The Queens Head in Cotswold

The Queen’s Head is just off the main square and we found it by chance. Very friendly welcome with a lovely wood burner in the bar. Good choice of drinks and we decided to return for a meal. Simple menu with traditional options. We had the fish and chips and pie with both dishes plentiful and piping hot. Only downside was they advertised skin-on chips and served the equivalent of French fries. Worth a visit.

We’ve been in Stow-on-Wold for several days and have visited most of the pubs for a pint and a meal. Today we found our favorite, the Queen’s Head. It has a comfortable, English pub feel, friendly bar staff & waitress and great food! My husband enjoyed a steak & ale pie filled with chunks of beef and a rich gravy, all covered by a flaky puff pastry. I had the tempura prawns with sweet chili sauce and side salad, also an excellent choice!

This is a nice traditional pub which is a surprising rarity in the Cotswolds these days. So many pubs have been spoiled to cater for day trippers. This place has kept it’s charm with a good selection of ales

A very nice pub, very friendly staff, good menu, and not overcharging on the drinks. Unlike other establishments in Stow. On both occasions luckily we had booked, as it was very busy, and would have struggled without a booking. Highly recommended.

We had a very nice but quite simple sandwich lunch here. Just what we were looking for. It is a cozy place and the food is good. What's not to like?

Das Queens Head ist mir von verschiedenen Besuchen während der letzten Jahre bekannt, und auch dieses Mal war ich sehr zufrieden. Abgesehen von Pub Speisen, die immer sehr gut sind, kann man sein Pint von Donnington zwanglos vor dem Pub auf den dortigen zwei Holzbänken geniessen, um dabei dem lebhaften Treiben auf dem Market Square zuzusehen.

What can I say, great pub, food and drink were amazing. Staff were great and looked after me and my family. Well worth a visit.

We chose The Queens Head because unlike the majority of other pubs in Stow, this one had the cosy factor and didn’t have the extra £10 per dish addition just because it’s in Stow! It was the right choice. Food superb, service warm and friendly and the aforementioned price was right. They also have good ale. Do book though. We did and when we arrived, every other table was taken.

As ALL the pubs in Stow on The Wold, This is a very popular restaurant and you need to book ahead in person or by phone ( no online bookings). It had a lovely old world atmosphere and the menu looked great. I had Sausage and buttered mash with onion gravy. The Sausages were first quality and excellent but alas the mash was gray and there was no buttery taste it tasted very smooth but bland and the onion gravy was also lacking as it didn't have much flavour and the onions were still crunchy. We were seated in the middle of the pub and 3 flies kept landing on our faces and arms, they kept trying to land on our food. It spoilt the whole experience as we were trying to stop them landing on our food constantly. While we were eating a couple came in asking to eat but had no booking and were turned away as the manager said that they were fully booked. Not 5 minutes later 5 people came in looking for a table without a booking, but instead of being turned away the manager showed them to a table at the back.

Ate here by chance on the Tuesday night and the food and service were so good that we re-booked for the following evening. The food is good honest pub grub and the steak and ale pie is one of the best. The best recommendation I can give is that we went back, a couple we were talking to on the Tuesday had been in the previous evening, a couple that were in with us on the Tuesday were also back on the Wednesday and a couple in on the Wednesday were rebooking for the following Saturday. Something must be working.

Alert to all Americans and rest of Europe do not order the scampi with tail. It was a tasteless fried ball of breading, with hard to find pieces of undercooked shrimp. Scampi in the UK is nothing like it is served in the rest of the world. The restaurant wouldn’t take it back. Even if that’s the way they prepare it in the UK, it was tasteless.

This pub is fantastic, very popular with tourists and locals. I had various pints of ale on more than one occasion. There is seating outside, in the back and the pub itself is so cozy and beautiful.

We thought we'd stop in for a quick drink last Sunday and ended up staying for a couple more as it was such a lovely pub and the barmaid was terrific, so friendly and helpful. The ale was very good and we will definitely be back.

