Rose and Crown in Stratford-on-Avon

The pub's own description is spot on - it is a hidden gem. Popped in at random after a visit to Upton House a few miles away. Lovely pub in a beautiful location with a very friendly landlady. The only bad thing is that I live too far away to visit on a busy weekend evening, as it looks like it would have a great atmosphere.

Beautiful country pub. Friendly owners and friendly locals. Excellent selection of beers and wines. Occasionally do food pop-ups. Highly reccomend a visit, a historic old pub.

Lovely old village pub, friendly staff, dog friendly.

What a really sweet battlecruiser. Pretty as a picture, bangin pint, gorgeous garden, top staff and landlady, go go go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was told there was this really old pub by a member of the Solihull Cycling Club who used to visit this area. What a fabulous village to see in bloom at this time of year and not a sound, apart from the birds. Stunning interior of the pub and a fine selection of Hook Norton ales. Apparently under new local ownership I wish them well and especially if they can sustain a regular kitchen and staff. Come on people in the area - support this gem - by spreading the word.

The cotswold Japanese kitchen Sushi evening ...totally outstanding... food / value for money / staff efficiency/ atmosphere ... all 5*

Tonight it was Cotswold Japanese Kitchen night. Sushi time! Not at all pretentious,not at all expensive but absolute quality food. Generous portions all round kept everyone happy. All that and a few pints of Hook Norton Gold Ale. The combination of Great food,Excellent beer and very attentive staff (Lou,Carla and Amanda) made for an excellent evening :) Who needs a full time kitchen when you can have The Cotswold Japanese Kitchen visit the Rose and Crown. See ya next time.

Great evening at the Cotswold Japanese Kitchen pop up! Food great, drinks and atmosphere lovely as always

Great pub, very friendly staff, great beer and very acceptable rolls for a snack at lunchtime.

Great cider festive.. 👌 great pizza great people..

We stopped off in Ratley during a 5 mile hike in the area and found the Rose & Crown hoping for thirst quenching drink! We didn’t bargain for the epic rolls on offer of which we had egg mayo, cheese & onion and coronation chicken. They were lovely and served with a smile. Highly recommend!

Wonderful little country pub at the end of the road. Well worth a visit. Loved the fireplace. We'll certainly be back for another visit.

One of the greatest country pubs 100% and great friendly staff 👍.

Nice to see this pub up and running again and being nice and full just like a good old village pub should be

What a great Sunday dinner good large portions and it was cooked to perfection definitely going back

Great Sunday roast, lots of veg, good value nice atmosphere.

Called in 26th December, a very nice welcome, pluss we took our dog in,wine very good and beer also. Will return.

Great to see the Rose and Crown under new management since Nov 2023. Lots of locals at the bar, chef in the kitchen cooking delicious food and it felt like a proper pub again! Well done to all!! Will be coming back soon!! 🍻👏🍻👏

Great pub, under new management. Travelled from Cornwall for a Christmas lunch and everything was spot on. Definitely recommend.

A great historic pub with a wonderful medieval atmosphere. We were there in January 2023 and we are definitely going back. The food was fantastic, the best steak I could have asked for. The service was nice and the pub cozy. Definitely worth going there.

New ownership a game changer. We recently dined at Ratley’s village pub now managed by Lou and Basil. They've revitalised the place, maintaining rustic charm while injecting fresh energy. The menu showcases well-cooked pub classics – I enjoyed a fantastic burger, and my husband tried a duck version of shepherd’s pie! The cosy atmosphere with roaring fires adds to the charm, complemented by a well-curated beer selection. Whether it's a casual drink with friends or a hearty meal, Lou and Basil's commitment to great food and warm service shines through. We are excited to see where they take this village gem. Cheers to a fantastic start at our revamped local pub!

Booked a table online for that same night, walked from our campsite along footpaths and over fields, arrived to find it was closed. On a Friday night!!?? Would it have taken much to update your online presence to show this?? In the end we walked another two mile to the Duncow in Hornton.

