The Crabmill in Stratford-on-Avon

This pub is sadly currently closed due to a large fire earlier in the year. It will be closed for some time. I hope it gets restored as it had a great reputation before. There are plenty of other great alternatives nearby to visit.

I have been going to The Crabmill for over 7 years now and have never had a bad experience, meal or service. All staff are welcoming and polite. My latest experience was with a lovely waitress called Natalie who was wonderful. Her customer care was welcoming from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. Food was delicious as always, my only critique would be the size of the Starters, although delicious I feel for the price, the portions need to be bigger…

We booked a family meal of 10 at The Crabmill and must say what a lovely experience it was. The service was very attentive and friendly. The food was exceptional. Our party had allergies and this was catered for excellently. I had 3 courses, each were vegan and were delicious. Very good choice for vegetarians and vegans. I have been here quite a few times and it never fails to deliver.

This was our 3rd visit & the last. On our first visit we had a very good experience with very attentive staff, good wine & lovely food so not surprisingly we returned the following week week which was atrocious. We ordered our food with our waitress who must have been related to the owner as she was quite frankly terrible and of advancing years. We waited a very long time during which time (an hour at least) no one approached us for any kind of update on our food. Finally after witnessing huddled whispers from staff we were informed of a 'mix up' with my partners starter. Finally our starters arrived & were at best mediocre then to add insult to injury, we then had a huge wait for our mains with zero explanation from staff. But, as we had very different experiences between our 2 visits we decided to give them the benefit of the doubt & visit again, assuming the 2nd visit was an anomaly. Sadly not. On our 3rd visit we were ignored for some time when we entered the bar. We were eventually seated but were barely spoken to, just handed a menu. In the end we had to go in search of a wine menu as no one had bothered giving us one. The waitress (who was the waitress who had looked after us on our 1st visit & who had clearly been promoted since) & who was apparently 'looking after' us was cold throughout especially when it became clear we were only intending to order a main & completely ignored us for the rest of the evening once we informed her we didn't want to look at the desert menu so we had to go to the bar to settle the bill. We won't return for a 4th visit.

Had lunch on Valentines day Me the wife and two friends we all had a great enjoyable meal great foodl when getting back to the car we found we had left the lights on and the battery was completely flat .After going back into the the Crabmill to use the phone as we had no sevice on our mobile we explain to our waitress what the problem was she came out to the car with jump leads and help us to get the car running (not sure of her name) we would like to pass on our gratitude for all the help that we were given again many thanks Michael & Callie Byrne

Fabulous venue,wonderful food and great staff.We’ve eaten in many restaurants and this is one of the best ! I only wish we were local. Simply amazing thank you!

Food was cooked perfectly. Steaks cooked as requested. Loved every bite. Service was fantastic from Natalie. Can’t wait to come back and would recommend !

Went for Sunday lunch with my very elderly, disabled mother. The food was excellent, particularly the vegetables - I really enjoyed it. It's worth noting that there are steps to negotiate to get to the loo.

We picked a quiet night, service ok the lady was lovely. The food ok as well all eaten. The environment very cold

Lovely pub after a nice countryside walk. We've done a short 6km hike beforehand and just wanted a quick drink and bite to grab before we drove home. Went in and was greeted by a tall lad behind the bar who was very helpful and made us feel welcome. I've had a mixed beef and pork sunday roast and my partner had sausage and mash. Both meals were absolutely lovely. Then we went on to have a sticky toffee pudding to share which was also very delicious! Both food and service were great despite the pub being quite busy on a late Sunday afternoon. We will definitely be coming back. P.S. we absolutely loved the tea set, if the landlord could share the secret where we could get one from that would be wonderful!!!

A revisit to one of my favourite pubs for lunch - what better way to start the New Year 2022 with friends and good food! Booking experience 5/5. No drama, no fees, no only online booking. Refreshing! Pleasant staff on the phone. Excellent table in the restaurant with plenty of room for the four of us. Caring, attentive service, excellent food, good choice of non-alcoholic drinks for the drivers and choice of beers. Everyone was happy with my choice of venue and all said we’d return! Happy New Year 🥳

The gluten free menu is exceptional here. We have been coming for years and this restaurant is one of our favourites. It always has a friendly buzz and the food is consistently good. Well worth a visit with friends and family.

