Warwickshire pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Warwickshire - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The Old Bakery, Kenilworth
Address: 12 High Street, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1LZ [map]
Phone: 01926 864111
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Nearest train stations: Tile Hill (3.2 miles), Canley (3.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Was in for the fish and chip night it was excellent. Washed down by Batemans summer swallow which was in wonderful condition. Whilst I was in this place I hurd a couple talking about the site. The pub is brill. The fish and chips were beautiful, the beer was excellent and i'm impressed with the site. I will start reviewing more pubs but wish I had known about is sooner. 9/10
17 Jun 2008 19:30
Have just returned home from the O.B. where I have been drinking St Austell 'Tinners' and 'Tribute' both super beers, not sure which I prefer. This place never stops surprising me. Keep it up.12 Jun 2008 21:10
This is in my opinion Kenilworths best all round pub. On the day of visit they were serving, Hook Norton 'Hooky Bitter', Holdens 'Mild' although this changed to Church End 'R Reg', St Austell 'Tribute' and Purity 'UBU'. They have coming in the next few weeks beers from Wye Valley (3), Scattor Rock (2), Cottage, Church End, Wentworth to name but 5. The joy of a free house meaning that if they can source a beer they will get it and the Landlords not failed yet! 8 wonderful single malt whiskeys and the best wine selection of any place in Kenilworth. Every monday night is fish a chip night and the is also talk of a pie night once a month. If at the end of the day you don't want to go home then they even have a hotel.12 Jun 2008 12:43
Wyandotte Inn, Kenilworth
Address: Park Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2GF [map]
Phone: 01926 859076
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Nearest train stations: Tile Hill (3.3 miles), Canley (3.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Just popped in for a quick pint. The wyandotte has just gone through a change of licencie. It was a good place before. The only real changes are the addition of a pool table (time to make a fool of myself)and the were 2 guest, Jennings cumberland and cooker hoop. The place was packet out which was excellant. Good luck to the new people.
1 Aug 2008 16:01
Astonishing to find that this hitherto neglected pub on Beerintheevening suddenly appears to be the most popular in town. As it's the mother-in-law's local I've spent many hours in here over the years (ahem) and fresh from the discovery of the best pint of Hop Back Spring Zing I've ever had outside Salisbury, I can only join in the chorus of approval.4 Jul 2008 21:40
Nice to see some other kenilworth pubs appear on the site. This place is a faviourite place of mine. Good welcome, Very good beer and alway worth a visit.1 Jul 2008 08:50
The Famous Virgins and Castle, Kenilworth
Address: 7 High Street, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1LY [map]
Phone: 01926 853737
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Nearest train stations: Tile Hill (3.2 miles), Canley (3.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
This is a GBG regular, an Everards pub. It was serving Everards Tiger, Beacon, Sunchaser, Original and Chocolate Ale (mild) as well as London Pride. This place has history as it started life as 2 pubs . The menu was english and japanese. 12 single malts are offered and the is a lovely garden to the rear.
12 Jun 2008 12:27
I like The 'V's' and always have. They accept non-locals as much as locals and they don't all stare if a group of you all get a little rowdy with laughter. The beauty of the pub is all the little rooms. You can have a whole room to yourselves if there is a big group of you, on a quieter evening. The only bad thing...and it's not the pubs fault and can't be helped-is that the beer garden is so popular that it can't cater for the demand some evenings. On the whole, a great pub and I can honestly say I've never had a crap night here!29 May 2008 14:37
I hadn't been here for a long time. It got charactor. If I can recomment 1 beer try the Chocolate Ale. It is the everards mild and it beautiful.27 May 2008 10:24
Bowling Green, Leamington Spa
Address: 18/20 New Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1HP [map]
Phone: 07970 731281
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Nearest train stations: Leamington Spa (0.4 miles), Warwick (2.4 miles), Warwick Parkway (4.2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Went in here a couple of weeks ago to see if it was still open! Yes it is. If it carries on I don't think it will close. The locals are all rallying round. A couple are doing the garden and It looks excellent. The toilets have had a lot of walk do to them. The whole inside is being repainted. The beer was very nice. They had Deuchers IPA, Green King IPA and Hopback Summer lightning. The Summerlightning was very drinkable. I have improved my rating from 3/10 to 7/10.
So yes, let's save the Bowler - and do it with some tins of paint, a few squirts of Domestos and a bit of TLC. Don't rely on the pub company to put any cash in - they don't give a toss, it's just a property asset to them. I've seen plenty of pubs in far more terminal states than the Bowling Green turn themselves around - so, Leamingtonians, are you up for it?
15 Jun 2008 15:40
Spent a great night in here thursday. The Deuchers was excellent. The atmosphere was great, the locals are so warm and welcoming to an outsider. Have changed my mind totally about this place. gone from 3/10 to 8/10.14 Jun 2008 11:38
Good beer, friendly locals and a pleasant garden - apart from the fag ends multiplying like bacteria in a petri dish. And that's the reason it's struggling - it's filthy inside and out! People really don't like dirty pubs.So yes, let's save the Bowler - and do it with some tins of paint, a few squirts of Domestos and a bit of TLC. Don't rely on the pub company to put any cash in - they don't give a toss, it's just a property asset to them. I've seen plenty of pubs in far more terminal states than the Bowling Green turn themselves around - so, Leamingtonians, are you up for it?
