The Drawing Board in Warwick - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We were having an impromptu catch up with family from up north. We weren't sure where to meet up. We had never been to the Drawing Board before, but after reading the online reviews we decided to give it a try. I am so glad we did. What a gem.of a place! We had a wonderful evening The service is first class. The staff are just amazing. Such a lovely bunch of people. And it doesn't stop there. We all had burgers, one of which was gluten free (also delicious). Lovely atmosphere. I really can't fault this place. Thank you guys for a lovely evening. We will be back.

Overcharged and no apology, left after one drink, very rude bar staff member

Absolutely thrilled to have been absolutely delighted - utterly recommended... allow me to explain. A couple of weeks ago, we went to the Drawing Board for the first time and whilst we loved the food & ambiance, one of our guests (well, me actually) made a mistake which meant that we were charged for an additional meal. My fault, but not handled well and (in a review which I published here and forwarded to the owner directly), I said so. The way in which the owner dealt with it would be a model for any business - courteous, professional and reassuring (that company policy had been mistakenly applied) - and more than that, offering a complimentary meal as reimbursement. This we took this evening to celebrate my wife's birthday and it could not have been better - food excellent, ambiance superb, service exemplary. This is a brilliant restaurant which deserves to continue to succeed and to which we will soon return - thrilled to be delighted to recommend it wholeheartedly. (The heading is a nod towards Bob Ross and the Joy of Painting - my mistake has become a very happy accident).

Visited several times over the weekend. Welcome and friendliness of the staff was excellent. Went out of their way to find us tables when busy. Lovely vibe and clientele

My partner and I came here recently, after reading the great reviews. It did not disappoint. An entire vegan menu! You can tell each dish has been well thought out, with care and love put into creating something different and special! Lots of flavour and fresh. We came in on a Thursday evening & the atmosphere was lively, and the restaurant cosy. The beers were excellent. Our host was Julia and she was so lovely & down to earth.. you can tell she's very passionate about the place. We can't wait to come back to try the roast dinner! Can't wait to try the roast & try out the magic wingdom.

Very friendly service and great food!

Loved it here! Cool decor, fun books to browse through and really friendly, helpful staff. 😀

My favourite pub in Leamington. Quirky with friendly staff and great beer and food selections.

popped in a for a quick drink - had wanted to eat as I saw the good reviews, but we were too early, really lovely pub/bar, great staff and vibe!

What a fabulous evening; wonderful welcoming and attentive staff, a lovely ambience and atmosphere, super food and an excellent choice of drinks. What's not to like!! Keep it up guys, we'll definitely be back.

First time visitor. Loved it. Super friendly staff great service and food

I ate here on Sunday with my family for a late lunch. We had a mix of vegans, veggies and omnis so the menu appealed to all of us. We really enjoyed our food! It was well thought out and nicely cooked - particular shout out to the vegan "fish" and chips and pistachio arancini, so nice to see the same effort going into vegan dishes as omni dishes. The service was excellent and the staff moved us from our original table as we were sat next to quite a rowdy bunch initially, we were moved downstairs where it was quieter. Would recommend to anyone in the area. :)

Spectacular service, great food and a fabulous night out

I’ve always had good food experiences here. They do craft ales as well as ‘normal’ bar drinks - so something for everyone. Service is really good. Friendly, attentive and helpful. My ONLY issue was last night it was hot outside which made it super hot inside.

Dog friendly, polite staff and great food!

Lovely place with amazing food. An entire vegan menu and really lovely staff. Can't wait to go back!

Beer selection is really good. Lovely south African lady serving makes the experience 10 times better. They even have some unique lagers that i remember from living in Germany. The atmosphere is always great and the location is superb. My only request would be for a chicken burger main addition as I'm not a big fan of beef. Returned with family smoked chicken was delicious. Expensive but very satisfying. I love it here never too busy or rowdy. Perfect for people who don't like places too loud. Staff are more than helpful and kind.

We all had the Sunday mixed roast which was very well prepared and tasty. A bottle of red wine was good value. They found a table downstairs for us and service was prompt and friendly.

