The Craftsman Cafe and Bar in Warwick - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Came here for a rare evening out and it totally surpassed our expectations. Great food and atmosphere but what made it really special were the staff who were so welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend!!!

You definitely come here not just for the food, but for the beer, and the selection of beer is amazing. Of course, it could be enhanced with new styles and options from different countries, but will that work for the bar itself? The kitchen closes too early, which is the biggest problem :) By the way, the coffee here is tasty. Google asked me to update my feedback, but it is still valid :)

Had a Sunday roast here yesterday and it was excellent. Nice variety of veg and trimmings. Very tasty plus a great selection of drinks to choose from

Came here for a private function. It was my first time here so did not know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. The place is awesome. From the decor to the vast range of drinks available. We were greeted by friendly staff who went above and beyond to make the whole night a great experience. I am unsure if the food was catered by the venue itself but it was by far the best buffet food I have had with a great selection of hot and cold food options. Mixed with a live singer and guitarist made this whole night one to remember. Would definitely recommend a visit here!

Love coming to the Craftsman. Excellent beers on and even better service now Khriz is behind the bar. (Used to be a bit slow). Who else keeps you smiling in Warwick! Would definitely recommend 👌

Popped in for breakfast this morning. Food and service were excellent. Would definitely visit again

Barman would rather chat to his mates on the phone than pull pints

We went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning and were the first ones in. Decor is cool and friendly staff. The full breakfast was so good! Great price and a decent plate full. It all tasted great. Would recommend and visit again.

We visited here before seeing Noel Gallagher at the castle, a brilliant atmosphere, friendly helpful staff. If you don't like craft beer, don't worry they do normal stuff too! We tried the open kofte kebab (absolutely bloody amazing BTW) We will definitely book a table next time we are in the area

Hard to give a review on the food, asked for Margherita pizza at1200 sorry sold out, ok jackfruit naan, ah sold out. So not sure they make anything. So although a nice place I won't bother again.

Great selection of craft beers . A few of them are london prices. But still great.

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere great price

Nice little place good looking cakes and friendly service

Ordered a decaf after finishing it in full and spending the morning throwing up with severe heart palps , its clear it wasn’t a decaf coffee !!! Please take orders for a dietary requirement seriously

This place is a really underrated café and bar in Warwick! Been in a couple times and realised they offer an awesome offering for remote workers. My first time doing it but I can't recommend it enough, already. £10 gets you free coffees, teas and draught soft drinks for the duration of your stay which you work on their good WiFi. It allows you 10% food as well as providing the 11th visit free. The venue is very nicely finished and even the bathroom is amazing - greatly appreciate the feminine products and freshen-up knick-knacks available for guests (see the image). Everything is very tidy and clean. It's dog-friendly too. Last, but certainly not least, the staff are truly a delight to interact with. Everyone is incredibly friendly and more than ready to help or have a little chat. Thanks to all of the team and I will definitely be back again!

Spectacular beer options (as well as other adult bevs), amazing food, and an awesome vibe.

Visited on a Saturday lunchtime, having also booked there for a meal later in the evening. A good selection of craft beers.....at a price! We live in Hampshire so are used to inflated prices. We stayed for one drink and left. Turned up for our table booking to find 5 deep at the bar and a chaotic scene. We had a table booking, were we supposed to queue up at a heaving bar? I asked a member of staff which table we had booked and was shown to a table for two, right in the middle surrounded by noise. No menus on the table! I had asked about table service: none....you have to queue at the 5 deep bar! I had booked a table for gods sake, I don't expect to have to queue! We left. Too disorganised noisy and chaotic for us. Found a lovely quiet Indian place down the road instead. Note to the owners of The Craftsman; if taking table bookings for the evenings, at least provide a proper system of dealing with people who have booked tables and provide them with table service, which would surely take the strain off your busy bar. We can't be the only customers who have left frustrated with your set up on a busy evening. Plus your prices for craft beers are frankly ridiculous.....

