The Crown Inn Southam

Bowling Green, Southam

➤ Coventry Street, CV47 0EP, Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

Pub • Meat • Steak • Chicken

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"I made my lunch reservation for Saturday 10th December online through OpenTable on 21st October, and then visited the Bowling Green Southam website to obtain a copy of their Christmas Menu, which they advertised as being available every day except Sundays from 1st to 23rd December. It was a special occasion in which we were travelling 120 miles up from Surrey to join old friends for our annual Christmas reunion. We wanted to try something different this year to our usual venue near Leamington Spa, and after reading the generally positive reviews online, we decided to give The Bowling Green a try. We were a little early arriving, but as the restaurant wasn 't very busy, we were taken straight to our table. After taking our drinks order, the waitress then presented us with their current a-la-carte-style Main Menu. When I then asked her that we would prefer to order from the Christmas Menu instead, a copy of which adorned every table in the room, she declared that this was only available if booked in advance. I then informed her that nowhere had I seen anything to state the requirement, either on OpenTable nor their own website, and that this news had come as a great disappointment. She then remarked somewhat dismissively that she was already aware of the unfortunate omission and could only apologise. Left with little alternative and not wishing to sour a festive occasion any further, we decided to stay and placed our orders from the Main Menu instead. However, to add to our disappointment even further, the waitress then proceeded to reel off a number of dishes (starters, mains and sweets) that were no longer available, ironically owing to the chef being 'very busy producing Christmas menus instead '. Luckily, our food arrived fairly promptly and was of reasonable, if not entirely memorable, quality. In summary, our culinary experience fell well short of expectations, especially since they had ample time in which to notify me of the Christmas Menu booking omission."

The Crown Inn

➤ Crown Street, CV33 9HE, Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Pasta • British

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"The Crown Inn has recently relaunched as a Cafe, as well as a pub. The decor is lovely, they have managed to keep it as a ‘good old pub’ whilst creating a relaxing cafe space at the same time. We ate outside, which was no problem (we were seated inside and changed our minds and sat outside next to a children’s play area. Today I sampled the cooked breakfast, as did my son and my husband had the Crown full English (big! whilst they did some chips for my toddlers. The breakfast was honestly the best full English I’ve had in a long time. It was nice to have one that wasn’t cheap meat etc. The bacon was nice and thick, the sausages were lovely (I will be asking where they get them from! and the eggs were so tasty and fresh. Bread that came with it was yummy too. What I liked the most was that it wasn’t really greasy like a lot of fry ups can be. Now, besides the food being delicious, the service was great too. We felt very welcome (with twin toddlers we don’t always feel like we can relax and enjoy and on that basis alone we would return. The pub is spotless (including toilets and is clearly well looked after. The decor has lots of personal touches, which is perhaps how they managed to balance the pub and cafe look! My only issue is I want to try 5 different things on the menu! Great jobs guys, thank you!"

The Boat Inn Bar And Restaurant

➤ Birdingbury Wharf, Rugby Rd, Long Itchington, United Kingdom

Fish • Coffee • British • Sandwiches

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"We were at the Boat last night, in a group of 20+. I had the boat burger and it was perfectly cooked, slightly pink in the middle. Everyone said they enjoyed their meals. Was impressed with the consistency, despite it being such a large group. Great service, friendly and attentive staff. Thank you so much for a lovely evening! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"

The Millstone Hare

➤ Dallas Burston Polo Club, CV47 2DL, Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • Steak • British

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"part of dallas burston polo club, this newly built country pub is beautiful, with or with the polo on. they have front and rear terraces to sit on or in winter, they have cost fire. they also serve every day food that is a short but varied menu and they have a good list of weeping, beer and champagner. the personal is friendly and the whole place is immaculate. Finally, they make a free taxi service within 5 miles. highly recommended!"

Two Boats

➤ Southam Road, CV47 9QZ, Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • Steak • British

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"A pub which reminds me of canalside dining when I first did it 32 years ago. Boaters and locals happily chatting together, charming and pleasant staff, nothing fancy food or drinkwise, just traditional pub food and drink, but what they do is done really well. We had a home made Lasagne with a surprisingly lovely side salad (often it is literally just for appearances, but this had lots of tasty and crunchy ingredients in a glorious sweet dressing) and gooey cheese topped garlic bread. Amongst other things we had a normal chilli and a vegetarian chilli, both were delicious an enormous rack of ribs and Biscoff cheesecake which put a big smile on my face!!! Bill was smaller than I expected. I wouldn't hesitate to go back."