We were very fortunate to bump into a lovely young woman and her staffie dog named Puppy outside this establishment lunchtime and she recommended that the Inn served freshly cooked food.We booked a table for Dinner and reserved the window seat.What a fantastic Inn,clean,great atmosphere,and fantastic staff.Leslie served us on booking and what a character she was,so we decided to stay and have a glass of wine.We sat outside in the well laid out Courtyard which was full of like minded people as it was such a lovely day 4/5/24.Arrived for 8pm great atmosphere,prompt service with her another pleasant member of staff.I ordered the mediterranean tart my husband the gammon.It was very well cooked,tasty and well presented.I highly recommend this establishment it's in the Square a few doors down from the Stow Lodge Hotel.Thank you guys we had a great time and will definitely be back on our next vacation.

Staying a couple nights in town @ 2 week UK road-trip and was looking for a casual dinner and a pint. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and I enjoyed my dinner and my pint. Note, it was Friday night so it was very busy and loud!

In the Square at Stow this place is a jewel - good drinks I am told- I have always been driving- but superb home made food-great service from a bar team usually headed by Mrs Landlord while husband Jon leads the kitchen staff. Its grown and grown so advice to book but it does what you'd expect from a pub- and does it with a smile. I'll be back

We booked for dinner and we weren’t disappointed. A lovely pub, busy with friendly locals and the staff were welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious. Would certainly visit again.

I realised when we got to stow on the wild we should have booked a table for a meal in the Friday night, we had tried a few places but they were all full, I called the queens had and they had a table free, we were very happy with the ambience off the pub and sat and had a drink before being shown to our table, the food was excellent as were the drinks, the staff were friendly and we had a lovely time

Super friendly, local beers, local produce (home cooked and delicious), had a great time!! Super local pub in pretty town square. Super local pub!!

Had just had a visit to donnington brewery,so thought let’s try there beer at one of there pubs ,all I can say was the manager served us and there were 17 of us and a few locals ,so tried there gold ,it was flat cloudy and sour ,and still he carried on pouring so assumed that this is the way donningtons serve it three of us left the beer on a table and proceeded to try another pub ,won’t be back !

We only popped in for a drink but what a lovely friendly pub full of locals. The food looked good as it was coming out and we had planned to come back the next day for lunch, but it was unfortunately closed on Mondays. If you are in the area and want a friendly cosy pub that the locals love then this is the place.

Went here for a lunch. Inside felt like a nice British pub. Food was lovely, recommend the pie and chips. We also had dessert a honeycomb cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding, both were delicious. Waitress was very attentive and friendly. Only downside was that we were sat next to the back door, which led to the toilets, so you can imagine how many times the door was opened! If you don't sit there though, then you'll be fine!

Excellent food, excellent service. 8 of us, all had a great meal and drinks. Would definitely call again when we’re visiting again. Thank you.

Popped in for food, very friendly staff, food was lovely, very relaxed atmosphere, highly recommend, will definitely be back

Such a lovely pub! We have been renting a cottage in Stow for 1 week for the last 5 years and have adopted the Queens Head as our go to pub for an early evening drink. The staff are so so friendly and helpful! This is obviously a pub for locals but once again the locals make you feel very welcome! If ever you find yourselves in Stow, pop into this pub, you will not be let down!

A warm, friendly welcome awaits in this pub, which appeared as popular with locals as visitors. They were very accommodating of us, even at short notice, but would advise phone ahead and book as tables are fairly limited. We enjoyed the steak and ale pie, and the portions are generous. Would visit again.

Had a lovely table at the back of the pub. The high backed church pew-like benches made the table feel really cosy. The menu was simple with a good selection. The steak and ale pie was delicious. The staff were very attentive. Overall a really nice pub with plenty of atmosphere.

Student run bar. You need a Harvard ID to enter, but any HUID works. Even if you're at the extension school. Would be 5* if bourbon was on the menu.

