Playwrights cafe bar & bistro in Coventry

What a lovely surprise! Our first visit here, group of four for breakfast. Perfect service and the best Eggs Royale I've ever had. Will definitely be back, thank you.

We went to playwrights Today for breakfast, have to say we will go more often now. The atmosphere is great and the staff also. The breakfast itself I have to say is one of the best I have ever had, a great selection included in the cooked breakfast and good quality ingredients too. Well done a little gem in Coventry

This is the 3rd time we have had a playwrights home delivery Sunday diner. I am a reasonable cook myself and usually do a roast for my wife and myself but the chef here is exceptional. The standard of food is always very very good, tasty and clean delivered on time in nice packaging . Well done playwrights.

Food was excellent. Really tasty and an sll round 8 /10 . It was still hot when i got it home. If you csnt be arsed cooking then this is the winning ticket

I went shopping this morning only to find M&S was closed as it’s Easter Sunday, amateur mistake on my part. Wanting a Sunday roast I thought of Playwrights, I was hoping they would be open for deliveries and thankfully they were. I have dined in at Playwrights on a few occasions pre-lockdown and I have always enjoyed the food. I have also seen pictures on social media from friends who have had a home delivery and it always looks lovely. The food arrived within the time slot I was given when I ordered it. The presentation was lovely. I had roast beef, the good lady had chicken and our son had a kids chicken meal. The food was fabulous. I couldn’t fault it in any way. I highly recommend Playwrights. Thank you to all the staff for an excellent service.

Can’t fault their Sunday roast, we had prawn cocktails starters and the roast beef and trimmings It was delivered on time by pleasant young gentleman , the meal was 5 star, will be ordering again very soon ! Thank you !

We are currently self isolating so ordered a Sunday roast with desserts. We had the roast beef. It arrived early, was dropped off by a lovely friendly lady with a nice smile. Food was still hot when it arrived and was delicious. It’s the first time I’ve ever ordered from here and can highly recommend it. Everything came well packaged, well labelled (I’m gluten free) and was so tasty. The gravy was delicious. Thank you so much.

We had Christmas Day dinner which was delivered after we had to change our original plans due to Covid. It was delivered at the time we requested by a friendly and festive lady. We had two courses and the food was excellent. Loads of food- turkey with all the trimmings. We were well and truly stuffed afterwards. This was our first time ordering from Playwrights and we will be doing it again. Highly recommended.

It was my work Christmas do (Zoom of course) and I was feeling sad not to have the opportunity for a three-course meal with friends. Playwrights to the rescue! They have an amazing offer on Friday nights where they will deliver within Coventry for free (£12 for one course, £16 for two courses, £20 for three courses, £2 steak supplement). I decided on the regular menu, but they are also running a festive menu for the same price, although I'm not sure which days this can be delivered. My housemate and I shared halloumi fry starter, then I had steak and chips for main with crumble for pudding, while she had the beefburger for a main. I was worried that the food wouldn't be good because it had travelled, but I needn't have worried. It hadn't stayed hot, but it came packaged in microwavable containers (mainly paper and cardboard-based except that the sauces came in plastic). After a quick blast in the microwave, the food was almost as good as if it had been served up in the restaurant. I asked for my steak to be cooked a little more rare than usual, and that was a good idea, as my medium rare steak was definitely medium by the time I ate it. Nonetheless, it was perfectly cooked and easily cut with an ordinary table knife, which I think says a lot. My housemate confirmed that the burger was very tasty, too. Same for the starter and the pudding. It all came with sides - salad, onion rings, tomato, coleslaw, custard etc. All in all, a great experience which was a real treat for us and great value. Highly recommended!

We ordered the festive works takeaway for a socially distanced work Xmas lunch today. The service was excellent, easy to book and delivered promptly and the food was great.... thanks

Office of 9 people thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic at work festive menu. Delivered on time, all food was hot and delicious and all were extremely happy with the quality of food. Would 100% recommend.