We dropped in on a Saturday night at about 8pm to find an empty pub. The gas had gone off apparently and the chef wanted to go home. They had no crisps or snacks either. Odd reception. Had a pint and went to the Castle, which was very busy. Can’t comment on food or service as we didn’t get any. Quaint country pub though.

No drinks on tap available apart from two real ales which were off.,I’ve never been to a pub and not been able to get a pint before.

Good selection of ales. Quite boozer tucked away from the main roads but a real gem. Regularly ride out in the summer

This has been a favourite for 30 years regardless of owner. We went however for a drink over the weekend (having been disappointed some months before hand when we ate and hoping it had improved…. a second chance)but were met outside with a broken bench, ashtray with piled up cigarettes 🚬 obviously not emptied for days; fake dirty roses outside attached to trellis . It looked sad and unkempt. Opening the door it looked grubby with no people inside. We left and went to a similar village pub just five minutes away packed with people, full of atmosphere, looking loved and welcoming too from the outside. I think that says it all. It’s so sad.

Really lovely atmosphere in this old quaint village pub and a warm welcome. We struggled with the wheelchair so maybe not wheelchair accessible (I did phone ahead to check) also might be nice to have a gluten free option on the dessert menu.

Looking for a dog friendly pub to stop at for lunch, I found the Rose & Crown…WHAT A FIND! It’s well hidden, off the beaten track, but if you’re in the area, you must stop by. Easy to book online prior to our visit. On what turned out to be the hottest day of the year, walking inside, we stepped back in time to a cosy, cool and very friendly atmosphere with log fired aroma lingering from cold nights gone by. I can only imagine the history and stories told in this place. My wife had a steak - perfectly cooked! I had a burger - quite simply the best burger I’ve ever had…and I have had my fair share of pub/restaurant/fast food chain burgers over the last 30yrs or so. Both dishes were accompanied with chips…stunning, crispy, rustic - skin on chips! In terms of drinks, I asked for a pale ale and went along with the recommendation by the bar man. A hand pulled, local ale which was absolutely delicious. My wife had 1/2pt of coke, which at nearly £4, was the only negative of what was otherwise a perfect lunch. Our dog felt at home and settled well during the meal, plenty of water available for him as well. I can’t comment on the outside, as we stayed inside. In summary, £40 ish for an amazing meal for two, I’d say is an absolute bargain considering the quality and the experience in an beautiful little village. This was the perfect start to our weekend away! I would definitely recommend and we will definitely return when we’re next passing.

Wow what a friendly pub. Everyone seems so friendly and happy here including the staff and the customers. Food was first class and served with a smile. The weather helped on the day and it was the hottest day of the year. Good choice of local beers. It's well worth a visit.

We were so looking forward to visiting The Rose and Crown for our anniversary meal and after reading the great reviews it made us even more excited! However, we were so disappointed. It was a lovely summers evening so thought we would eat outside. The glass tables outside were filthy, they clearly hadn’t seen a cloth for a while. The waitress was new and didn’t seem to have had much training, the guy on the bar was unorganised and flappy. The kitchen didn’t seem to get any of the orders right. A table next to us had wine served with no coolers and were given dirty glasses. There were flies everywhere (probably due to the weather) but it just made us feel funny!! We went for 2 pizza and chips. The chips came 10 mins after the pizzas. My pizza came and the cheese was burnt (dark brown). The guy did replace it but by that time my husband had finished his. The pizzas were not flash, the sauce tasted as if it were out of a jar. The guy didn’t charge us for my pizza. It was a nice touch but we left there feeling so disappointed, it was supposed to be a special meal and we just couldn’t wait to leave. Lots of things to improve on, but simple things. Hopefully mistakes are learnt from.

Only giving a one star review as went miles out of our way to visit this pub and it was closed (1pm on Wednesday) despite showing on Google (and the sign on the pub) that it was supposed to be open.

Went miles out of our way on a warm and sunny Wednesday afternoon only to find that the pub was closed…despite all research (and the sign on the pub) saying it was supposed to be open. Very disappointing.

Lovely food, friendly hosts in the warmth of this old pub in the Cotswolds established in 1068. The village is dark and quiet and quite ghostly this time of year, sparking our imagination of the nearby 1642 Battle of Edgehill.

