Award: 2023 Shortlisted Finalist (winner to be announced in September)
Awarded by: Great British Pub Awards
The word: “It has form, as the winner of Best Pub or Bar in Coventry & Warwickshire 2022 at the Foodie Awards and as Best Pub, Bar or Restaurant 2022 at the Stratford Herald Business & Tourism Awards. Located in the heart of Stratford on Rother Street, it boasts over 475 years of history between its characterful walls. The welcoming décor pays tribute to William Shakespeare as well as incorporating a nod to its owners, the historic brewing house Davenports, which was established in 1829. You can expect great ales, whilst the attractive central bar is well-stocked with popular spirits and has a super cocktail menu.
Choose to dine in the comfy snug or around one of the tables indoors; there’s also a wonderful garden terrace with heaters to the rear, and alfresco tables on warmer days to the front of the pub. The award-winning menu focuses on quality, locally-sourced ingredients, from traditional pub dishes, some with a twist, to wickedly good burgers.”