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3.9

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Nº 394 in 547 in Cotswold

Nº 124 of 175 British in Cotswold

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The Old Butchers was a highlight of our stay in the Cotswolds. Here’s the funny thing though - despite its name, this is not a steak restaurant. In fact the menu specialises in seafood. The name is something of a local in-joke as the premises were originally the local butcher shop. The food here was excellent. The standouts were the Dover Sole Meunière and the Cornish Mussels Mariniere. The mussels were some of the best I’ve had. The only thing I wouldn’t order again would be the potatoes as they had a distinctive and heavy seaweed flavouring which was a little too strong for my taste. Service was outstanding. We were warmly welcomed and staff were attentive throughout. The owner/manager found time to introduce herself and to check that we’d enjoyed our meals which was a nice touch. There is a nice lively atmosphere to the place - not that it’s noisy, it just has a buzz. It feels like a place where people are enjoying their meals and the staff are committed and have enthusiasm. I note that some reviewers have commented on price and whilst it is a little pricey, we felt that the quality of the food and service was well worth it. Overall, we considered ourselves lucky to have discovered The Old Butchers on our first night - this gave us a chance to return a second time.

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Mairwen1 . 2025-04-27

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Quirky and cosy interior. Really nice ambience. Staff are friendly and service is professional and efficient. Some of the dishes were tasty, others less interesting. Portions were very small for the price you pay.

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Mandarin Fish . 2025-04-20

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We came with high expectations having read the great reviews, our expectations were exceeded. The food is 1st class, the mussels I had were some of the best I have ever tasted as was my wife's skate wing. The stand out for us was the quality of the staff, smiles at all times and the owner/manager made time to make us feel welcome despite how busy it was. Very friendly and professional service of top quality food.

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Martin O . 2025-04-18

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Lovely meal in a super restaurant full of atmosphere. The staff were really great and the menu pretty extensive. Our two Dover Soles were very nicely cooked although I should have asked for potatoes rather than the chips it came with. They were lovely but my mistake as I so like potatoes with fish ;-)

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JamesNMidlands . 2025-04-08

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A last minute, lunchtime booking. What a lovely treat. Such lovely and welcoming service from start to finish. The menu is impossibly hard to choose from, as it all sounded so good! We only wanted a light lunch, as we were eating out again in the evening. The great thing is, that you can absolutely eat lighter from the options if you wish, but there is plenty to choose from for a more substantial lunch. All of our choices were divine - Fritto Misto, Lobster Mac n cheese, tuna tartar and a seasonal side salad. Will very much look forward to coming back here one evening on our next (regular) visit to Stow 😊

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anna h . 2025-03-28

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Having driven past and liked the look of the place, we returned 3 days later for lunch. The staff were fantastic and friendly and the food excellent. I had the oyster variety starter and the Vietnamese ones were stunning. Highly recommended.... We will be back.

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DannyTheBlade . 2025-02-19

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Had an Excellent Dinner with our grown-up Grandchildren last night. Every single Dish was well cooked, nicely presented and very tasty. All the Staff on duty, were welcoming, helpful and without being over-the-top! Finally - Quite Good Value.

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Saverio B . 2025-02-13

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One of our favourite spots in the Cotswolds!! Absolutely amazing experience here, from starters through to desert (the best ice cream I’ve ever had!!). I am coeliac and there was great gluten free options with knowledgable staff who put me at ease. Thank you TOB! We will be back :)

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fionnuala_barnes . 2025-02-12

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Disappointing with bathrooms leaking and floor split, rusty bathroom shelves! Not maintained well and even the outside light did not work which made accessing the property interesting! No outside lights for hot tub, visit was during dark nights, agent was bothered about no lights!!Should have been a warning sign. Delayed review as hoped we would get a polite and favourable response from the agent, sadly not! Pictures say it all!

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MITCH O . 2025-02-05

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We had a fantastic meal, from the warm welcome to the complimentary truffles for our anniversary, everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a special evening.

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Tracey B . 2025-02-04

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Gorgeous impromptu lunch. Lovely flavoursome and fresh food. Very nice staff, great wine by the glass. Would definitely recommend.