Fantastic better than watching EastEnders

Superb food and amazing service. Made my mums birthday very special. Thank you team drawing board❤️

Been here a few times now for a roast dinner on a Sunday. Amazing roasts! Friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

Brilliant place, been 3 times now for different meals etc and it's all been rather wonderful. Staff are great, lots of beers and wines to choose from, worth a visit if you're in Leamington Spa and only 100 yards from the park to walk it off afterwards. Perfect.

I have visited a few times before for a Sunday roast and the food has always been excellent! I decided to bring my Grand - Niece as she loves a good Sunday Roast, and I am looking for somewhere to have a family Sunday Roast for my next Birthday. She loved the food and the venue and so has chosen the DB for my next B'day meal venue.

Excellent quirky decor, excellent service, food, beer and atmosphere. We returned to the DB had a very enjoyable lunch (two had tapas and one had burger), the food was excellent and with different choices - something for everyone. I highly recommend this pub/restaurant.

Our first time at this establishment and it certainly won't be our last. Really good atmosphere and a fantastic menu, I had the Chinese Pork and the flavours were spot on. My partner had the Gnocchi and really enjoyed it. See you again soon.

I booked a table for my son's birthday and wasn't entirely sure what to expect. The food and service blew us away. We were spoilt for choice with the menu and the range of drinks. Nice to see locally sourced options too. All 3 meals were fantastic and our experience was topped off with a very thoughtful rendition of happy birthday from the staff and fellow diners plus a birthday icecream and card! We will definitely return as we need to study the decor and menu further!

Went here for my birthday with my family. Lovely place, fab decor, staff are great. Ordered the risotto with truffled parsnips and Stilton and asked not to have the mushrooms, which was accommodated with no issue. Would have 5-starred the food but felt there wasn't a wide choice of un-fussy food. Daughter ordered from the kids menu as a result. Would recommend, and will be back.

I went to this pub with my partner (a ceoliac) and our friend. Whilst the food tasted great and we all enjoyed our meal, it then became clear sometime after that some cross contamination fo gluten must have occurred on my partners meal. We hadn't eaten anything else and she was showing clear signs of having eaten gluten. Very disappointing as we made it clear my parter was a coeliac and all of her food had to be made gluten free. My partner will now have to endure at least a week of painful and incessant bowel movements. The vibe was good though.

Went in for some German beer on a recommendation. Food was just finishing and they asked us if we were wanting to eat and rushed are order through so we could. We has a great burger fries and some nice German larger. The owner is into old comics and annuals there are loads of them in there

Been on 2 seperate occasions and will definitely return whenever I'm in Leamington. Excellent staff, excellent food (vegan tapas #1) and all round great place to spend time, whether for a drink or something to eat. Highly recommend.

Stumbled across this pub whilst looking for somewhere else...which we never hot to because we liked the Drawing Board so much. Quirky but relaxed modernised decor with a very relaxed atmosphere. Not a trad pub interior! Real ale was super and well kept. Loved the food: ate the vegan tempura battered "fish," which was delicious. Sadly, had no room for dessert!!! Staff very friendly and attentive. One to go back to....

Modern pub with festive ambience. They have a great selection of beers so it's nice for just having a few drinks as well as having food. Revisited my comment. I've had food in it last week and it was really good quality, but not cheap. Dog friendly!! 🐕

Lovely place with welcoming and friendly staff. Great gluten free options!

Great, friendly pub with excellent staff and dog friendly too. The four stars for food are meant to highlight the outstanding service and atmosphere rather than downplay the food, which is super too. Our go-to place when in RLS. We love the Comic Book art work.9

We booked several days in advance for dinner with a request for a particular table - done. Nothing is too much bother 😊 Service is A1. Always. The staff are very professional and utterly charming. The food? We had 6 of the tapas dishes (between 2) which was plenty. The variety was great and each plate was delicious. In the words of the big Austrian “I’ll be back”!

