, but definitely not up to the usual standard. Waiters were attentive.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Excellent setting, superb food, very good service and situated in a central position. Very highly recommended.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023

We were a family of 9 celebrating my sons 21st Birthday! Well what can I say, everything was amazing from start to finish the food was delicious, well presented and cooked to perfection. The service was second to none nothing was too much trouble, polite,...attentive friendly staff and we were not rushed at any point. The establishment has so much charm & ambience. Highly recommend the moules marinieres/frites, mango chicken & salmon fishcakes. We will definitely be back in the not so distant future.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 9 October 2023

Family visit for a pre-theatre 'early' dinner. Pleasant atmosphere, good choice of dishes, food excellent, service friendly and professional and prices not unreasonable. Not our first visit and will certainly visit again when in Stratford. Can recommend.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

Enjoyed another lovely meal here with family. We usually dine here when in Stratford as it’s always reliably great food. Quaint environment and friendly staff. Would highly recommend and look forward to returning.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023

Nice restaurant in a charming historic building. This restaurant has a comforting old world feel, we felt like we were back in time. Lunch was really nice, food was good and service was warm and efficient.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 October 2023

Again, a perfect meal. One almost yearns to find fault, but it's impossible. The soufflé was hot and dreamy, the steak cooked to perfection and don't even get me started on the sticky toffee pudding...! Adjectives fail me. There realy is only one great restaurant...in Stratford upon Avon and this is it...!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

Fantastic , no other description needed. Not cheap (what is nowadays), great quality and variety, great staff and lovely atmosphere. I do not mind paying the money as long as it is worth it, this evening certainly was. Thank you

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023 via mobile

Had an early dinner before theatre. Ordered off a la carte. Food was well cooked and tasty. Service was slowish, but there was a large group in ahead of us. Lamb shank is a large portion. Mango lime chicken with curry sauce was delicious.

Date of visit: September 2023
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  • Food: 4.5
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  • Value: 4
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