6 of us came for a birthday meal. Food was lovely, served very promptly, cake and candles brought out without us asking. Very pleasant and attentive staff Can’t fault

There were six of us, and between us we clocked up around 750 miles coming for lunch and returning home. It was worth every mile! You create such a wonderfully friendly atmosphere. The Crabmill looked lovely yesterday. Congratulations to the Xmas decorator. The front of house staff were charming and welcoming, even though the meals were very complicated, a special thank you to the charming blonde hostess, and the manager on duty - your patience was endless. The food was brilliant. I love your menus always something a bit different as well as old favourites, generous portions, but not over-facing. We were with you almost three hours and loved every minute. Just wish we all lived nearer. Thank you very much.

Absolutely fantastic meal at the Crabmill. Good quality food, good hearty portions and amazingly lovely staff. We both had the parsnip and apple soup to start. I then had the braised lamp - an enormous portion - the meat just fell off the bone and melted in the mouth. I'm not big on potatoes and so they substitute the potatoes with lots of lovely extra veg. And the glossiest, shiniest gravy I have ever seen. Husband had the traditional turkey and was equally enthusiastic. I want to eat here every night (and every lunchtime!)

Visited with two friends last night. So refreshing to have a wide gluten free selection. Had the bbq wings and cheese and onion pie. Best gluten free pastry I have ever tasted. Will definitely be back for more!

we had a great meal - chilli prawns to start followed by sea bass and a great burger with fantastic coleslaw. Very pleasant and attentative staff. Will be back soon.

This is the second time we’ve visited the Crabmill within a two month period. We’ve tried six different meals between us and all we’re excellent. We’re planning a third visit to sample more 😁. I would highly recommend this pub for the food, the beer...

As usual, staff were friendly & attentive, ambience relaxed & cosy . Our first Sunday lunch here we weren't disappointed. Lovely food, (Delicious gravy!) plenty of it. Thanks for a very enjoyable afternoon. :-)

Lovely setting well spaced tables. Food was as described the service was adequate. Not sure what it was but it just didn’t do it for us , thought the waiter , could of been the manager was a little none plussed . Looked like a...

I had a beautiful evening meal at The Crabmill with my partner and our 1 years old. We had the lamb and venison, both were very good. The staff were friendly and very good with our little boy. Definitely recommended!

The four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal and always love the service we receive from the well mannered and attentive staff, always a pleasure to return.

Great atmosphere, great food, great staff, good value four of us dined for lunch. Staff all really friendly nothing too much trouble, great attention to detail shown, really attentive service made for a super lunch, we had a range of dishes, the lamb just fell...

A traditional country pub with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and a lovely al fresco area for fine weather. We came for Sunday lunch - the food was great and the service spot on. My husband had the lamb - loads of meat which just...

Lovely pub, great food and the service was spot on. They have a dedicated gluten free menu which had lots of choice.

The crabmill never fails with their menus and their gluten free menu has such a fantastic choice ,and all cooked to perfection. The staff are always friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. It is our favourite go to place.

Excellent food and service. Chilled evening and highly recommended. Great place to catch up and have a really enjoyable evening

I chose to visit here to break up a journey from up North to Oxfordshire and searched for a Brunning and Price venue. Excellent Sunday lunch - good to have the choice of two meats together. Quirky place with lots of character. Staff were under...

We had a really nice meal at the Crabmill recently, lovely staff, tasty food and very relaxing. See you again soon.

Excellent food and great service. Especially enjoyed the Venison & Mallard faggot and my partner thought the seared scallops were particularly tasty. Menu was varied, would highly recommend and look forward to returning sometime soon.

Great menu competitively priced. Brilliant service and great atmosphere for lunch. All 3 of us commented how good our individual selections were and the large size of the portions. Our second visit for lunch in the last 4 weeks.

Visited for evening meal whilst on holiday in area. Fabulous! Clean, tidy, friendly. Even though diners had clearly been seated in one area, it still felt spacious and relaxing. Meals were gorgeous. My only gripe, if any, is the menu lacked pasta dishes??? So nice...

Really looking forward to the roast beef Sunday lunch. When it arrived the beef, gravy and aunt bessie's yorkshire pud were cold, so I sent it all back. It was returned 5 minutes later, the meat,gravy and Yorkshire pud were all still cold, as was...