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Rachel C . 2024-10-12

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Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at The Old Butchers. The salmon appetizer was outstanding and we both enjoyed our main meals of the Soufflé and fish and chips. The service was excellent and the price was very reasonable for what we received. Look forward to returning

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Dano M . 2024-10-11

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What can I say to go justice to the food? Truly exceptional! My partner and I love to dine out and we are in agreement that the food at The Old Butcher is possibility amongst the best we've ever experienced. It was beautifully cooked, presented almost like a piece of art that you wouldn't want to distburb and served with professional but not overbearing service. The meals are priced on the high side - but given that the place was packed with a constant flow of customers tells you everything you need. A popular place for very good reason. Thank you, we will most definitely be back!

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Glyn M . 2024-10-07

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Disappointing experience, but I must say the food was extremely good. We arrived on time for our reservation, gave our name for the booking and were sat outside (it was a beautiful summer's evening), all was perfect and pleasant. My partner and I had just that day got engaged so it was a special evening! My partner then had a missed call from a local number. Before she could then call it back, it rang again - it was the restaurant... stating we had not turned up for our reservation. Obviously it was explained we had, we had been sat outside by a member of staff maybe 5-10 minutes prior, and served drinks. We were then told our reservation was not for outside and were moved inside, which was a little strange. The staff had got us and another booking muddled up, but by the nature of the call, it was clear the people who had specifically booked for outside had not turned up, so why we had to move inside I do not really know. A walk-in couple were then sat on a table inside next to us, having enquired about sitting outside. Then about 15 minutes later the staff told the walk-in couple the outdoor booking had not turned up and offered to move them outside! Was bizarre as we had been sat there initially, having made a booking, so surely it would have been courteous to offer it to us back? It sounds ridiculous but this ruined the evening as it just sparked annoyance for our special celebration. So we just ate mains, paid and left. The service generally was rather cold as well. I have never left a review before, but felt it necessary on this occasion.

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Ben N . 2024-10-01

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Best restaurant in the area. Outstanding menu, huge choice and superb wine and cocktail menu. We always have a great time and great experience at TOB and tonight did not disappoint. I would also like to shout out to Emily who was fantastic, superbly attentive, great advice and made for a 5* service

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Mike G . 2024-09-27

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I don't usually write reviews but felt that I had to after our experience last night at The Old Butchers. My husband and I had been before, so I knew the food was (hopefully) going to be as good as we remembered... And luckily it was! This time we took my parents in law, and they thought it was just as delicious as we did! However, what really made the evening was the service from all the staff, but a special mention must go to Milly - she looked after us exceptionally well, but not only this, she is a real character and had us in absolute stitches - we wanted to take her home, she was just so lovely and a delight to be served by. Thank you Milly for really making our evening so wonderful.

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Victoria G . 2024-08-25

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We started with some delicious wine, followed by warm dark bread that was baked on site. That was served with homemade butter. It was so delicious we asked for a second round. We both ordered filets that were perfectly prepared. Then, I followed up with sticky pudding and my husband had some tasty ice cream. We are going to try to eat there again before we leave the area next week.

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Cynthia N . 2024-08-17

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Don’t miss this restaurant but be sure to book. The food is innovative, delicious. The crab with homemade focaccia was amazing

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Heather . 2024-08-14

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Excellent place to eat. Ask for outside in the summer as inside a little cramped no air conditioning Be prepared for dogs joining you! Food is excellent never had a bad meal here usually visit at least once a year in the summer. Lobster a firm favourite and always in the menu Sides of chips loaded with crab meat crumbs herbs and cheese was delicious was just happy to eat bowls of them Great attentive service. We will return

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Lesley C . 2024-08-11

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Fantastic place for fish and seafood in the Cotswolds. The atmosphere is rather lively, the food excellent. First shared the Fruits de Mer, then the turbot. Not cheap but well worth the price. Advance reservation highly recommended.

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Richard R . 2024-08-05

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The food and service is excellent. Also not over priced but top quality cuisine and menu choices. That’s why the place is always so popular

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travelperson2 . 2023-11-27

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This is an exceptionally good restaurant. I’ve wanted to go for years but, while on holiday in the area, events have always intervened. Tonight we got there. It was even better than I’d imagined and my expectations were very high. Really good food, friendly service, great atmosphere. Very good fish ( salmon, scallops and Dover sole) and excellent meat ( partridge) - plus lovely side dishes. The food is beautifully presented. Really high quality and a restaurant to be visited often.

