The Broom Tavern in Stratford-on-Avon

We had a table for three on Saturday evening and on arrival found the place was absolutely rammed with customers. It’s a very busy pub! Let me say the things that either let the place down or we didn’t like first. I did not like to see a waitress take the side plates from a large group - including children who had been handling them - and lay up another table using them. That’s a bad practice and unhygienic. The noise from the general chatter and business in the pub was horrible. It was far too hot and people sitting too close together. The table was a bit sticky. Although it had been wiped with antibacterial spray as we arrived it needed proper clean. There were 4 children at the table of 12 adjacent to ours and they were noisy and ill behaved. They had balloons which they kept squeaking and it annoyed their own parents and the other table behind ours. The kids were running around and out of control. Bad parenting spoiling things for other customers! It was too dark to really see what we were eating. It’s an old pub and I know there has to be an allowance but it’s too dark - all three of us commented. Good things. The staff were run off their feet but they had a smile and did a great job. We had quick service and the waitress got it right first time. The food was a little slow coming out but it was expected due to being so busy. The pub looks nice (would look better if not so crowded) as it has beans and old world charm. We had three ribeye steaks which we agreed were cooked excellently. The chops were tasty and the xtra sauces - Stilton and peppercorn - were very good. I want to repeat that the food was lovely. On our way out we went through another, smaller room that was empty and I wish we had seen it beforehand as it looked peaceful and calm y advice to anyone is to book in advance. Perhaps ask for the quietest evening if you don’t like a very busy pub. It’s not particularly cheap - our bill was around £140 for three steak and chips with sauce add bottle of wine - but food was lovely. Don’t be put off by my opening comments as I admit o hate busy and noisy places. (I see I left a previous review for this public a couple of years ago but this was my error and it was meant for the other pub in the village so I will delete it.)

4 of us went to the broom We all ate something different. The meals were the worst we have had in .any years.the service was great but the food was bland and tasteless. Since I had my meal I have had a upset stomach. Not sure if it's a coincidence or not. They have lost 4 customers. I would have complained but my friends said it's not the waitresses fault. I said I know all this but if they are not told the food is not edible. How will they put it right for the next customers.

We do like it here. Often walk 3miles to get here... then walk back... (or uber if its a good day!) 🤣 Great food, themed specials good beer. Nice outside space for the finer days too. Def recommend. 🍻😎👍

Fab meal at Tavern very high quality and original recipes ... clear Chef has lots of experience. Best of all great value for money

Excellent food and a lovely old pub

Excellent Sunday roast. First rate service. Highly recommend. Cauliflower cheese and extra gravy, homemade sauces. I have visited before for evening meals and never fail to impress. Generous portions. Tasty food and high quality.,

Great service and food on Saturday evening. We arrived early but it wasn't a problem and we were quickly ushered to our table. Prompt service for both drinks and Pizza - we loved all

Arrived without a reservation for Saturday lunch and they were able to accommodate us. I would advise making a reservation though. Very friendly staff. Excellent menu. I have a couple of starters which were very good. The pil pil prawns are good and a generous serving, good taste and heat. They make all their bread here and all we tried were very pleasant, especially the focaccia. Rest of the group enjoyed their choices - we all had different meals. Good quality, portions on the large side. The espresso, despite being on the large size was good quality and came with a very tasty biscuit ( gluten and dairy free). Open fires. Lots of locals. Seems to be a community pub which is fab to see when so many pubs are struggling. I hope this place is as busy on other days.

Outstanding food, excellent friendly service. We'll come again.

In assoluto la miglior cena di questo viaggio in Inghilterra. The Tavern è un pub del XVI secolo L'atmosfera di The Tavern è deliziosa, con interni che riflettono il carattere storico dell'edificio. Abbiamo apprezzato la cucina di The Tavern e l'abbiamo definita la miglior cena del viaggio! Inoltre ottima scelta di birre, cordialità e ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo

Great food and service..... Proper food well done

Love this pub! We go here regularly for drink and food. Love the garden in summer. On Saturday the pub accommodated 30 plus of us in the back room for the 6 nations and we had the best time. Thank you!

Just called to see if they were still serving hot food Lady who answered was so welcoming & made a table up for us before or arrival On which we were greeted well provided drinks giving us time to order of some wonderful food. Will return

Friendly staff and fabulous food.

