The Butcher's Arms in Stratford-on-Avon

Enjoyed the festive menu. Delicious celeriac and apple soup. Sea bass was enjoyable. Ravioli was very yummy. Finished meal with lovely crumble.

Was disappointed with the food , we have been a few times over the years ,loved it years ago with the sweet trolly doing its rounds , unfortunately we won’t be returning . Feel it has gone a little bit down hill . As we entered a smell hit me which was unpleasant , food was average , we had roast turkey , had a Yorkshire and carrots which were luke warm , and meat was dry , a waiter came to table stinking of cigarett (yuk) I just feel when you are paying £140 for two people for Sunday roast everything should Be top notch , such a shame as we loved this place once ..

How embarrassing to admit that we have not revisited this wonderful eatery for 13 years. Our wedding lunch was held here and we have fond memories of a wonderful meal and overall experience. Today was no different, the restaurant felt warm and cosy and the service was exceptional without being intrusive. Alison and her "trainee" made the experience even more delightful. The quality of the food is high and the presentation first class. Portion size is sufficient to make this great value for the price paid. We will NOT leave it another 13 years to visit this highly recommended eatery.

Delicious food, lovely service and really nice atmosphere. Dinner between 2 friends and the food was good enough to interrupt our flow having not seen each other for a long while. I really enjoyed my beef and all the accompaniments - the rice pudding brûlée was superb! Service was attentive but didn’t interrupt - really enjoyed our experience here it superseded our expectations which is always a great result!

Lunched here on a recommendation from a friend and, while my wife loved it and would have given it 5 stars, I was somewhat underwhelmed and would have given 3; hence the 4 star compromise. Basically, I think that if you're paying over £100 for a meal for two (and that was with just two glasses of wine), you should get something special; and while the food was mostly very good (though my Arroz main dish – basically a seafood risotto – was watery and not particularly flavourful), most of the menu was pretty standard stuff (there were only two Portuguese 'specialities', though ostensibly this is a Portuguese restaurant) and there were no little extras – such as an introductory amuse-bouche or olives or bread rolls or even a chocolate with the bill – that can make the difference between a good meal and a special one. Service was good and there was no irritating music, but it just wasn't a special experience, which is what I wanted on the day I received my first state pension payment (yippee!). The fact that there were only 6 other people there, on a Saturday, perhaps says it all. Come on, guys, you can do better than this!

Haven't been for a couple of years because we felt that they had lost their way when it came to customer service and food. Table for two on a Friday night what could go wrong? Very unfriendly greeting from the gentleman behind the bar not the best start. Bar area very uninviting dark and zero atmosphere . No champagne on the drink menu by the bottle, just crossed out with a pen. A restaurant with no champagne?? Taken to a table which I have sat better in a cafe also sit under a speaker with pop music playing (not very in keeping) Food too be fair was very good 👍 To top it off some guess from the bar with their dogs enter the restaurant to have a loud conversation with some friends. Dogs roaming around in the restaurant!!! Overall, sorry to say won't be returning.

We have been dining here for years, one of our favourites. We visited on Friday for a Birthday celebration, sadly we won't be returning. We were greeted by an unhelpful, surly waitress (the young waiter was very nice and smart). The little touches have all gone, along with the crisp white table cloths, smart decor and friendly professional, smart staff. The classy feel and menu have been replaced with 'Iceland' style tasteless starters and average/arrogant service. Even the lovely complimentary bread now has to be paid for. We waited so long to get the waiters attention that we just asked for the bill in the end. We would have ordered desert wine and coffees had we not been made to feel an inconvenience. Such a shame, this restaurant always felt special, bit of a treat but now feels cold and lifeless.