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E4054JFvirginiag . 2023-11-22

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Loved it the food is amazing and my daughter had a fantastic birthday. The atmosphere was really good it was nicest meal ive had in ages

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JoJo_156 . 2023-11-17

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I looked at this restaurant online and liked the menu. We weren’t disappointed. The food, the service and atmosphere was excellent. I opted for a prawn cocktail with a Bloody Mary sorbet starter, excellent I then chose a simple dish, macaroni cheese with lobster for mains, this too was excellent. I had the best treacle tart I’ve ever eaten for dessert. My wife had lambs liver and onions which she loved. All washed down with a decent white wine. Our main course came soon after the starter and I asked the waitress to delay the dessert by 20 minutes which is exactly what they did. Overall, I can highly recommend this restaurant

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dinkyLeedsUK . 2023-10-23

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Me and my boyfriend went for our 5th year anniversary meal. They messed our booking up as we had to cancel our first booking but they were under different email addresses and we were told they had sorted it. We arrived to a woman who eventually gave us a table after we had tried to explain they had cancelled the wrong booking even though I had emailed from a different email address and they had confirmed the previous one has been cancelled the day before we made the second booking, she still told us it wasn’t the restaurant fault and we weren’t bothered as accidents happen… The food was average at best, nothing special what so ever, I got the fish and chips and the fish was extremely greasy and I found some black plastic in my fish, however I did not complain as I have good manners and didn’t want to cause an issue as we were there for a celebration. My boyfriend has allergies and could not eat coleslaw so we asked for it to be removed…his burger arrived with coleslaw inside!!! Luckily I had realised and warned him before something serious happened and we asked for a replacement which took 15 minutes! I had almost finished my meal by that point. I ordered a sticky toffee pudding and it was completely dry inside, I was struggling to get my spoon through it and we did not finish it. The cocktail and beer was average and overpriced. Paid for a coke, came in a small glass with more ice than anything and wasn’t even half a can. The most strange thing was that when we asked for the service charge of £8 to be removed…a very old woman with short hair and large glasses and clearly a temper issue came over and spoke to us horribly and questioned why we had asked for it to be removed. I told her the fish I got was very greasy and the cake was very dry, she did not like my honest reply and started to raise her voice which was very unprofessional, I was so shocked with her tone of voice and then she of all people asked us to leave when we refused to pay the service charge and I told her it was discretionary as it said on the menu. Disgusting treatment from what I’m assuming is the manager and I’ve seen other reviews now that have complained about the same woman. Honestly so disappointing as we went for a celebration and someone had to ruin a nice day for us, hope she gets some help with herself or finds a job more suited to her hopefully away from members of the public. Any further questions please email.

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amna a . 2023-10-11

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Excellent food choices in the heart of the Cotswolds. Good value, good service with a fine seafood oriented menu miles from the sea. Some simple favourites and some new takes on traditional dishes. Plenty ti]o chose from with a good wine list at all levels

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Christopher Joh... R . 2023-10-10

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Great lunch with equally matched service. Great wine choice to accompany perfectly executed food! Big thank you to Chef Moe who helped with menu choices. The Brains were incredible !

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Maryann1983 . 2023-10-08

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This meal was wonderful. My Mother-in-Law said it was the best meal she’s ever had. The menu is extensive but we loved everything we ate. The calves liver and roast partridge were particular stand outs. Lovely staff too. I wish I lived closer so we could go more often! Will definitely be back

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Ellie M . 2023-10-08

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The food was good, as was the service in the main, in this very popular restaurant. 4 of us went for an early Friday night supper and it was fun, with an excellent atmosphere. My first course, smoked salmon, was first class. Thickly sliced and served with a horseradish containing sauce it couldn’t be bettered. One negative and, for me, it was a fairly big (or small!) one. On the interesting menu it mentioned a Scallop starter so I asked if it could come as a main and was told “no prob”. It came as one scallop, cut in two, beautifully cooked but….!! We asked the waitress where was the rest and she said that that was the dish. She simply didn’t get the point! So I ate it and shared my friend’s and partners chips until I stopped feeling hungry! In short I left thinking it was a reasonably good restaurant but I was in no rush to return to a restaurant that was happy to serve one scallop as a main course. It put a bit of a dampener on my Birthday dinner.

