Bistro du Vin in Stratford-on-Avon

Just enjoyed a lovely afternoon lunch with the family. The service was incredible, we were served by Mary who made our experience simply wonderful, she brought a energy and warmth. We would definitely visit again. I would suggest the review character limit be reduced from 200 as that seems a bit of excessive for a review.

Amazing service from Mary and Zoltan like always 🤪 Will be back . Breakfast cooked for perfection. Best experience Exellllllent Was everything Avocado on toast very tasty 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 😊😊😊😊

My wife and I and our dog Daisy visited the bar area for lunchtime drinks & a snack which was excellent - lovely relaxing bar and Mary who served was very welcoming, helpful and professional. Overall a great experience and look forward to returning again soon - Thankyou

Had an amazing meal. Allergies are taken very seriously. I mentioned that I was allergic to cilantro bc they asked if I had any allergies and even the chef came out to make sure everything was understood. We were not guests of the hotel but we're able to dine in the restaurant.

I frequently visit Stratford-upon-Avon for shopping and always plan my visit with breakfast at Hotel du Bin before I begin my day. I’m often seated at the restaurant by Mary whose smile lights up the room. She is friendly, courteous and always ensures that restaurant guests are welcomed upon their visit by providing prompt service and guidance with regard to the varied menu selections from which to choose. The menu selections are consistently excellent and top quality. Five stars to both Mary snd the Bistro du Vin restaurant.

We were not impressed with the meal there. My parfait starter was ok. Husband had the onion soup, which was topped with loads of cheese, very messy to eat. For mains we ordered the beef bourguignon (being as we’re in a French restaurant) which they didn’t have so I ordered the chicken which was a chicken fillet in bread crumbs, very bland and greasy topped with a bit of a salad. We ordered all the sides and including bottle of wine came to £142.00 which we would have been happy to pay if the food was worth it. Menu was very limited also. Definitely wouldn’t return

Max and Kostas is a hidden gem where every detail shines. From the welcoming atmosphere to the impeccable service, our dining experience was top-notch. And let's not forget Rui's skill at the bar – his cocktails were a delightful addition to an already fantastic evening. We'll definitely be back for more of Max and Kostas' culinary delights.

Living close to the hotel, I often visit for their amazing breakfasts, sometimes go the elegant bar and sample the highly skilled cocktail creators’ offerings or as today, stopped by for a al fresco lunch on the stylish patio. The service from Mary was impeccable as always and the food delightful. Perfect portion sizes and fresh high quality ingredients all at a reasonable price. Can’t recommend highly enough.

We went to Bistro du Vin as part of our wedding anniversary. The food was excellent! Delicious, very satisfying, a little different to the usual fare. The quiche was the best starter I have had in ages. The hake was excellent and the sides generous. The desserts were very enjoyable. Max was very attentive, there when required but giving us space. His wine recommendation was spot on. Lovely restaurant, very comfortable, with a lovely space outside.

We were excited to try the vegan tasting menu this evening and it exceeded our expectations. I had to drive so asked if there was a possibility of alcohol free pairings, while my daughter had the wine. I was expecting orange juice or similar but the knowledgeable staff went above and beyond in making alcohol free cocktail pairings for each course. Each course was delicious and the mocktails were perfect with each one. I tried some of my daughters wine with each course and the pairings were on point. All in all, a fabulous experience and we're looking forward to going back soon. Max and Rui took us through the tasting menu with wine/mocktail pairings and we couldn't have asked for better guides.

Live the cozy atmosphere! Lovely spot for dinner or a comfortable place for a drink. There are many seating options and everything was lovely. Staff was very nice.

Meal and hotel poor compared to other Du Vins nationally. You can tell they are trying to save money or scrimp and save. Things felt rushed, decor wasn't as lavish as other hotel du vins, staff weren't as polite, knowledgeable or friendly. Food was poor. A salad that had been prepared with ingredients that had clearly been left out all day. Brown lettuce. Fish not cooked for long enough and stake croutons that were ee fried when sent back, and quite obviously so. Little things like fake plastic marble instead of genuine marble and sparse generic artwork instead of well thought through artwork. Creme brulee a LOT smaller than ones you get at other sites with half the amount of vanilla extract. Food not replenished at breakfast, so no croissants etc. Walls paper thin so you could hear vigorous sexual activity easily through the walls.... 🤮 Was a hotel du vin in name only.

