Stroud, a charming town in the Cotswolds, known for its vibrant arts scene, offers typical foods like locally-sourced cheeses, organic produce, and traditional cream teas.
Asian • Seafood • Chinese • Fast Food
"We treated ourselves to a takeaway from this Chinese. The Food Standards rating in February 2021 re hygiene etc was 4 but I think they need to revisit. The strips of chicken in my Chicken Cashew dish were very thin and were weird looking, crinkled shapes. They tasted of fish and were a little bit slimy too suggesting that they had been stored in water and at an insufficient temperature for some time. After trying two mouthfuls I just had to throw the rest away. The chicken balls were OK but the rice was not the best either. In these Covid times, we were not happy that they would only accept cash payments too."
Cafe • Cakes • Coffee • British
"Popped in for a late ish lunch on a Friday afternoon. Not much on menu that was suitable for someone who's intolerant to gluten, could see no alternative options displayed and there were no jacket potatoes left just after 1.30pm all of which seemed surprisingly disappointing compared to other similar places I've been. Didn't feel very welcomed and almost like we were a bit of an inconvenience even though the place didn't shut for hours. I'm also pretty sure that the upset tummy I developed 3 hours later was down to what I ate or drink there. The decaff coffee tasted and looked awful like hot water had been poured through a filter paper of already used coffee grounds to eek it out. We were on a tight schedule so didnt feel inclined to wait for a replacement and I just put up with it, which I'm now regretting. The food was simple and nice enough but something was definitely off. Husband enjoyed his sandwich and was fine. Like to support local businesses, especially as times are hard, but won't be returning, sadly."
Cafe • Vegan • Cakes • Breakfast
"After taking a stroll on Minchinhampton Common, we made a much welcomed stop at Henry's Bakehouse Cafe for brunch. Our family and furry friend were greeted warmly and seated inside, where we were promptly served water as we perused the menu. We decided on a variety of dishes, including a delicious plant-based avocado toast, a vegan cheese and sausage toastie, a bacon and egg roll, and poached eggs with bacon on toast. Everything was delicious, and the coffees were excellent as well! Our dog even received some treats. It was a lovely, cozy spot to refuel and recharge. We also bought some pastries and cakes to-go. The staff was friendly and provided great service. We will definitely be back!"
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Seafood
"Food is very good but it's expensive and I think a tad overpriced I had a Italian meat platter to start and motsarella cheese and fish pizza the calamari on the pizza was overcooked and rubbery otherwise ok there is a discretionary service charge which is added to the bill Parking: You have to park in local car parks on street parking is restricted during weekdays and Saturdays up until 6:30 Service: Dine in"
Sushi • Cafés • Steak • Asiatic
"Go for the food but leave the stay out. The food was fantastic, our group had everything from Pizza, chicken prawn curry there wasn’t a bad word said ! Everybody enjoy what they ordered. The rooms on the other hand…. Nothing like what you see on the internet. Very drab !!! Room 28 I was personally given it was a bit like why I’d imagine a hostel to be like ? Walls all marked. Looked to be someone’s old bed, with probably the worst mattress I’ve ever been on ! Was a little chilly none of us could workout the heaters ? Insects from the window being left open by the last person everywhere as the tree outside is touching. Has a lovely big telly but you’d have to sit on the floor to watch it by the way it’s plonked on the side not facing the bed."
Mexican • British • Western • Vegetarian
"First of all entering the restaurant, you had to push the door with force which would be a struggle for someone in a wheelchair. When greeted upon entry, the staff didn’t welcome you in with happiness and was like miserable. The atmosphere was dull with no music like the other lounges I’ve been too. When our food arrived we asked for some ketchup and they gave us it in a plastic tomato which looked like it had been there for years. Whilst eating our food, two of the staff were stood staring at us and walking past continuously staring. The food was sub par and been left to lose heat for some minutes. Going to the toilet, needed a flashlight to go and wasn’t cleaned properly (Needs sorting out/ H&S risk)!! Staff need to buckle up on customer service skills and look like they enjoy their job and want to work there. I’ll not be returning to this poorly ran establishment!"
Vegan • Tapas • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"cold food . didn’t understand what being coeliac meant , the chef and the bar staff had no clue . forgot our drinks , had to ask them when our food came after 30 minutes of waiting didn’t have stuff on the menu , not enough options for people with dietary requirements and they had little knowledge of what it meant . They had barely any stock of food and I kept getting told they didn’t have stuff . Then was offered a pie which I had no other choice than to have as we had paid for our meals . We were offered little sympathy and we felt quite awkward . Not professional at all ! Waste of money for frozen food that we could have cooked at home ."
Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian
"Nice pub with good food and pleasant service, car park is large enough to safely park your vehicle. Steak cooked to perfection and good flavours all round. unfortunately some wasps about but other than that all was great."
Pub • British • Burgers • Vegetarian
"I recently went to this restaurant for dinner with a friend, and my family and I also come here occasionally for a delicious Sunday roast. We absolutely love their roast dinners! The staff always take great care of me as I have a dairy intolerance, and I appreciate how accommodating they are. The pub itself is charming, the staff are friendly, and the food is fantastic. It's also pet-friendly, so it's a great spot if you have dogs. I highly recommend this place!"