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Food was excellent and highly recommended. The Sunday roasts and chicken, ham and leek pie were delicious. Check out the homemade stuffing a specialty. Mmmmm

Have been going to the Crab Mill for many years, as i have family nearby. Although ownership has changed over time, this place never fails to deliver. Food is fabulous, staff are friendly, ambiance is relaxing, just a nice place to be. Recommend Sunday lunch...

Staff were phenomenal, I wish I knew their names to give them a special shout out!! The food was great, would highly recommend the scallops, and the seabass. I cant wait to come back here.

Wonderful surroundings, lovely friendly staff, food was excellent BUT…..where were the masks and sanitizers? This is the first place we have visited where there were no obvious Covid precautions in place. Sorry, just didn’t feel safe and spent evening wondering just how clean and safe...

Some months ago, we expressed disappointment at our Sunday lunch here, which we said was a surprise because we had enjoyed it so much over the years. We went back yesterday and enjoyed a fabulous dinner with excellent service in this truly atmospheric hostelry. The...

We visited you with friends 2 weeks ago on a busy Friday evening had a great evening. It was so good we decided to bring our elderly parents for lunch last Thursday lunchtime. Unfortunately we did not receive the same level of service and there...

My friend and I happened to be passing today and decided to have a late lunch here. The food was lovely, really fresh and so tasty ( I would really recommend the fish and chips, some of the best chips I’ve ever eaten!). The service...

We are local to the Crabmill and visit regularly. Since lockdown the service hasn't been as slick and the staff not as enthusiastic and charming, but the food on the whole, is still good. I was very surprised on my last visit - 11 August...

Had a table reserved for lunch having checked if dogs allowed in advance and was given perhaps the worst table in restaurant. However, Staff were nice, food was pretty good with varied menu. However downside was the clientele. Average age was probably around 80 who...

Myself and my partner visited at short notice after finding no availability elsewhere in the area, we stupidly had not booked a Restaurant expecting availability to be OK in the area. We were not disapoointed. The food and the service were both excellent, as was...

We booked a table for ten of us, the pub where very accommodating, indeed. The staff where very friendly on arrival and showed us to the table. Drinks where ordered, and then the mains. We had a mixture of Sunday roasts and main meals which...

We enjoyed a wonderful family meal at the Crabmill last Friday evening. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service impeccable. Between us, we sampled a range of starters, the filet steak, the lamb and the duck breast which were expertly cooked and well presented. What...

We both had Steak & Ale pie & it was a great choice, superb! The staff were great, very friendly & welcoming & considering how busy it was the waiting time was not a problem, all things considered just right! We will be back!

Booked a Table for 6 for early afternoon. We were given a Table in the Garden Marquee and it was obvious that the staff were under pressure. Drinks took ages to arrive and we had to wait nearly 45 minutes for our food order. 3...

It was as well that we arrived early as the place is awkward in not taking reservations for dining outside. We would have paid a credit card deposit to do so. But the outside dining area was airy and comfortable. The food was excellent from...

We enjoyed our visit and can recommend the place though my wife was disappointed with her goats cheese tart (she is something of an expert as it is her most frequently chosen meal). She said - ‘it was just a bit of pastry with some...

Called in for lunch as we were in the area on other business. Had steak and ale pie with mash and veg which was as good as I have ever eaten. Dessert of waffle, caramised banana and honeycomb ice-cream was divine. The real ale was...

The pub has a large gazebo in the garden which made a pleasant setting for our meal. We were very pleased with the quality of the food. My companion had delicious baby squid to start, followed by an excellent goats cheese tart. I had halloumi...

Pippa was excellent. I have been for a few disappointing meals during the restrictions however the place, food and atmosphere was excellent. I couldn’t rave about the food enough.

Moored up nearby on our canal trip for dinner. One of the best pub meals we have ever had...and we've had a few! My wife highly recommends the River Trout which was perfectly cooked and presented. For me, croquettes were delicious with a lovely mustard...

What a great pub this is. Courteous attentive staff and an excellent menu choice. Our one and only "gripe" was the "measly" size of the "Pan fried scallops". Should that have read "Pan fried scallop"??

