Bluebell in Stratford-on-Avon

This is the first time my husband and I had been to the restaurant. This was by chance, but what a great experience. We were warmly welcomed when we entered and sat at a table of our choosing. The service was very attentive but not intrusive. The owner introduced himself and explained all the details of the menu. We placed an order for a starter to share, and not long later, our food arrived, with fresh home baked bread rolls to accompany the olives, olive oil and balsamic reduction. Our main course arrived, again in a very timely manner, piping hot. We both chose the champagne battered fish. The batter was delicate and crisp, the fish was pure white and flakey, and the portion size was perfect for us both. We were so pleased with the quality of the food, for the first time in a long time we shared one of the home made deserts and again not disappointed with any part of it. In summary, a real find which we would recommend to any one and we will now be a returning customer for years to come.

Our first time dining in Henley in Arden...the Bluebell was a real find. We were celebrating my husbands birthday, and we're delighted with our choice. We were warmly greeted by Ayman. He and the delightful staff go out of their way to please. The food was absolutely delicious...we had the mixed app platter, . a Moroccan chicken and a Seabass dish, and an apple crumble, which arrived with a candle and accompanied by a serenade of 'Happy Birthday'! We cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough and definitely will be back

The bluebell is our go to place. The food is is always excellent and is freshly cooked to order even allowing for some changes f[r customer preferences. They have just introduced the summer menu which still includes regular favourites, plus there are monthly specials, but what makes the place is the staff who are all so friendly and helpful and Ayman is the perfect host. A big hats off for the kitchen team who always produce fabulous dishes time and time again. If in Henley definitely worth a visit although booking is advisable. Jacqui and Robin

Brilliant restaurant with delicious food and great friendly staff. Good range of starters, mains and puddings. Super venue for a lunch or dinner and located on Henley-in-Arden's High Street.

Fantastic service and incredibly tasty food. The attention we received was excellent and the care in explaining the menu options really helped in the decision making. The food was truly fabulous, I would highly recommend.

You are made to feel so welcome at The Bluebell that it is incredible. A lovely place for a brilliant dinning experience The food is amazing so fresh and tasty. Totally recommend a visit you will not be disappointed.

From the moment you walk through the door you know this place cares. Staff are attentive and observant. Once seated and suitably served with an excellent glass of white wine, I asked for a food recommendation. Something I never would have ordered but so pleased I did. So trust the staff to make a choice if you are wavering. I like to think of the Bluebell as a Boutique restaurant, unique with gorgeous food served in a warm environment by well trained and happy staff.

A great night; lovely food, friendly staff and a really nice place. Only criticism was there was too much focus on us writing a review and giving them feedback.

We have been to the Bluebell on several occasions and can honestly say, we have never had a bad experience, always exceeding expectations. The general ambience in the main dining area is charming, the welcome from Ayman is personable and warm while all the staff are extremely friendly and more importantly, very efficient. We have tried many of the varied dishes and each one has been excellent, so I won’t single any out. I don’t think I need say any more. Go here, you will not be disappointed.

Excellent restaurant, amazing food, wonderful staff . Cannot recommend highly enough . We had one of the best Sunday lunch ever. We are planning to return

Lovely evening with friends. Picturesque venue with a relaxed ambience. Starters, mains and desserts all delicious. Well priced. Prompt and attentive service.

The food is absolutely delicious but the reason the restaurant stands out is the owner, who is incredibly personable, and believes passionately in his food, his restaurant and his service. There's a unique mix of Italian and Middle Eastern food, and we had a really lovely lunch. It's the kind of place you make an excuse to return to!

Awesome experience. Family meal for 6 adults, and every plate in every course delighted. You can tell when the owner takes pride in their restaurant, and it shines through. Seafood risotto was a major hit, The choice on the menu had some British (champagne battered fish and chips and lamb rump were stars) as well as Italian and middle east influences. What a great find, wholeheartedly recommended, 5*.