The Butcher's Arms is a wonderful old building & used to be a place where one could be guaranteed of a superb dining experience. Sadly, it lost its character after Lino left, along with the wonderful sweet trolley. We have had a number of meals there since that point & in my opinion it is no longer an outstanding restaurant with excellent service & one feels as though one is having a very special evening that has the edge on that offered by other local restaurants. Our welcome from the young barman was good, but our meal order was taken rather routinely with no further interaction between us and our server. There was no offer of table water to accomapany the drinks we had ordered at the bar & there were no flowers or a candle on the table to enhance the ambience. At no point while eating did anyone come to ask if everything was alright. We declined a pudding as we were full, despite the online offer of free desserts, & our bill exchange with the owner/manager was then brief & business like, with no casual conversation that would have shown an interest as us as customers. Most tables were taken and it appeared that preferential treatment, was being given to larger groups & the diners celebrating a very special occasion. While the latter is good, staff should have an eye for all their customers. The decor in some arrears has got rather tired & as the dining area no longer has the wonderful photos of past guests it has become rather bland. It has to be said that the menu options are good for both meat & vegetarian eaters & our meals were delicious - tasty & nicely cooked with fresh vegetables. We are more than happy to pay top prices for the right environment, excellent food & good service. While our food was excellent, we didn't consider that the menu prices were justified given our overall dining experience & there is local competetion at a more reasonable cost. The Butcher's Arms has such potential & it is sad to find that it is not what is was.

Excellent, polite and efficient service. Interesting, unusual menu and the meals were perfectly cooked. Adequate and plentiful private parking. Probably the smartest and cleanest conveniences we have seen in a long time........always a good reflection on the premises!

Went with a friend for lunch and was not disappointed. Food was delicious, well presented and great service. The main menu is pricey but you can tell the ingredients are fresh and of good quality. Only comment would be that the actual pub part of the building is a little tired in areas and lacked atmosphere - was very dark in parts and lacked warmth but the restaurant was lovely. Have booked to go again for my anniversary

Very disappointed fish warmed up,batter soggy. Staff lacking smiles, and presentation Restaurant no atmosphere ,flowers on table would help Room for improvement Will not be going back

We came across this inn accidentally and decided to pop in for lunch. This was a great decision as it turned out! We both had mussels and fries which were really delicious, in fact my partner said they were the best he’d ever eaten. For dessert my partner had the orange roll with orange sorbet which he said was also fantastic and I had a very nice calypso coffee. Staff were really pleasant and service was great. Although we are not particularly local, we definitely plan to come back and bring friends to experience this lovely restaurant too.

Superb meal last night at the Butchers Arms, food and service were excellent. I had an old favourite Tournedos Rossini ,lovely piece of Filet and 4 different vegetables, all spot on . My wife had the Portuguese seafood rice ,that was also excellent. What a pleasant evening

Took a couple of close friends for Sunday lunch. They had not been for a while as they live out of area, they were impressed. The food was delicious, the wine outstanding, service excellent. Such a lovely atmosphere. Can't wait to get back.

Four of us booked for a belated birthday lunch (after a couple of hours clay shooting, so damp and hungry). Saturday lunchtime was very quite, I have no idea why!! This is a charming place with unobtrusive but attentive staff and an excellent menu and wine list. A traditional English inn which still (thank the Lord) serves a couple of hand-pumped beers alongside its high-quality food. A couple of Portuguese specialties supplement an otherwise English/French food and wine offer. Everything we had was exceptional (particularly muscles starter!) and plates were returned clean. And before you start, yes I do know the middle classes are supposed to leave something on the plate and try to adopt a look of preoccupied indifference when it's collected; I've witnessed a million performances!! But I'm working class, we were hungry, and this was to good to leave. Anyway, back to the review, ...largely washed down with an excellent Portuguese red. Fish cakes in particular, were completely delicious and not even a distant cousin of the usually, potato-filled, pub-grub affairs. These were moist, savoury and packed with seafood flavour. Couldn't fault the place.

Stayed here overnight in our Motorhome. Fantastic place and welcome. Fantastic food. Highly recommended Landlord fantastic

5 of us had a wonderful meal from start to finish service was fantastic we all felt special and spoilt ! Food was 10/10 quality and presentation and plenty of it well done Beautiful evening we will be back

Visited for the first time to celebrate a birthday, it was also Father’s Day so there was a set menu. The menu had amazing choice, something for everyone. Service was quick and food was delicious. Dog friendly too which was an added bonus.