16 May 2008 21:24
The Punch Bowl, Warwick
Address: 1 The Butts, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4SS [map]
Phone: 01926 403846
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Nearest train stations: Warwick (0.4 miles), Warwick Parkway (1.5 miles), Leamington Spa (2.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Stumpled across this place by chance whilst heading towards the station. This is a gem of a local. It has history and shows. The atmosphere is very much there. Has been refurbished but not lost its charactor. It is an old coaching inn. The one quick pint I had of the Acorn 'Barnsley Bitter' had every sign of a well kept beer, served well at a good temperture.
1 Jul 2008 11:55
This is one of the best pubs in Warwick. Cheap and good beer. Warm atmosphere. Top class place.6 Jun 2008 17:05
Top pint in this place. Barnsley Bitter super in condition and PRICE. 27 May 2008 12:20
The Newbold Comyn Arms, Leamington Spa
Address: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4EU [map]
Phone: 01926 338810
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Nearest train stations: Leamington Spa (0.6 miles), Warwick (2.5 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Thought I would start and get fit for summer! Had a lovely swim and then as I was leaving I saw the pub. Beer was very very very good. Lucky I was walking as I had far to much!
24 Jun 2008 09:38
I like this place. Has something for everyone. Very much recommended.11 Jun 2008 11:00
Great community-orientated pub with excellent selection of real ales. Live music most evenings. Numerous events - always something to make it worth visiting.2 Jun 2008 11:22
The Victoria Inn, Rugby
Address: Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3ST [map]
Phone: 01788 544374
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Nearest train station: Rugby (0.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
What a fantastic pub with brill ales served by friendly landlord. Excellent condition in great surroundings. Not only a good selection of their own Atomic beers, but a good selection of guests from micro breweries.
4 Jun 2008 19:08
A lovely boozer with a staggering 14 handpumps. Ale in very good condition. This is a serious ale lovers pub so much better than the last time I visited Rugby. All in all a very enjoyable trip out.20 May 2008 16:13
As a visitor to the town I think the previous comments need updating - the pub is now well run with a fine (huge) set of real ales and the olde worlde victorian residence is in truth a fine building and premises. The bar staff are fine with the catholic priest sometimes stepping into serve the punters when required. There's a big lounge are with seperate snug and a pool room with it's own bar too. A need to get the regulars to keep dogs on leads while in the pub is something to enforce but as for service from the lovely Karen, the guys and el padre then it can't be knocked. Keep up the good work Kaz, you're a beauty.15 May 2008 12:54
The Somerville Arms, Leamington Spa
Address: 4 Campion Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4SX [map]
Phone: 01926 426746
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Nearest train stations: Leamington Spa (0.8 miles), Warwick (2.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
If you Like Adnams then this place is for you; Broadside, Bitter and explorer all adding to make you feel that you are in suffolk. Terrifix place.
28 Jul 2008 08:29
Lovely place. A little of the town centre track but well worth the walk. 9/10.10 May 2008 09:06
A GEM. Fantastic pub. Good Beer. Excellant local. Wish I lived closer as would love as my local.6 Mar 2008 18:09
The Waterman, Hatton
Address: Birmingham Rd, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 7JJ [map]
Phone: 01926 492427
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Nearest train stations: Hatton (1.3 miles), Warwick Parkway (1.6 miles), Claverdon (3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Great place to stop when out walking on the canel from warwick.
28 Jul 2008 08:32
Apart from the cost side, good beer, decent food, nice views. Slightly bizarre joint enterence/gents cross over but all in all worth a visit if your ever in that part of the world.20 Jul 2008 21:13
nice garden near the canal. Food is wannabe gastropub type. Better than most but not original or outstanding. 4 Jun 2008 13:41
The Millwright Arms, Warwick
Address: 69 Coten End, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4NU [map]
Phone: 01926 496955
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Nearest train stations: Warwick (0.1 miles), Leamington Spa (1.9 miles), Warwick Parkway (2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Spent a lovely Saturday Evening a couple of weekends ago for the Beer Festival. Food was available and along with good weather the place was packet. Beers 10x were Adnams Explorer, Black Sheep Ale, Brysons Hurricane Bitter, Captain Smiths Strong Ale from Titanic, Daleside Blonde, Dr Okell Eastern Spice, Newmans Last Lion of Britain, Wyckwars Long John Silver, Sharps Own and Thwaites Wainwright. All were excellant and the 3 worth special mention are the Brysons, Daleside Blonde and the Sharps Own. A well organised event which is a must for my diary next year.