Without doubt the very best pub and restaurant in the area. A superb menu and relaxed atmosphere. A must visit. Excellent drinks menu including some very good wines.

We went into the Bluebell on the off chance they had a table and the owner was so accommodating squeezing us in as we hadn’t booked. I cannot fault the food and service it was fantastic. I had the tagliatelle bolognese which I can honestly say was the best I’ve ever had, fresh, delicious and full of flavour! We were really looked after and will 100% be going back again very soon!

Food was exceptional, as was the service. You can tell that the team love what they do and take great pride in their work. Our plates were clean after every course. Nice vegetarian options too. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

It's very disappointing that the Blue Bell Inn is now closed to the general public as a pub. This is a very important coaching inn, that has been on the High Street for many centuries. It has now closed its doors to the general public, unless you have booked a table for a meal. Even more interesting is that planning permission for the property is listed as a pub, not a restaurant, technically operating in breach of planning. I hope that the current tenants will allow the general public to drink at the bar as per the terms of its current planning consent.

Fabulous food and a caring and friendly owner.

What a great experience - Ayman has such a passion for food and service. We all were really pleased with the food, service and ambience. Another visit is a must.

The food is outstanding and the staff are wonderful this place is 💯 percent .

The food was incredible, the kofta starter, with hummus and salad, was one of the best I have ever had. The hummus had an amazing smokey flavour and everything married together very well. We both had lamb for main which was incredibly well cooked and...

The Bluebell never fails to impress! My partner and I have visited 4 times now and we cannot think of anything negative to say. Ayman and his team are just a delight and really do go above and beyond for their customers. We look forward...

All I can say is Wow !! The owner is an amazing guy who goes above and beyond to please the customer. All the food we had was freshly cooked & the owner even adapted meals to suit the diners palate. The Lamb tagline was...

We had dinner with a few friends. 17 in total. The food was excellent , service impeccable. Staff were so helpful . This was my wife & I first visit and we will be going again & again. A most enjoyable evening. Thanks to the...

Wonderful, fresh and authentic cuisine, the best Italian and North African food we’ve tasted anywhere. Wonderful, gently spicy Moroccan lamb tagine, and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert was unique and stole the show! The owner and team are professional and do everything to ensure...

Having visited under previous (poor) ownership / management per Covid, we hadn’t been back. Well we should have! The new owner and team were excellent - very welcoming - and the food was great. Starters good, followed by tasty mains of roast sirloin Sunday lunch...

Absolutely amazing , food was heavenly . Service was spot on and atmosphere was pleasant. Would highly recommend this place .

We had a great meal celebrating my husbands 30th birthday with family. We were made to feel so welcome and we had a private section which made it feel special. The owner served us and he was very helpful and very funny. We had a...

This is our second time eating at the Bluebell. We were fussy eaters, but Ayman happily suggested perfect tweaks to the menu to suit us. The North African chicken with saffron rice was tasty and not too spicy, the two guests eating seafood risotto didn't speak until they had finished, as their food was so deliciousl. Save space for the black cherry pancake and the limoncello cheescake.

This independent restaurant excels in every way. The food is of a high quality, fresh and cooked to perfection. Portion sizes are decent.The service is friendly and attentive without being intrusive. A group of six of us thoroughly enjoyed every morsel of our three course meal. Clean plates all round! The Steaks are far superior to those offered by a well known chain. Special thanks to the Manager Hyman, who looked after us very well.We will be back!

I found this restaurant on trip advisor and chose this restaurant based on their positive feedback, we weren’t disappointed, what a fabulous experience, lovely fresh food with a Middle Eastern flavour and friendly staff and brilliant service the owner was particularly friendly and welcoming, it’s...

Went for a romantic dinner,this restaurant exceeded all expectations!! The specials of fillet steak was amazing, everything from the front of house to the staff and the atmosphere exceeded expectations, we will definitely return and recommend to our friends and family

Met by the owner who was professional and welcoming. Nice to be acknowledged when you arrive. Proper old school. Menu choice was varied and between the four of us, we sampled a good cross section and all elements were fresh and delicious, particularly the lamb...