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Sandra W . 2023-10-06

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Amazing restaurant - friendly staff who cleared an area outside for our big dog! Great waitress (4 stars so the owners know) who was very friendly and accommodating. Amazing food. Wish I had the soufflé as it looked amazing. Will be back!

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weddingpizzaco . 2023-10-05

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Absolutely loved this restaurant. We sat outside on the heated front terrace which I loved. Food was amazing! Everyone in my party of four thought so: no complaints at all. Staff were super friendly and helpful. A must when you are in Stow!

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jacqmac . 2023-10-01

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Despite the name they had an outstanding shuffle that was so light and fluffy I ate the whole thing! LOVED IT. My friend had the lobster Mac and Cheese and felt it was one of the best she had ever had. Our Waitress was one of the finest I have ever encountered! This place is just plain awesome. Make a reservation and go there if you can.

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BrooksidePuck . 2023-09-21

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We’ve been coming to Stow for years, but for some inexplicable reason The Old Butchers has never been on our radar. It is now though. Everything was beyond good. The service, the menu, everything we ate was first rate. We shall certainly return.

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Andrewmpbyrne . 2023-09-13

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Excellent evening at The Old Butchers where the food was imaginative & very well prepared. Mussels starter was the best I've tasted, would've liked a bit of bread with it though, & the lobster main was right on the button. Fish soup was very tasty & bread was supplied with this, whilst the grouse main was beautifully cooked & full of flavour. Humour was supplied by our brilliant waitress, Emily, who was pretty awesome! In fact, all the staff were friendly & obviously take a great deal of pride in this fantastic restaurant in Stow. Will definitely be coming back when up this way again.

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Mark S . 2023-08-27

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This place is a cut above the rest. Superb food and excellent service - all delivered with a welcome smile and personality. The place has atmosphere and "personality" also. We do not live close by, but we try to make the journey when we can as it is on the top of our "treats" list.

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Lynn C . 2023-08-24

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A very good Restaurant in the beautiful Cotswold village on Stow-on-the-Wold. We couldn’t get a table at the normal times so accepted an 8.45pm booking. Excellent service. Pork Chop and Soufflé dishes were very good and the White Rabbit Reisling a favourite. Worth a visit.

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Pominoz1 . 2023-08-23

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Okay The Cotswolds is awesome - honey coloured stone and a meander of villages and market towns that allow you to independently shop. But lets walk and talk yummy food please - memorable and delicious | As a local food stylist, critic and if you...

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Jeremy B . 2023-08-22

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Delicious food, well cooked and well presented. Wonderful menu, which made decisions tough! Very good bottle of Viognier went well with our lobster and the frito misto. Service - excellent, especially Millie! Busy service, but seamless and with much good humour. Nothing was too much...

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G Charles A . 2023-08-21

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We had a wonderful dinner at The Old Butchers, all 10 of us! Fabulous food, great service, good atmosphere. With that many people, we tried about everything! I had the tuna tartar and double baked souffle, as well as sticky toffee pudding of course! Highly...

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PJV1426 . 2023-08-14

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Spectacular fresh food, prepared and served beautifully. I had fresh raw oysters that were to die for! All the seafood was very fresh and appetizing.

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Nomad34158012612 . 2023-08-12

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This is a mainly fish restaurant and despite being very busy the service and meal was perfect. Staff were extremely well trained and the female owner/manager oversaw every move. A very enjoyable meal was had. Booking would be very necessary.

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johnfB6656NA . 2023-08-05

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Nice area at front to accommodate dogs but lots of flies as weather warm so not fault of restaurant. Staff very friendly and not at all pushy. 2 of us had fish and chips which was amazing. I had lobster Thermidor with fries. Fries hot...

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Kim N . 2023-07-08

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This restaurant would genuinely be my death row meal of choice, unbelievable, couldn’t recommend more highly

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12swanwjr . 2023-07-08

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We had an amazing evening here ! Food was excellent and such a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful . We both had Mussels and have to say they were the best we have had for a...

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mummymole . 2023-07-02

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Didn't have a booking after a long travel day we were looking for somewhere to eat and ambience. Well they delivered 10 🌟 out of 5.The young lad that bought us bread and oil I would be so proud of you if your my son....