What a great little pub, the staff are extremely friendly as are the locals. It was our go to for a late afternoon drink. It is a little dark when you first go in, but the bright smile of the bar staff soon takes care of that. It was the only place in Stow on the Wold where the staff actually had a conversation with you and made you feel very welcome. It does get very busy, If you would like to eat there, I would recommend make a reservation (as with all the places to eat in Stow).

This was our 2nd time here, and it didn't disappoint. You know its a good pub when it's full of locals. The atmosphere is really good, so is the food. We, for sure will be back.

What a great location and the view and atmosphere is amazing. A must try.

We stopped by for dinner while staying in town and exploring the Cotswolds. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We started with a smooth and creamy duck pate with a layer of sweet orange gelatin along the top. For my main, I had a delicious flaky croissant-like pie with tender chunks of beef bathed in a flavorful stew with a tasty local cask ale. My wife enjoyed had a light, crisp, and flavorful fish and chips. Overall, the Queen’s Head provided one of the tastiest meals we found in the area and we would definitely go back.

Can’t recommend enough. Lovely staff and nice atmosphere. The food was of a high standard (a high pub grub standard) and the steak and ale pie was simply superb.

Couldn't recommend this place more. Went in for lunch and the scampi was amazing perfectly done, my partner had a bacon,bri cranberry ciabatta and said it was amazing too. We was served by a very nice lady with red hair believe her name was Leslie...

Atmospheric character pub with lovely food. The staff were exceptional, especially Eve. Thank you all for a very enjoyable evening.

Wonderful lunch. Had the chicken bacon leek pie and it was delicious. Service was excellent and charming. One of these dining experiences in the Cotswolds.

I went because Pru Leith recons she goes there as pilion passenger on her husband's Harley! So I thought - what's good enough for Pru is good enough for me. A hot day, they don't have a written Menu, - strange I thought! But the...

Very good food in a nice traditional pub. Located in the central square. Would recommend the sausage and mash & steak pie.

Aus früheren Besuchen ist mir dieses typische Gasthaus bekannt und ist immer noch einen Besuch wert. Mit der Originalität als...

Always return here for a great pint of Guinness, as with all their beers/ales it’s a delight. The food is also fantastic. Well worth a visit for the friendly hospitality and pleasant surroundings.

Fantastic food. Great barstaff. First time visit ,friendly atmosphere. Food very good value for money. Will definitely visit again.

Lovely welcome from Jake (Luke) Kirsty was terrific great food! Nice warm atmosphere friendly pub, good value. Will go back soon.

Smashing meal made better by Kirsty and Ruth who made us welcome, had a laugh and really made it for us

Very nice student run pub where Harvard students can go and bring one non-Harvard guest. There is beer and wine here. There is mostly fried food. The pub doesn’t have hard seltzers. The bathrooms are gender neutral but don’t have paper towels, hair dryers instead.

Truly authentic British pub food - hearty portions at affordable prices too! I enjoyed them almost as much as The Porch House!

Queens is a local pub for locals with everyone welcome. Visiting from London I was keen to discover where the locals drink and here it is. John and Anna run the pub after years working in hospitality. John's fish and chips are as fresh as...

Haddock and chips with a nice Sauvignon for both of us. Very friendly pub with a speedy service. Food fresh and hot. Definitely will return as landlady told us to.

Lovely pub! Very atmospheric and cozy. Just what I was hoping for in this scenic little village. The food and the service were great. Cassidy gave us the perfect recommendations for a delicious evening.

What a little gem.. we were greeted with a lovely warm welcome. The pub looks small but has 3 small sections and a nice garden area. Really nice cosy layout. The food was delicious (we had haddock and chips) .. great quality, good portions and...

The Queens Head is the best pub in Stow and does very good quality food at reasonable prices. It is best to book for food as it is popular.

Overall good place. One Harvard affiliate can bring one non-Harvard affiliate.

