The Countess — Stratford-upon-Avon

English · Stratford-upon-Avon

The Countess

4.5 (243 reviews)
££ 📍 Bancroft Garden, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BA

About The Countess

Dinner here means boarding a canal boat moored opposite the RSC in Bancroft Basin and cruising the Avon for around three hours, so it's a proper occasion rather than a quick bite — worth knowing before you book with children in tow. The set menu runs to three choices per course including vegetarian, there are high chairs, a kids' menu and buggy access, and the staff get repeated praise for being warm and unhurried. Families single out the lamb with salsa verde and the Mediterranean Wellington, and the countryside drifting past keeps small people occupied between courses. Be realistic about cost — around £150 for two with drinks — and about the length; there's no slipping out early. Food quality can wobble, and larger private groups occasionally share the boat, so ask what else is booked.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Quiet
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#bar#british restaurant#english#english restaurant#european restaurant#highchairs#kids menu#restaurant
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