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Annette M . 2023-06-30

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We had a lovely meal. My wife’s starter was a prawn cocktail with “Bloody Mary” sorbet. Beautifully prepared, not too much Marie Rose source and the sorbet itself was delicious ( I tried it!!). As a coeliac I am always hopeful that good restaurants can...

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IanfromNailsea . 2023-06-29

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We hadn't booked so were lucky they were able to accommodate us. Very nice decor. We all had the battered cod and chips and couldn't fault it. Delicious! Good service, lovely food and pleasant setting. Highly recommend

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73debbies . 2023-06-28

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Excellent food... good service and a nice ambiance. It was (very) pricey though as I always say you get what you pay for. Had mainly fish dishes. They were well cooked and tasty The wine list was excellent and we both enjoyed the evening

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FJB774 . 2023-06-14

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Just spent a week in the Cotswolds and visited several restaurants in the area and The Old Butchers the best by a big margin. Moules mariniere, monkfish, prawns, lobster mac n cheese all delicious. Too full really, for a dessert but managed a lemon sorbet...

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Laura W . 2023-05-31

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We had this booked for months and to be honest the quality of the food is "OK". I do think some of the reviews here from my experience are over positive . Maybe we just visited on a bad day. I turned back my starter...

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Ianburnett . 2023-05-06

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Fantastic Restaurant! loverly fish served, The best lobster mac and cheese you will ever taste. service with a smile what more do you want! Got to be best restaurant in Stow!

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whl08 . 2023-05-06

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So things to bear in mind, this restaurant is tiny and bijoux, so if you like to spread out you are going to be disappointed. They do the very best at being prompt to let you in and have a busy service. Food, now everything...

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weareallovines . 2023-04-30

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I have eaten many times in this restaurant, there are many good restaurants in the Cotswolds but this is definitely the best by far and that's why I return. The welcome by Louise and her Team is warm and sincere, the service is knowledgable, friendly...

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judith l . 2023-04-30

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So, something has to give a little with this restaurant as I have been a few times now, cut some slack because they are busy but it doesn’t change. Firstly, steak tartare, prawn cocktail amazing and to be honest the food in general is lovely,...

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Sarah T . 2023-04-24

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We have been coming here for the last six years Every visit the food and service has been great? Today was no exception. Prawn cocktail and Fritto Misto to start. The Bloody Mary sorbet was a delicious surprise Fish and chips and Lobster Thermidor as...

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355timp . 2023-04-15

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Really friendly atmosphere. Went on a Saturday lunchtime. The restaurant was full but had a great atmosphere. The oysters to start were great. Went with children aged 8,11,13 found plenty on the menu to satisfy us all. The food was of a great standard and...

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Non S . 2023-04-11

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We haven’t been here for a while so the menu has changed and every single dish was amazing! Rhubarb Margarita WOW! oysters, Tuna Tatar, Smoked Salmon, Rossini, Fresh Oysters,Lobster Mac n Cheese, all delicious. There was a lively buz with good music and the service...

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ZILLEE . 2023-03-24

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This really is a special place especially during Cheltenham Festival - wonderful atmosphere - sublime cooking and good wine list - plus of course the excellent service

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Tonyrussell67 . 2023-03-17

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Lovely experience at the Old Butchers. I am a huge fish and seafood fan so this was part of a Christmas gift for me. The restaurant is very welcoming and cosy. There is a enclosed heated terrace area at the front but we had chosen...

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DeniseP1180 . 2023-03-12

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We had the most unpleasant experience at this restaurant. We pre-booked months in advance, and were seated at a table right next to the toilets. The food was mediocre, the service was painfully slow, and the staff were incredibly rude. Our request to have the...

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SamLewis7 . 2023-03-02

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wont be returning. very disappointing. Lobster salad tediously boring. cold restaurant. cold service. overpriced considering afore-mentioned

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937katherinec . 2023-02-28

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We used to frequent this place many moons ago when it was known as Hamiltons so thought we'd revisit it. It's very different to what it was! The food is actually very nice, but you don't actually get much, so when you're still feeling hungry...

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SueDNeame . 2023-02-28

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Belated 50th birthday weekend in Stow, exploring, walking, eating out. Last night at the Butchers, food and service excellent, great choices.