The food was pretty good, but not exceptional. I will however make a particular shout out for the chicken roast. The roast chicken itself in the dish was superb - probably the best roast chicken I've had, definitely within a pub context. It was succulent, so flavourful and not dry at all, as many are. The staff were all very friendly and pleasant a d the atmosphere is cosy and has a nice aesthetic comprised of old comics and books

Nice relaxed friendly atmosphere only had drinks but lovely place

After two visits its easy to give five stars to The Drawing Board! This bar/restaurant is run to a high standard, by people who care about what they are doing, and how its done. Its great to see Managers who keep on top of everything that needs doing, leading by example and keeping staff motivated. Ive tried the Fish & Chips and it tasted as good as it looked. Excellent! Cant wait to try other meals from the menu. Thanks to all the staff, see you soon.

Great selection of beers, friendly service, nice atmosphere

I came in for a hot drink with my baby, I was helped into the pub with my pushchair and offered a good table. The bar staff took my order and said they would bring it over which was really helpful. I was also offered water to warm the babies bottle without having to ask. A very appreciative Mom

a wonderful evening beautiful food lovelyatmosphere and great serviceshe'll definitely return again

Leamington is spoiled for good places to socialise and eat, but this is one of the best. The food is always good, it's a great place to have fun / chat / unwind and the service is brilliant. A great selection of drinks at the bar too.

Went in for a drink on a midweek , really nice pub

What an interesting venue to go for lunch or a pint. Love the style, the posters and the bright Led sign downstairs. The staff that work here are really friendly, warm and happy to chat. Really enjoyed the turkey curry pie. Recommended!

The best roast I have ever had, anywhere. Chicken and stuffing perfect, glorious red cabbage. Just fantastic and lovely staff. Strongly recommend.

Superb roast looked after Jacob and team. Really cool interior and a nice vibe for a chill out. Highlight was playing uno card game. Fun for all the family!

Great atmosphere in this pub. Always busy and a good selection of food at a reasonable price. Always a good and different selection of craft beers and spirits which is probably the USP. However really need to sort their draught pouring given that’s their uniqueness. Several different pints always quite flat with no head. Really expected a picturesque pour. Would always visit again.

Called in without a booking and all staff could not have been more accommodating. Nice, laidback atmosphere. Good selection of food and drink. The waiters were very efficient and professional.

Best place in town. If you are looking for a lovely meal, great service the best craft beer, ales, wines, whiskey and rum in Leamington spa, then this is the place. Every time we go here it is nothing short of fantastic and deserves the accolade of best pub in Leamington 👍🏻

Delicious Sunday roast and the place has a great atmosphere too!

I went to the Drawing Board twice for a Christmas meal, and on both occasions the food was exceptional. They cater for allergies including mine, seafood fish and molluscs. They offer a really tasty DRAFT zero alcohol beer which is rare and much appreciated especially if driving. The atmosphere is wonderful and the decor interesting. The staff are friendly and anticipate your needs payment is handle efficiently with no confusion. Parking is on site of you have the Ringo app or on street parking is also available both a mixed costs depending on time of day.

Great selection of beer and a great atmosphere with relaxed vibe. Good food if you're hungry and decent service

Had our Christmas get together there, super friendly staff great food definitely 10 out of 10.

Xmas Dinner wasn't that special given the price.

Had a company Xmas lunch here. 3 courses, great service, waiting staff couldn't do enough. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Fabulous evening for my work xmas party. Beef shin was gorgeous. Staff attentive too!

One of my favourite places in Leam. Consistently good food with great vegan and gluten free options. Great selection of beers and service is always friendly. Visited yesterday with a toddler and baby in tow and no booking...and despite it heaving with Christmas parties etc the service was outstanding and food and beer as good as ever.

Another amazing time at The Drawing Board! Visited with a few friends and we all decided to get a few tapas dishes and truffle fries- did not disappoint! Great homely atmosphere and lovely staff on hand to talk through the menu or drink suggestions. I recommend trying the one of the Bloody Mary’s on offer here- they are delish. If you can go for Sunday lunch, it’s fab but their menu is great whatever the occasion.