Visited the Bar -2 members of staff one serving in bar one seated chatting loudly to each other -not the right ambience for a nice hotel bar.Gave the impression of part time customer attendance. We have been before and it was fine -good experience--customers respected

We ate in the restaurant and enjoyed our meal but were extremely disappointed by the continual 'upselling'. The waiter was very pleasant and helpful but we felt company policy was to upsell which felt awkward. This detracted from the enjoyment and we will not return as we found it embarrassing continually saying 'no thank you'.

Exquisite Sunday lunch……. We love nothing more than a relaxing Sunday lunch… amazing food and staff! Will looked after us very well. Cannot wait for our very soon, already booked, return…

Dinner to celebrate our Wedding anniversary. We chose the Chateaubriand to share, cooked rare. Cooked perfectly and melt in the mouth. Home made apple tarte tatin, home made creme brulee. Good wine selection and Great service by Will. Highly recommended.

Very good place, elegant and very good food. Service was exceptional, Max it's a professional, very attentive to details and always in there making sure that all is good for you. We definitely coming back with family next time.

Firstly we went in for my partner’s birthday. We live in Stratford so not staying but have stayed in many hotel du vins over the years and they have never disappointed. I would say the coffee was really good. The additional continental bits were ok. Not a massive selection. One thing I would say is the butter used to be amazing but now it’s flora and another brand which were just ok. The one thing that was really great was Mary. Mary was excellent and a great representation of great customer service. Breakfast was really great too.

Really enjoyable dinner at the HDV, with great service from Max and Rui. They provided great wine suggestions for the mushroom first course, listened to what we liked and engaged in conversations about the food and hotel. The only way to improve an evening here is to turn the music down.

We visited Hotel du vin for dinner on Saturday 3rd February and chose the Taste du vin menu. We had not visited for quite a long time and we were looking forward to it. We were not disappointed. We were made welcome from the moment we arrived and our waitress Laura was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable about the wines and the food, and very warm and friendly. The Taste du vin menu is great value . The wines are all very good and the food was splendid. The menu is not clever or complicated but it is all very enjoyable and good quality. We all particularly enjoyed the beef cheek, which is available on the main menu. The smoked salmon was simply served but it was very good indeed. We are very much looking forward to visiting again soon.

We came to Bistro du Vin for dinner on Valentine's Day and had a lovely experience. The food was delicious, with a relaxed and intimate evening atmosphere, and Max and the team made sure we were well looked after. It was our first time trying this restaurant and we really enjoyed it - we will be back!

We had an all round fantastic meal at the bistro. It was a tasting menu done correctly. From the start we were made to feel welcomed and relaxed by Laura and the team. The courses both standard and vegan came out at the right "speed" IE not rushed but equally not too spaced out. The quality was superb, and quantity about right. Added to this the sommelier was excellent with great wine pairing.. The whole experience was great and Laura was outstanding

Given the struggles in the hospitality industry, it was wonderful to visit an establishment that still values and delivers hospitality as an art. Max and the rest of the team provided a great atmosphere and service. Thank you.

Excellent full English breakfast. Also enjoyed the avocado toast with poached eggs. All served by Mary who is always very welcoming, cheerful and helpful. Looking forward to our next visit.

Best Sunday lunch! We will return. Lily and Laura gave us wonderful service. A great treat for my birthday fro. My husband. I'm very lucky thank you for a memorable meal. Jane and Keith Benskin from Leicester.

Had the most fantastic evening meal and wine with a good friend here. The staff were so welcoming and made the experience feel really special. Thank you Max and Rui. X

Thanks Will and Max for a fantastic evening! It was an excellent meal and service. Will recommend to friends and family for sure as such a great range on the menu too

Wonderful staff, Max and Will looked after us royally. Great weekend in Stratford for the theatre, with a lovely steak supper at the Hotel Du Vin. Great food wonderful wine and an attentive staff. Last ones to leave as usual, a great sign of a great night

Had a really nice evening, atmosphere was pleasant. Max and Will gave great service throughout the whole evening even as it got busy which my wife and I thought was great after previous night elsewhere. Thank you Max and will, hope to come back soon

Great experience as usual from the whole team. Mary and her team are always here to help with their exceptional customer service.

