The Bower House in Stratford-on-Avon

In the past this has been a great place for Sunday roast but sadly not any more. One of our party received a slither of pork. Another was so underwhelmed by roast options they just ate a starter. Vegetarian option butternut squash which is hardly adequate and just a plate of vegetables with no protein for £20. Someone needs a word with the chef and/or owner. Cold Yorkshire puddings and gravy the consistency of stock. Style over substance and woefully inadequate. The Bower House do no seem to respond to reviews so shows how little the opinion of their customers matter.

My partner and myself stayed in the rooms above which were beautifully decorated warm and peaceful - the evening menu didn't acommodate much in the way of vegetarian food but the host prepared a special menu for me to choose from which was a really thoughtful touch - breakfast in the morning was also delicious - highly recommended

Was really looking forward to this....a group of 12 of us celebrating our friendship. The restaurant is pleasant and inviting with some interesting decor features. Large tables and a uncramped layout. So our menu choices - Dull pork belly, undercooked and tough, should have just melted on the plate. Beef Wellington, too rare, soft as it should be, but oh so chewy and tasteless. Tenderloin should be full of meaty flavour. Beef rump was a revelation, tender and well rested. Service was varied. Yes we were a large group but getting huffs and puffs from staff is unacceptable. To cap it all we got into a meaningless altercation over orange chocolates. Our main server was very pleasant and accomodating however. Did we just catch these folks on a bad day? I don't think a return visit will occur just to answer that question.

Just been for breakfast, two adults and one child(£54) The smallest breakfast I’ve every seen for £14, two tiny thin slices of bacon a slice of undercooked black pudding, barely cooked sausage and the poached eggs tasted like they were poached in vinegar! Oh and let’s not forget the tiny pot of beans for three people to share, this was very disappointing and I feel completely ripped off! Considering they have a 10% service charge I really don’t see how they can justify this, the service certainly isn’t great, a pretentious place to say the least,

Had a two night stay at this little gem, the rooms are situated in an old listed building but are modern and spacious, the bathroom being huge with tub big enough for two, if you book direct with the hotel you get a wonderful breakfast included in room rate, we also had dinner here, small menu done perfectly and great cocktails, would I stay here again? In a heart beat. Also staff were lovely 10/10 My only suggestion would be to have a topper on bed as it was quite firm, but that’s personal preference.

The cooking and presentation of the food surpassed our expectations, this was assured cooking. Our main courses of lamb and duck repectively were glorioufor asly pink but cooked and juicy, just to die for. The meal was complimented with a glass or 2 from their short list of fine (but expensive) by the glass

Went for Sunday lunch, following recommendations from friends.Excellent meal with generous portions which we were able to enjoy without being rushed. Staff were also very pleasant. Would return if in area

Back to the Bower House last night for a friends’s birthday. It’s our favourite place for a celebration or just a scrumptious meal. We cannot leave the interior out of this as I truly think it’s one of the most attractive places to eat that I have visited and I love walking across the square and seeing the welcoming lighting and pictures on the walls. This, coupled with the warm welcome from Paul and his staff is always a great start to the evening. The food was delicious, a crab starter that was light and tasty and served with avruga , radish and avocado that gave it layers of flavour. Melt in the mouth duck with couscous that had all sorts of Mediterranean tastes in it and last but not least a blackberry soufflé that was light a a feather but packed a heavy weight flavour punch. The service was particularly good last night, although to be fair it’s always good. Whenever I see people sitting eating in the Bower House I always feel jealous that I’m not there too as I know they’re having a lovely time!

Had an overnight stay , dinner and breakfast. Such a unique place. Rooms were amazing. Comfortable bed. Clean immaculate room. Staff from check in to dinner etc were excellent and friendly. Highly recommended. Thank you for a wonderful time

Excellent service, delicious food and the beef was melt in your mouth, we were here for the Sunday Roast and I'd recommend

Didn't stay there, but did have an amazing meal! So tasty! The trout, hen-of-wood mushrooms main, and souffle were DIVINE! Portion sizes ideal and service delightful: attentive and kind. Excellent wine/s too. Highly recommend this venue for folks who like local cuisine with a fine, gastronomic, creative twist.

