The Lion in Stratford-on-Avon

Lovely village pub with a great beer garden for summer. Only popped in for a quick drink. Didn’t have the opportunity to try the Sunday roasts but they looked and smelled amazing so will definitely be back to try them in the future

The best food of our entire trip through the Cotswolds. We came on a Sunday without a reservation at around 1:00 p.m. and they immediately looked for a way to make room for us. We ordered the chicken pâté terrine and the day cream; which one richer. As a main course, the typical Sunday roast beef and fish pie; Both were delicious, but the Sunday roast was outstanding, having ordered one each. Service and atmosphere of 10, a true hidden gem for locals.

Stayed in the village and dined here one evening. Food was amazing, and the staff were really helpful and attentive. Owner greeted us and made sure we were looked after. Great country pub, and sure we will visit again.

The best roast dinner I’ve had in years! The beef was cooked to perfection, and came with a generous serving of crispy roast potatoes, veggies, huge Yorkshire pud, cauliflower cheese and extra gravy without the need to ask. Wish I took a photo to post but the food looked too good so we dived straight in. The team were welcoming, friendly and the decor is cosy but modern vibes. Loved it. We’ll definitely be back!

We visited for an old friend’s special birthday and had a great time. Service was excellent - wonderful food and great beer and wine. And Aunt Sally was in the garden (the game not my Aunt). I would heartily recommend The Lion!

The restaurant is fabulous. We are visiting the UK for three months, and have had Sunday roast every week. This Sunday roast was by far the best we had. The chef is superb. High quality ingredients and exploding taste And beautiful garden environment to spend the afternoon.

Lovely meal , as before on a previous visit, great food, lovely atmosphere , staff very helpful, we shall be returning.

We came to eat. Great food. Friendly staff. They catered very well for my wife who is gluten intolerant.

Just checked out after a wonderful three nights stay. The Room, food & service & staff were all exceptional. As a Ceoliac, the beer battered fish & chunky chips were the best I've had in years & on the last night I didn't want the sirloin steak & chunky chips to end! Thank you Mark, the chef, all the staff for a great few days. Gemma & Mike xx

Don't be fooled by other pubs professing to be "gourmet" and charging you an arm and a leg before you go to THE LION! I am lucky to live close to this pub which is a regular visit and each time the meal has been excellent and at reasonable prices too. Even the red wine comes at the correct temperature. So hurry and try it out before it gets too popular BUT leave room for me!!

Thank you for expertly hosting a family birthday party for 30-plus. It’s a pub reborn after years of neglect and decay. And now beautifully reappointed, The Lion’s roar is very happily restored and it’s a hostelry that’s fizzing with history and hospitality in equal measure. Well worth a visit if you’re passing and don’t wish to wander off the main road. You absolutely don’t need to!

We were here for a Sunday lunch as a group of 5 and had a delicious 3 Course meal/Sunday roast. All food cooked beautifully with generous portions. Staff welcoming and attentive. Not much time to wait either between courses, especially considering how busy they were. Thank you all

We have been meaning to visit The Lion for several months and finally managed to get there last night. We know Dan the chef so had no worries about the quality of the food which,as expected, was wonderful. The pub is really nicely furnished and we were made to feel very welcome by Mark. We can’t wait to return for a Sunday lunch. Thanks to everyone for a very special evening.

Really good food. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic pub, lots of parking, great service and excellent food - had the steak & ale pie which came with a decent serve of veggies, mash & gravy. This chef knows how to cook. The Guinness toffee pudding was superb. Highly recommend this gastro pub.

Such a beautiful country pub that serves the most delicious Sunday roast. Thank you Mark for going above and beyond! My daughter loved the profiteroles that I took home!!! I can’t wait to return!!!

Great pub. Service was extremely good and the garden was relaxing

Booked for dinner on a Friday night. The staff were welcoming and very efficient. We were particularly well looked after by Will who even sorted out our wobbly table. Food was excellent. We had mains and puddings with drinks. Very good night out, we will certainly call in again.

Great place with outstanding service. Friendly, attentive and genuinely thoughtful, I’d recommend The Lion as a place to stay and to dine.