Outstanding food, Service and atmosphere

Came here for the first time today for breakfast, what a lovely place this is, the breakfast was lovely, very well priced, didn’t have to wait long at all. The ladies loo had perfumes etc in there for you to spray and other ladies things. This is my favourite place and we will most defiantly be back. The service was also very good. Best place in Warwick.

We are here for the England game. After a flat lager we realized they were casting to two TVs from a phone... It made the game unwatchable.

It's a lovely place for breakfast and a coffee.

Didn't eat here but lovely bar with great selection of beers.

What a fabulous find this was. We stayed locally overnight and dropped in here for brunch. The team were extra friendly and when we all ordered avocado toast and they had run out, a member of staff dashed to buy more. Now that’s fab service!

A really great selection of beers but in recent times it's getting very expensive. A nice place for a special occasion but it's difficult to justify the extra price per pint. Used to be a favourite but we now go elsewhere. I have read the reply from the owner but I do not think this is enough to justify a 21.95 pint cost.

Booked weeks in advance for a group for brunch. When arrived no space saved so we were just put on the only table left with other people already seated. Not told how to order, went up to bar to order. Staff very stressed and ignoring customers. When eventually served they said the kitchen was overwhelmed and they couldnt do breakfasts…. No apologies or understanding about the fact we had made an advanced booking so we just left. Staff also appeared to be struggling to find clean crockery and using dirty stuff that seemed clean :/ Avoid.

Lovely little place - we went for a coffee after Warwick castle and not many places were open nearby so gave this place a try! The staff were friendly and coffee was nice - the billionaires shortbread was a particular favourite- it was a lovely quiet vibe when we went and I’m guessing because we came just after 4 on a Friday - I would recommend this little spot

I love coming here. Such a great atmosphere whether it’s for a quiet place to work in the day or a gathering no with plenty of amazing beers in the evening.

Best craft beer bar none and I've been to a few craft beer bars. Food well priced and very good quality.

Had breakfast here,full English, very nice, but tinned mushrooms are a no no. Nice place. Parking down smith Street only an hour at a time . Not good if you eat ,then shop.

Fantastic decor, fabulous food, great service.

A very nice coffee & beer cafe. Has also been a lifesaver with the co-working deal as I have recently moved to the area and haven't got internet at home yet. Excellent value and a comfortable location with good WiFi & plug sockets!

The best roast dinner i’ve ever had

Great range of beers and some lovely pizza!

I stopped in Warwick on my way home from kidderminster hoping to see the castle but was turned away because they don't allow dogs so I came to the craftsman for lunch and it turned out to be the highlight of an otherwise disappointing visit to Warwick, unlike the castle they did let my dog in and were very friendly, the place was nicely decorated and very comfortable and the firecracker chicken toastie was really good, served with probably the nicest fries I have ever had. And the coffee was excellent. Thank you kindly .

Stumbled on this great place no where else would take a dog really fab something for everyone

Great selection of beers on tap and in bottles. The staff are always friendly and happy to help you choose a beer that you will like.

Drink a pint of everything on offer you'll never walk again. (Or see,!) Not a pint of carling to be had.

Lovely place and very friendly, great selection of drinks but the food is hit and miss. Eggs Benedict was lovely and great value, but Sunday lunch we paid £43 for two people was really poor. The portion size looked impressive, and half of the plate was nice, but other parts of the meal were inedible. We're pretty certain the vegetables are from frozen as they're all just mush, and the cauliflower cheese was mushed up cauliflower with melted cheese on top, cold underneath. We didn't really touch it. Surprised when we gave them the feedback that they were convinced the quality was good, even though we saw other plates being left filled with mushed up veg. I think they need to take the food more seriously if they're going to compete with other great pubs in Warwick and Leamington. E.g. the quality of Sunday lunches at places like the Pug pubs, The Falcon and The Rose And Crown are on a different level. Portions may be smaller, but the whole plate is cooked fresh which is not the case here unfortunately.

Great friendly atmosphere. Really good selection of beers of all different varieties

Fantastic place. Food amazing, drink selection full of love and class

Great place dog friendly nice coffee

Didn’t get the chance to order food as service was abhorrent. Staff consistently ignored us and we felt unwelcome so left.