This was such an excellent Sunday Lunch I really cannot fault it. The staff were attentive and the room was warm and welcoming. We both had a starter mussels for me and prawn piri piri for my partner very good portions and delicious. Beef for me which was extremely tender and lamb for my partner served with a huge Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and a selection of vegetables including a small dish each of cauliflower cheese all these cooked to perfection. Even the horseradish sauce was home made. Everything was piping hot served on really hot plates which makes such a difference. We had a lovely bottle of wine and finished up with Irish coffee. It was lovely to be able to come out and say I really enjoyed that meal instead of complaining to ourselves about some aspect of the meal. We will definitely return.

Lovely food good service and huge selection of drinks. Well worth a visit.

Good home cooked local produce. Had the luxury sandwich - very filling! Would eat there again without hesitation

It just gets better and better. Had an absolutely first-rate meal yet again with superb cooking from Frits and his team. Friendly, efficient service and a great atmosphere. Absolutely recommended - also with a great pub atmosphere with friendly locals.

Excellent Christmas Dinner. Swift and friendly service, completed with humour and good grace . Food outstanding quality. A fabulous experience. Thank you.

Great food, great service. Would really

Friendly and efficient service. Lovely Sunday lunch with excellent selection of desserts, all well presented. All this at very reasonable prices.

Great local pub with fantastic food. We love the relaxed friendly atmosphere. The pub is a quintessential British country pub, great for cosy dinner in front of a roaring fire in the winter and lovely to sit outside for sunday lunch in the summer.

Fantastic food and excellent service. Far better than pub grub. The chef really knows his stuff. Have been several times and on each visit the food has been superb.

The best turkey dinner out, excellent service, festive decor and loads of lovely hot food. Our tennis group of 10 had a special table at the back of the pub, with crackers and a Christmas tree and we had a wonderful evening.

Got to be the most friendly pub/restaurant in Warwickshire ! We were looked after so very well and nothing was too much trouble. The food was fantastic, tasty, beautifully presented and plenty of it. Best yorkies ever. Thank you again and we will be back again very soon.

Just walked in - woman in the bar made eye contact with us and mouthed “oh you are kidding” So we walked out Disgusting

Excellent Sunday Roast ! Good quality beef and generous vegetable portions.

Popped in for a quick drink when passing through. It's a beautiful looking pub. Bar staff were lovely. Menu looks very good (hence the 3 stars) though didn't have time to eat. Only downside was the miserable locals who couldn't even say hello. Just sat at the bar with sour faces.

We made the most of the pizza deal and children's menu. Fantastic food for both us and the children. Lovely atmosphere and service and a beautiful country pub. Fire was on and a good selection of beers and ciders.

Excellent lunch, relaxing, good food, great local atmosphere. Extensive menu for all . Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, good steaks options.

Celebrating my sisters anniversary,great service,food was excellent,the staff were very attentive nothing to much trouble.Will definitely be going back .

A Londoner who ordered a meal to go here and was very impressed with what I got. If your in the area I recommend it.

Me and my inlaws had come here for a celebraty meal. The food was absolutely delicious and so much to choose from so it was difficult at the time. All food arrived hot and it was enjoyable

The guys here were great at accommodating our group and dealt with fussy members well. I had the Tavern Bookmaker sandwich which was super - Everyone's choices were well presented and I'm told were delicious

We had lunch last wed excellent best soup ever ,been back tonight just for a drink lovely .

Wonderful staff, wonderful atmosphere and wonderful food! Absolutely recommend

Very good food, the best for miles! Although it was after lunch the kitchen was still open which was a pleasant surprise and a nice change from many other places we've been to!

Excellent food from a quality high standard Chef, excellent service, excellent trained Staff, reasonable pricing. Would certainly recommend 😬

Stayed near here for a long weekend and went here on our last day. Gutted we did not find this gem on our first day. The pub was lovely. Homely English style pub nicely set out. We had Sunday lunch. All the staff were lovely and welcoming. They were very attentive. Friendly and chatty but did not overstay their welcome. We had a roast dinner which was delicious (cauliflower cheese was to die for and I don't usually like it but i could have licked the bowl out) - followed by 2 scrummy puds. All the food coming out looked wonderful. I would not describe it as pub grub. More upmarket. No complaints at all. I would definitely recommend a visit to eat or just drink . Hope we get the opportunity to do so again.