Lovely old traditional pub with great food and good beer. Lovely location, would be really happy if this was my local. Had the Sunday roast.

Cosy interior and can only imagine the history

Superb. Excellent tasting food with an uncomplicated menu. Beautiful lovely old rustic pub. Lovely lager and cider. Can't ask for more food and atmosphere wise . The chicken and truffle pie and the beef burger were exceptional

Lovely little pub .Great old world atmosphere ,friendly staff and patrons . Cheapest Beer I have had for a long time , so we had several 😃.

Went for a meal with colleagues to catch up and we chose to visit as we'd heard good reviews and so glad we did. It is a compact menu but certainly has enough choice and feels like they are doing a core menu but doing it very well indeed. I had the king prawn starter followed by the venison ragu linguine - both absolutely delicious and good portion sizes. I have to be honest - I couldn't finish my main - I'd have gone pop! Next time I'm going to go Main And Dessert as the puddings going to other tables looked gorgeous but I simply had no space. I'd highly recommend and I'll be back again soon.

Lovely, traditional country pub in a pretty village. Great Sunday lunch with excellent roast beef, and plenty of it. Choice of cider on draught. Friendly service. Very nice atmosphere helped by the resident dog in situ. Wonderful oak timbers and fireplaces. Can’t wait to visit on a cold winters day with the fires going! I think local farmers have some input in this so it’s guaranteed to have good meat. An unpretentious but charming place.

Such limited menu as everything taken off. No wines and slow service. Dreadful

Took the family there and our 8 month old puppy (who can get quite excited!). We were all made to feel welcome from the start! The atmosphere was great, and the food was fantastic! I'm glad we've had family move nearby, so we're guaranteed to come back! Great find from Google when we were passing by!

Lovely meal. Husband had the venison pie which used their own local venison. Staff very friendly. Great village pub.

We had a great meal on a stop off from the Bards Drive, the food was exceptional (pizza & cod n chips) atmosphere was very welcoming, price a less than I expected

Excellent food, made very welcome.

Hidden gem , fantastic Sunday lunch !

This is a great little pub with a ton of character. The staff were lovely and the food was amazing, especially the chicken which was piping hot, fab. If by any chance we're up this way again, we'll definitely be ordering the 8oz humongous burger again, they should call it a dinosaur burger! Oh, didn't think it'd work but the burger had slices of apple which I think was genius!

My partner was fortunate enough to win a raffle prize, Sunday lunch for two. We skipped the starters went straight into the main course, one roast beef and one roast pork, locally grown, very much’Farm to Fork’ - excellent pork. Great service too, we will certainly be returning as paying guests….

Probably my fault but the only thing on the menu on Monday was pizza, the pizza was perfectly ok except for 4 of us the temperature of them ranged from cold to just right, i expect they were cooked separately and delivered at the same time. The garden was nice and the outdoor pizza oven and BBQ looked good, but must be for special occasions. Over all nice place

A beautiful pub nestled in a small rural setting. Great ale selection, really good food and the friendliest landlord + staff. What more could you want? Having chosen the rose & crown to cater lunch for my family on my wedding day I can say they even excel at private functions

Loved visiting whilst on a camping trip! We managed to get a seat outside in the sun, and all loved the outside area as much as the cosy, English pub vibe inside. Can't fault the food, drinks or service - just hoped for a bit more choice on the menu. What we did have was great though. Tried to get in contact with the pub to order some of the chocolate they sell on the bar, but didn't get a response using the email address saved on Google - maybe something to bear in mind if you're wanting to discuss something before visiting.

Absolutely glorious and picturesque village and pub , staff were lovely and welcoming despite how busy it was. We visited on fathers day lunchtime. We were served our drinks quickly and ordered Sunday lunch. When the food arrived it was delicious and perfectly cooked. Strange, but there was a generous portion of meat on both our plates but a very small amount of potatoes and vegetables with it. I left still feeling hungry and I'm not a huge eater... all in all very good though.

Had Sunday Roast here. Good sized portions.