We have really enjoyed eating here when restaurants were open and, though sceptical of delivery food, thought we'd try it and were really pleasantly surprised. It was easy to order, albeit from a necessarily limited menu, and were able to ask for different options from that described for the food. The food arrived promptly, was well sealed and presented in the boxes and was hot. It was also as delicious as we remembered so well done Playwrights, we had a lovely Friday night meal. Thank you and we would highly recommend.

Had a very enjoyable evening meal. Wide menu choice with a lot of specials. Staff very friendly, and were keen to ask if we had any vouchers or special offer codes we needed to use - nice to see them being totally up front with this. Nicely located just by the cathedral quarter.

My wife had a coffee with a friend of hers here a couple of weeks ago and wanted me to visit with her today. It was early afternoon when we arrived having walked up to the canal Basin from West Orchards. There are tables and chairs outside the restaurant which would have been perfect from a "Covid" point of view but we opted to eat inside,given the cold wind blowing. The interior was "Covid-19 Secure" with tables socially distanced and hand sanitiser available. The menu was extensive with plenty of choice although we only wanted a light lunch. My wife chose the club sandwich and I had a mushroom omelette,both of which were served quickly by the lovely waitress who really made us feel welcome . Although we walked up from the city centre,there is meter parking alongside the canal basin. The location is literally in a quiet backwater alongside the canal only a stone`s throw from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and we can`t wait for our next visit to take advantage of this little gem !!!

Nice plave eith multiple vegan options. The staff is always smiley and can sirt out any allergies. I have been many times and the food is reall interesting and well presented.

What a great little find. The Sunday roast was excellent, as was the dessert - I had Roast Chicken breast followed by homemade crumble and custard. The staff were very accommodating even with 3 kids in tow and we had a lovely experience all in all. Highly recommend.

Fantastic value, great atmosphere and food is just delicious! The vegetarian/vegan options are amazing (as a meat eater). I had such an enjoyable night catching up with a close friend while we enjoyed a 2 course meal (bread & olives; halloumi burger, tomato linguine) and wine

great food and the staff were amazing, would recommend to people and will be going again to have lovely food

Visited a couple of weeks ago with a few friends. We were greeted at the door and taken to our table. Were asked to fill out the form on the menu for track and trace. Staff were lovely and everything was in place for covid restrictions. Food was good as per previous visits. Had some onion rings for starters and lamb shank for mains. Both were really good. For pudding had the baileys cheese cake. Struggled to break the base of the cheesecake. Will definitely be back!

A pleasant place for an afternoon meal or Cup of tea. Very friendly staff and just off the hectic shopping centre of the town

With the lockdown easing I decided to have a late dinner after work. I have eaten here before and have never had a bad meal. The menu like most places is reduced but what they have is great. I had the king prawn linguini with garlic baguette and it tasted amazing. Just enough to fill me up. The staff are helpful and friendly. I would recommend that anyone give it a try.

With family staying in the area we decided on a sunday lunch before they all travelled home. I came across playwrights and they were able to accomodate us. I would not normally go in to Coventry city centre for anything, but we were looking at somewhere convenient for the train station.When i called to book the COVid-19 changes and expectations were made clear and this was a great idea. As a booking of ten it allowed me to communicate the "rules" before we arrived.On arrival the restaurant was lovely. Well laid out with a lovely atmosphere. The menu was small but offered everything you could want for a sunday lunch. Our party was however, difficult to please in that there was a clear cultural difference in what was on offer and was was expected. For example, Yorkshire pudding was an extra unless you ordered beef. This for a group from Yorkshire was a difficult pill to swallow. Some of us had starters which were lovely.The mains on the whole very good. Though the Yorkshire puddings (even for a non-yorkshire person) were very disappointing. Hadn't risen well and were overcooked. But everything else was lovely. A nice selection of veg and tasty gravy. Though not enough gravy. Even having asked for extra, only an individual milk jug size came out. Those who had desserts said they were lovely too. We did eat on the 2/3 course set price option and it was well worth the money. A few details letting the food down, other than that, a lovely lunch. The service was good, the place was welcoming and overall the good was good. Unlikely we would visit again, but that is purely based on location. If not in coventry we'd visit again for sure!