Disappointed. This used to be a beautiful, traditional, fine dining restaurant but its a far cry from that these days. No attention to detail, the flower beds were bare; the old cloakroom used to be curtained off but is now exposed showing bits of unused...

Would of gone as we enjoyed it years ago, great food but no vegetarian choice so will go elsewhere now

We had lunch here with friends and family to celebrate a big birthday. Lovely greeting on arrival, drinks on terrace in sunshine, followed by a first class meal. Great service.

Highly recommend this restaurant. We’ve been here a few times for special occasions and have never been disappointed. The food is lovely, the service great and we were made to feel very welcome, not to mention the ambience of being in a 14th century building.

Excellent evening out .staff welcoming and food outstanding. We ate from the a la carte although we chose from the Portuguese options.

Chanced upon this little gem. We got there early but I’d book in future. Pub built . 1375. Delicious foods and very friendly and attentive staff. Thank you Alison

Another great meal, 3 courses all brilliant. The service was perfect, attentive not intrusive all the more impressive as there were 3 large parties in. Some new and old faces looking after us, new staff bedding in nicely and adding to that wonderful atmosphere that...

This once fantastic restaurant now fails to deliver. Such a shame that the standards which Lino set in the years gone by have slipped. What was once a lovely occasion to have the fortune to go to, is now a mediocre expensive venue. Silver service...

Well what do i say what a rude arrogant waiter he said he was the chef we wasn’t happy with are desserts as it wasn’t what it said on the menu and tasted horrible we could have been offended an alternative but no or wouldn’t...

My partner and I stopped here on Sunday for a Sunday lunch. Service was quick but a little hands off, and our table wasn’t fabulous. We were tucked in a corner by the door to the kitchen. The food was pretty good though! Everything was...

Great celebratory lunch for the family on Easter Day, seated at a comfortable round table for ten. Drinks in the garden beforehand, excellent service and first class food. An excellent selection of Portuguese wines on offer. Nuno and the team on top form and a...

Having used the Butchers Arms for almost 40 years I always have found it excellent. I attended the Butchers Arms with my 2 daughters and ones partner as it was the youngest ones 50th Birthday. The food and service were outstanding as always, the new...

Awful. Been here many times before and never ever had any issues however Celebrating my partners 50th birthday, restaurant opened 6.30 we were first to arrive,place was freezing, no water offered table not cleared of unwanted glasses/plates etc waited 1.5 hours for starters 2 out...

Lovely evening last night party for 14 family & friends for husbands 80th birthday, food was delicious, service excellent, Thank you all at the Butchers Arms for making the evening so successful.

Excellent meals last night for Johns 80th. party of 14 had a really lovely evening, the food was excellent, with drinks and service was very professional and the atmosphere was excellent, we all had a really good time.

Well what can I say but excellent. The service was great and not intrusive. The menu is at a fixed price, drinks are obviously extra. The choices are good and the food is out of this world. No hassle or rush to get you seated...

Special birthday lunch for three family members, it was terrific in every way. The food was superb, clearly quality ingredients are used and prepared by skilled people. Service was first class and the restaurant made the two birthday girls feel very special. It’s a lovely...

Great lunch in a beautiful old building , We were made to feel welcome by attentive staff with real charm and professionalism. I absolutely look forward to a return visit.

My family took me to the Butchers Arms on Saturday for a surprise 80th birthday celebration. The staff were excellent looking after us all, a party of 23. Food and service I could not fault. Thank you all concerned for making my birthday special.

Haven't been here for a few years and quality of food is still as good if not better. The Dining area is still immaculate and the service is good. Again the food was delicious and we will be back .

Fantastic night of live music. The pub was full with a mixed crowd. The atmosphere was brilliant. A full band was on playing covers requested by the audience. DJ on later who was hilarious. A really good night, met some great people.