Had a family meal here this afternoon will be returning in the future as it was really good

Very clean, comfortable and friendly. The food is very good, and the staff go that extra mile. Enjoyed our visit, thank you all for making it so special.

Excellent Sunday lunch, lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. High standards, very good value, will definitely return

Sunday Roast was amazing, lots of veg and big Yorkshire puddings.

Booked a last minute night away with my husband. Mark and his team were so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Food in the restaurant was delicious; the steak was perfect! Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was fabulous too. Would highly recommend and we’re looking forward to visiting again soon.

Lovely, cosy olde English pub in a beautiful Cotswold village. Staff were friendly and very efficient, and the food was excellent, best steak I've had in a long time, cooked to perfection. Good selection of ice cold lagers, perfect after a long day on the motorbike !

Absolutely wonderful visit! Lovely food, beautiful accommodation & super friendly staff, can’t wait to stay again… thank you x

Only had a meal. The sirloin was cooked to perfection and the pie of the day chicken and bacon was full of meat and proper pastry both superb 😋

Amazing staff, felt so welcomed and valued. Also the food was incredible! The room was lovely, a lot of character and felt really homely. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone and we will definitely plan to stay next time we're in the area.

We stayed here for a weekend and felt incredibly welcome and at ease. All the staff were amazing but the owner went above and beyond, thank you so much for making us feel so valued and at home. The rooms were lovely and the food was incredible. Would recommend to anyone and we will visit again just to visit and stay here.

Their burgers are very, very good. I'd make the drive specifically to go there again.

I pass this pub every day and decided last minute on Sunday to pop in for a drink but then looking around the food looked amazing so decided to stay for lunch . Wow wow wow it was superb !!! Probably one of the best Sunday lunch we had out for a while , great menu to choose from so both started with Isle of Wight tomato, fetta cheese mint salad ( heaven) followed by beautifully cooked roast beef , potatoes selection of perfectly cooked 5 choice vegetables served with a pot of gravy and cauliflower cheese . We were full but had to try the desserts I had the banana creame buleee delicious and my fiance had homemade profiteroles with chantilly cream n chocolate sauce wow . Such a very reasonable priced meal £25 For 2 courses or £30 for 3 courses worth every penny !!!!!! Mark the manager/ owner and his team were very welcoming and friendly nothing was too much trouble along with a beautiful decor n building made this a perfect lunch out 10/10 . The only downside is we never tried it before , living very close by it will definitely be our local pub to drink n dine in can't wait to return very soon to try your other menus thanks again Kosta n Philip

We were visiting the area for a friends wedding and stayed here for two nights. We were looked after from arrival to leaving, Mark was the most attentive host and couldn’t do enough for us. The room was lovely and clean and had everything we could need with lots of nice welcoming touches. The food was a real treat too, enjoyed in the new garden area we had the pleasure of witnessing taking form in just one day! Would definitely recommend this place for a wholesome visit, thanks Mark and the team!

Absolutely beautiful pub. Stayed 2 nights and the service was impeccable! Mark is a great host and made us feel very welcoming 😇 food is lovely as well. 10/10

Stunningly good food. I had the venison burger and my wife had the nacho starter. Both were wonderfully tasty.

Always good since present owner manager took over this lovely pub? Food a mixture of unusual and usual pub classics. Obliging staff and pleasant atmosphere.

Stayed overnight whilst meeting up with friends. Really enjoyed our stay. Great room, delicious food and beer in a friendly atmosphere. Will most definitely return as much more reasonably priced than much accommodation in the area

The food was not cooked well , and the service was poor and very slow, I changed my review as standards have gone down,

Absolutely fantastic! Cosy, warm and modern room with plenty of space and lovely amenities. Mark was an absolute delight and such a a wonderful host. Had a delicious meal for dinner and the included breakfast was great. Would recommend this place for anyone going to the Cotswolds - only 20-40min drive from all main villages.

Beautiful village,very welcoming pub, very helpful and friendly landlord, excellent food, definitely will go back would recommend it to anyone who wants to visit the Cotswolds.

We chose from the day's very imaginative "Specials menu".Exceptional mushroom soup and pasta course. Pleasant atmosphere & friendly owner and staff. We hope to visit again soon.