Overall a very good, well above average experience - The event was our work Christmas function for about 45 people, but they coped well, all the food was served on time and at the same time for all, which is always a challenge when large numbers. Service was quick and consistent. Food quality was very good and very tasty, but portions were a little on the small side. Nice decor with a very good selection of drinks

Friendly service and atmosphere.

Honestly, was blown away by this place. Bit on the pricey side, you absolutely get what you pay fot though. Incredible food, great service, really interesting decor that although comic book themed, isn't in your face. Service was excellent, beyond helpful, friendly and welcoming, only reason I haven't given 5 stars is because a service charge is mandatory. It was that good I was going to leave a tip anyway, it being forced on you isn't great though.

Eaten here before, had superb meal, also been here before for drinks, had great selection of ales. Tonight however was rather taken aback when charged £6.80 for a local session ipa beer (Purity) when the other beers we ordered were the same brewery and similar abv, and were less than £5, the cost of the ipa was absolutely ridiculous. Felt like a total rip off.

Food was amazing - absolutely loved the cheesecake, best we have ever had. Staff were great too. We'll be back :)

Consistently exceptional food & beers with wonderful service.

Food was delicious, gluten free menu also available, staff was very nice, friendly and professional and the atmosphere was just great.

Lovely place to stop by for a quick drink. Food looked great, will partake next time.

Wow.. the whole experience from start to finish was amazing 10/10 plus dog friendly too bonus 👌🏻💗 Ziggy was brilliant

Erg leuke restaurantjes. Ze hebben beneden en boven zitplaatsen. Helaas geen lift maar het lukte zonder. Eten smaakte goed en porties is groot genoeg. We waren voldaan. Service is goed en snel.

Great place. Loads of drink choices be it craft beer and wine or alcohol free. Plus a well stocked top shelf of whisky and other spirits. Sunday roast was spot on. But do ring ahed and book in advance as it fills up. Dogs were welcome and even got treats from the staff.

Very disappointing experience. Dropped in early on a Saturday evening and asked if food was being served. Bar tender said yes and passed over 2 menus. Went to sit at 2 tables (no reservation signs on the tables) and was moved on by another bar person. Luckily two kind gentleman offered seats next to them where we could sit and finish our drinks after which we left. Hint to the owners if you’re fully booked tell people and don’t expect them to be telepathic.

I had the gnocchi which was very few (around 5 gnocchi), I would not recommend them. Overpriced but good atmosphere

Just went in for a pint but it was enjoyable, liked the decor.

We came to visit our daughter who is at uni and we loved our lunch at The Drawing Board. Excellent food, one of the best roasts we have had, amazing friendly staff and our little Yorkshire terrier had a lovely time too. Definitely recommend!

Super buen ambiente, personal amable y rápido , la comida fabulosa me encantó volveríamos a manejar 1 hora solo para comer aquí. Recomendado:(tapas de tacos )

I love this pub. Interesting and well cooked food and they always have excellent beers.

Lovely food and drink, a very friendly atmosphere and great service! What more could you ask for?

Lovely tapas and glass of wine .

The DB always delivers. The food is great, the service excellent and there are lots of quirky touches which make it simply a lovely place to be. The menu is reasonably small but carefully crafted. The staff genuinely care, you can just tell they enjoy working there and this comes across in the service you receive. Dog friendly and games to play too..

The food was excellent, we had a variety of different dishes and each one was fantastic. The service was superb, Julia in particular was outstanding, warm, friendly, efficient and entertaining. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. We will be recommending to everyone.

Perfect evening, great quality food and you get what you pay for. All was delicious

What a lovely find in a beautiful town. Delicious food, great menu, super friendly staff and just a great place to hang out.

Great dog friendly pub, food was delicious, staff really nice and a great atmosphere- highly recommend 👍

Absolutely wonderful interior, a fun vibe, kind staff and absolutely delicious food. The mushroom dish was delightful!