We’re staying at The Bower House for a night to escape life’s craziness!! I can’t explain how unreal this room is (we’re in the blue room) ….the value for money is amazing! A lovely, large, extremely comfortable bed in a very large room with excellent facilities and beautiful decor….then there is the bathroom….as someone who lives with a shower room on a daily basis, I have longed for a soak in a bath. The Bower House bathroom has been my absolute dream come true!!! A huge, freestanding, roll top bath and piping hot water; great water pressure meaning that the bath was full in a few minutes!! Bliss!! We are still here so I can’t comment on breakfast just yet, but I’m in heaven, the bed is like lying on a cloud that gives you just the right amount of back support…seriously, can I move in please? To say that we’re impressed is an understatement. I can’t congratulate the owners of this place more, it’s an absolute triumph, everyone who has contributed to make this room as immense as it is should be applauded!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Second visit to this restaurant, every bit as good as I had remembered. No disappointments; food, wines, service, all excellent. We had the tasting menu, paired wines and must say the wines made the meal even better, which was hard to do because, already very good. Looking forward to a return visit.

Well what can say about The Bower House that hasn’t been said before? We arrived for lunch and both decided on the 6 course tasting menu for £45. Every course was simply delicious and had obviously taken a lot of planning as everything on the dishes were complimentary to each other. Leo ( head chef) came out to serve one of the dishes which is a lovely touch. Zac ( another of his talented team ) served another course to us. I could not recommend it highly enough and was one of the finest meals I’ve had the pleasure of eating

Just had a lovely meal here. We both had steaks which were fantastic with the beef sauce. No fussiness with the food, just well cooked and presented perfectly. Attentive and friendly staff that are not overbearing. Very enjoyable.

Whilst staying with friends on the Warwickshire/Gloucestershire borders - we were treated last night to dinner at Bower House Restaurant and Rooms in Shipston on Stour. A culinary gem. Housed in a Georgian building - the restaurant spaciously laid out over three tastefully decorated rooms - and the menu as delightful as the wine list - the food was absolutely delicious, innovative and beautifully presented - from the perfect sourdough with whipped sea salt butter - a quite sensational crab tart - I cannot wait to come back - so I can work my way through this incredible menu!

We went for Sunday lunch which I would’ve given five stars except for the final event which turned out to be a ‘sting in the tail’. We had enjoyed excellent roast beef and all the trimmings and decided to have coffee and with a bonbon to finish. The waitress was lovely and after seeing that we enjoyed the bonbon asked we might like another one. We thought a ‘nice a treat to finish’. However, upon receiving the bill we found that being charged twice for coffee and bonbon. What a disappointment and would we like to give a gratuity on top of the 10% service charge? No thank you!

Pre wedding drinks with family and friends. Great atmosphere.

Lovely place ,the food was beautifully presented and delicious plus the service was excellent. My only regret was that we didn’t have time for dessert.

Fabulous meal. We had the tasting menu, every course was amazing and very reasonable priced.

Cannot fault this restaurant. Wanted something special to celebrate with family and it really was superb. The food was absolutely sensational and the restaurant is beautiful! Chefs were so friendly and came to the table to serve- a real treat for us. Cannot recommend this highly enough. We had the set menu at lunch time and found it to be excellent value for the quality of food and experience.

Amazing food and super friendly staff for our party of 10!

What a gem. We stayed here for two nights while attending a wedding nearby, and every aspect of our break was wonderful. The room was spacious, comfortable and beautifully designed. The food in the restaurant was delicious, creative and well presented. Breakfast was excellent and every member of the team was friendly, efficient and welcoming,

Terrible lunch experience. Ordered roast pork turned out to be boiled pork! Plus they tried to change me service charge twice. Poor show.