We stayed for 2 nights this month for my brother's 55th birthday. What a find! What an awesome place with lovely, welcoming staff, and Mark could not accomodate us enough, so kind and considerate. The choice of food was enough, was beautifully prepared and tasty. So much so we booked for dinner both nights we stayed. Thank you Mark! We will definitely return.

Beautiful venue. My first time visiting. Roast beef dinner was lovely however not very hot. Too much red cabbage. Clotted cream was grainy and lemon tart was bland. Could do better

Brilliant team who cater to all requirements, for all allergies or dislikes. Food is excellent, great choices, something for everyone. Very busy night but we were given a table and staff were very attentive. Can’t thank Mark enough for fitting us in as Friday night was a very busy night everywhere.

I’ve been to The Lion on numerous occasions and it’s always been great but at my most recent visit it was exceptional, the food was incredible, service was lovely as always. This will now be my go to when I want a meal out locally, I can’t wait to go again.

Good food. Pleasant and helpful staff. Waited quite a long time for food, but a busy Friday and it was worth the wait.

Excellent Sunday lunch, great service, well recommended

On a short visit to the area, just on the off chance asked if they had a table. The meal was absolutely amazing, i would definitely recommend the premises to anyone.

Went for Sunday lunch with local friends. An excellent well cooked lunch , excellent service and friendly atmosphere. Fully recommend the Lion. Three excellent courses.. home cooked and beautifully presented. We will definitely return. Thank you.

A real find. 3rd meal at the Lion in a year. Working through the menu. This time veggy burger, best I've ever had. Service also excellent as was the ambiance as always.

We enjoyed a two night bed & breakfast stay over. Eating exceptional food both nights also. Mark the owner and his team are second to none. The locals are extremely welcoming. We are looking forward to our return visit. The Lion is situated in such a beautiful part of the Cotswolds, making it a great base for your holiday. Thank you so much "Team Lion" see you soon Maxine and John.

I celebrated my birthday at The Lion and can’t praise them enough. They did an excellent lunch for 20, a mixture of adults and children, some with dietary requirements. Myself and husband also stayed there for 2 nights. The room was very comfortable and we were very well looked after.

Pretty ordinary pub food extremely poor service has been done up nicely but we were put in a corner and largely ignored by staff

A lively, busy and friendly pub used by locals and those coming from further afield. This is a place which delights through its friendliness, warmth and exceptionally well-presented premises. We had a very cheery welcome and good service which had just the right level of attentiveness. Food was excellent - delicious, imaginatively presented and hot. Gammon, egg and pineapple for me, followed by Eton Mess was a cut above the usual pub offering. The landlord sat at our table to complete the payment and couldn’t have been friendlier. We shall be back!

Our local pub and how proud we are to have it. Booked via email for Sunday lunch the same day. Prompt response confirming the table. The place is lovely with a great feel to it. Warm welcome and bar service. Went straight to table with our drinks. They were busy, fully booked (which is great) as we have a holiday barn conversion opening soon and it’s amazing to have such a great pub on the doorstep! The food was excellent. Roast Beef with a huge Yorkshire pudding. Six types of veg and cauliflower cheese on the side. Extra gravy supplied. Very tasty and sizeable. Pudding was Black Treacle Sticky Toffee! To die for. Very reasonable price too. We will be using it more!

Lovely pub in rural location but within easy reach of Stratford upon Avon and other towns, with very much the feeling of a traditional village local . We were a group of friends and were seated at a roomy oval table which made conversation easy. The two or three course set lunch menu offered a good choice and was very reasonably priced. The full menu was equally interesting. Everyone enjoyed their meals which arrived very nicely presented and piping hot . Be warned - the excellent beer battered fish and chips is a man sized portion !Those of us who were too full for one of the tempting desserts on offer enjoyed a coffee to finish the meal. The pub has a welcoming feel to it and is attractively decorated with tasteful displays of interesting objects and pictures and lots of cosy corners. There was an eclectic selection of music playing quietly in the background which added to the relaxed atmosphere. I only wish it was in my own village!