Have lived in stow for ages and decided to pop in for a quick lunch in a Saturday!! What a gem! Kirsty was the most attentive waitress and the food was amazing. Would definitely recommend. Thanks to Ruth, Kirsty and the team for having us!...

Nice college bar! Only fried food though

We had lunch here yesterday. From the minute we walked in until we left the service was amazing. Bright, enthusiastic, happy, smiling staff who clearly enjoy their jobs. Lovely, typical pub. Beams and flagstones, stone walls. Loud chat and laughter in a great atmosphere. The...

Visited several times during our stay. Warm and welcoming traditional pub offering good quality pub fare. I had sausage and mash which was really tasty my partner had the mustard ham and chips which was also enjoyed. Great range of beers and lagers available all...

We had dinner here following a recommendation from our Airbnb host, Was not disappointed, great food and lovely welcoming staff. Starters are very generous ! Would definitely return.

Great traditional pub. The food was lovely and staff really accommodating. We visited on New Years Eve with our family )including two dogs). The only one slight negative is the seating. It is in line with the traditional feel of the pub which means it...

We enjoyed another super evening dinner here while staying in Stowe. Ambience staff and food are all first-class. Portions are big, so go hungry. We had made the mistake of having a light lunch elsewhere so couldn’t finish our main and starter here. BUT the...

I think this was one of the worst meals out in a very long time, the food looked and tasted like it had been cooked by someone with no culinary experience. Presentation was poor Service was dreadful Waiting staff smelt of cigarettes

In Stow On The Wold for three nights, first night had a beer in a dismal bar which was part a hotel followed by a sub standard meal in a Italian restaurant. Found this pub on our way back to our B. and B. Great...

Apart from Staff being very nice - my wife ordered a steak she couldn’t chew and sent it back for another equally bad unchewable rubbery steak. £24 wasted. The sausage n mash was very cheap tasting that I had and wasn’t worth £14. Beer was...

So if your lucky and you end up in this awesome village you may find like we did only a few great old school pubs. We were looking for an authentic non assuming local English pub, with real English fare- NOT the nouveau nonsense served...

Pubs in England have evolved over the years. Drinking pubs, if they offer any food, tend towards wraps and panini's. Gastro pubs offer modern, up-scale menus. The Queens Head offers the best of both worlds. A real drinking pub, with an old fashioned pub menu....

Nice pub serving locally brewed Donnington ales. Friendly staff, and much more reasonably priced beer than any of the other pubs nearby ! The food was also very good and and at better prices than nearby . I was told that this is the pub...

Wonderful pub with really nice food and very quick service. Beth our waitress was brilliant and very attentive top marks. We would definitely go back when we're next in the area

in a town with more than its fair share of pubs this was the one that stood out, more of a "locals" pub, good food, decent beer and cheap for the area, staff were really friendly, overall a great little pub that i'll be visiting again when i'm in town.

Booked just a couple of hours earlier - and had an excellent meal in this old pub in the centre of Stow. Plenty of parking, friendly service, good atmosphere and well kept beer. Didn't find any better establishment in town.

We immediately felt comfortable when we walked into this restaurant. The staff could not have been more accommodating and the patrons were very welcoming. The food was excellent. We had the beef puff pie and the fish and chips.

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Celebrated a birthday here! The food was absolutely delicious! Probably the bestest "Pub Food" I've ever had! I'll 100% be returning for another meal here. Couldn't fault it! The staff were lovely, always more than happy to help and made us all feel very welcome as soon as we entered the door! Even if you're just wanting a drink, I'd highly recommend here!

We are looking for typical pub food & found it at the Queens Head. We had really tasty scampi & ham, egg & chips along with a bottle of rose wine. Very reasonably priced. Great service from a team of lovely girls.

Visited on a Saturday lunchtime with no booking. Got a table straight away. Waitress said there’d be a wait for food, which was fine, but came out within 15 minutes anyway.Steak and ale pie was great and chips were very nice too.Very rustic decor, very cosy and dog friendly too. Reasonably priced and would visit again.