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bookemdanno . 2023-02-25

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Had two consecutive wonderful evenings here would highly recommend, 1st night was so good we returned for our second night in stow! Food was delicious lobster, burgers, all the sides amazing. Nice wine too. Would recommend booking as its busy but comfortable. Lovely atmosphere, family...

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busylizzie19 . 2023-02-25

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Saturday family lunch. Amazing food. Friendly staff. Very accomadating. We'll definitely be back as soon as possible. Thank you.

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N1849CKjanep . 2023-02-25

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Went on a Weds night with my wife and 17 year old daughter. Amazing atmospheric.London/Paris style buzz. Great staff . Booked the terrace but thoughtful owner moved us inside. Great staff . Every dish was amazing even the olives .cannot wait to return to the...

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Global13451492747 . 2023-02-24

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We were able to secure a reservation at this very busy restaurant just a few days in advance. We thought by the name it was a steakhouse but we’re surprised to read they offered mainly seafood! It also seemed to be a favorite among locals...

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Christine H . 2023-02-19

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Had a few days in Stow, was quite busy so we decided to book 24 hours before our visit on a Thursday ev. Could only get a 1845 table which was not a problem. Seated on time, good service, excellent fish dishes. price was OK...

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harvey3705 . 2023-02-12

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Visited 9th Feb for our 15th wedding anniversary celebration. Everything was perfect, the food was just delicious, the service from our initial greeting to our goodbye was friendly, professional and hit every note brilliantly. The atmosphere was buzzing, a really great vibe about the place,...

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Andy B . 2023-02-09

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Second time we've been and loved it again. It was highly recommended to us (Thanks Gus & Kate Number 5 Winchcombe!) Fantastic little restaurant with excellent food and service with a smile! We sat in the covered entrance very cosy with heaters, staff are very...

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julian b . 2023-02-05

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Visted "The Old Butchers" over the weekend. This seems to be a very popular choice so booking is essential. The food was fantastic as was the service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody visiting the area.

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Boardingmark . 2023-01-30

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I judge a good restaurant by three things... food, service and facilities. The bi-sex lavatories were absolutely disgusting. Soooo glad I didn't visit them before I ate or I would have walked out.

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Jane C . 2023-01-28

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This was my second lunch at The Old Butchers during my visit from South Africa to The Cotswolds, and as always, the food was absolutely delicious. We were made to feel so welcome by Louise and her lovely staff who looked after us very well....

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delect . 2023-01-20

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We are regulars at this establishment and decided to come for NYE. We are so glad we did. Exceptional food and amazing service! Starters sod scallops and snails, half a lobster and cod. All the dishes were outstanding with great wine to go with it....

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seanmlow . 2023-01-12

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We were staying in Stow in the Wold for a few days and as the reviews were good we decided to this restaurant Staff were very welcoming and we were shown to our table. We both had the langoustine starter which nice. We decided to...

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Paradise26301354411 . 2023-01-10

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Visited here just over a week ago for dinner for the first time. Really beautiful and quirky restaurant, with a menu that steps away from the norm'. Not cheap, but the food was definitely tasty! We shared snails to start (surprisingly tasty!), with the 1/2...

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Emma R . 2023-01-09

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So relaxed, warm and welcoming and the food is out of this world. Forget Michelin stars this place does not need any, the food speaks for itself, simply stunning flavours and presentation. Also, being dog friendly is a huge asset too. Shame we have to...

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Michelle K . 2023-01-05

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Absolutely amazing service, food and atmosphere! I Would definitely come back! It’s a must try place.

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Aline T . 2022-12-28

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There are restaurants that you never forget, for all the right reasons. This place will live long in the memory. Spending a few days in the Cotswolds, we were recommended to eat at the Old Butchers by other members of the family. We were not...

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WessexRed . 2022-12-02

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Quality food in a beautiful ambiance, we try to visit at least once a month, highly recommend a visit, booking ahead as can be very busy. The best fish dishes, excellent wine choice all served by friendly welcoming team

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Goodguestsuk . 2022-11-27

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Ottimo locale a gestione familiare. Menu ricco di scelta tra carne e pesce. Noi abbiamo preso le cozze ( consigliate)...

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W672NIfedericom . 2022-11-26

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We’ve eaten at this prominent and much lauded restaurant once before back in May this year (when we had a terrific culinary experience), so we were very much looking forward to returning to celebrate my birthday in style. We arrived on time (having travelled all...