Came here for a late lunch/early dinner and ordered a mushroom pie. Absolutely no regrets in ordering this, it was really tasty and the food was presented so beautifully, hats off to the chef!Our waiter, a tall gent with dark hair and dressed smartly was really kind and ensured we had everything we needed. Would visit here again and recommend this place to anyone thinking about visiting! *****

We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers and went for a Sunday dinner.The roast-beef dinner was very good and it was plenty of meat, roasted potatoes and vegetables which were all perfectly cooked.The apple crumble and chocolate brownie was a delicious way to finish off this meal.The service and atmosphere was good in this small but nice establishment.

If your looking for quality gluten free food in nice surroundings that’s not expensive you won’t do better. The music is great too. Not obtrusive but I had to mention the Soul.

Extremely disappointing experience, stopped for a sandwich, ordered a fish finger sandwich and chips and was given pre made frozen fish fingers and chips. To top it off a completely flat lemonade too.Sadly we won't be returning to what looked like a popular and lovely bistro.

For our first meal out since lockdown was eased we decided to come to Playwrights. I'm so glad we did. I felt completely safe from the minute we arrived to the moment we left. Hand sanitiser is available as you walk in and there's also a bottle on each table. The food was just as delicious as always and we'll definitely be back.

Had an issue with deliveroo (awful) called the restaurant and they were beyond helpful! Food was great and they delivered the food we had ordered when deliveroo let us down! Nothing but positive and they went out of their way to make sure we were fed! Many thanks!!

We were a wee bit concerned about dining out, no so much about our safety, rather how social distancing, etc might have ruined the experience.The guys at Playwrights were lovely, they have lost a few tables, but it just meant a bit more space in the dining room - there was a spritz of sanitizer on arroval, a bottle on the table and they zipped around cleaning tables as soon as people left.We booked a table for 7, had drinks by 10 past and were eating within half an hour - our waiter was really friendly and kept his distance withour making a big production out of it.The food was great, a smaller menu, but plenty of Gluten Free and Vegan options - dinner for two, with coffees and deserts was a little over 60 quid.The nice people, good food in pleasant relaxed atmosphere, not a lot more you could ask for.

Lovely little restaurant in a brilliant location, good choices on the menu. The food was delicious and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Definitely will be back in the future. Would definitely recommend 🙂

Ordered delivery of Sunday roast from playwrights in coventry roast beef large Yorkshire pudding roast potatoes red cabbage green beans carrots in red wine gravy ....very good portion size.roast beef was very tender... meal was good portion size

Great staff, great food and An awesome range for all dietary requirements (vegan/gluten-free etc). The decor is cute and it is a welcoming place! Definitely would recommend going.

There may be lots of take-away available but sometimes it's nice to have a meal that you usually pop out for. The serving for the Roast Veg Tart is large and often enough for left overs the next day. Definitely the case if you have dessert and a side order of Cauliflower Cheese. Delivery has been perhaps 10-15 minutes outside the time they say but the food has still been warm, and it's not like most of us are going anywhere.

Due to the covid lockdown playwrights like most restaurants has been closed. But, on Facebook I noticed that they were doing Sunday dinners which they would deliver to your door. With the bosses permission (the wife) we put an order in. The whippet (mother in law) had one for mother's day and said it was delicious so we gave it a go. I have to say it was great and I loved the chocolate browny afterwards. If they do this again I will be putting another order in. Saves on the washing up as well.

Really enjoyed our visit to Playwrights and wouldn't hesitate to go again when in Coventry. It's very close to Coventry Cathedral, housed in a listed building on a charming cobbled street. They open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The choice of food will please all tastes, from Black Pudding Salad and various Steaks to a full vegan menu and daily specials. I enjoyed the vegan meatballs on linguine in a pleasantly spicy sauce. Would recommend advance booking as they are likely to be busy. It was a friendly, buzzy atmosphere with patient and friendly staff. Can't wait for our next visit!

Lovely family Owned bistro. Plenty of vegan choices on the menu and specials board. Looked after really well by the staff. Would definitely go back next time I’m in Coventry. Food freshly prepared and tasty.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here on 21st. The waitress was so sweet & caring as well as attentive, just like she was on my birthday last year. Special thanks to her, a real keeper. The food delish! 5* All the best and keep up the amazing work you all do.