Used the tavern on Wednesday the 28th August my wife had a pot of tea and half a pint for me she gave the lady at the bar 20 pound but only got chance back from ten pounds we had a discussion about the it bar lady said it was tenpounds not 20 pounds will not be coming back to the teen

Top place. Lots of meals here and never let's us down. Real fresh food prepared by a chef. Broom is spoilt by great places to eat

Sunday roasts are next level such a strong menu. Trio roast was sublime. Service was excellent!!

Place has definitely changed since my sisters' last visit when the original owners used to cook themselves. We had a table reserved for about 6.30pm, parking was no problem. We were shown to our table, menus given , drinks order taken, staff friendly & polite. We chose the belly pork, fish n'chips, lamb with greek salad. Portions were normal, prices acceptable , by about 8pm the place was pretty much full.

What a fabulous find and the most amazing Sunday lunch, the lady who headed up front of house was great as were the rest of the crew, about to move to the area and will certainly be back for more, I had the lamb and my partner had the chicken which were delicious, the lady manager brought us a slice of beef to sample, I can honestly say that it was the most tender and flavoursome beef I have ever tasted, highly recommended

Best pub roast for a long time.

Ice cream was nowhere near as good as mentioned on other reviews @£2.50 a scoop it's very overpriced and we found a piece of plastic in ours. As we went just for that I can't comment on anything else. So to be fair have given top marks for service and atmosphere 🫡

Really tasty Sunday lunch in a lovely setting. The pub is busy and bustling, but the staff are kind and friendly. The Sunday lunch was delicious, with unusual and complementary veg. Puddings were tasty and really well presented.

Great food! This was a lunch stop on our Yorkshire to Devon journey and we’ll be back. Food quality was excellent with plenty to choose from for different tastes and appetites. The lunch deal was good. I had squid which was very tender and well cooked. The burger was delicious - in ciabatta with a good Smokey flavour and lots of fillings. Good local ales and a good range of others brews on tap. Plenty of different parts to sit in both in and out. Dogs allowed in the bar.

Amazingly good food! Even the steak came with the desired degree of doneness.

This was recommended to us by some friends & wow what can I say it was incredible , from the moment we walked in we were greeted with a friendly smile & very welcoming . The food is divine I can highly recommended this , everything is fresh home made & locally sourced . They do a theme menu which looked amazing we chose off the main menu . We will be back & have recommended it to our family & friends . Thank you

Good service and cheerful staff. Good tasty and reasonable price

Great selection of gluten free items on the menu. Great weekly themed special menus. Homemade breads. Every week they have a themed week of specials, which are well thought out and amazing. The staff are really friendly and make you feel welcome. Excellent. Well worth a visit.

We hosted a family reunion at the Broom Tavern and it couldn't have gone better. We put in our food orders 48 hours in advance which made it possible for there to not be much delay before eating a wonderful meal together. The outdoor garden provided a great venue for chit chat and for the kids to run around. Thanks so much Kelly and staff!

Visited first time today with my friend who lives locally. Had a simel lunch of beef open sandwich and chips. Presented lovely, even flower petals. Home made bread, loads of beef. Home made Horseradish sauce! Never had that when eating out. Plus real pepper/salt grinders! Wish I lived nearer.

Hard to beat food pub locally. Consistently quality dishes with changing menus, independent pub, owner ensures quality with ales also. 👌

Out of this world food!!! Can't think of a stronger superlative 😁😁

Nice atmosphere, kids menu and things other than roast available on Sunday. A number of tables outside. Extensive bar menu including a variety on tap.

Found this little gem on a Sunday drive, very friendly, helpful staff and wonderful roast dinner. Will be going back for sure. Red Arrows flying over made it spectacular.

A really lovely pub, great food and service, would highly recommend. We popped in for a late lunch and truly enjoyed it. We'll be back!

Staff were great fitted us in on short notice for meal.

Beautifully presented tasty food, served well in a lovely venue.

Best restaurant for miles! Excellent gluten-free options! :)

One of the best roasts I’ve ever had in the Cotswolds, no expectations as can never tell with Sunday roasts,but was pleasantly surprised by the quality and after seeing all the reviews I can see why definitely will be back any chance we get.