Very good hotel, will be back when I can. Mary was very welcoming and helpful at breakfast so thank you. Came for work and had a nice time still

Very nice atmosphere with friendly staff, good food, good drinks. Amazing time spent in the local. Amazing….

Great service as always, lovely breakfast plenty of choice. Mary our server was so friendly and very efficient, lovely smiley, happy person

Staff were so attentive, first class service, really engaging and happy, food was incredible , a genuinely real pleasure and perfect stay - shout-out to Mary and the team who were tand out for service with a smile.

The actual food was good. Gorgeous Mussels, delicious Chicken Cassoulet and very tasty starters. The prices were attractive too, for food of this quality. The kitchen staff clearly know what they are doing. They would be heartbroken to hear that all their good work, was...

Had a fabulous stay here, great package deal with a lovely evening meal. Staff all were great, particularly Mary, they made great conversation and were attentive at all times, but just to the right level. Also were fun and happy with created just the right...

Lovely food, service and wine. Would come here again. Good service and nice setting Max was very helpful with an attention to detail!

Our Queen of Breakfast, Mary, was very delightful, engaging and extremely hospitable! Loved her energy! She was very accommodating to our dietary needs! We loved the ambiance in this hotel Food was delicious! Drinks the night before were quite amazing as well! We will certainly...

Thank you…. Had a great New Year’s Day lunch… food, staff, ambience all great…. Looking forward to booking for Sunday lunch soon…

Stayed for the a two day Christmas package from the 24th to the 26th. Everything was fabulous and the food was delicious. All the staff went out of their way to look after us and a special shout goes out to the team serving us...

A fantastic spot for lunch - lovely decor, great food and (as you’d expect in Hotel du Vin) a comprehensive wine list. I was pleased to see that there were few a number of vegan options, whereas I’m used to having one token option to...

We have had some wonderful sunday luches bookings taken by the very patient and so helpful Immi.The sunday lunch produced by george is truly outstanding,his presentation superb,all served by lovely geogia and laura diaz....what a truly magic team....just like the market table, magic........

Delicious breakfast in a bright, clean environment. Great friendly service from Mary, very helpful and attentive.

Had 1 dinner and 2 breakfasts here and all were superb! Excellent choice at breakfast of bircher muesli and yoghurts and delicious cooked breakfast especially avocado on toast with perfectly poached eggs. Dinner we had the chateaubriand and malbec deal and it was amazing. All...

We had the tasting menu and it was superb. The food was beautifully cooked and presented and paired with great wines The service throughout was excellent.We were especially impressed with Max. Thoroughly recommend!

Always a pleasure staying at HDV. Mary at breakfast is a star. Alex on reception, gent in the bar - a brilliant team all round.

Stunning food, a real gastro experience. Ribeye was mouth watering, mussels in a lovely white wine sauce, and beef bourguinon really good. Service good but the place was almost empty on a Saturday evening so perhaps the prices have put off some people in cost-conscious...

Restaurant looked like an empty canteen; no style whatsoever. The service was good, with an engaging talkative waiter. The main problem here is the food quality. I don’t think I have ever experienced such over-cooked spongy calves liver. Beef cheek was clearly vacuum packed and...

Wife’s birthday and the sun was shining so ended up popping in for a glass of fizz before heading home. Mary was marvellous and settled us on a sofa in the sun on the terrace annd kept popping out to see if we were ok…...

Thankyou for the food and the service provided today. Mary greeted us with a smile and showed us lots of kindness during our lunchtime dining. We will look forward to visiting Hotel due Vin in the future. The food was delicious and the environment very...

In an area we have driven past for years there is a little gem. The Hotel Du Vin, Rother Street, bistro, bar and outside dining. On the lookout for a Christmas lunch venue, we thought we would try their Sunday lunch, we sat at window...

Another wonderful stay! Such quiet comfortable rooms and the wonderful Mary always looking after us beautifully at breakfast.

My wife and I had a fantastic meal. The tenderloin was perfectly cooked and my wife’s salad was delicious. The service was also great without too much intrusion. Highly recommend!

We stayed over at Hotel du Vin in Stratford and had a lovely breakfast in the morning. Mary, our server, was absolutely excellent- smiling, friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. The cold breakfast buffet was very fresh and very well presented, and frequently refilled...