Really lovely village tucked out of the way in Ratley. Good food, but could do with a greater gluten free offering, but they're more than happy to accommodate alternatives. Very friendly and engaging host who clearly is passionate about making the place a success. Will definitely be back!

Brilliant Sunday Lunch. Really pleased to see the place buzzing in the Sunshine. My friends said it was the best roast they've had at a pub for years, totally agree. The girls were very happy with the prosseco and wine choice, we enjoyed the local ales. Great atmosphere, the staff were awesome and attentive, just loved it... So much so we're taking the mother in-law here next Sunday, now that's a test..🤣

Really lovely pub. Will definitely return when I’m in the area, really friendly welcoming staff, great sunday dinner, highly recommend

Visited for a Bank Holiday lunch after a morning at Upton NT, which was only a 5 min drive away. The sun was shining, the team were friendly and welcoming and despite it being busy, we managed to get a table outside. The menu for the day was BBQ and we chose marinated chicken and griddled Halloumi. Both dishes came with salad and new potatoes. Really enjoyable, recommend.

6 of us booked in for a meal. Pub had a gas.leak so kitchen not open....but doing barbecued meals instead. Food was excellent, good service by a lovely young lady.

Best beer in a long way. Well kept. Lovely pub. Sympathetic refurb. Friendly staff and great Sundau lunches. Can't wait to try the pies, which are proper and packed with filling.

Good food and very friendly staff - would highly recommend. Be aware there is no car park, but should be available on-street parking nearby.

We've been here on and off in the past, was in the area so thought we would try it for lunch. The menu was small, not very extensive. My wife had the fish platter with an additional side of chips and I had the sausages and mash. And both were very tasty. There was plenty of fish and it looked like it was home battered. The bowl of chips (skin on) was very tasty and very large! My 3 sausages and mash was just how I like it with a smooth onion gravy. The staff were friendly and helpful. The menu could probably do with expanding a bit and maybe also have a sandwich or similar option at lunchtime.

WARNING. this pub charges NINE POUNDS for a glass of wine. No prices displayed at the bar and none given when ordering wine from table during meal. Food and staff otherwise acceptable.

Limited food , limited snacks, had cash in my hand, he said I've done the card machine. Landlord not very friendly. Won't be back shame used to be a good pub.

This pub is fairly local so we visited for dinner. We had telephoned a couple of days before to book When we arrived we were informed they could only offer about 1/3 of the main courses on the menu, no explanation given. Of those, we...

Absolutely lovely village pub, my friends and I were camping at Mount Farm Park. Over the weekend we made many visits to the Rose & Crown. Beautifully decorated to feel homely, and a proper warm welcome from the team. Great selection of local beers and some very good red wine.

Old country pub tucked away in a beautiful little village in Ratley. We didn't eat there but the food looked good and on trip advisor someone rated the best pie so might be back to try one whilst we're here.

Fantastic pub in an fabulous location! Popped in after doing the Edge Hill Circular walk and was served with the best pint and pie I’ve had in ages. Highly recommended.

Fantastic food and spot on service 5 stars from me ☺️

Just how you want a country pub to be. Great for the locals to pop in for a quick drink, the ramblers and dog walkers to rest their weary legs, to grab a quick bite or have a nice restaurant meal. We stopped off on...

A fabulous Easter Sunday roast. Great food, great service and great value. Will definitely be returning soon. Well done to the new owners and staff of this quaint country pub

A disappointing Sunday luncheon, but I feel it definitely has potential. I shall return midweek to try the weekday menu. Do check your bookings by tel to avoid disappointment.

Everything was first rate. The welcome, the service the food. Prices were reasonable, and they even had a pie called Kevin’s pie especially for me.

Lovely pub, ate there some time ago and we had a lovely butchers steak. Lastnight unfortunately the steak was very cheap and not the same quality as before. They didn't have peppercorn sauce when asked or mustard. The veg was very basic and cheap, and there was absolutely no love put into the food whatsoever. It was very disappointing.