I had a three course meal for lunch. Just myself and my daughter. The food was great quality and perfect portions :) great service from the ladies on front and they catered to my child fabulously aswell. 10/10 would recommend.

This quaint 15c pub has it all, literally. Atmosphere, a great welcome and food to die for. It wasn’t busy but sitting by the log fire enjoying our meal was an absolute delight. It’s not expensive, but beware, the portions are big, so go very hungry. When we go again we will try 2 starters I think. But fully recommend it.

This pub is not the most luzuriuos pub I have ever been to. It is what it is. Wooden floors, beams, benches tables and chairs, all mis matched, which I like. It has no pretentions to be anything other than a good old fashioned drinking place that happens to serve food.My friends and I had lunch here one Friday. We shared 2 bottles of decent white sauvignon blanc, and we orderd different dishes off the lunch menu. I say dishes, we chose the lighter option as we were also having dinner later. They were mainly sandwiches. However, I have been to plenty of places that mess up this humble food. Not so here. The bread was fresh and fluffy, oozing with filling, the side salad, crisp and plentiful. The dressing was lovely. For what it was, none of us could fault anything. Although the pie of the day did seem popular and very tempting when we kept seeing them being delivered to other patrons. Next time!!!!The staff were absolutely brilliant. Friendly, engaging and so very helpful. So. Thank you!!!

We visited for lunch and some drinks. Great staff, friendly clientele and good food. Could have spent an afternoon there but the children had other ideas. Worth a visit, thank you.

Stopped here just for a drink while walking around the town. The pub looks superb from outside and is very traditional. Inside the place matches the outside with its unique oldie worlde feel which we loved. The staff were very efficient and extremely friendly and the four of us sat in the corner and relaxed in the friendly atmosphere. Certainly worth a visit even if just for a drink.

We didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the food but the staff were friendly and the Donnington Brewery Ales were decent.

Excellent traditional pub with tasty food. The steak and ale pie was delicious as was the honeycomb cheesecake. The Cotswold Gold ale was one of the best beers I've had recently. The service was first rate, friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.

Visited for a meal as recommended by my dad, lovely little pub, such friendly and attentive staff, very quick service with high quality food that were delicious. Would return again 100%

We had good memories of this pub with its lovely old building, and returned for lunch there a few days ago. Disappointing all round. The premises seemed shabby, the menu tired, and the food was distinctly average. Remember school dinners?

My wife, our 10 year old son and I had a wonderful meal here after a day out in the area. The staff were lovely and very accommodating with excellent 'off the cuff' suggestions changes to the meals. My wife and I both had the lamb shank which was wonderful and our son had the haddock and chips which he really enjoyed! Overall the perfect Finish to a lovely day!

Cracker of a little pub, friendly staff, all Covid-19 precautions in places. Distancing was spot on, its not required now but still in place and well done to the Queens Head. Good bar atmosphere and restaurant, eat or drink it’s up to you. Great pub will pop in again. Give it a go. Mike

Arrived late in Stow, booked a table here at very short notice.Quirky little pub with a restaurant. Food was first class, service was brilliant and would thoroughly recommend.The two waitresses/bar staff that served us were friendly attentive, helpful and made us feel really welcome. Well done, keep up the great work!!

Such a great menu, and excellent staff. Dog friendly too! It was so good we came to eat two nights in a row!

We booked this restaurant twice as the food and service were excellent. We both enjoyed the steak & Ale pie , we both agree it is the best pie we have ever had ( and I’m not a pie fan ) there is lots of choice on the menu , good size portions. On one of our nights there there was only two members of staff serving, they worked tirelessly to maintain a high level of service under pressure and still smiling and friendly. We really liked this pub as it supper dog friendly. If I lived in the area this would be one of my locals.