Food was of a very high standard and really good value on the hotel package we were on. Surroundings very stylish and service excellent, particularly Laura who looked after us (including our little one) very well.

Absolutely wonderful breakfast and charming staff making the real diffrence. Mary, What a lovely representative! Wish all hotels understod the great value of having the best possible people on deck. Bistro du Vin does!

Wow, what an experience...I am probably one of the most awkward customers to have in a food setting. I have a nut and lupin serious allergy and always feel very nervous about eating out. My husband and I ate in the restaurant for evening meal...

My partner and I had a very nice lunch and our waiter Max was very attentive and not at all intrusive which is quite a skill.

Food delicious, great atmosphere and environment. Service from Will (aged 16) was perfect 👏👏 Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Lovely hotel, great rooms. Drinks are on the pricey side.

Excellent service, good menu and very high quality food. All in all, a very special evening. Staff were brilliant. Good value for money. We will definitely return. Thank you.

Mary is amazing and can’t help and smile enough. What a joy to get such service with a smile. Thanks mary. Food was awesome too

Beautiful food, the service ( particularly Mary) was amazing. She went above and beyond to help us. She was polite, friendly and attentive. Thank you Mary

The eggs royale (benedict + smoked salmon) were fantastic, honestly really well cooked!! The coffee was lovely! The charcuterie board was a bit underwhelming but we were very happy with the main meal! Service was also great!

The service was first class, friendly and attentive. The food was reasonably good too... the paté was sublime; proper, bacon-clad, chef's 'rough' patè as opposed to those pureed smooth offerings that tend to be what you find mostly these days. So I started on a real high with a superb dish. The confit duck leg to follow was a much more mixed experience... The duck itself was succulent, flavourful and worthy of its heritage. However... the sweet little duck leg had been abandoned on a sort of soup, presumably made up of the promised accompaniment of pancetta, peas, bread beans, croutons and frisée lettuce. Well... the lettuce had been rendered in this 'soup' and none of the other ingredients were properly distinguishable... but the salt had been overdone to the point where it too should have been listed as an ingredient. I enjoyed my duck leg enormously but it would have been much enhanced by red cabbage, mash, root vegetables or roasted sprouts... any one of a number of preferable ingredients. There was some decent wine available though, and the duck itself was delicious, so the evening was saved by that... and the incredible patè of course.

Had a lovely dinner here. Staff were really friendly and attentive, food was good.

Great breakfast with lots of delicious options. Mary our server was wonderful- very friendly and efficient despite the fact we overslept and were late for breakfast!

Honestly the best hotel breakfast around. I've stayed at the Du Vin in Stratford dozens of times and the staff has always been friendly, professional and enthusiastic. There's a wide range of high quality continental and domestic style breakfast options and great coffee too. Special...

Staying at the hotel for two nights as a break with my wife was lovely. The breakfast was great quality and a special mention to Mary who was friendly, attentive and very helpful. Her lovely demeanour made our experience a joy on both mornings.

My family and I were here in Holiday from California. I came down every morning for 5 mornings and had a delicious breakfast. For most of my mornings Mary was taking care of the guests. She was excellent and very helpful and positive. I enjoyed...

Wonderful flavours, beautiful steaks, promptly served and entertained by all the staff who were delightful but a special mention about Mary for being so vibrant, fun and friendly.

Mary is a brilliant hostess & made my experience better everyday. Always with a smile dispute being unwell she gave her best to make time for all guest keeping them engaged. Food was ok & ambience well done.

Great suite and the best breakfast served by Mary what a treasure she is to you full of life and very helpful. Breakfast was red hot and all requests met.

Wonderfully looked after by Mary for breakfast. The food was super too and the room was really nice

Nice eating in hot summer afternoon in the hotel yard.

Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Super cool and funny waiter. We will definitely come back.

Last minute choice for dinner which turned into a wonderful experience from start to finish. A very warm welcome and shown to seats in the window. All staff were efficient, helpful and attentive. They knee the menu and drinks well and were happy to assist...

The food is always fresh, well prepared, and served. The staff are very attentive. Well worth a visit.

The food was mediocre. I thought the food was just okay. I got half board. The breakfast was good. The dinner was not what I had expected.

