The homeland of William Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon is a historic market town in the English countryside of Warwickshire, known for its meandering river, rowing boats, half-timbered Tudor architecture, and world-renowned stage, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
But, in addition to the obvious, it’s also an absolute honeypot of cuisine: a culinary tour-de-force ranging from top-notch quirky afternoon teas to gorgeous gastro pubs, fine dining, and modern eateries with river views, truly British historic settings, and Michelin-starred tasting menus.
So stroll along its quaint lanes and receive an authentic taste education.
Perched on Sheep Street, The Fourteas Tea-Room Brasserie is a cheerful embrace of big-band swing and 40’s nostalgia. Rich ochre and cranberry-painted walls are adorned with enlistment posters, gas masks, and memorabilia but achieve a fine balance of class and quirk.
Dive into its Ivor Novello Afternoon Tea served on chic 1940s china wear with champagne, loose-leaf tea, and a quintessential triple-tier display.
Sandwiches are deliciously deep-filled, from Scottish salmon and dill to coronation chicken and mango chutney, followed by homemade pancetta quiche and light scones with strawberry jam.
Mini cakes dance on top with a citrus treacle tart, a chocolate cup with a melting mousse middle, a blood orange cheesecake, and a traditional rum-soaked fruit cake.
Dating back over 477 years, The Coach House won “Best Pub” in the 2022 Foodie Awards and took a finalist spot in the 2023 National British Pub Awards.
Snuggle into Chesterfield booths surrounded by peaky blinders-era bottle green subway tiles and red tassel vintage light shades as you chew flat iron steak with fondue, ‘Sharing is caring’ boards with seasoned fries loaded with cheese, bacon, and fried eggs, or vegan platters with cauliflower wings and jalapeno poppers.
Peruse seven Davenport Ales from cask and keg and participate in the pub percussion as you tambourine with silky-voiced crooners singing King of the Swingers at weekends.
El Greco is an independent Greek bolthole on Rother Street, cozy and intimate, with whitewashed walls and glittery tiled walkways.
It is a true family affair with Chef Patron Dimitrios leading the kitchen, his wife overseeing the front of house, and their son, Olympios, on glass washing!
Their 22-dish Hellenic banquet is a feast for the eyes with oven-warm pitta dipped in salty taramosalata and creamy tzatziki, spanakopita spinach parcels, morish chargrilled halloumi cheese, Fasula, and calamari squid rings.
As you swan through to the main course, gorge on loukaniko sausages, keftedes meatballs, stifado stew, grilled souvlaki, nutty short grain rice, and stuffed vine leaves topped off with moussaka.
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