Visited for Sunday lunch for my mum's 86th birthday. 2 of us are coeliac, but gluten free choices were available. We all had beef. Really tasty, wide range of vegetables. Gravy was gluten free. Portions were generous, staff were friendly and courteous. All positive, and we will definitely be back with other visitors. Good value, as the food was excellent.

Great food and a warm welcome. We stayed for a week in a very comfortable and well appointed room and ate in every night.

We discovered this Pub a few weeks ago and have now had a weekday lunch and this week returned for what my my partner described as the "the best Sunday Lunch he'd eaten out". Mark and his team do a great job and still find chances to interact with their customers. The chefs need to be commended on their kitchen skills and I'm sure this team will take The Lion to great things. The menu is not vast but great food, home made and cooked well.

What a find. Fantastic food. Great service and we will definitely be returning to stay in the fabulous rooms.

We had a fantastic meal at the Lion. The pub is under new ownership and Mark and his staff really go above and beyond. The menu is varied with lots of good veggie and gluten free options. We enjoyed our dinner so much we couldn’t resist having dessert too! Also excellent. Lovely pub, friendly atmosphere and great food. What more can you ask for?

So tasty! I had the steak frites it was delicious and a good size, came with decent salad too. My husband had the steak and ale pie, he loved it, a proper homemade individual full pastry pie, amazing! Everyone was really friendly here too, made us feel straight at home, will definitely be popping back.

We enjoyed it very much. Cozy and friendly atmosphere, lovely garden and the best roast beef Sunday lunch we've ever had at a pub. We will be back.

We visited on a Saturday night. The food was excellent with good choices for vegetarians. ( and meat eaters too) it was definitely a cut above your average pub food. Really friendly staff, very attentive. We will be returning and highly recommend the lion.

Excellent festive fayre lunch. Well cooked food and Xmas pudding. Not massive portions but just enough to be comfortable on the long drive home. Well priced at £22.00 On a previous visit the set lunch at £14 was superb value. Where else can you get...

2 awful pints (one dirty tasting guiness and one flat lager) Pizza came without some of the toppings I ordered and was worse than a cheap frozen pizza from the supermarket Service was fairly good and nice atmosphere wouldn't return!

We stopped here for an early evening meal on the way to flicks in the sticks nearby. We were promptly shown to a table, given the menus and had drinks order taken. These were served swiftly and nearly efficiently - one order was mis-heard but...

Great selection of lovely dishes for all three courses, better than most pub food. Good service from the friendly team. Fair prices.

Food was nice but nothing special and oddly when we visited there was lots of staff on hand however the service was still terribly slow.

Visited the Lion for a family birthday meal back in May. We were really impressed with the food when it was finally served (after waiting 50mins) which really was a let down. A real shame as the food was beautiful and the pub has been...

We are so glad that we gave the Lion a try & have now returned quite a few times. The service is fantastic, the food is great and it thoroughly represents value for money! Well done 👍🏻

Family dinner out; good choice of wines, and my wife enjoyed the no-alcohol cocktails, which they adapted to order. Moules starter had a beautifully tasty sauce, duck croquette and crispy squid were excellent. We all opted for the trio of beef, which was a meat...

Its been nearly a year since this Pub reopened after a number a long time. We drop in whenever were visiting our daughter who lives close by. It's a fantastic Pub a good selection of beers, some great Lion Cocktails! Great food, Enthusiastic attentive staff....

There was a table of 5 of us, and we had a great lunch! All of us opted for the fixed price menu and we weren’t disappointed! Excellent portion sizes and the fish and chips was some of the best we ever had! Would highly...

Ignore those recent poor reviews. Found the dinner to be excellent last night. Two of us dined. We had the bread board for starters, delicous and enough for 4. I had rump steak and the wife had kleftiko, both were cooked perfectly. Service was great...

As soon as we arrived at the bar in this interesting building I felt the staff were a little uneasy. We ordered drinks and found our table..the rest of our party came in and one of the lovely girls took their drinks order. So far...

Had takeaway fish and chips. Became ill the next day. Had diarrhoea for 24 days. Heard of someone else who had same meal, same week, same result but ill for 6 days.i am immune suppressed. Eventually had to see a gastroenterologist consultant. Will never eat...