Excellent 👌 customer service xxx lovely food Xxxx a fabulous atmosphere xxxx love ❤️ it here

Beautifully decorated , great selection of beers, very friendly staff, dog and family friendly. The chicken burger was very dry and tasteless but other than it's totally worth the visit.

Popped in with my son and the team were super helpful, nothing was too much bother. Great food, coffee ad facilities. Including some children's books to read.

The people in here are super nice , and the menu looks amazing - I love the decor, the music playing and the whole atmosphere of the place. Thanks, will be back!

There's an extensive range of craft beer, a relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable staff who were kind, welcoming and definitely knew their craft beers. We'll be back!

Top notch new boozer and cafe in Warwick that serves 18 draught beers! There aren’t many places where you you get a good cappuccino and a great pint but The Craftsman is that rare place! Highly recommended

Friendly and spacious venue with a good choice of lunch options. Food was a little pricey, but good flavours and fast service.

They do a fabulous 👌 pecan pie 🥧 😋 so delicious with a coffee ☕️. Great place for Food and drinks. Lovely atmosphere. Not far from the famous Warwick Castle.

I am a real ale lover, so this review is based on that. I went here expecting a decent pint, and that is subjective to my taste, but I wasn't impressed I'm afraid. It's all keg beers (on tap) and I found one that was alright, but the costs I found quite high. Over £6 for 2/3 pint, the stout was £16 for a pint! My partner likes Sauv Blanc, and wasn't impressed for the cost either. So we only stayed a short while before moving on. Unfortunately it's not a place for us based on its current offering.

Nice little cafe. Would like to try the food at some point but haven’t had the chance so far

Cozy and dog friendly with plenty of craft ales available for your delectation

We’ve been going to the craftsman since it opened. The food, beer, staff and service are just top notch. Sunday lunch is awesome, and now the Valentine’s Day 3 course dinner with fillet steak ( best steak we have ever had ) It’s our favourite place to go, either as a couple or in a group of mates. Warwick is a far better place for the Craftsman. 10/10

Annoyed! Sat down, got comfortable only to be told that there is no breakfast on Sundays. No signs, nothing on the menu

Lovely place! Bartender was so adorable and bubbly. It was lovely talking to him and he was helpful. Love the idea of haven Coffee during the day and bar at night. Food looks amazing and love having a place like this in Warwick xx

Came here for the first time today and really enjoyed our experience! The guy behind the bar serving was brilliant, really attentive and pleasant to everyone. The coffee he served had lovely art on it which we’ve never actually had before! The food was also very nice and very cheap for the quality of ingredients. I had the cheese, chilli jam and rocket panini with fries which was a really nice flavour combination. Would definitely come again.

Really nice place, good facilities and friendly staff

Absolutely awful craft beer woke cafe terrible beer with no taste mass produced rubbish too trendy with guardian readers.

Such a fantastic place to visit both during the day and in the evening. I’ve eaten here twice, both for pizza and Sunday roast, and both were excellent. Background music and the atmosphere is always spot on! Love it.

The bar is stunning and such a lovely place to visit. A very nice atmosphere and staff are so lovely especially manager Lee what a credit to your company! So bubbly and warm we were so amazed how amazing this mans hospitality was Lee you are the soul of this place ❤️

Having lived in London for many years with no shortage of taprooms, bottle shops and breweries within any given radius, we missed this moving back home to the Warwick area. The Craftsman singlehandedly provides all of the above! Best beer selection in the area by a large margin both on draft in the very well stocked fridges. We went for a family Sunday lunch which was really enjoyable. A couple of slightly cold veggie options (very minor thing!) didn't hamper the experience at all and we wouldn't hesitate to go back. Proper home-style cooking. Service is also good, friendly staff and a really nicely styled interior that doesn't feel tacky or try-hard. Highly recommended and I hope they do very well, we need more places like this!

Very cool spot with great selection of craft beers with flights available. A great balance of modern styling paired with a beautiful location in the centre of the historic Warwick town centre. Thanks for a great evening of beer tasting!