23 Jun 2008 12:56
Had a lovely evening in here. The locals are very friendly. The food was very nice. We didn't wait to long for it. It was fresh and of good portion size. The Deuchers IPA was fantastic, Clear, good head and full of life. A superb place.15 Jun 2008 12:39
Brief visit here before going on to eat at the Thai Elephant. Very friendly pub, with beers kept in top form - I had London Pride. Hope to be able to stop longer on my next visit!14 Mar 2008 12:55
The Old Fourpenny Shop Hotel, Warwick
Address: 27-29, Crompton St, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6HJ [map]
Phone: 01926 491360
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Nearest train stations: Warwick (0.8 miles), Warwick Parkway (1.3 miles), Leamington Spa (2.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Take out of it the to old men in the corner and the young OTT person on the bar this is still a really good place to drink.
One of Warwick's best places. 8/10
9 Aug 2008 19:26
It must be 12 months since I last visited the 'Old Four Penny Shop' Not far from the race course. It always has 5 or 6 ales on offer. On this visit we had Lady Godiva and Best from the warwickshire Brewery, Wetheroak 'Libity', R.C.H. 'Pitchfolk' and Theakston 'XB'. Serves food and has a good wine list.One of Warwick's best places. 8/10
17 Jul 2008 17:03
Not bad. Needs a refresh inside but the beer is good. RCH Pitchfolk was good if somewhat lively. 1 Jul 2008 12:00
The Dirty Duck / White Swan, Stratford Upon Avon
Address: Waterside, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BA [map]
Phone: 01789 297312
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Nearest train stations: Stratford-upon-avon (0.6 miles), Wilmcote (3.4 miles), Bearley (4.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Really nice location by the riverside looking over the recreation area. Greene King beers and guest ales,which were very nice.
This is a definite 'yes' for visitors and locals alike. Children and dogs ok.
Well worth a visit just for the theatre atmosphere.
This is a definite 'yes' for visitors and locals alike. Children and dogs ok.
21 Jul 2008 13:57
A pub with atmosphere especially the actor's bar. Not the cleanest or best organised but the beer was good. Between the Swan Theatre (currently being restored) and the Courtyard Theatre very much a theatre pub and busy before and after performances. Outside tables overlook the theatre gardens and the Avon.Well worth a visit just for the theatre atmosphere.
30 May 2008 12:34
I would imagine the smoking band don't get to play many gigs these days.15 Apr 2008 16:52
The Red Lion, Hunningham
Address: Main Street, Hunningham, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9DY [map]
Phone: 01926 632715
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Reviews by BITE users:
Complete turn around, a very tasteful refurbishment, will be great in the summer!
13 Feb 2008 12:15
first visit since the refurb after the floods, really impressed with the new style of the place(love the comic books!) had fantastic fish pie and stole some of my girlfriends battered haloumi and chips, different but devine! bloke with curly hair and glasses recommended a drop of chardonnay which went well with the meal. look forward to going in the summer and relaxing in the garden by the river, which i hope will not flood anytime soon! well done turning the place around!29 Jan 2008 23:08
A fantastic pub, food spot on, well kept Greene king IPA. The new owner is a great host, If your in that neck of the woods well worth a stop off10 Jan 2008 14:04
The Golden Bee, Stratford Upon Avon
Address: 41 Sheep Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EE [map]
Phone: 01789 203860
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Nearest train stations: Stratford-upon-avon (0.5 miles), Wilmcote (3.3 miles), Bearley (4.2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Cavernous place, without much charm. Beer looked OK but getting on for an hours wait for lets face it hardly freshly made food is poor, even by JDW cheap as chips standards
The Abbott was excellent and I noticed they had a good range of beers across the board. Good stuff.
They did a good job of a recent beer festival - Everards Terra Firma a particular highlight.
My main gripe (and it's only a small one) is that the pump clips aren't turned round when a beer is off.
6 Mar 2008 00:01
Went in here yesterday after seeing the Courtyard Matinee (Henry IV Pt II). I must admit I groaned when it was decided we should head to a Wetherspoon, but I was pleasantly surprised. Although there were a couple of 'undesirables' around, and a couple of drunken idiots on the door, the beer was in top nick.The Abbott was excellent and I noticed they had a good range of beers across the board. Good stuff.
3 Feb 2008 11:01
The quality of the beer in the GB has been excellent recently - Thwaites Flying Shuttle, Nethergate Umbel Ale and even GK Abbot Ale have all been in very good nick.They did a good job of a recent beer festival - Everards Terra Firma a particular highlight.
My main gripe (and it's only a small one) is that the pump clips aren't turned round when a beer is off.
13 Dec 2007 17:56
The Alexandra Arms, Rugby
Address: 72-73 James Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SL [map]
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Nearest train station: Rugby (0.5 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
A good back street boozer near the car park. Went in to try some of the Atomic ales but found non. However there was the landlords own beer petite blonde on at the bar which was quite pleasant. Good graden and good value food at luchtime.
7 Jun 2008 15:53
Lovely friendly pub and we enjoyed the Petite Blonde too. Also had an excellent Oldershaw beer. 4 Jun 2008 18:59
Excellant watering hole. The pubs Petit Blonde is a super ale. Recommended to anyone.4 Jun 2008 15:33
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