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grahamwI2244AT . 2022-11-19

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Best escargot I’ve ever had! Cozy but small restaurant. Great vibe efficient staff. Book early as tricky to get a table.

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charliehubb24 . 2022-11-12

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Visited the Old Butchers for my wife’s birthday on a friends recommendation .We Received a very warm welcome. The menu had a great choice to choose from.I had Mussels for a starter and Partridge for the main. Both courses were superb, in fact I can...

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trevorrasmussen29 . 2022-11-10

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Yesterday we had lunch at Stow on the Wold at the Old Butchers (an old butchers shop). If you get a chance and you love seafood then go there, I have never been disappointed in the flavour the variety and the atmosphere. I had olives...

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judith l . 2022-11-05

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This place can get quite busy, so pls make reservations ahead of time! We enjoyed a quick reprieve from the traditional British / pub fare with some Italian starters. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

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littlemy891 . 2022-10-22

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We have visited The Old Butchers twice now - once for lunch and once for dinner; both experiences were superb. The restaurant has a really welcoming, fun, energetic environment - created partly by the great interior design but mostly by the fabulous staff. The wine...

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Dreamer03451612010 . 2022-10-15

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Fabulous lunch for my husband, 2.5 yr old son and I. Very welcoming, exceptionally tasty food. Our return visit from our last trip in March. Just as good. Would highly recommend. Children’s fish and chips - never had better. Very well cooked venison, and lovely...

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Vanessa E . 2022-10-02

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We pre booked online which was really easy, we were given a choice of tables when walking in. Tables of 2 are small but cosy. The decor is great and atmosphere was relaxed. We had some oysters while waiting to decide what we wanted as...

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Scampz85 . 2022-09-27

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Visited to celebrate an anniversary and were so pleased to have travelled the 50 miles from home for such a lovely experience. Every member of staff was excellent, the menu choices were comprehensive and the food was quite superb.

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Martyn D . 2022-09-07

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I have to say this place is brilliant!! A family member reached 60 and this was the only place to celebrate? The starters mains and desserts were brilliant? The wines were on point and the service was great? Our favourite restaurant in Stow will be...

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355timp . 2022-09-04

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Came here with my husband to celebrate our wedding anniversary and thought the food was great. We had Fritto misto and scallops for starters, the lobster Mac and cheese and the roast mixed shellfish for mains, and the treacle tart for dessert I don’t think...

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LUH9110 . 2022-08-23

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We had a wonderful family celebration at the Old Butchers last night, the food was outstanding, high quality ingredients prepared beautifully by one of the best chief’s in the Cotswolds and served with care and attention for us all. Highly recommended to you.

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Maps64477457325 . 2022-08-21

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The food may well be superb and deserve a 5* review. However we were refused entry due to the size of our dog (Labrador aged 12). Why on earth are small dogs allowed (as per website) but not medium or larger dogs ? Surely you...

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A5834YUpaulp . 2022-08-19

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On a family visit to Stow on thee Wold we were looking for a good place to eat. We were reccomended The Old Butchers. As a vegetarian I was hesitant as there is very little choice. However, as others in the party are keen fish...

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Vikki B . 2022-08-19

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My sister and I had a lovely meal here recently. Everything was good, but the twice baked cheese souffle was out of this world..... I would love the recipe... I am not veggie .. .but have an intolerance of shellfish,. Though there was an extensive...

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Niallafddiancrhaghon . 2022-08-19

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The proprietor was friendly and accommodating. We were lucky to make our booked time, as the place was very full - and for a good reason. It was delicious! The oysters were so plump and fresh. The mocktails fantastic, the burger my teenager ordered was...

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F4291WWjenniferc . 2022-08-14

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Could not have thought of a better way to start the holiday. Everything about it was perfect. Would go back to stow just for this restaurant!

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bethanieg2022 . 2022-08-14

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A lovely restaurant. Accommodating from the moment we arrived and very helpful with getting a high chair etc. staff were attentive and helpful Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. Food was very tasty and again the lady who took our order (presumably manager) was very helpful...

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Georgia R . 2022-08-13

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Locale ben curato, personale molto cordiale. Zuppa di pesce molto buona e anche la treacle tart con la clotted cream....

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barabas7 . 2022-08-09

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