What could have been. The food was extremely tasty but overall it was let down. Service was far too slow, over 45 mins from ordering to starters being served. Steak was ordered rare but had clearly been resting for too long as was only just pink in the middle. Had a 0% win rate on ordering the wine we wanted, though they did replace the red with a more expensive bottle for the same price which they didn't have to do and many other places wouldn't. The restaurant didn't look to be more than half full so these sorts of issues were inexcusable.

Bedroom lovely but gets a little hot. Breakfast and restaurant very good and staff excellent

What an incredible experience we had! Second time dining here but first time with the amazing Leo Kattou as head chef and he did not disappoint. Absolutely fabulous food with the most incredible service from the awesome staff and topped off with a bedroom fit for a queen (queens 👯‍♀️). This is a must visit.

The steak was to die for, as were the cocktails!

Lovely breakfast but background music is far to loud

Wonderful! We stayed at this hotel and what a lovely surprise. Our room was amazing with a huge beautiful bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable, fruit left for us and a fabulous tray containing drinks with lovely glasses. Extremely clean and beautifully decorated room. We had dinner in the restaurant and just ‘wow’ is all I can describe it as. We had the taster menu paired with wine. It was amazing as was the sommelier giving us information on each wine we had. He was very professional and informative. The dinner was 1st class and the breakfast equally fabulous.

Excellent restaurant - now in the great hands of Chef Leo and Tom. Ambience was excellent and food exceptionally good with all our party of Five having the tasting menu. All persons in the party enjoyed the food and great service.

I went with 2 friends. I had never been before. The environment is inviting enough. I was looking forward to it. The service was nice enough. However the waitresses can be prickly. The food - full English - looked and tasted average. Cost - £20 average per person. Go again? For breakfast, no. Too many better alternatives nearby.

We went for Sunday lunch. The restaurant sits on a corner of a market square and is spacious with lots of window tables. It was quite noisy inside once it got busy and not all of the food really worked for us. Beef tartare with blue cheese, for example, and beetroot salad that just needed more to it. The mains (cod and pork roast) had good flavours but the plates and the food were cold which was a shame. The highlight was the tarte tatin which was thin and delicate and really quite the treat. Service ok. Four stars.

This really is a gem of a restaurant. We opted for the set lunch, which included a glass of house wine. There were a couple of options for each course, but neither of us could resist the beautiful Cornish mackerel dish with buttermilk sauce as a starter. This was preceded by bread and a quenelle of butter each, and as I’m gluten intolerant mine came as a tiny warm gluten free seeded loaf. Delicious. We opted for different dishes for the main course, Cornish hake with a seaweed beurre blanc and confit duck leg with hen of the wood, celeriac, black garlic and kale. We decided to share a portion of tripe cooked chips. Both dishes were so tasty, and we cleared our plates. My husband’s dessert was a choux bun filled with a white chocolate and rhubarb filling, while I opted for a coffee, which was accompanied by a gluten free lemon cannoli. We felt the set lunch was excellent value for the standard of food, cooking and friendly service. We’ll be keeping an eye out for the next iteration of the set lunch - although the a la carte and tasting menus also looked delicious.

Yes, all right, I admit it - I'm a bit of a Bower House groupie. It's one of those restaurants that reassures you that all is well in the world, even when it patently isn't. I returned for lunch with my old friend and mentor BP, knowing that the team cooking our lunch was new. That's always a moment of anxiety for those of us who crave continuity. 'New' can mean 'disappointing'. I needn't have worried. We had the usual brilliantly personal welcome from the front-of-house team. They made us feel like old friends but without the 'old'. Then menus arrived and the daily set menu - three courses plus a glass of wine - was just brilliant. This was a meal to savour - exciting food eaten in a familiar setting with a great friend. It couldn't have been more enjoyable. And the fact that the chef comes to the table to serve some dishes is a sign of how the Bower House values its clientele, a direct connection between those who cook our food and those who - joyfully! - eat it. To all of you working there: well done. To all of you who haven't yet visited: go! You're in for a treat.