Having eaten here several times before, my Wife and I decided to book for Christmas Day Lunch. Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic. The food was beyond excellent and so much of it. Many thanks to Nuno and his very welcoming team for making our Christmas special.

We would rather pay a premium for quality food however this food was certainly not good quality. Extortionate price for what we recieved. I have had better pub grub ! £43 for a steak that was over cooked and tough to eat. NEVER AGAIN will...

This is an absolutely amazing place to come to eat. It is a very nice and comfy restaurant to have a meal with family. There is a good selection of food and drinks on the menu and it all tasted really nice. The staff are...

We ate here on a Thursday evening for the first time since a lull in the Covid lockdowns and the only negative thing I would say - but not worth the loss of a star, is that apart from 2 other couples eating together, we...

We have eaten at Butchers Arms many many times and have never been disappointed until yesterday. There were 5 of us. Our table was booked for 1.30pm. Our starters arrived and were their normal standard. The main courses arrived and sadly I have to say...

Beautiful decor, a lovely building in a "Chocolate Box" location. Very attentive staff, indeed, over-attentive. It soon became obvious that the staff were briefed to be fawning. A speciality meat dish acknowledged as "melt in the mouth" was in need of a fresh scalpel to...

Royal warm welcome, we arrived early for an aperitif and one of us had been only a couple of days earlier and they recalled her name which is a lovely touch. We do not live close so generally only visit quarterly. We had wonderful starters,...

I have been eating at the Butchers Arms for 40 years. It is a long way from home so don't get to go often. This is my favourite restaurant and has been for all these years. The warm welcome, the beautiful dining room, the friendly...

Have known this place by reputation for years and finally had the excuse of a 60th birthday to go there to eat. Service was slow, the restaurant was cold , seating uncomfortable and the place lacked atmosphere . Food was ok but definitely not a...

Service appalling.. we were totally ignored on arrival. No drink no menu nothing. We chased them after 30 minutes. After an hour still no food. When it arrived the food was initially not what we ordered. They forgot I said pre booking and on arrival...

We went on a Friday when they were having a special Portuguese evening, 3 courses for £25. The food was excellent however the service was lacking. The waitress was dressed in jeans, we are dining at a premium priced Restuarant offering silver service and therefore...

I visited the Butchers Arms some years ago and it was a wonderful experience. With this in mind I booked it again for a family birthday meal. I wish I hadn’t ! The steak had been frozen and the fish cooked until it had lost...

We went for one of the Friday Portuguese set menus for £25. It was fantastic value for money, the choices are interesting and the food is well-cooked and nicely presented. I had the Caldo Verde soup to start - a little more substantial than I...

A beautiful, traditional, English country pub set in lovely countryside was the setting that greeted us with the warmest welcome from staff that was outstanding. Beers and ciders on tap kept to temperature along with a wide choice of drinks accompanied an excellent menu. Four...

Birthday treat for me. Sunday roast, just as it should me. Staff were efficient but not intrusive, food was excellent. Surroundings very pleasant and would be lovely in the winter with open fires. Not too pricy either.

Just returned after a very nice meal and a splendidly relaxed evening. We attended a Portugese evening and all courses were of a very good quality and very tasty. Can not fault the un-hurrid evening. Staff great and obviously putting effort in to their service....

We came to your set menu Friday 5th August. We appreciated the idea of your trying to encourage more customers. At £25 per head the choices on offer were, to say the least, insulting. We expected a lot more! not high end steak but something...

Sunday lunch was delicious. Beautifully cooked lamb for me and tender beef for my friend. A good range of starters and desserts with a Portuguese twist. Ambience is great. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Somewhere for a special occasion.

Sadly left very underwhelmed. Over priced, rather tasteless main and the service overall was at best average. Don't think they wanted to be there doing their jobs. Don’t think I’ll be back in a hurry. Shame, amazing location.

Great village pub - great food and friendly staff. Shame about the tie to Butcombe but well kept beer.

