Eating and drinking
From the moment you get up in the morning the smell of freshly baked bread, ground coffee and grilled bacon reminds you that you are on holiday. This is a time to enjoy good food, try local specialities and savour good wine and beer.
As you explore England's England, you will be sorely tempted to pause for morning coffee and enjoy lunch in a café or bar. However, be sure to leave room for afternoon tea. Fresh scones, homemade cakes and local jams perfectly complement a range of speciality and old English breakfast teas.
Sample Shakespeare Country's fare, enjoy healthy living and choose organically grown fruit and vegetables. Try speciality cheeses and farm produce. Enjoy mouth-watering dishes, freshly prepared by some of England's most talented chefs. Savour a glass of fine wine as you relax and reminisce. Warwick, Kenilworth, Royal Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon offer a particularly good choice of places to eat, drawing culinary inspiration from across the world.
Families have plenty of choice and restaurants offering children's menus, smaller portions and gardens to let off steam, make children feel particularly welcome.
Evening dining with friends and family will always be a pleasure with the quiet hum and friendly atmosphere of oak beamed restaurants with subtle lighting. One of the most striking things about dining in Shakespeare Country is the quality of food and wine. A number of hotels and restaurants have rosettes and awards for fine cuisine while Mallory Court's Executive Chef, Simon Haigh, has held a coveted Michelin star for the last five years. If you are looking for a romantic dinner, try one of Shakespeare Country's candlelit restaurants. Enjoy professional and unobtrusive service, attention to detail and quality cuisine.
Your stay in Shakespeare Country is a time to relax and enjoy, a time to indulge in fine food and drink. You will go home relaxed and replenished.
For more information click here for the official Stratford visitor website: www.shakespeare-country.co.uk