Really great beer selection giving a broad range of styles and quality breweries. Also had their pizza and burger, both tasty, well cooked, good sized portions and fresh ingredients. The fries with the burger were also excellent. Good for a morning coffee as well. Quite busy in the evening but overall there is a lot of space and comfortable seating.

Called in a couple of times over New Year weekend and were impressed on both occasions.

I did post my review , I deleted after getting a reply from the owner . As it is not my intention to damage anyone's business but was a honest account of my experience on that particular day.

This is my favourite place for hot chocolate in Warwick! So cosy and friendly! All of the staff feel like friends and the food is what I would expect from a bistro and not a craft beer joint! Incredible, hearty food! Impeccable service and the cosiest, warmest atmosphere! My kids love it here! I love it here! The dog loves it here! Excited to go back! ♥️

Nice place,decent food and coffee...we'll worth a look

TLDR: Nice atmosphere, quality & eclectic beers, great tasting food. I didn't know anything about this bar before walking past it and dropped in for a coffee as well as to check out the craft beer menu (16 varied beers from high-quality breweries, plus a set of large, well stocked fridges). Cappuccino was generously sized and smooth. Staff were helpful and knowledgeable when I asked a few questions about the kitchen and general opening times. After a day at the castle we dropped in again just before 5pm, the place was busy and lively with most tables filled, a great atmosphere. Ordered some of the draft beers as well as a chorizo pizza and the beef burger to share. Pizza: crisp base and crust, fresh tasting sauce and spicy kick from the chorizo Burger: thick patty, great taste, fresh toppings. Fries: excellent, well seasoned. If I lived in Warwick, I would be in this place all the time. Relaxed and comfortable seating and table arrangements, a good mix of people from vary age groups, dog and child friendly.

Lovely place for coffee and cake. Will be back..

Carefully curated and wonderful beer selection. Super ambience in the place. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. First choice for drinks in Warwick and surrounding area.

Amazing spot to drink great local beer great spot for nice calming atmosphere . Amazing staff very friendly

Had a fantastic Roast Beef Sunday lunch, loads of meat, veg, gravy, Yorkshire, horse radish….gorgeous. Also a couple of pints from a really wide range of craft beers. £15 for a big lunch…no space for pudding…and £50 for two lunches and four drinks. Great value. Lovely decor, nice atmosphere, clean toilets. Highly recommended as a great place for a drink or food.

Not just the best coffee in Warwick, it's the best coffee in Warwickshire.

Great selection of beer and cider on tap giving a massive range of choice. Informative and friendly staff help working out what to have! Will need a few more trips through to make sure. Atmosphere was nice on a freezing cold Friday night, with plenty of seating

Great place for a work gathering. Super friendly & helpful staff during the planning stage and the event itself was excellent. Food, drinks and atmosphere was perfect, thank you again for hosting us!

Really great atmosphere, love coming here for a pint with mates after work and family meals out. All the staff are really friendly and welcoming. Couldn’t recommend a better place in Warwick an Leamington.

Great coffee Harvey, thank you and great service. Nice space too especially as it’s central to Warwick, much appreciated on this cold day

I ate lunch here with a party of colleagues, we had pre ordered all our meals, the food itself was fine, and the atmosphere was acceptable it was quiet, and conversation was easy, I liked the jungle print panels on the walls. However the occasion was marred by slow service There was a wait of over 30 minutes between the first meals and the last meals being brought out, despite us chasing, no explanation was offered.

The fact this place has transformed from a tiny store selling local beers to a full on restaurant selling unbelievable burgers and local IPAs at the same price is mind blowing. The father and son who run this are far to nice to be running a place of this size

Delicious Sunday Roast and all the trimmings, generous portions, good value for money. Will return.

Great selection of craft beers at prices that won't upset you. The best in town! It was great to see Left Hand Giant on tap; a Bristol brewery that I haven't seen available anywhere else other than Bristol. These guys know what they're doing when it comes to beer. The wine list is also extensive for those who don't enjoy the froth. The food needs some work though. I ordered the wings with chips. Despite the description on the menu, it was simply chicken wings and chips - no salad etc. My food came well before my friend's which was slightly inconvenient but also the taste and texture of the wings was disappointing. They were quite soggy (not sure if that is the right word but I had to peel off the skin as it was inedible). My friend's blue cheese burger was devoid of blue cheese which added to the sense of disappointment. I do think though that they will easily work out these food issues and I at least will continue to return for the awesome beer selection.