Excellent food and drink in a very friendly atmosphere. Sam, the manager made the event run very smoothly. Great occasion for our friends and family.

We had a very well cooked special menu meal. The choice of food was good. They maintain the Portuguese connection with food which is lovely.

This is a fairly regular favourite of our friends, although my wife hadn't been there for perhaps ten years or more. Little has changed since our last visit except the wonderful black and white pictures in the loos have been tempered down somewhat since the...

Went to the Butcher’s Arms after a 2 year gap. Menu was better than ever. The three of us absolutely loved every course we had. Staff were very pleasant and attentive. The interior is very welcoming and comfortable. We will definitely be back. It was...

I would like to thank The Butchers Arms for making my husband’s 70th birthday celebration meal a day to remember. From start to finish the staff were very friendly, attentive and accommodating and the service was excellent. The food was absolutely delicious and very well...

Another outstanding evening spent here at the Butchers Arms celebrating my sons 18th Birthday Sincere thanks go out to Nunno, his wife and the exceptionally engaging team. And it’s a huge thank you to the the often “unsung free hero’s” in the Kitchen for making...

This was our first visit this year (22nd February), Although my wife is mobility impaired, we were received with a really genuine welcome as in "Really Pleased to See." Once seated, we were delighted to see an extended menu for the Lunchtime 3 Course Meal...

Go to restaurant for any special occasion or if we feel like treating ourselves. Warm welcome as always by the team at the Butchers Arms, great menu and plenty to choose from. Prompt but un-rushed service, food superb and quality ingredients as always. Fun experience...

We had an excellent lunch on a wet Sunday. Variety of food, convivial atmosphere and helpful staff all made it a wonderful experience. This could become our new favourite place.

As ever a fabulous meal at this incredible venue that never fails to impress. The location and building are stunning and a beautiful cosy welcome by the fire awaits. Staff are all delightful and the food was delicious - always a touch above. Iberico pork...

This was our first visit to The Butchers Arms. Booking was easy and the building very beautiful. The staff were attentive, polite and the food was very tasty with generous portions, we ate from the Portuguese menu and both enjoyed our choices. They have a...

We were invited to a family birthday celebration at The Butchers Arms, our 1st visit & some 30-40 min drive away from home. We arrived by taxi at approximately 17.25 & found the establishment closed until 18.00. Unaware this was the case we found ourselves...

The Butcher Arms is a very attractive pub restaurant in the beautiful village of Priors Hardwick. Inside, the deco is a bit tired, with carpets that could be ripped off to reveal a wooden floor. Other details like.. if an orchid is not in bloom,...

Exceptional food and friendly service. Always enjoy a visit here, a lovely Sunday after new year. I really enjoyed the prawn starter and the pasta dish was sooo tasty. The range of desserts makes it difficult to make a decision! But the chocolate roulade was...

Nasty Sunday roast, beef was so tough and chewy, can only imagine it was old beef that had been frozen Shame as it’s a lovely building So was rough and flavourless No extras and desserts horrible too Don’t mind paying the prices if it’s nice,...

When we arrived we sat in the bar area waiting for our other guests to arrive and had to clear the dirty drinks from the table - that set the tone for the evening. We had to ask the staff to come and take drinks...

Hadn’t visited for a few years. The food was as delicious as ever. I did feel that the lovely touches I always enjoyed are no longer provided which was a little sad. Things such as Melba toast and butter, the dessert trolly, always a joy....

Moved back to the area as such so decided to have Sunday lunch as always remember it was great (16 years ago). Still great but did use to like the big welcome. Arrived and walked to the bar area for pre-dinner drink. Restaurant welcoming and...

Another great meal from this outstanding restaurant. Haven't been able to go for a short while so this was eagerly anticipated, it did not disappoint. The bar has reopened and it was such a pleasure to sit in such comfortable surroundings whilst perusing the menu...