We already loved the Bower House, but wow! The precision of the new menu in Leo's hands is wonderful. Thank you BH for being such a great local asset to Shipston. Paul - see you soon!!!

Was our privilege to eat at the Bower, gorgeous village setting and a very warm welcome on entrance. Cosy and Quirky. Had the Scallop Ravioli to start which was amazing, so dam tasty so much so I wanted to lick the dish out!! Lol. The roast Beef and my partner had the Belly Pork, both cooked perfectly to our taste with fantastic Yorkshire Puds and the Veg were gorg and the Cauliflower Cheese was so freshly made. In all the food, service and venue was a delight and will be booking a room for my partners birthday to soak up the calm village life with the joy of the Bower.Finally all the staff seemed so happy in their work and were praising the head Chef. Praise to him from us. Thank you Bower.

Great room, amazing food and really friendly staff. This place has a great vibe.

Had a wonderful stay at the Bower house , wonderful service , beautiful room , excellent breakfast ! We will definitely return Thank you

We have enjoyed eating here, each week for nearly two years. The fixed price lunch is exceptional value given the very high quality of the cooking with subtle flavours. This is a hidden gem at the gateway to the North Cotswolds. Sheepstown or Shipston on Stour with individual shops and Free Parking! What’s not to like. The cooking beats all the foodie pubs in the Cotswolds.

We had a lovely stay and meal at The Bower House. Staying in the rooftop room, it was spacious and stylishly decorated with interior touches which suited the character and style of the building. The facilities were great and restaurant delivered on fantastic food at fair prices given the high quality. The scallop ravioli starter was particularly memorable. Staff also very kindly posted back my partners jacket when he left it behind! Very pleased overall and would recommend for a lovely stay and dining experience

Great atmosphere and service! Will be my first choice for drinks in the future🍸

Situated in the centre of Shipston, lots of free 2 hour parking in roads in the area, looks v smart from outside and inside, v friendly meet and greet, menu as listed online, we ate pate, cod in black garlic, bouillabaisse, followed by crumble. All v well presented, v tasty, large portions of staters and pud but sadly we thought the mains were a little measly, certainly not enough fish in the bouillabaisse. Also the restaurant was not very warm inside. So overall v good food but not sure we would revisit

Unser Abendessen war super! Das Essen war unglaublich lecker! Freue mich auf das nächste Besuch. We had such delicious food. Great choice of starters, mains and desserts :) Can‘t wait to eat here again. Food, service, ambiance 10 out of 10. Thank you team Bower House.

One of favourite local restaurants really good for breakfast lunch or supper. Food always imaginative & well prepared. Nice little cocktail bar too & the rooms are outstanding at c£120 inc breakfast. The perfect gateway to The Cotswolds!

Oh my goodness! I don’t have a trip advisor account but I have logged on to give a review of this incredible hotel! Best in cotswolds. We are staying in the blue room and it has everything a family needs, comfortable beds (even the little pull out beds) complimentary homemade cookies and fruit, gorgeous tea bags and milk from local dairy farm. Wonderful and helpful staff. Tv with all channels, amazing location. Roll top bath, double me vanity sink. Really Hot water and incredible decor. This hotel really has thought of everything . So spacious too!