Had a lovely relaxed lunch with family there today. As always the food and staff were amazing. Looking forward to going there again soon. Very highly recommended.

Visited on December 14th with 14 family members including my sister and family from Spain , who have kept a restaurant in Spain for many years , The service and quality of food was very good , all had the Christmas menu and all enjoyed their meals , The staff were attentive but not intrusive would certainly return , Many photos were taken and most impressed by the cathedral backing

First time with the family and have to say was really impressed with everything, food was lovely and the staff were excellent, would recommend and will return at some point.

We came here for morning coffee and tea cake. Having been impressed by the quality of the fare and the helpfulness of the staff, we returned for lunch. The food and service were excellent. What we particularly appreciated was the location in one of the few remaining old lanes in the city centre - very close to the cathedral ruin and the Guildhall - and the way in which the restuarant was decorated (stylish photographs of the ruin). The atmosphere was tranquil. The restaurant was very good value and we would heartily recommend it to the discerning traveller to Coventry.

I had passed this restaurant a few times and as I had my sons birthday coming up thought I would go in and look at the menu, then booked. I was not disappointed there was a varied menu and nice choices for Veggies and vegans and as my Daughter in law and Grandaughter were veggies it was nice to have a lovely choice. The specials board was good too as again it had food to suit all tastes. There was plenty of choice of drinks but as we were all driving had soft ones, the eidlerflower cordial was so refreshing. Our meals were excellent to I had Garlic Chicken which was moist and tasty, my son had Lamb Shank and lovely vegetables, and the Vegetable Tart was well presented too. The Dervice was excellent, attentive but not over the top, As it was my sons Birthday his meal and dessert was free, you just need to take some form of ID with your DOB with you. We will be visiting again and it was I. A lovely position a few yards from the Beautiful Cathedrals.

We had such a fabulous time. We were a large party (18 people) and were asked to pre-order and pay a £10 deposit ; quite reasonable considering our size and that it was a Friday night. We'll, we could Not fault the service, the food, the welcome, the hospitality... Everything was absolutely fantastic. There was nothing wrong with any of our orders and everything was very reasonably priced. We had a range of dishes from meat dishes to an excellent selection of vegan dishes. We were all impressed and left very, very satisfied. Thank you Nicola, Elaine, and team for making our evening truly enjoyable. Especially amazing as you were down in staff. We never would have known. Everything came out timely and perfect. We will definitely come back.

Nice location and good service with average food. We visited pre theatre and this was certainly within easy walking distance of the Belgrade. Food was OK but unexciting.

Had Sunday roast dinner at Playwrites today, we chose the roast beef and turkey options. Both were very good. The beef was very good in taste and tenderness, the red wine gravy was lovely. The turkey dinner had pigs in blankets and stuffing that was well flavoured. The rating would have been 5 but the roast potatoes were slightly under done. Nice place and friendly staff.

We were recently in Coventry to visit the cathedral. It was between Christmas and New Year so not many places were open. This is a cafe/bar/restaurant type place doing breakfast through dinner. We only stayed for coffee but got a warm welcome. Dogs not allowed indoors (except service dogs) but they do have tables outside for milder/warmer days. Good coffee. Great location by the cathedral so handy for visitors as well as locals.

This is the first review I've ever written and I'm doing it just for this amazing place. The service is extraordinary and the place generally has an amazing atmosphere. Couldn't rate it highly Enough

Went with my friend in the 'lul' between xmas and new year . Had the special off the black board which was cajun salmon , new potatoes and salad. My friend had the roast(it was Sunday). We both enjoyed our meals and thought waiting staff were lovely. The decor inside was beautiful, really cosy warm feel and nice big windows - perfect for people watching and relaxing on a nice winter afternoon/eve. Very high chance that we will be regulars here from now on!

We had lunch at Playwrights on a Saturday. They were busy but the staff were excellent - very attentive without being intrusive. The food was brilliant and they catered very well for my partner who requires a gluten free diet. Would throughly recommend for a nice lunch in Coventry!