Wow and great place. Paul and his team made us feel like we were told friends, great location, brilliant atmosphere. If you haven't been here then why not!!!!

You have to go try the Sunday roast , not an ordinary roast , definitely awesome ,the flavours in the peas the parsnips and carrots ,roast potatoes so fluffy and seasoned just delicious roast I have had in a long time compliments to the chef sheer excellence, he knows his stuff, all the staff friendly, pleasant and helpful 😋

Popped in today as I was in Warwick visiting my sister. Didn't eat but had a beer and bought some lovely stouts to take back hime. A craft beer drinkers oasis and the owner who I chatted with was a gentleman. Wish you all the success. Will definitely visit again.

We went for the first time on Friday, it was early so quiet but great variety on offer drinks-wise. Our idiot dog managed to knock my drink over and the manager replaced it without hesitation, completely unexpected but really thoughtful. All the staff members were just lovely!

Very very pleased with our delicious, generously portioned roast dinners at the Craftsman! The best we've tasted in Warwick, after having lived here for nearly 20 years.

Very friendly staff and attendive manager. Food was delicious, tasty and large portions and fresh ingredients. Chicken wings very good quality and well cooked, Sunday roast perfect. Don't miss the halloumi fries! Highly recommended and will surely return.

I have been many times and I love it. The only thing that needs to improve is that sometime it takes too long to be served on the counter, even if it is not full. Sometimes the food takes too long to come.

We enjoyed a quick visit here. Staff were attentive and service with a smile. Great stuff!

Every time I’ve been here, this place has had a really good vibe and feel to it. The beer selection is quite something (16 on tap to choose from) and the fact you can buy some to take home is an added bonus. But it’s not JUST a craft beer place, with wines, spirits, soft drinks as well as teas and coffees too. A great place to end a walk with a drink, meet up with friends or to just drop in and do a bit of work.

Lovely food, good size portions. My better half loved the choice of beers. Good for couples, friends meet ups and large gatherings.

Beautiful Sunday Lunch meat was amazing ing had the beef and lamb the whole family loved it. Roast potatoes and veg cooked perfectly and could tell they were fresh not frozen rubbish. Definitely recommend will be visiting again. If the food is this good on a busy Sunday Definitely going during the week

Great beer, tasty food, reasonably priced, friendly staff, good atmosphere

Excellent place for opening your laptop and doing some work in a great environment. Regularly visit with my girlfriend and the staff are always very friendly and polite, it's safe to say this is our favourite place to go for coffee!

Excellent place for opening your laptop and doing some work in a great environment. Regularly visit with my girlfriend and the staff are always very friendly and polite, it's safe to say this is our favourite place to go for coffee!

Do not go here if you are Scottish or are wishing to pay with Scottish money........ Which I may add is legal tender as is pound sterling. We ordered drinks and staff refused our Scottish money. Then proceeded to insult us further by asking " did we not know how the world works" and then said " you need to pay for the cider as we have poured it". I don't think think so. I have never been so insulted in all my life over being Scottish and using our national currency.

Absolutely brilliant. Fantastic atmosphere, great choices of beers and food. Very clean and attention to small details. Definitely raising the bar of choice that we usually have with ordinary pubs. The staff is very person centred and enthusiastic. There is a convenient car park behind which is only £2 for the night after 6pm. The prefect place to go if you are looking for something new and different. Prices are very decent and the food is excellent. We will back again.

Absolutely loved this place, I ordered their signature burger and it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was amazing, I love the beer tasting twist. Would definitely recommend to anyone who has a night out with friends.

After a walk around Warwick The Craftsman is a great pub to grab a few pints and food. The beers are probably the best with highest ABV we’ve seen in England, and the pizza was fantastic. I got a flight of IPAs.