Exceptional!!! Highly recommend. A must if you are in the Area!!!!

We wanted to take our family out to celebrate our Ruby Wedding anniversary. We have enjoyed a very special evening.The service was excellent,the food outstanding ,the atmosphere friendly. We have enjoyed the best evening in a lovely restaurant with excellent service . The menu choices...

Superb food in a separate area of the restaurant. The food is world class as is the service. Great location and private parking. Menu is relatively small but covers a wide range - and is easily understood. Great ambience

Received a warm welcome from Ayman and his team for our team dinner of 20 which was held in the private dining area. Pleasure to work with Ayman in creating a menu to accommodate all tastes. The passion that Ayman and his brother (chef) put...

A superb meal with options that catered to meat lovers and vegetarians and at a both equal and excellent quality. Topped off with super staff.

A really great pub/restaurant ran by Ayman who is a credit to the business. The food, from starter to dessert was excellent. There were 7 of us for Sunday lunch and no request was too much trouble. The fish stew type starter was delicious. Six of us had the roast beef, great, I had the lamb tagine which was so good. Definitely the best food in Henley by far. Well done to everyone at The Bluebell.

We visited on a Thursday night in early January. What I really liked about this place that is uncommon nowadays is that the tables are not crammed in. You don't feel like you're impinging on someone a nearby table or that you have to talk in hushed tones. This also suggests the restaurant prioritises quality rather than a battery restaurant with a fast, high turnover. The food was exceptional, though as a table we weren't too adventurous with our choices, I certainly will be a little more so next time. The owner was very personable and took the time to explain some of the dishes to us. His enthusiasm for the restaurant really shines through - his personality and friendliness, along with the wonderful food will ensure we return in the not too distant future.

This fabulous little restaurant is faultless. The food is superb, the customer service second to none. Nothing is too much trouble and you couldn't feel more welcome. Even the facilities are first rate. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend. Thanks to all at the Bluebell and see you soon! ♡

This lovely restaurant is faultless. The food is fabulous, and the customer service is second to none. Honestly, we couldn't have felt more welcome. Top rate facilities too. Would recommend in a heartbeat 5*

This is a beautiful place run by gorgeous people. The atmosphere created by Ayman was so welcoming and the food was absolutely delicious. We had a family meal - 7 of us aged 2-85 - everyone had a great time and we enjoyed every mouthful. Thank you!

Visited on Saturday 6th January with my partner and received a very warm welcome from Ayman, he explained that all of their dishes where cooked fresh to order so we both chose the Hake which was delicious as was the Limoncello Cheese cake, we will be returning! Regards Mark

Came across this restaurant whilst walking down the High Street so popped in for lunch, greeted by friendly service and a menu of tasty meals. We finally chose the lamb tagine and the seafood risotto both were freshly prepared and full of flavour, two excellent dishes.

We went as a family of 7 last might including some from US who were returning back today . The booking was easy , the host was very welcoming and really made us feel at home . He went talked us through the menu , explained the dish of the day . The ambience and decor is excellent . Each and every item was excellent , freshly prepared with very interesting and high quality ingredients . Except two in our group , the rest were vegetarians . Every effort was made by the host to make adjustment in the menu . He was very flexible . We also had desserts . Waffles with date sauce is highly recomended . I would highly recomend the place . You will go back happy and satisfied after dining here . Will definitely come back .A big thanks to Ayman and his team . Regards Ajay Ramachandran

We came into the Bluebell on our way home for lunch. What a lovely food experience! The ingredients were fresh and food was of exceptional quality. A well thought out menu and service was very friendly and relaxing. I had the lamb tagine which was delicious and my partner had the seafood risotto that was the best he had ever had. Thank you very much for such friendly service and enjoyable food. We will be returning again for lunch or dinner!!