Attention to detail, Excellent! It's not very often I give a five star review, so this is very well deserved. First of all it's a lovely restaurant, excellent location, nice decor inside and lovely ambient music in the background. Four of us went for Sunday lunch, standard choices, beef, pork and chicken with a veggie option as well. After we had ordered we received freshly baked homemade bread along with salted butter, or a chilli garlic butter(very mild but nice). This was the first USP/attention to detail. The meals arrived not too long afterwards, all beautifully presented, so eating with our eyes before we'd even tasted it. The only negative was the Yorkshire puddings served with 'all' dishes not just the roast beef, seems unatural? But it's a very minor point. All dishes tasted lovely. Finished the meal with coffee and petit fours (which was another nice touch). On visiting the toilets they were clean and tidy with small individual cotton hand towels available to dry your hands, whilst listening to the voice of various Shakespearean actors reading from Shakespear plays ( I had Richard Burton) another lovely touch. So overall an excellent restaurant that is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Keep up the individual 'point of difference' It's how a restaurant should be run. Lovely staff as well by the way.

We love the Bower House, it’s our favourite place for special celebrations. Last night it didn’t disappoint and we had a lovely evening. We always love looking in the pretty windows at the charming restaurant before we walk in the door to a warm welcome from Paul and his staff. The food was great - oysters that tasted of the sea, a delicious rabbit terrine, great steaks and my husband’s Barnsley chop all went down a storm. But while my husband and friend waxed lyrical about their pistachio cake and ice cream I was in a quiet place of unctuous delight eating the chocolate and cherry mousse with buttermilk ice cream and a sharp cherry drizzle. I have to tell you it was perfect!

Fantastic food and drinks- worth every penny Started with delicious cocktails, complimentary bread roles, Devine welsh rarebit as a starter, fish for mains perfectly cooked and beautifully light desserts- washed down with an excellent bittle of Sicilian white! Service excellent- not rushed and able to take our time between courses. Best in shipston we found and best meal out ive had in years

I popped in with my husband and two children today for a coffee during the food market. I don’t know if it’s because I had children with me so I wasn’t the right clientele for them but the service was appalling. I understand they were busy, but I’ve never felt more unwelcome for a coffee in my life. They had no manners what so ever. We weren’t allowed to view the menu because it was too busy so they were not serving anymore customers. That’s fine but be polite about it! I asked about caramel syrup and from behind me at the bar I got a ride ‘no, we only have hazelnut!’ My coffee was so hot it scalded my tongue and made it a very unpleasant drink, which I felt I need to speed up with because I just wanted to leave I’d been made to feel like an inconvenience. I saw a group of 3 come in who also asked for coffee. They were offered any table in the entrance, none of which had been cleaned and rudely told there was a wait. After 5 mins of being ignored they left. Upon paying the bill which I felt like I should have refused to pay for the coffee. I told the barman about my experience. He just said ‘I apologise and turned to the next customer’ Again, it many have been busy but a bit of polite customer service can forgive any wait in my opinion. It’s the rudeness that was so appalling. I won’t be going back or recommending this place to anyone. It’s over priced and pretentious.

We live local but for some reason have never been to The Bower House, we booked for Sunday lunch yesterday, it was excellent! We had a roast dinner with all the trimmings, totally delicious! Dessert of burnt Basque cheesecake was also divine. The staff were friendly, switched on and professional . I can highly recommend.

We enjoyed a lovely lunch here. We had the fixed price menu which was very good value. Staff were very friendly and service was excellent. Nicely fitted out restaurant with a good atmosphere. We were surprised that it was so quiet as the food was excellent.

Our first visit, but we can't wait to return. We loved the stylish decor and the efficient and friendly staff. But most of all the delicious food which was so perfectly seasoned, cooked to our preference with sensible portions. The cocktails accompanied the food perfectly. Such a treat.