We went to this restaurant for my mums 80th. The food was superb, really tasty. The service was friendly, efficient and polite. There were 15 in our party and we all had different meals, Belly Pork, Steaks, Burgers and Salmon. Chocolate brownies and just the best Eaton Mess we have ever tasted for dessert. Everyone said how lovely their food was. I would definitely book to go back again.

Visited this restaurant for the first time whilst on a trip to Coventry Cathedral. It a small independent restaurant clean and well presented. We went fir an evening meal, the service was good staff polite and professional. The option of having a vegan menu was brilliant and the food matched. I had the mushroom pie which was very tasty. We thought it was good value for money and would defiantly use it again if in the location. The cathedral is literally a minute away.

Went with 3 friends yesterday (24/11) for a later Sunday lunch 17.30, nice surroundings but building temp. a bit cool. Most of the food was on the cool side and my Roast pork lunch was dry cool and well over cooked pigs in blankets were all shriveled up, roast potatoes dry and hard, was like it had been kept warm since earlier on lunchtime I for one will not be back.

Relaxed, unfussy ambience, tucked away in one of the city's surviving old streets. Not only does Playwrights have a great European and burger menu but nearly everything is available in gluten-free and dairy-free options. My wife and son both had the battered cod and chips, which is a rare delight for a coeliac sufferer. I enjoyed the slow-cooked belly of pork with excellent, tangy braised red cabbage. Desserts were a joy. My dairy-sensitive wife enjoyed fruit crumble with d/f ice cream. The service was friendly and attentive; our waitress had all the dietary advice at her fingertips and even presented my son with a leaflet for the g/f bakery that supplies the bistro. A thoroughly enjoyable, long, lazy lunch.

We dropped as we were in the area and although them being fully booked, they managed to seat us in the waiting area. The food was delicious, arrived quickly and the service was second to none. We'll be coming back and remembering to book ahead next time! Have already recommended to a few people this week

Went here for lunch with a friend. The service and food were excellent and the price was reasonable.

They’re too busy to care. Tried booking a table via website on Friday and no confirmatory response was received by following Monday. So I rang them 3 times each time someone said they would get back but never did. Each time they took my details so obviously had no intention to call back. They were chasing a large booking. Don’t bother if you looking for quiet evening meal, sounds like you’re likely to be sharing with large and rowdy office parties

I ate at Playwrights yesterday for the first time, in spite of living in Coventry for years. I'm glad they're on Meerkat Meals so that I was inspired to try eating there! We went for Sunday lunch.

I visited Playwrights early last month, My partner ordered the Lamb Shank and i ordered the Chicken Burger. The Lamb Shank was very tender and delicious, the roast potatoes were spot on. The Chicken Burger was huge with lots of flavour and came with chips and a nice salad. The whole menu is very reasonably priced for what you get. The staff are the friendliest in any restaurant i have ever been. They can never do enough for you and are very attentive. We also went there on a lunch break (we were restricted with time) and they gave us their card and told us to ring in advance next time and they would start preparing our food before we arrived. I definitely recommend this place for Lunch or Dinner.

Went for breakfast today for friends birthday, exellent service staff were very helpful. Would definately recommend this restaurant.

The restaurant is very small but cosy.

We called in after visiting the Cathedral. The menu was fantastic and nearly everything seemed to be gluten free or had gluten free options. Staff were really friendly and helpful.

After completing the Cycle Ride around the Ring Road in early September, I headed straight for where I knew the breakfast would be good! Thank you again, super visit.

Deliberately avoiding the chain coffee shops and restaurants in the area we dropped in to this family run bistro for morning coffee and then returned for a light lunch. Its welcoming and friendly - great coffee and a good menu including vegan options. We are not vegan, but went for a couple of vegan dishes as they looked interesting. Could definitely eat vegan again if the quality and taste is this good

Just got back from a birthday celebration meal with the family. I've walked past Playwrights more times than I can remember over the years, and I cannot believe the quality of the food on offer right under our noses. Having been in the Catering industry for over 20 years, a meal out in Coventry is usually an underwhelming experience and more often than not disappointing.