We had such a wonderful evening at The Bluebell we stayed for much longer than planned. The food was amazing- the spices continued to sing in my mouth after the meal - such a beautiful blend. Ayman, the host, is always so warm and welcoming which, together with his sense of humour, makes us feel special and welcome. I love eating there and look forward to my next visit.

The host was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed delicious food cooked from fresh quality ingredients in the lovely traditional surroundings. The bruschetta was delicious as was the side of rocket to the pasta. Absolutely spotlessly clean kitchen, restaurant and toilets. It was a pleasure to...

Lovely town with nearly all period properties & The Blue Bell is no exception. It looks like it's dated back to 1700s The owner came & served us & he was quite a character . He added to the atmosphere joking with us all through the meal. He told us he hand selects chooses all the ingredients & everything made from scratch. Character building with modern toilet facilities. Food was nicely presented with fancy plates/ dishes. There was a varied menu of different types of food from around the world. Prices were more expensive than average to reflect quality of produce & everything being made fresh to order. A lovely pub with a difference.

Wonderful experience- warm and welcoming host who talked us through the extensive menu. All meals freshly prepared from top quality produce, and eight of us dining were delighted with all three courses. Excellent experience and would heartily recommend! Will certainly be returning in 2024.

Perfect place travel 50miles for the food brilliant place

Had an exceptional Christmas dinner for the second year in a row, Ayman and his team are all so lovely and go out of their way to make you feel at home and part of their family, the 5 course dinner was delicious. Thank you...

This being an annual visit on 24th December for a very special birthday celebration was, as always, superb. Our 'birthday boy', aged 97 this year, was treated to a 'special seat' at the head of the table and Ayman and his team were, as always,...

Our first visit but rest assured we will return ! Excellent food, service, ambience. A very interesting menu. Our choices were 2 of the sharing platter the Hake, Tagine and Chicken Taouk . And one pancake 🤣Thank you Ayman and Ben @Harry Potter for looking...

What a wonderful meal from the bluebell. Came along with some friends and have been very impressed with how tasty every course was. Will definitely visit again

Snuggled into the beautiful town of Henley-In-Arden you will find a little gem of a place called The Bluebell. A friend and I booked the festive meal and it did not disappoint. We were greeted with the warmest of welcomes from Aiden and his team...

We visited The Bluebell again after previous great experience and I was amazed. Even after relatively long time Ayman - the manager remembered us and greeted us as friends and had a short conversation. Service was flawless even during busy early afternoon. And the food...

Ayman and his lovely team at The Bluebell hosted a wonderful, private event for our family and friends this week, in celebration of my late mum’s life. The ambience, the thoughtful hosting and the delicious food were thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by everyone. Thank you...

Ayman and his lovely team at The Bluebell hosted a private event for our family and friends this week. It was wonderful!! The ambience, the thoughtful hosting and the delicious food were thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by everyone. Thank you so much Ayman, you made everything so easy and effortless for us - we’ll be back to see you very soon. Highly recommend.

Well what a fabulous find this was! Went today with three of my girlfriends for Sunday lunch. We all had the roast beef, absolutely delicious! We then followed with the lemon and lime cheesecake so creamy and light, full of flavour and scrumptious. The owner...

Warm welcome. Recommend Fish and chips - thin, crispy battered haddock with perfectly cooked chips. My sister had the baked hake with mussels- best lunch for miles around. For dessert pancakes with warm black cherries and vanilla ice cream. Whole meal was delicious.

A beautiful experience! We were staying in Henley in Arden for the evening on the 1st December and walked into Bluebell we instantly felt welcomed by the owner ( I didn’t catch his name) He was so attentive as were all the other staff. My...

Wonderful meal freshly cooked tasty food.Attentive staff and lovely environment. Great place for a large group get together. Staff most welcoming.