Excellent Thai fish curry good portion and quality.

Stopped here with friends while out for a walk. I can't comment on the food because we didn't eat here, but the range of beers and ales was decent. Nice looking pub with plenty of indoor and outdoor space.

Great Place and a new themed menu every week

Lovely restaurant, spotlessly clean, great food and friendly efficient staff. Its a favourite place for us.

Excellent dinner tonight. Good food cooked from scratch. Gluten free options which were amazing. Can thoroughly recommend. Good prices too.

First visit on the recommendation of my son. They cater for all intolerances, allergies etc. They make a huge effort to get it right. The staff were extremely helpful and considerate. Thank you

A big shout out to my special place, The Broom Tavern, I've been frequenting it for years and always have exceptional food and a lovely welcome in a superb setting , my recent milestone birthday could only be held there , and they all certainly rose to the occasion, it was made extra special especial by Kirsty and Nicky, a night to remember! Ali x

Gluten free haven and so much choice Was refreshing to have homemade food and a great selection felt like normality for me was Resumed !!! Great service and everything was explained and we made to feel very welcome will be back

Absolutely perfect family birthday celebrations here last weekend. Well done Kirsty and team . More detail on tripadvisor but I can't fault you.

Had a lovely Christmas eve family celebration meal at the Broom Tavern. Staff were great as usual, welcoming, friendly and took great care of us. Food was fantastic, something for everyone, 89 to 29, picky to anything goes, everyone was happy. We only found the Tavern last year but now make it our go to place.

Lovely friendly staff and food. Went for the Sunday lunch and could not fault. Well deserved 5 star would highly recomend. Definately going back

The food here is excellent. The owners rescued this beautiful old building from a derelict wreck. So I am always happy to spend my time and a bit of money here. The chefs always have interesting themes running based on international cuisines.

Siamo stati qui alcune volte, è sempre molto soddisfacente. Per il primo giorno dell'anno abbiamo mangiato con un menù speciale delle feste, ottime le zuppe e uno splendido piatto freddo misto! Le porzioni sono abbondanti! Le tagliatelle che ha preso mio marito erano troppo cotte, peccato! Sempre gentilissimo il personale!

Christmas lunch food was disgusting, couldn’t eat any of it. Poor drinks service, waited over 40mins to order drinks, starters were inedible, beef of main course still had a pulse it was that raw, veg far too hard, couldn’t cut it, covered in sage. Cheese board was very disappointing, couldn’t even bite the crackers what ever they were made of. Mince pies we literally couldn’t cut or bite. The coffee was decent, the service was not up too much. Very disappointing. 100% avoid.

The . 5 star say it all food location staff. Atmosphere. Just fantastic love coming here ❤️

We decided on the Broom Tavern for our annual family Christmas lunch and was not disappointed. The quality of the food was excellent and the service spot on especially catering for 14 people. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the atmosphere was very festive. I will be certainly going back to the Tavern for another amazing meal.

1st meal here today treated for my birthday, absolutely outstanding food and that’s an understatement, I had the fish and it was so light and fluffy it could be cut with a straw, my girlfriend had the chicken and it was very soft and juicy, everything was outstanding, well worth a visit you won’t be disappointed, service amazing from Nicky

Late evening meal for two.The venue was quite busy with a nice comfortable atmosphere. Reminiscent olde world charm of a coaching inn was evident.Service from the kitchen was effective & efficient. Very high quality meals with sensible & stylish.The Chicken Milanese was a treat with subtle flavours that were both a surprise discovery & a pleasure to experience. Local produce is an effective asset for this kitchen. The menus is extensive so it will be difficult to be disappointed . It is also evident the waiting staff take pride in that they are attentive, knowledgeable around the menus & make patrons very welcome & feel at ease. No hesitation on my part for a future repeat visit.

A Sunday evening, not usually the best time for a meal out. But The Tavern at Broom bucked that generalisation. We both had the Sunday roast, and although I'm not a fan of meat based dishes even I had to admit that it was amazing... the beef was done to perfection and the blend of several types of vegetables enhanced it beautifully. Happy as we were with the main course, we decided to check out the dessert menu and were delighted to find that they served an eclectic selection of HOME MADE ice creams and sorbets. Including our favourite liquorice (with lemon meringue) flavour. An unlikely combination, possibly, but it worked. And all of this served by Lauren (friendly, informative, efficient) who made time to chat. At £50 for two, including drinks, dessert and a tip it was very reasonable value too.