I don’t even know where to start Amazing food and drinks Amazing service Amazing place Quality food Well priced !!! I would go back in a heartbeat!!!! We had starters, mains and puddings and all of it was fantastic. Highly recommend 10/10

We enjoyed a very pleasant and enjoyable lunch on a hot sunny day and chose to eat inside now that regulations have been relaxed.Food and range of drinks were excellent and our visit was a delight due to the friendly and wonderful Heather who was...

We sampled the Crabmill Sunday lunch for the first time under the new ownership and we were very disappointed especially as we have been deprived of restaurants for so long, as has everyone else. Good atmosphere and service and an excellent location marred by very...

We hadn’t been for a while, came after indoors dining restarted Staff were great but food could be better Eg Chicken leek ham pie very stodgy Waffles didn’t seem freshly cooked but more likely from a packet Nice atmosphere but food uninspiring

A very wet Sunday, eating alfresco (Covid regulations mean we couldn't go inside until tomorrow), may not be high on everyone's favourite list, but I have to praise the food and the service we received today at The Crabmill. It was absolutely pouring with rain...

The marquee in the back garden provides really good shelter and has the advantage of blocking out the view of the car park and highlighting the green hills with their sheep and lambs. Everything well handled Covid wise and food and wine up to scratch

Went for lunch on Saturday and had an excellent meal. the quiche was one of the best I've ever had. A lovely meal.

Our first outing after lockdown. They've done an excellent job of making everyone feel safe. A huge marquee in the garden , to keep diners out of the wind, whilst still enjoying the lovely views, and early spring sunshine. We had a very warm welcome from the staff, who were friendly & attentive throughout. We had prawns & baby squid to start (both delicious) followed by a perfectly cooked steak sandwich with delicious chunky chips. Coffee & a small desert is a menu option, and the perfect portion size to round off our meal. A really enjoyable afternoon, thankyou everyone at The Crabmill, would 100% recommend you and we"ll definitely be back soon.

We really enjoyed our visit here. The good is very good and well presented and the place is really beautiful. The service was very nice too

After going today for the first time was ignored and left for 45 minutes at a table. It’s more like a pub with some squashed in tables. Awful service, bad atmosphere.

Delicious meal! Great variety of food and drinks. Fabulous selection of real ales. Staff very friendly and helpful. A really enjoyable time had at the crabmill. Highly recommend

Great meal out on a Saturday evening... The food, service and setting was lovely! We will definitely be returning soon!

Short stay for a few nights during Covid times and this restaurant was a short drive from our accommodation. Booked online easily. Restaurant had a number of others in but tables socially distanced and we had a lovely table in an alcove. Table service and spotlessly clean. Beautiful food, varied menu. My husband had lamb and I had one of the best burgers I have tasted! We indulged with starters and my husband is still talking about the quality of the French onion soup. Desert was shared but it was a beautiful roulade and raspberry sorbet. Can highly recommend.

Although we had to sit outside as one of our group can't mix households it was a lovely evening. The service was excellent and the food gorgeous. I would most certainly go back - wrapping up warm is a small price to pay to be able to visit the Crabmill.

we had the Crabmill recommended to us, so we thought we'd give it a go. Went on a Monday evening, but still fairly busy. Excellent covid measures. friendly, helpful staff and very tasty meals.

First time visiting the Crabmill. Really nice atmosphere with friendly staff. Food was excellent, i had the shoulder of lamb and my partner had the steak and ale pie. All off their gluten free menu even had gf beer. 10/10 would do again!

We managed to grab a table outside on a busy lunchtime and were so glad we did. The food was delicious and great portion sizes too. Staff very well organised with covid restrictions in place. Would highly recommend.

Having had Sunday lunch here many times and also at their sister pubs i wanted to take my family here for my 50th birthday lunch. The restaurant was empty at 1.30 and we sat down in a room at the back of restaurant which was empty and soulless. The menu was missing items that we had had before like cauliflower cheese and mini sausages and no alternatives to pork or beef. Food came in minutes and was warm not hot - one slice of beef (had 3 at the Arrow Mill) and veg was watery and bland. Overall for £115 it was a disappointing lunch and we were there for just 40 minutes. Next time i will book at the Arrow or Bell

Been meaning to eat here for years and I'm so pleased we managed to get there on Saturday evening. Interesting building, good food, lovely beer and the service excellent! The staff really cared that we had a good time there! What more can you ask?