We visited here after being recommended by Valentine's Tattoo Studio ! It did not disappoint, the food was amazing, the service was quick and the staff were all so friendly. We loved the decor and wandered around looking at all the comic books and features 😍 We are not from the area but would definitely revisit if we came to Leamington Spa again

Great beer in a nice laid back environment

I had a pork roast - wonderful food and service. However no Yorkshire pudding, with no prompt that you can have it at an additional cost. The service however was of a very good standard, with great drinks recommendations. The dessert was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this to friends, but perhaps would not go for a roast next time.

Amazing, had a really lovely evening. Came with some friends for dinner, we had all the tapas (other than the olives), and the burger. Everything was really good and tasty. Nice selection of wines. Didn’t try any of the desserts as we were full! Service was amazing, the staff was really good and attentive. Overall, would highly recommend!

The food was good and definitely recommend even though a bit expensive. If you serve those in a restaurant like place I think they are worth the price but here the service it’s pub like.

Drawing Board is one of the best places I’ve been to eat. Their food menu items are creative, incorporate unique flavors and all around are super delicious. The service is always spot on and the beer choices and drink menu are extensive. Their prices appear more expensive than your average restaurant, however, taking into consideration the level of thought of each menu items and the harmonious flavors in each dish that compliment each other it is well worth the price for quality dishes.

Food was great but prices are a bit too steep plus the owner (I think) is a bit pushy on encouraging every one to drink and eat more. Dogs were a bit louder that I would have liked. Overall, a nice place to hang out with friends / family and pets

Nice Sunday roast just a bit disappointed as I viewed the Internet and it said lamb was one of the roasts but it wasn't.

Brilliant experience here and been multiple times. Mainly go for the Sunday roast. Great for members of the group who are required dairy and gluten free.

First time at the drawing board went for a family meal. Was OK but wasn't cheap the food is expensive so not somewhere for a budget meal. Drinks ok nothing I've heard of so it was a bit of a gamble. Overall it was OK, it's not somewhere I'd suggest to go again but would go if someone else wanted to

Amazingly friendly. We had a 4 generation meet up for lunch and we weren't disappointed. Wheelchair accessible, dog and child friendly with superb staff and busy atmosphere. Very clean and food was lovely. My only thing I would say is that the plates are on the smaller side for the price but the food tastes amazing. I had the monk fish curry. Yummy. Side of fries were lovely and crunchy. We all enjoyed. Craft beer too. Definitely recommend. Book in advance is a must for a Saturday. DOG FRIENDLY TOO

Shout out to the Ben and Matty Cartwright. Place was amazing. Favorite spot! food and service was outstanding. Had my first gin with Crescent Moon

Great food, great beer, great staff and dog friendly, what's not to love? Maybe the prices, it's a bit steep sometimes, but worth it.

Lovely inviting place with great seating options for small as well as bigger groups, great atmosphere and friendly staff. The tapas selection was lovely and the portion seemed plenty. Only downside is that it can be quite echoey/noisy when it is busy.

I've always noted The Drawing Board as a great spot for drinks but hadn't had a chance to try the food. They have an impressive selection of beers on draft which are a little more expensive than your average pub/bar in Leamington but you pay for the rarity of the selection; I recommend the Rothaus Pils. I think a big draw (excuse the pun) for this place is the atmosphere and decor. On a recent visit I went for the tapas as £12 for 3 plates seemed like great value and some of the main dishes were quite pricey. I was pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes and actually struggled to finish everything. The cauliflower pakora was amazing and the chicken was very tasty. The pork tacos though were a little disappointing as the flavour didn't seem quite right. However, overall I really enjoyed eating there and would definitely visit again to try the other dishes.

3rd visit for us, brought my parents for a birthday treat. I had the burger over the tapas but felt it was missing some salad or garnish. We visited on a Saturday early afternoon and sat down stairs, it was quite noisy and we struggled to have a conversation. Great service as always and a busy vibe but if you're planning on a catch up with friends/family at peak times you have to shout a little.

Absolutely phenomenal. I didn't know food could taste that good. The service was amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious. The truffle fries were an absolute revelation and I am still in awe at how delicious and amazing they were. Plus, I like trying to read the manga in the toilets!