This may have been an off day, but the awards, pictures and reviews had us expecting great things. Staff were really friendly and attentive. Menu reads well and lots of choice even for a Sunday lunch like we had today. Sadly the food was mediocre, not very warm, and quite bland. Maybe it was the 4pm time and being in between main service times, but the food felt like it had been sitting for some time. On a plus side the meat (I had the trio) was good, the potatoes and vegetables not so good. Great atmosphere in the main bar and looked to be a a well liked cosy village pub for a drink or two.

Enjoyed dining experience. Restaurant busy for mid week. Nice menu selection liked the idea of something different

Four of us had Sunday lunch here. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was reasonably priced and good portions. The roasts were lovely but our only negative would be the Yorkshire puddings. They were huge but tasteless. But overall a good experience.

Nice service, nice food, tho the beef Wellington is more of a stewing steak than a fillet (which it states to be fair) it was presented well and had nice flavours. Would eat here again. Fish & chips is highly recommended.

The food is at a very good standard, busy place, and the staff are all friendly.

The food was excellent we went with our nextdoor nabours mr and mrs Bowden who are there a lot food was delicious

We have just had a fantastic 2 course dinner ,baked camabert,then a beef wellington ,and a lasagne ,the beef melted in my mouth,pastry was thin as it should be with a beautiful taste ,the starter was absolutely gorgeous,firstly it was a large cheese filled with baked garlic,breads and side salad ,we were so full we couldn't contemplate a sweet . That was the meal ,as for the staff,I don't think we have ever been to a pub with such lovely,friendly accommodating staff,behind the bar and waiting on tables ,wish we lived closer ,can't recommend this pub enough ***** stars

We dropped in early (5.30 pm) on a Monday evening without a reservation and were warmly received. The pub was quite busy with friendly locals having an early evening drink and there was a pleasant atmosphere. Food quality, service and beer were all very good, will definitely visit again if we are in the area - recommended!

Quick service, tasty food and friendly staff

The food including gf options was up to its usual excellent standard. Service was also good. Unfortunately we were next to a table of six loud mouthed drunk people who were so loud that it destroyed the ambiance of the dinner for all other diners. Its all very well gaffawing and shouting at your own jokes while quaffing far too much beer but they ruined an otherwise lovely evening. Couldn't even hear the conversation at our own table.

Highly recommended Sunday roast! First timers here and we came on recommendation. It's obvious why! The pub was packed out and still they kept on coming. That did not stop service being a top priority. We didn't book, cos that's just how we roll, and despite the pub being packed out we asked if we could eat in the covered outside area, which was accommodated without issue. Despite apologies for the wait from the attentive, polite and well trained staff I wouldn't consider it a wait at all. The outside area was spaciously separated and would be cool enough in summer and despite a crazy downpour was plenty warm enough for us, with patio heaters available around the area should they be required. We will definitely be returning to sample some weekday lunchtime offerings and maybe a cheeky date night treat. Beautiful historic pub, just as we like them.

Excellent evening really enjoyed The Big Khuna - always consistently good at The Tavern !

The area around the bar still feels like a nice pub.

Had Sunday lunch here. Extremely good, excellent service and the largest Yorkshire puddings I've ever seen!

Good welcome,unusual to see food in a basket,very 70s 80s,but have to say it was excellent. Dog was made very welcome,the building is lovely, old@worldy interior, lots of nooks @ crannies.would love to return.

Lovely place! Great food and staff. Brought me wrong, dearer wine, but charged me for the cheaper wine I had ordered. Fab yorkies.

Excellent food served well and hot. Had starters which though delicious we didn't really need. We had char sui pork, pate & Feta tart. All delicious. The Sunday lunches were amazing. Giant Yorkies, delicious cauliflower cheese & excellent roast beef. I couldn't finish it! Next time I won't have the starter! We will be back!

An excellent venue for a cycling club lunch for around 20 people. The food and service is excellent and I can thoroughly recommend it. There is an extensive lunch time menu with a wide choice of sandwiches breads and filling.