My friend and I were visiting the area and called in for a quick bite to eat, we ordered several of the small plates to share. The service was good, and the food was quick to come and delicious. If we didn’t have dinner booked already would have had mains and desert as the food looked great!

A last minute table, absolutely fantastic. My family and I celebrated my fathers birthday at The Crabmill. Staff were friendly, attentive and FOOD WAS EXCELLENT. I had the sea bass- cooked to absolute perfection; compliments to the chef. Despite the current circumstances, the Crabmill staff (all wearing safety visors) played to and followed health and safely guidelines- going the extra mile.One of our party is gluten intolerant and so requested a gluten-free menu. We were amazed- GLUTEN FREE BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS- it’s been a while. Would definitely recommend. Shall be returning very soon.

Booked in advance, after perusing the online menus. Asked for a window table, but wasn't given one, despite the fact that the window table next to us was vacant throughout our stay. The social distancing measures were good. I had vegan food and the sour cream with my main meal was so good that I had to double check it was actually vegan! My starter was utterly delicious. My omnivore partner enjoyed his meal. We will certainly return, but can I ask that the online menu is kept up to date please?

We haven't been to the Crabmill for about 4 years. We received a warm welcome and all staff we encountered were very polite and helpful especially Pippa who looked after us. The food was delicious with a flexible menu, i.e. you could have larger starters and there were smaller mains and small puds available. Liked this idea. Felt more than comfortable with the measures put in place for Covid. Have already recommended to friends who have not been for a couple of years. Hoping to take family for Christmas.

First time at the Crabmill and we will return. Food was great, the servers were friendly and efficient. The Covid measures in place were welcomed and didn’t put us off at all - I would rather feel safe and enjoy my meal in a relaxed environment, which we did.

Myself and my boyfriend came here for a Friday date night and we were really impressed. The food was amazing, we had the chicken wings and Brie for starter and the fish and chips and beef bourguignon. We felt very safe and everything was very clean

Excellent experience. Lovely food and the service couldn’t be faulted. One way system in place, so all very safe. First visit here - will definitely return in the future.

The food was frozen, not what you want after making the trip out to have a nice meal. Service was slow as well, but understandable with Covid staffing regulations.

Went for an evening meal having booked a table. Excellent reception and certainly made to feel, and was, extremely safe. Food was superb - easy to order and not rushed. Everyone very helpful and service with a smile. Will certainlty be back to further explore your very refreshing menu.

went for lunch today- the staff are all very aware of the challenges and are super prepared for helping you. the food is amazing and it was lovely just sitting out in the fresh air and not staring at the usual environment- well worth a trip to this brilliant eatery

Such great venue, my daughter and I came here for lunch today. Upon arrival we were showed to our table by the host who explained the new covid measures. Food (espaciallt the sea bass) and drinks were amazing.With all the precautions in place we felt extremely safe. Will definitely return whenever in the areaThanks for a great lunch.

Met my friend for lunch. Lovely food. I had the crispy beef salad which was delicious. The service was excellent thanks to lovely Pippa. We will visit again.

Enjoyed our evening, nice menu, good wine list, definitely felt safe with good distance between tables and clear rules for in/out etc. One suggestion would be for the waitress to smile and try to remember we were there to enjoy ourselves, for example I asked about cocktails and felt ‘told off’ for asking. Having said that, the service was efficient without feeling rushed and maybe just that she was having a bad day or nervous. Steak was good, hummus lovely, olives not good, fish cake a little stodgy, chips perfect, duck starters great, creme brûlée hadn’t set but was excellent anyway.

Came here last night as they were doing the "eat out to help out" Covid scheme. Lovely selection on menu, including veggie & healthy options. Felt very safe as tables spaced well apart,hand sanitizers at entrance/exit & staff wearing face visors. Prices very good on food but drink prices a little expensive (£3.50 for a coke!?) The only thing I didn't like was they allowed dogs in the restaurant. I'm a dog owner myself but think they should be directed to the tables in bar or outside not IN the restaurant section.