I've been to the Bower House a few times over the years. Set in a beautiful market town it's a venue that we might think of as timeless. In reality, it's continually reinvented itself according to customers' changing needs. That's what I saw again today. This August midweek, we had a lunch - two old friends, at a familiar table, looking out over the town square - and it was clearly on very good form. The service was charming and welcoming; the food very good indeed. There's a set price daily lunch menu for £22 for two courses, £29 for three, and that's what I chose. It includes a glass of house wine. My meal was a starter of fish cakes with a zingy Asian salad; a pork chop with chilli and satay sauce; and a revelatory dessert that involved coconut, lime and pineapple sorbet. It was fabulous. The style of the place is unpretentious, done with great style, and attentive to its customers. There's a delicatessen attached which is similarly impressive. So, yes, it was great to be back at the Bower House. You set from the street into a little oasis of luxury, and it was just what was needed today.

We rented 2 rooms: Superior King Room(on second floor)-huge room and massive bathroom with large walk-in shower, bath, large dual vanities, make-up table. King bed with lovely linen, air conditioner and fan. Cosy Room(on first floor)- good size-not exactly small, also with a very large bathroom, has fan but no AC. Both beds had double UK and 2 x USB plugs either side. Welcome tray of fresh fruit and small bottles of gin, whiskey and vodka available in each room (not free) and Nespresso machine. Both rooms had very upmarket decor and the decor in the restaurants is also very nice. Note that the staircase upstairs is narrow so taking up large suitcases would be a struggle. The hotel has a restaurant downstairs that offers breakfasts (very nice-not included in our room rate) and dinner, there’s not much else in the village except a couple of pubs but Stratford Upon Avon is a 20 min drive away with a huge choice of restaurants.

We stayed in room five, which has a beautiful king-size bed and a roll top bath, lots of towels, and fruit to welcome us. We knew beforehand that the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and so were aware there would be no food which wasn’t a problem. Shipton on Stour is a very tiny village, but luckily there is a co-op where one can buy breakfast. Might be worth noting that there are two very steep flights of stairs, so we had to leave our bags in the car, and the room had the noisiest extractor fan and huge dehumidifier machine going. Obviously, as it’s in the attic, it must get very hot but these were so noisy it would be impossible to sleep, so we had to unplug them. They were also extremely unsightly, but I suppose there is no choice. To be honest we were quite surprised by the smell in the room on arrival, which was stale cigarette smoke. There also seemed to be an unpleasant smell from the drains, so maybe the room had been empty recently. We ran the shower and taps and it eventually went. Please be careful if, like us, you look at the welcoming drinks tray and presume the wine is for you. It was a small bottle which luckily we didn’t open because it was £40. The mini bottles of gin and whiskey on the welcome tray were £15 each. Luckily the two cookies in the jar were for us, as was the filled bottle of tap water! As I said, the room itself was lovely and comfortable, but at £130 per night I wouldn’t rate it is the five stars it gives itself.

A really nice restaurant with friendly staff. Have been here a number of times before with no complaints. Food wise very good but their recently introduced summer menu (particularly on a Sunday) is a little uninspiring. Rather than their normal Sunday lunch offerings namely roast beef , roast pork etc with all the trimmings they have moved to steaks and BBQ. Surprisingly they still have roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings available but with a steak….not really! Heard a number of negative comments from other diners when we were there so hopefully the restaurant will quickly pick up on this and revert to their standard offerings. If they don’t I will not be returning anytime soon which will be a shame. Pricewise with they way they are pricing at the moment I.e. steaks are a stand alone price and extras are literally priced on top this proved to be quite an expensive family Sunday lunch.

Visiting from New Zealand, we were lucky to come across this elegant restaurant in the Cotswold village of Shipston on Stour. We were to meet family for a long-planned reunion lunch, and the ambiance was perfect. Lovely food in a gorgeous setting- I would not have expected this in a little English village. The waitstaff were also great. Many thanks, I hope to return one day.

I went for dinner at the Bower House with a big group of friends and we tried (almost!) everything on the menu. The food was absolutely delicious, the portions were great, and service was very polite and accommodating. We asked Giuseppe (the GM) to pick a wine for us which was fantastic. Oh and to top it off we finished with the chefs own brownies. Wow! Highly recommend going for the food & cosy vibe - so good I came back for brunch with my boyfriend the next day.