We had breakfast here with our son and found the food to be of excellent quality. Its in a lovely location close to the cathedral but down a little side road. The staff were very friendly and all of our breakfasts were very good. The scrambled eggs were delicious with thick chunks of good quality bread, toasted. We will be back next time we visit our son.

Sat outside in the shade for a coffee on a blistering hot August bank holiday. Pleasant quick service and a nice cup of coffee in this historic part of town.

My Wife and I had a very nice meal about a month ago on a midweek evening . Lovely setting, near the cathedral. Friendly welcome and service, with a decent menu and wine list. The lamb shank was particularly good as was the Duck my wife had . All very reasonably priced too. Would certainly go back here especially due to the superb service provided by Elaine, she was very attentive without being overbearing, nothing was too much for her, thank you so much for a great meal and a great visit to this little diamond of a place, I fully recommend giving this little gem a try!

It’s always good to find a place with a proper vegan breakfast on the menu and it lived up to expectations! The meat eater was also very happy with his choice! The place was bright and clean, staff very friendly and attentive and the music was great too! We’ll definitely come again next time we visit Coventry

Lovely little restaurant near the cathedral. Service was excellent as was our breakfast. The vegetarian sausages were delicious! The staff were very friendly and attentive. A great find!

Lovely little restaurant, hidden away in the cobbled streets of Coventry. Food good, service good, would visit again.

Really impressed with the service - the staff were very friendly. Came in for a quick lunch and we were impressed with the food. Ham egg and chips was good value and the gluten free baguette was great. All in all a lovely setting for a relaxing lunch date - will deffo be back

My husband and I had a very nice meal on Saturday evening. Lovely setting, near the cathedral. Friendly welcome and service, with a decent menu and wine list. The lamb shank was particularly good as was the Malbec. All very reasonably priced too. Would certainly go back here if/when in Coventry again.

Pleasantly surprised at the choices and quality of the food. Lovely little restaurant. Surprising to find such a cosy and quality restaurant in the city centre. Waitress called Tilly was really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend. Steak was excellent as was the vegan option I had.

By sharing your experiences, you're helping travellers make better choices and plan their dream trips. Thank you! A great lunchtime experience. They were not worried about a sitting for 16 hungry and thirsty blokes. Good menu and very nice food. Very pleasant service and well priced. I strongly recommend a visit.

Father Day, late morning, not the best time to arrive and ask for a breakfast, but no worries, the staff were fab, told me I could have a Full English, but that the table was needed in an hour. Contrast this with asking the same question in the French themed place in Cathedral Lanes, where the answer was a polite non, despite the resto being mostly empty.

Went to Playwrights to celebrate birthday and got free meal for one person. The food was great. King prawn and pate starters, followed by duck breast for main course, and deserts. Really very good.

Excellent service, really good food. Visited 4 times in the last few months and never disappointed- highly recommended!

We had a very quick meal here before a concert at the Cathedral. The staff were very welcome, friendly and cheerful. The food was delicious, and they understood our need for a fairly quick meal between rehearsal and concert without any fuss and without us feeling as if we were rushed. The atmosphere was lovely - simple decor and quiet when we were there. I would thoroughly recommend this and will return.

Would highly recommend this place to eat. After a few recommendations from friends over the years I booked a table for 8 people to celebrate my twin daughter's 21st birthdays. From the initial booking and throughout the whole evening the staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was to much trouble. The meals were good size portions made with fresh good quality ingredients. Everything arrived together, was hot and whole order was correct. We all had a lovely evening and thought it was good value for money for good quality food and service. Thank you everyone. We will definitely return and highly recommend

This restaurant is in a great location on a cobbled streed at the edge of the Cathedral quarter, the staff are very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is really relaxing, it's a great place for lunch on a dismal summer afternoon.

A group of us, 4 friends, ate here Thursday night of May half term. Despite living in Coventry for 11 years, I'd never been before and having recently got a Tastecard, thought I'd try it. Based on this visit I'll definitely go back.