A lovely family get together with excellent service food and atmosphere Thanks to all the staff

Very nice place to go to , good all around I enjoyed

Great food, beautiful room and excellent service.

Meal was delicious. and the service from Ayman and his team was fantastic. The Chefs delivered some tasty plates of food. We ordered from the a la carte menu the baked hake supreme with mussels ,seafood risotto, rib eye steak and slow cooked Lamb Tagine....

Delicious food and great service. Love that the menu is based around the fresh produce available. Definitely our new favourite place to eat!

Phoned to book a week ahead and spoke with the owner Ayman, he set the tone as an enthusiastic and passionate host who assured me that me and my guests would have a nice time. Upon arrival we were made to feel very welcome, offered the full menu and at no point felt rushed. The first course sharing platters were nice and plentiful. The mains were well cooked and enjoyed by all. No room for a pudding! Will be visiting again, thoroughly recommend!

1st time at this lovely restaurant, staff were very attentive, the owner was lovely an friendly. Menu had a great choice of starters, mains and desserts, all homemade. Will definitely return. A**** place overall. Thank you all for a lovely afternoon.

Another excellent meal was enjoyed by all . It was good to find some new dishes on the menu, in particular the hake and mussel dish was superb . As always service was perfect and we were warmly welcomed by Ayman and felt our custom...

2nd visit here, will definitely be returning again! My favourite place for food. Very accommodating and friendly staff.

Exquisite food ! We enjoyed a gorgeous lunch . There was five of us and we all had starters, mains and puddings. I had the special - venison , it was perfectly cooked . Followed by a scrumptious apple crumble and custard. My husband had the steak which he said was the best he had had in years. We were treated perfectly and I would highly recommend this restaurant . We will be back !

A second visit recently (the first to conduct a cheeky bit of research) this time to celebrate our mother’s 84th birthday. From the warmest welcome to the attention to service and a bit of cheeky banter we all had a wonderful evening. Moreover this second visit confirmed what we had discovered the first time around; that the food here is created with passion and a real attention to flavours, with everything made fresh and on site. I cannot praise the management and team highly enough. Well done. Even though we had travelled some distance to be there this will not be our last visit.

A fabulous birthday lunch for my dad's 80th birthday. The welcome was warm and service impeccable. The food delicious with wonderfully fresh ingredients. We will be back!

Second time on visiting brought friends with us this time . They absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back again. The lamb tagine was bursting with Moroccan flavours and so tender followed by the lemon cheesecake nice and tangy.

I came to The Bluebell for my dad’s birthday for an evening meal, and was greeted with a warm and friendly welcome on arrival. The food was absolutely delicious, a particular highlight for me being the Swordfish with a char grilled texture mixed with a tomato stew and new potatoes and a side of spinach and pine nuts. Additionally, I really enjoyed the pancake with cherries topped with vanilla ice cream for dessert! My dad chose the chocolate fondant for afterwards and to my surprise it even came with a single candle in the middle and we sang “Happy Birthday” which I thought was a really lovely touch. Overall, absolutely delicious food and very welcoming staff. Will definitely visit again and would highly recommend!

Came here for a friend's birthday on a weeknight. It was quiet but the owner made us feel so welcome and valued. In fact, he made it a completely personalised experience, and made clear that they would do their absolute best to ensure we had what we wanted, even if it deviated from the menu, and they didn't disappoint. The food was delicious and unexpecting.

As a group of retired ex business colleagues from different parts of the country we meet up in restaurants usually recommended in the Michelin guide, and this was our first visit to Henley in Arden. The Blue Bell turned out to be an excellent choice as the hospitality was warm and friendly with many personal touches. The food was excellent with various European dishes and everything cooked fresh and to a high standard. A most enjoyable lunch and certainly to be recommended.

Excellent ingredients beautifully cooked in a lovely atmospheric restaurant with a very welcoming and convivial host. We had beef koftas and scallops to start followed by the Lebanese chicken and swordfish - would highly recommend it all.