The six of us celebrated our friends 30th birthday here and absolutely loved it. Great steak, oysters and salmon. Loved the atmosphere and the manager, Paul, was friendly and up for a laugh. He made the experience very special. Would go here again to celebrate an occasion! Jess

Took my partner here for a special birthday breakfast, we had the worst breakfast ever.. The service was terrible, we had to wait 40 minutes and then they got the order completely wrong. Walked out in disgust

Entrance into the bar area, which is very open and social when filled with customers. Then up a few steps to the restaurant/dining area. Rooms not accessible from within. Service was friendly, attentive and efficient. Food: Ordered a starter each, shared their 1kg fish £58...

We spent the night at the Bower House. Very comfortable surroundings and is in a great location close to many restaurants and shops. Unusually large bedroom and bathroom for Europe. Lovely village and the people are so polite. A tasty breakfast was served the following...

Wow, seriously…..WOW. We stumbled upon what appeared to be just your usual charming village restaurant. There was nothing ‘usual’ about the Bower house. From the warm welcome and expertly mixed cocktails when we arrived to the steak that has rivalled beef from the basque country…and...

Awful food and awful customer service. Started with poor sloppy runny asparagus mess. Then a burnt dry salty cod on a cabbage water and bean stew. When issues were bought up to the waitress she was ok apoplogised but the guy she said was the...

Just lovely. Great quality from room decor to linen and toiletries , good attention to detail from radio in the room to added fruit with a nice and knife. Food was fresh great

We had a nice evening with friends and enjoyed some live music from a talented singer. We’ve been many times in the past and it has usually been busy. Tonight despite the live music is was pretty empty which was a surprise but when we...

My friends and I did a cocktail masterclass (for 4 people) this evening with Paul and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. You get to learn as much as you want, Paul the host shows and explains and then we got to go make our...

Mothers Day! Lovely oysters - I threaten to go in every day and have one. Lovely cocktails & food. Had a bin end white Chateauneuf du Pape which was delicious. I love the smokiness of the grill on the food. Chinese - Chang yu -...

My husband and I booked a meal for our wedding anniversary and were really disappointed with the quality of the menu and the meal itself. we have been before and thought the meal was so flavoursome and delicious, that perhaps our expectations were too high....

It's been years since we went out for a Valentines Night Meal having always subscribed to the popular notion that they frequently be a bit of a Rip Off . However our faith in the ingenuity and flair of the Bowerhouse emerged at the end...

This is a very warn and friendly restaurant with room. The rooms are decorated and furnished to a very high standard. Ours had a large roll-top bath as well as a good size shower in the well appointed bathroom. The bedroom was equally well appointed,...

We stayed here for my birthday weekend in the Pink Room and everything was perfect, the bathroom is amazing! Dinner & breakfast in the restaurant was good & service excellent. Thank you

We stayed for two nights at The Bower house and really enjoyed it. The room we stayed in was lovely, the staff were all very welcoming and the food was excellent. The first night we had the 4 course vegetarian tasting menu and the second...

The small market town of Shipston on Stour never ceases and amaze. It seems to go on giving and has something of everything. If you want somewhere really special to eat then I recommend booking a table at The Bower House on the edge of...

We have been here several times before and the food, service and atmosphere has been really good. But this visit the restaurant was only half full on a Saturday night. Cocktails were good. Food was very disappointing from starter through to pudding. Menu was difficult...

We all ordered the pork chop, with tender stem broccoli and seared shallot with creamed mashed potatoes as an extra addition. After a long weight of approx 45 mins, the waiter came over and announced the chef is not happy with the mash?! He offered...

Lovely rooms, spacious and well decorated, and a very good restaurant. We extended our stay for an extra night as it was so good. Breakfast was excellent too. The only critique I have, is that they don't have private or off road parking. One has...

