Queen's Head  

What used to be a BASS pub, though only time will tell if it still serves it next year.

A lively 18th century pub in the town centre with exposed beams and flagstone floors. There is also a real fire to the left of the front entrance to warm you on those 'Prospero' nights. It is a double sided one and so warms the nooks and crannies as well.

Situated away from the tourist route (down the street with Pizzahut on the corner), you can have a quiet drink here without camera's snapping. Also good for a quick lunchtime snack that won't cost an arm and a leg (bacon and brie baguette) and a full menu is the evenings.

As for beer, they always have BASS and Brew XI, plus the prize which was two guest beers on this time: Mauldon's Suffolk Pride and Highwood Tom Wood Lincolnshire Legend. The beers are always well kept and can be served without sparkler should you require it.

There is a courtyard out the back with hanging baskets and picnic tables lit with candles during warm summer evenings and a gas heater for cold nights. Recently extended to get more in.

There is TV here showing sports - darts on this occasion on one monitor and basketball on the other (a little disconcerting).

The atmosphere was pleasant if a little smoky and not too busy early Saturday evenings. Well worth a visit if in Stratford. Not far from the station.

No accommodation here, but this is Stratford after all and so the tourist information office is your best bet.

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Other pubs to try:

One worthwhile pub that doesn't appear in any guides is the smartly renovated West End on Bull Street at the south end of town. It now offers up to 5 real ales at least 4 from independents). Watch out for the toilets. 

 

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