The meal we had tonight was eatable because we were hungry, but not memorable and not one we want to repeat. The starters of salt and pepper squid were like eating the scraps off chip shop fish and just tasted of lemon. We were not...

We stopped here on our way home, to a very warm welcome, nice friendly staff. We had 2 courses, both delicious and Well presented. The food is well priced for the quality of the meal. We will definitely return, it’s worth the hour drive.

We had Sunday lunch, roast beef and ham - great overall with a massive Yorkshire pudding, in fact the largest I have ever had. Starters and deserts also spot on. Good service, lady who took our order very nice.

Will not be returning unpleasant experience. Given an old table in a small side room with a view over the main road. Food served on wooden tiles and of poor quality. Staff not very friendly would have complained but did not want to spoil our...

Lived in this area for 12 years and this was the first chance to try this place out after change of ownership! It did not disappoint in any way! Quick service, despite being busy, and the food was just superb. Beef trio to be recommended...

What a great place! The food was superb, beautifully presented and so tasty! Portions were generous. The service was first class - So attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. Karen, who looked after was making sure we were enjoying our dinner at...

4 adults 2 children booked at 17:00 Friday evening as the booking system had been 'down' when we tried earlier in the day. The person who took the booking was efficient asked all the right questions and confirmed our time. One of our party has...

Thank you for a great meal last night the Squid, Trio of Beef followed by the Assiet was great. Staff were very friendly just what a local pub should be like.

The pint of "Hookey" was cloudy and tasted only of salt - clearly the pipes had not been washed through. The "Lunch" menu failed to advise portions were significantly smaller than the main menu. When I mentioned this I was told that they believed the...

Party of 9 people for Sunday lunch. We pre-ordered and there was excellent attention to detail. Fantastic food prepared with really good quality ingredients. Staff were lovely with the right level of attention. Rivals many top restaurants.

What a fabulous pub! The food is excellent quality really good menu choice and perfectly cooked. Lovely staff….. highly recommend 😊

Now too many people in when we arrived at about 1 o/c on a Tuesday. Very warm welcome form the ladies behind the bar as I went to order drinks. I asked for a non alcoholic cocktail and was told that any of the listed...

What a great place, we had a family get together, about 30 of us in the outside area. The staff are excellent and all so friendly, food was amazing. Thanks to you all for your warm friendly welcome it made our night that bit more...

We had some wonderful food during our visit. Well done to the chef! Truly tasty dishes and beautifully presented. Unfortunately however we wouldn't return again as we felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome in the establishment by, who we assumed was, the owner (a lady). The...

Fabulous Sunday Roast, couldn’t fault a thing. The host was friendly and helpful as was all the staff.

Lunchtime meal for five was of the highest quality you could possibly expect at these prices. Amazing steak, great fish and chips and lovely pizza. Staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. All in lovely surroundings. Deserves to do really well.

Four of us went for dinner on Friday night. The pub was buzzing with a good atmosphere. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the food was beautifully presented and delicious. Would definitely recommend a visit.

I can honestly say that me and my partner had the best roast here last weekend. The food was amazing, locally sourced meat and they catered for my celiac allergy with no issues whatsoever. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended if you're...

A group of us had a lovely Sunday roast dinner, the pub was busy and had a lovely atmosphere. Food was delicious and the staff couldn’t have done more. We will definitely be back!

Having lived in the area for many years and seen the amount of renovation that the lovely building has gone through, we were excited to see that the pub had eventually reopened and they were serving lunch and dinner. The area desperately needs somewhere like...

Newly refurbished pub in Tredington. One of the best Sunday roasts we have had. Plenty of food that was so tasty and the burgers were immense. Have rebooked to try an evening meal.

Fantastic service, delicious food and great atmosphere. Staff really helpful. Roast was the probably the best we’ve ever had. Couldn’t fault it!

We were fussy, difficult customers and the manager/owner went out of their way to make us happy. Best rib eye steak ever. This place has become very popular very quickly and deserves to be so.

Have been here a couple of times & mostly the food & service is good, but having visited recently, one person in our group ordered the French onion soup. It looked & tasted like very thick dark gravy with hardly any onions in it. Having...