Truly a wonderful evening celebrating my Husband’s birthday. Our first time visiting this restaurant and it will certainly not be our last. From the moment we walked in the door until we left we were treated with the upmost attentive service I do believe we...

We booked dinner at The Bower House whilst on a week's holiday in the Cotswolds. It had been recommended by friends and we were looking forward to the meal. The restaurant has a great position on the corner and we were given a lovely window...

Fabulous place. Can’t fault it. Stunning rooms, beautifully decorated and furnished. Amazing food - Basmati rice pudding with carrot sorbet- oh yes! Fantastic staff. Faultless!!

This restaurant is in an old building in the centre of lovely Shipston, with beautiful interesting decor and very a very welcoming atmosphere. The food was delicious and imaginative (although my pudding was a bit OTT and not so nice as a result). The service...

The Bower House continues to deliver; great service, excellent food and the team could not have done more to make our stay and that of our guests more enjoyable. When the hotel and restaurant sector is struggling, The Bower House is showing how it should...

I seldom write reviews and I very rearly write one that is not truly positive. The place and atmosphere are nice and according to expectations, based on the website and previous reviews. The staff was nice and friendly. Overall, we had a nice family dinner...

Well it's sleepy now after such a delicious and imaginative lunch .The set lunch menu for £20 is terrific value but still manages to make you feel indulged and spoiled . This is a top of the range restaurant which doesn't rip you off .The...

Good standard of accommodation. Immaculate room. Good location. Friendly staff Would definitely visit again

We ate at the Bower House on a Saturday evening and were not disappointed! The restaurant had a good atmosphere with friendly staff and the food was excellent. We had a Shipston Sour cocktail while looking at the menu followed by the burata and the...

We had a great experience at The Bower House in Shipston on Saturday. We were waited on by two fantastic waitresses, who were very polite and nothing was too much trouble for them. Great food and a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. We will be...

Even just walking in through the front door of this immaculately designed restaurant you feel a sense of calm excitement for what lies ahead. As interiors go this has to be one of the best, perfect lighting and beautiful artwork are the backdrop for a...

The combination of efficient, friendly service and relaxed ambience make dining at the Bower House a very pleasant experience that justifies the high prices. On our evening visit the restaurant was fully booked, yet the noise level was well controlled and the table service was...

Bower House lives up to its reputation of providing wonderful food in a lovely setting. Being able to stay on the premises in their new stylish bedrooms sealed it for us. A leisurely dinner was perfect and service excellent, as was breakfast. Rooms were also...

Great service here in a lovely setting. The cocktails are nice and food was very tasty. It is a little pricier than other places but definitely worth visiting.

The room was gorgeous and the food delicious, but most importantly each and every member of staff was absolutely lovely.

Visited on a Sunday afternoon ad hoc, hoping for some quality food. In that respect, we were not disappointed; our meals were really tasty and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, the portion sizes were microscopic considering the rather steep prices, and as a result we were left...

As always great service, all staff very friendly. If you never tried eel, give it a go. I was sceptical but it was amazing , will definitely have that again

Be careful if you’re planning to give anyone a gift voucher for here. We had been kindly given a £100 voucher but our bill for brunch was £80.50. We expected them to give us the difference back as a voucher to redeem next time but...

Dined here for Sunday Lunch. This place is something special, the atmosphere, service and food are all outstanding. The cocktails are delicious, the food is pricey but really worth it as the quality is very high and all is delicious. Cant recommend it enough! Well...

Faultless. Food, wine, service, ambiance, absolutely brilliant. We can’t wait to go back, and we will try a midweek dinner.

We popped in for a quick bite to eat for lunch. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated. The entire experience was delightful, attentive staff, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere!!

The food was fantastic and very well executed. This was sadly let down by the service. We ordered cocktails and nuts to enjoy as an aperitif, these arrived after the bread and seconds later the starters arrived. We therefore couldn’t enjoy our pre dinner drinks...