What a lovely experience, friendly welcoming staff, a great menu with many options and freshly prepared food. We opted for the blue cheese, walnut and apple salad and it was absolutely delicious - will certainly be returning. Lovely decor too.

Ordered the Lamb Shank which was tasty but a little dry (which is unusual for lamb shank). It came with roast potatoes which I suspect were re-heated as they had a bit of that texture re-heated roast potatoes have, and cabbage which did seem freshly cooked.

Went for breakfast on a Saturday, and I’m contemplating going back on Sunday! The full English was delicious, very tasty and great value. Service was excellent, friendly, quick, unobtrusive. And the Motown playlist was spot on!

We went to Playwrights for lunch. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the menu is varied and interesting. We all had whitebait followed by the duck. All beautifully cooked and delicious. We will definitely return!

I booked here for a meal for 15 people, from booking to enjoying a meal was flawless. The staff were very attentive and service came with a smile . The menu was very accomadating to all dietary needs (4 if us being vegetarian and were amazed at the choices ). Everything ran really smoothly and the meal was very tasty and we all had clear plates. Thankyou to the lovely waitresses and staff for making this a special day for my daughter

We have visited Playwrights twice in the last couple of years. Situated in a medieval alleyway behind the Cathedral precinct, it is easy to find, the staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the food is tasty, healthy, and more varied than most British cafes. I had a mixed mushroom pot pie that led me to ask for bread to mop up the delicious juices. An extensive list of wines available by the glass, and very reasonable prices, make this an excellent lunch spot.

I am a little late leaving this review having thought I had already written one!

It’s not often I write positive reviews but this is a restaurant I felt I needed to leave feedback about. I have travelled all over the world staying and dining in 5* establishments The restaurant appeared quiet when we approached on a Thursday evening but we decided to give it a try. I am so glad we did! The 2 girls serving Serena and Tilly were both welcoming and gave outstanding service throughout the night. Michelin star service. The food was excellent cooked to perfection and likewise the drinks including cocktails we have never experienced before. Outstanding all round! A real gem! We definitely will return! Well done!

Great location close to the Cathedrals and definitely feels different from the usual chain. Lovely friendly staff and good sized menu. Food was hot and tasty. This is a good place to stop by for any munchies during the day.

A few friends had recommended this place to us, after pre drinks at the Botanist.

Nice staff, nice place to stop for lunch and grab a quiet few minutes. Had ham egg and chips, can’t really get that wrong! Nice chunky chips and eggs done well. Would recommend.

Popped into Playwrights for elevenses. I had a cappuccino and toasted tea cake my friend had filtered coffee with jam on toast. Have been here before on an evening time. The staff are lovely and the food delicious even though it was a snack. Nice to sit on the high stools looking out of the window at the pedestrians doing their shopping .

I've been here a few times this year for lunch and dinner. It's a nice place with great staff. Food can sometmes take longer than other restaurants, but worth the wait. I'd recommend the 'Playwrights' Steakwich', 'The Veggiewich' and the 'King Prawn Linguini'. Prices are reasonable and I think students and uni staff get 10%.

Had an excellent meal at Playwrights Bar & Bistro for my 50th Birthday before going to the theatre. Will definitely be returning when we are visiting Coventry again

This treasure is remarkable. They cater for all dietary requirements . The food was delicious and the staff service was impeccable. Must visit this place again !!!

Love this place. Food always very good & service great too. Definitely recommend & ensure you book too. Breakfast also good. Just need to try Sunday dinner now ! A little gem for cov .

I really love this independent bistro. Stunning location, great to sit outside on a sunny day. The food never disappoints and their Sunday roasts are to die for. I also love how much they try to accommodate different dietary requirements. 100% recommend.

Just around the corner from the Cathedral but I wouldn't have found it if it wasn't for Tastecard which was 2 for 1 so was very good value. Nice atmosphere and loved the décor. Food was very tasty and good wines with good service.

i was meeting a long lost friend and waited a while the very accomodating staff kept an eye out for my friends arrival and pointed her in my direction, good drinks, good food but great hospitality. thankyou