Delicious beer and a warm welcome

Burgers and pies highly recommended

Almost a joke that we were served such horrendous food, some of which was uncooked. The waitress had little to no knowledge of what the menu consisted of without having to 'go and check'. Wrong wine arrived on the table to that ordered and when...

lovely little pub we had a table of four the starters we had prawn cocktail and that was well presented and tasted amazing for mains we had 3 burgers and a gammon steak and that was also beautifully done the service was up to standard...

what a team at the pub we had a table booked for 6 in the late after noon we came in early and sat in the snug watching rugby then went and had our dinner then went back in the snug for theee next game...

We used to go here a lot a few years ago, but covid and a change of stewardship stopped our visits. We had a great, honest pub lunch today. The menu caters for all tastes, If not, just ask. The wine menu is good, nothing...

We’d read positive reviews of this place so we’re looking forward to it. We also read about a change of management - and unfortunately the dining experience with the new « proper pub food » menu proved to be disappointing. We both ordered a pie with chips peas and gravy. Whilst the pie itself was ok (defrosted & bought in - and really lacking much meat inside, but at least it tasted ok), the accompanying chips were clearly again frozen, and weren’t properly cooked. Worst of all was a full boat of the most watery tasteless gravy. The two waitresses were however very nice and friendly - it’s just a real shame about the food. With so many good alternatives in this area, I don’t see this place surviving long - Sadly, as it’s a gorgeous pub.

A lovely old traditional pub with a very warm welcome for us and our dogs. Quality wholesome well priced food with wheat free, vegetarian and vegan options. Would definitely go back again.

Oh Dear! We visited regularly a few years ago with our beloved Jack Russel Lily. It has taken some while for us to return after she died 3 tears ago, but we remembered the superb food and excellent service we always enjoyed. The pub is...

We arrived around lunchtime in the midst of a long drive and my other half suggested we stop here for lunch. On entering the pub only had a couple of very old gentlemen ensconced at the bar. Asking if any tables were available for ordering...

Lovely atmosphere in the pub , an older building with lots of character & charm. The staff are really friendly , I received a very warm welcome & although they were busy It was no problem to order food which was not pricey at all...

A lovely country pub serving good food and a reasonable range of beers. Good service from very friendly landlord and staff.

Nice 2 course Sunday lunch. Plenty of veg and no rush. Highly recommended.

Lovely village pub, celebrated a birthday here, would recommend the pie and mash, homemade and delicious. Great service from waitress.

Great cosy pub in this tucked away village. A bit of a time warp - wonderful for lunch and a pint.

We had a great evening at the Rose and Crown over Christmas A local band were playing and the pub was packed Great food,drinks and service from the staff The steak and chips were particularly tasty

Good Ale, good food, good people, good music.

Lovely traditional cosy pub and restaurant. Nice friendly staff. Great food.

Excellent, the staff are friendly and attentive, the food was classic pub food served by wonderful, happy staff. Times are hard for many at the moment so where you choose to spend it really matters. I recommend the Rose and Crown, you won’t be disappointed!

Delicious food, lovely selection of wine, very friendly staff and such beautiful decor. Perfect cosy oldy woldy pub!

Delicious food served by friendly staff in a well-kept centuries-old building. Warmest of atmospheres.

Great food and excellent and fun service even though they were very busy. Highly recommended 👌

Lovely place. Quaint country pub. Great beer and great food. Highly recommended.

2022 update - visited again on Sunday and another brilliant Sunday roast! Absolutely love this place! Absolute gem of a pub! Gorgeous old building dating back over 1000 years - so many original period features. We had the Sunday roast and can genuinely say it was one of the best roasts we've ever eaten - delicious, tasty and cooked perfectly. Brilliant range of well kept cask and craft ales on tap and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Great pub, very well thought out menu, fantastic food, good beers, really attentive service. Can’t ask for more than that. We went on Friday night and enjoyed it so much we went again the following night.

We had a wonderful meal on Saturday lunchtime. The staff were attentive as ever, making sure that we were happy and having everything that we needed. We will definitely be back again!

Great food great service good local pub

Good food, good beer, nice covered outdoor seating with chairs with backs.