We had a six person family dinner at Queens Head Inn while on a recent holiday in stow on the wold. The pub had a wide variety of dishes to choose from. The portion sizes were amazing. All six of us absolutely loved our meal, even the fussy one. We would highly recommend this pub for a meal and drinks. It had a nice, friendly vibe to it.

Lovely friendly welcome by staff who were very attentive. Food great portion size and quality excellent and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend

Unfortunately, we didn't get to eat here due to them being very busy with people who had booked, we weren't that organised! But we did get to have a couple of drinks. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We won't make the same mistake again and will definitely book next time!

We recently visited for evening meal. Initially shown to table with no umbrella in courtyard. This was changed to one with an umbrella which was needed as the courtyard was very hot even at 6.30pm. There were some lovely hanging baskets but quite a lot of tables crammed into a small space. I ordered the salmon with potatoes and fresh veg. My partner had the fish and chips which he said were delicious. Unfortunately my meal was somewhat undercooked. The fish was raw in the middle and the veg apart from the potatoes were very al dente! We informed the girl serving us who said the chef had cooked it enough but as compensation removed the cost of our drinks from bill. Overall impressions were rather average I am afraid. Sad because several years ago we ate there nearly every night during our break.

I popped in for a light bite with my young daughter, extremely accommodating and understanding of my little one. The food was gorgeous I had the tomato and mozzarella salad and a portion of skin on fries. Perfect for this heat! Friendly staff who are very attentive 10/10.

We left it a little late to book a table, but the waitress Sylvia still managed to fit us in at 8.30pm. Great pub, very good service and great food at a good price.

A really lovely old, traditional English pub, serving scrummy English food at its best. The service was friendly and welcoming, drinks as you would expect, and the food sublime. My wife just missed out on the lamb shank, so went for the steak and ale pie; I had the sausage and mash. Both were beautifully cooked, with lovely rich sauces. The ingredients are sourced locally as far as possible. We would definitely recommend this pub, for a night out, and especially for a meal.

I think you’d struggle to find a more pleasant, attentive group of staff in a pub. Greeted with a massive smile and a “can do” attitude…. a pleasant surprise after some of the corporate pubs in Stow. Fast, efficient service and a great level of personality from all. We didn’t eat here, but did see the food coming out and that looked awesome too.

The service was ok but a bit remote and cold. The main courses we had were poor value for money, nothing outstanding. The atmosphere was lack lustre.We ate our mains and then perused the pudding menu. When the guy serving came to take our plates away, he said he would have to check if they could still serve a sweet, as it was nearly nine o’clock. He came back to our table to say that it was too late! It would have been very sensible to tell us when we sat down at 8.30 that service finished at 9. We missed out on the puddings and they missed out on more income.We certainly didn’t feel valued as customers.

Lovely hard working staff Food extremely good and reasonably priced Will definitely return when next in Stow on the wold

Another pub that was a great local ruined by the corporate makeover. We have been regulars for 30 years returning after lockdown and the atmosphere is gone. The garden especially, which was full of greenery, now resembles a prison yard. Bare and character less. Food as ever basic but adequate and pleasant enough. Overall such a shame.

Perfect steak and ale pie for me and sausage and mash for him. It’s all you need sometimes and it was delish! Great staff too.

We'd got to Stow late so the shops were shut as were most cafes and some restaurants. We were tired and hungry but fancying something light and a bit healthier as we'd eaten a lot of carb-type food. We were parked at Stow's large Tesco and assumed we'd be getting meal deals until we stumbled across this little pub which seemed to invite us in as we went past. We had a very comfy little corner to ourselves and the staff were very attentive, even saying that the chef was ready to start serving meals even though we were a little early which was very nice of them.We found mostly what we were looking for in here food wise and had a good time sat amongst the beams and wonky walls of this old place.

Me and my wife visited this pub this week and went back 3 times. Food is amazing and the staff are so helpful. If you have concerns about covid don't worry the staff are so well trained and the restrictions are in place but doesn't make you feel uncomfortable. Would highly reccomend.