Delightful village restaurant/pub. More restaurant than a pub. Three course lunch is very good value. Very good freshly prepared food. Good and reasonably priced wine menu. Certainly recommend for the excellent value lunch offering.

We have been to the Butchers Arms many times, and always on my birthday. As usual this year my Husband booked a table on my birthday, which as it was my 70th wanted it to be special. When we arrived the bar area was in...

Went to the Butchers Arms on Sunday and once again it didn’t disappoint. The food was amazing and the service was 5 star looking forward to my next visit .

We haven’t been to the Butchers Arms for a few years and thought as a treat we would book and have Sunday lunch. On arrival the entrance area where you used to get such a warm welcome was now freezing cold and nobody to welcome...

This is definitely the place to go for a special experience. I went with 2 others, I had fish cake to start which was excellent, one person had the prawns (I was envious of this choice although I liked my own) and the other had...

Visited Saturday evening. A birthday treat from my grandaughter and partner. Nice touch was a personally signed card from all the staff. First visit since lockdown was lifted and didn't disappoint. Look forward to more happy visits.

What a wonderful meal, honestly the best food I’ve been privileged to have since before lockdown one. It’s lovely to know The Butchers Arms is back on form with a brilliant personal service they are known for.

Business meeting for lunch at the Butchers and my guest was so impressed HE PAID ! Good to see them on song again but I do miss the PURITY ALES...Doom bar is no class substitute. Grub was top class. Portuguese steak.... Excellent.

We enjoyed a fantastic meal last night, celebrating a birthday with family. The food was delicious and service was exceptional. Will definitely visit again.

We visited twice this month: once for lunch and once for dinner. On both occasions the food and service were excellent. Lunch was a set menu with plenty of choice at a very reasonable price. Dinner was a la carte with both Portuguese and traditional...

Meeting up with a foodie friend we booked a Sat lunch at The Butchers arms. The village is pretty and the building and gardens charming. There is a large dining room and efficient service . The food was remarkable. Every mouthful was full of flavour...

Arriving at the Butchers Arms we recognised that they had made sensible arrangements to satisfy Coveid requirements. Nevertheless we received a friendly welcome and we were shown directly to our table. Menus and drinks were soon delivered. The menu offered a good range of options...

Visited last night for dinner. Atmosphere great. Food fantastic. Son in law had pork iberico absolutely delicious. I had a new prawn dish in a fabulous sauce. Staff very attentive. Worth a visit.

Great atmosphere, great staff, best meal I’ve had for a long time. 100% recommend this place. Couldn’t have been a better evening. Thanks guys.

So disappointed Food cold plate cold Rock hard potatoes Huge hard Yorkshire pudding that was used to fill the plate This was our go to place but never again! Everything everyone has said is correct Dreadful!

Start with a positive. A beautiful building in a stunning location. Unfortunately that’s it. We booked here for a special occasion as this restaurant as always been known as a special place to go. The food was distinctly average, served luke warm with poor presentation,...

Not one to write reviews, but we had such a lovely meal here 5 years ago and the experience on Saturday night for a special birthday celebration could not have been more different. The food was mediocre, much of it was cold and my fish...

The food and service was amazing. I find it amazing people’s comments we should all have more support for pubs/restaurants for what they have been through over the last 12 months would recommend this restaurant very strongly

Once a great place to dine now an excuse for bank robbery. The current people here are trying to recreate the original owners quality ... DISASTER. Turn it back to a pub with bar food because that's what you get at around £40 a head!...

Promising fine dining and providing mediocre pricey pub food. Very disappointing as a special family occasion. Such a shame. The butchers arms used to be so much better!

We went to the BA tonight, Wednesday, as they advertise a £25 menu on Tuesday and Wednesday lunch and evening. Informed on arrival that this was only available at lunchtimes! False advertising! Very disappointed as we had asked friends to join us and the only...

Went on Saturday 29th May. We love this place. Superb food and ambience but not been since the start of the pandemic. It was incredibly busy and very full and dozens of other guests were walking around without their masks on, chatting to people at...