Really enjoyed our anniversary meal out at the Bluebell; delicious food and really first class. Thank you and we will definitely be back ☺️

An excellent evening to celebrate my husband’s birthday with friends. Superb food. Seafood risotto was just amazing. Service excellent, warm and welcoming. One of our group is gluten intolerant and this was not an issue. Very inclusive menu. Thank you for a great evening. We look forward to returning. Thank you.

A wonderful experience with great company, great service and delicious food. A menu which was explained by the proprietor - I have problems with meus as I keep changing my mind!! I chose a signature main, Seafood Risotto and doing the 'menu envy watch' for what everyone else had I was happy with my choice but would happily have other mains in future. The service was efficient and unhurried enabling lots of conversation to flow without any pressure to hurry up. A memorable experience which I hope to repeat ...

Such a wonderful lunch! The food (I had the fish and chips) was perfection and my friends were equally satisfied! The owner is a delight and takes personal responsibility to make sure every detail is just as it should be! Easy to recommend The Bluebell for any meal!

Ayman and his team provide wonderful hospitality. It is always a pleasure to eat with them - it feel like visiting old friends. They are always warm and welcoming and the food is very good. The scallops are lovely and the Middle Eastern chicken taouk...

Super tasty and fresh food, service was excellent

The food at this restaurant was outstanding me & my husband had the Scallops to start with main we both had veal witch was fabulous. Looking forward to going back there. Would definitely recommend the bluebell.

Had dinner here with a friend. Lovely ambience, amazing, fresh food and friendly service. A fantastic restaurant. Will definitely eat at this gem again.

Dined here 12 months with the new ownership and every aspect of our experience was excellent. Yesterday 12 months later we returned and the experience equaled and exceeded our expectations. You have a food allergy or diet issue? No problem. They create every dish from...

We had a most amazing meal tonight, my husband had steak and I had a Middle Eastern chicken dish. The flavors were exquisite in the chicken and the steak cooked to perfection. We live in America but visit this restaurant every time we are in...

Met up at the Bluebell in Henly in Arden for Sunday Lunch. A small group of 4 but we all had something different. Amazing food and a wonderful host. Wish we were local.

Friendly service, amazing food , highly recommended 👌

First time eating here- trying to find a place to eat solo in Henley-in-Arden. Service is human, warm, real and professional, without feeling stuffy. The interior has beautiful wooden beams throughout. Food is fantastic. The chefs clearly know how to cook Mediterranean style food, specialising...

In the area on holiday and found this place because of its high rating on trip advisor and it did not disappoint! Very welcoming hosts and delicious food. Also highly accommodating for gluten free - everything is cooked fresh so many options were available -...

This restaurant has everything you could want. A warm welcome at the door, fabulous ambience, nice lighting, attentive friendly staff, quality fresh cooked food, wine that matched food beautifully. My partner loves his pasta and was very very happy with his choice, I opted for...

Delicious freshly cooked food. Very attentive staff with great recommendations. Great place to dine.

This is by far the best place to eat in Henley in Arden (obviously our opinion of course)! The host and staff are well trained and absolutely fabulous with customers (attentive but not intrusive). The menu has something for everyone but is classy and always fresh! The people (customers) were all lovely and made for a decent atmosphere. Highly recommended in Henley (and we've eaten in all of them).

We were passing through Henley in Arden and found this delightful restaurant in the middle of the town. We had a very warm welcome by the owner who talked us through the wonderful menu. We were not disappointed by our choice of food. Everything tasted...

Went to the Bluebell Inn on Saturday night with my daughter. It was our first visit. We had a really lovely evening. Food was exquisite, Everything is cooked to order so there is a nice gap between courses. We can thoroughly recommend the Middle Eastern chicken and Seafood Rissoto. We were met with a very warm and friendly greeting and atmosphere and a beautiful old building. Everything was perfect. Can't wait to visit again. Don't hesitate to eat there, you won't be disappointed.