We went Tuesday at 1 pm after looking in their web page that they had a set menú of 2 or 3 courses served Monday to Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30pm and from 5 to 7pm. The lady at the restaurant said that it was only from 5 to 7. We said that their web page said different, she denied. I showed the web page information stating what I said. First she said that that was "another's restaurant page". I showed the whole page to her, which is also the hotel page where the restaurant is. Being unable to contradict that, then she said that the restaurant's web page must be wrong. Until 5 they could only serve the classic menú. We left. The lady wasn't disrespectful but all the time treated us as we were inventing the information and trying to get something we shouldn't. Will not be back again

Brilliant in a word. Its a fairly short menu I guess but the food was beautiful. Piping hot and great portions, immaculate service. Prawns to start and classic french onion soup, never had better. classic casoulet and moule frite mains, wonderful. obviously there is a fantastic wine list and not over priced either. Small thing, possibly their could be a bit more atmosphere, lighting etc, but the food when we went was perfecto.

Brilliant in a word. Its a fairly short menu I guess but the food was beautiful. Piping hot and great portions, immaculate service. Prawns to start and classic french onion soup, never had better. classic casoulet and moule frite mains, wonderful. obviously there is a...

A very bad experience, ruined the whole evening. The food was overcooked and bland. Overpriced and fake.

We were at the restaurant for a family event (we were four on a table of 18) that was let down for us by rather dreadful food. The starters were rather disappointing. The garnish on the smoked salmon starter was tasteless (supposed to have gherkins...

On this occasion we weren't staying there but enjoyed a lovely meal and creative drinks at the bar. Particularly notable was Laura Diaz who shined managing, waiting tables, and helping in the bar...she must have doing the work of 3-5 people! And with patience, humour,...

Called in for lunch , great value, salad du maisonette highly recommended. Mary looked after us in the restaurant superbly …thanks 👍…try the crème brûlée for a dessert, really tasty. Great setting, great customer service!

Ate here as a party of three whilst staying at the hotel. I have to say that I was very impressed with the food. My 6 snails each came with a little pastry hat and they were delicious. My cassoulet main course was also extremely...

very tough sirloin steak. poor overall. dessert’s not worth eating. 27th august 8.10pm table. definitely not fine dining for 187 pounds for 2 persons . wine list is extensive and very good

In Newcastle used the hotel weekly Two years ago came to Stratford and was pleased to see a du vin Came it was terrible So today decided to return in hope The staff first rate the food if possible inedible How can you serve food...

I have visited many Hotel du Vin all over Britain but I am sad to report this was undoubtedly the poorest so far. We ate in the courtyard as we had our small dog with us. The courtyard was full of dead plants and dirty...

Breakfast only. Nice full English. Part buffet style. Friendly staff. Coffee good too!

Very nice bistro !! New summer menu was varied, good options and great food. Lamb, fish and steak were all good. Starters were quite small, but service was good throughout. We were there with colleagues from overseas who were also impressed, and also great location...

We had a family celebration birthday party. The service was excellent caring for all our needs and the food was very tasty. We had her château briand. Amelia served us and she provided advice as to what to eat and size of servings. The table...

We went to Bistro du Vin for my dad’s birthday.. The service was very swift and extremely friendly. Onto the main part, the food, which was absolutely stellar, two out of the four of us had roast beef, which was later described as ‘sensational’, my...

Smashing food and lovely service a real gem of a restaurant. Amazing garlic soup and knowledgeable waiter made for a super evening.

Sadly, my average rating is driven by the staff at Dinner. The food was consistent with Hotel Du Vin and didnt disappoint, however, having booked DBB package with the hotel, I was left feeling at the end of the evening meal that we were an...

Food was excellent quality and generous portions Staff first class Nice ambience and lay out would definitely recommend

We expected the staff to be tired after working over Christmas but the team led by Tiago were as usual perfect nothing is ever too much trouble.The menu ,the food and the warmth radiated by the staff of this hotel is truly wonderful,we are sure...

Superb food in the restaurant each time I've visited, really good rooms, clean, friendly staff. One of the best small hotels in Stratford.

We booked the final meal of our week-long cycling tour of the Cotswalds here. It was a bit chilly, but I wanted to sit outside and my husband indulged me, so the waiter put us next to a very cosy outdoor heater. What we didn't...