Visited here Sunday 2nd August. Greeted at the door and explained the very clear rules to remain safe whilst at the pub. Service was impeccable and the food sensational. The menu had a great selection to choose from. Most of us had roast as it was a Sunday and it did not disappoint. The portions were very generous and every part of the dish was bursting with flavour from the, red cabbage, gravy, steamed veg, huge yorkie and lovely pink beef (in my case). Well done chef! The afternoon was finished off by us taking our drinks into the garden to enjoy the sunshine. We can not wait to return!

Well my wife and I have just returned home from an excellent afternoon at the Crabmill. This was the first day of opening after lockdown and thanks to Duncan and the team we had a fantastic time. The food was just spectacular (we had the beef roast) and the service was second to none. Social distancing and cleanliness was a high priority but this did not spoil our experience, it was actually reassuring. We will be back very soon. Very highly recommended. Well done Duncan at the entire team.

The service throughout the meal was atrocious, I had to go to the bar to order our pre-dinner drinks as no-one came to serve us. I then had to go to the bar to get the wine list and menu as again no-ne appeared and only after some 20 minutes did a disinterested waitress arrive. The for was good but service ruined the day and its th first time in my life I have not tipped. Dreadful dreadful service that they should be ashamed of!

Belated birthday lunch with my Bezzie. Have been before but not since the change of owners. Lovely gin cocktail to start, followed by a shared starter of cured meats. Delicious. Baked cod and the biggest Lashford sausages i have ever seen! They looked more like bananas. Absolutely gorgeous. What a good idea to serve little puddings with coffee. We managed to squeeze them in! Service was good for a busy Friday and our waitress had a sense of humour which was well appreciated. We couldnt fault the food, compliments to the chef, you can stay! The previous owners were heading towards style over substance, we think the food is improved. Thanks for a great experience. See you for sunday lunch soon.

Went with girlfriends for a lazy lunch which included a special price offer. Lovely menu with something tasty for everybody. Highly recommend.

I would go back here for maybe a few glasses of wine in the future but when I went here a few months a go with my friend, I was amazed at the decor ...the professional attitude of the staff and the cosy - feel.The starter seemed quite a good size..but my friends seemed very small for what it was and the same with the main meals too.. came away not as full as I would have liked to be... I did email the pub but absolutely no reply at all... quite expensive too here.My advice is go here maybe for a few drinks if you have spare money.. or if you are not a huge eater due to portion sizes.

Had a lovely family meal their today. Lovely atmosphere, excellent food and good service. Definitely will be back. Kim

Joe was an excellent server and made our time at the crab mill great! Food was good but he made it more welcoming as other servers weren’t too involved. A shame they have to share the tip as he deserves it all!

We went there today (9th Feb) for my daughter’s birthday. The service was appalling. We were greeted by the most miserable waitress who ended taking our order! We were to frightened to ask her for anything as she was stern and miserable. The chicken was raw as there was blood on the plate. The pigs in blankets were also raw as sausage and bacon were pink and not cooked properly! Didn’t say anything as we just wanted to get out of the restaurant. I went to the sister restaurant - The Roe Deer in Wordsley last Friday and cannot fault the meal, the service and environment. The Crabmill staff and chef need to take a leaf out of the staff at The Roe Deer!

This pub is amaizng I could leave it there !! But the decor is fabulous the staff are so friendly young gentleman working Monday 3.2.20 in blue shirt give best service!! And the chef omg !!!best pub food I think I've had ina longtime. Vegan and dairy-free options all available on request nothing was to much bother! I would highly recommend! (Try the mushroom pie ;) )

A group of us have been having our end of year get together at Crabmill for a number of years. This year we were a little hesitant due to some mixed reviews on this site since the restaurant got new owners roughly seven months ago. Biting the bullet, we decided to stick with the location & give it a try. Extremely pleased we did. Service was spot on & all the various meals the group had were excellent, so much so that we’ve booked it for my birthday meal later this month which I’m very much looking forward to.

Visited here several times during December including Christmas Eve with family. Each time we had excellent food and service. The staff were very pleasant and professional. This pub has certainly improved in recent months - keep up the good work as we need a good pub in the area!

Our two families spent last Xmas eve here and had a great meal since then the establishment has been taken over.Yet again we had a fantastic time the staff were very helpful and the food was excellent with both Xmas fare and the normal menu available which was great as Turkey can get too much at this time of year!Reasonably priced will see you next year if not before