Pub • Steak • Seafood • British
"Quality little pub with fantastic views of the Woodchester valley, food was excellent and timely, and good selection of drinks too. Staff are helpful and friendly and plenty of tables available. Parking can be tricky as there is no car park but would definitely recommend Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
Pizza • Kebab • Mexican • Fast Food
"Very upset and disappointed- the email below was sent on September and prompted no response: My husband and I ordered a vegesaurus and a Yankee yesterday. We both love Fat Toni's but yesterday wasn't up to the usual standards I don't know if...it's the new order format which confused us, but the pizza didn't meet our expectations. I ordered a wheat free vegesaurus I'm not sure if the dough was wheat free also there seemed to be not much gorgonzola on the pizza and the pesto didn't look right (no parmesan in it I usually love this one and it just didn't taste right.My husband said the Yankee was missing toppings and the ghost chilli jam he loves so much was sloppy it does not seem to have set. We don't usually complain but in this case I felt that we did not get what we had paid for pounds)"
Fish • Steak • Coffee • Chicken
"First impressions of venue and car park were great. We were seated with some confusion by a new member of staff. We consistently waited at every stage of the evening. Drinks order took forever, food order took forever. Decided to order bread and oils while...we waited for our starter, what you dont get told is that the bread arrives at the same time as your starter which was ludicrous, this took about an hour. The toasted sourdough bread arrived untoasted, no one came to do a check back to see if everything was ok and there were no staff around to speak too. Around an hour later our mains were ready so our table was cleared, i made a comment about the started and no comment was made in return. The mains were served 2/4 meals were ok, again no one came to see if everything was ok, the fish was inedible and the chips were anaemic. Again no interest in the amount of food left on plates. Dessert was offered but i had to check we would have enough time to eat it given we had already been there 3 hours! We had to ask for drinks, and when we were offered water it took an hour and a reminder to get it. So disappointed that what should have been a lovely night out was tarnished with poor service and poor food. I chose a special local place and will think twice before i do it again."
Pub • Grill • Seafood • British
"Do not book closed down but still allowing online booking. I have booked to stay in one of the upstairs rooms for this weekend but no payment taken so I tried phoning and emailing but no response. Several Google, Facebook and Tripadvisor reviews over the past few weeks to say it has closed down with post piling up at the front door."
Sushi • Kebab • Steak • Asiatic
"We had a family lunch at a local pub and eatery on the A46 in Stroud. Nearby activities include the town centre with shops, bowling, and a cinema, as well as access to the canal and scenic walks. There are good walks on open common land with amazing views just a short drive away. The pub is within a 10-15 minute walk from the town centre. The restaurant and bar offer a typical menu for a traditional pub, with well-cooked food sourced locally whenever possible. Despite being busy with Christmas parties, the service in the bar was efficient and friendly. The food was hot and delicious, with generous portion sizes. Our family particularly enjoyed the excellent pies and fish and chips. The pub also has off-road parking and a garden with a children's play area. Nearby Rodborough and Minchinhampton Commons, owned by the National Trust and designated as sites of special scientific interest, are great for walking and observing cattle grazing in the summer months. Overall, this pub is an ideal location for exploring the Stroud area, with a mix of town amenities and natural beauty nearby."
Cafe • Wine • Cakes • British
"The place has high chairs so you would think that they would cater for children but no. My wife visited with her family, they checked the menus online and when they got there they were told that the menus online were out of date so what they intended to have they couldn’t. She then asked for the children’s menu and was told that they didn’t have one and would have to order of the normal menu. She chose beans on toast for our 3 year old but when they ordered it they were told that she could have it because the toaster was put away and they stopped doing breakfast 20mins ago. Her only options were £10 bagels or baguettes which we all know a 3 yr old will pick at and never eat thus wasting it. The staff were unhelpful and when we messaged to business personally they ignored my message. We like to support local businesses, but these businesses also need to look after their customers needless to say we won’t be returning anytime soon"
Sushi • Pizza • Kebab • Mexican
"Myself and 3 friends were looking to eat at one of the 3 Indian restaurants in Gloucester Street one evening in March 2022 and we're enticed into the Spice House by a really lovely friendly waiter who told us the food was really good and he was right. I had vegetable balti which was delicious and my friends also really enjoyed their food. Because we'd had such a good time we decided to go again in April 2022 but the experience could not have been more different. A really surly man told us to sit and wait, we didn't know why as there were several tables already set. He then set up a table for us, gave us a menu and then proceeded to ignore us for around 20 minutes. No drinks offered, no explanation offered that perhaps they were busy or short staffed, just total disregard. We eventually got fed up and walked out."
Kebab • Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic
"The service is great. However, Sunday lunch I had on November 12 was disappointing. The carvery was less than average. I had the gammon which was a small portion although cooked ok. Yorkshire pudding was cold. All the vegetables were cold. Roast potatoes were coated in something I have not tasted before. Cauliflower cheese were tiny florets with tasteless cheese sauce. Gravy a little greasy also cold. I have Sunday carvery at other Brewers Faye restaurants that were better cooked than the Old Nelson. I suggest to take a look at the produce served before ordering. Just to add the food is better described as lukewarm. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4"
Fish • Sushi • Curry • Asiatic
"family wanted fish and chips and had good dinge heard about simpsons and their vegan options. I had the fish and chips. great portion size and really fresh. the first time that I. normally only have chips and muddy heaps so was nice to feel that I do not miss. To-fish was tasty, had a pretty fishy taste. Nice, but think they would try one of their other vegan options next time. had a lot on the menu, among them vegan sausages and fervent fritter. friendly staff and eat really hot. they would definitely visit again!"
Pubs • Full • Family • British
"I ordered Fish and Chips and Chicken Salsa from this restaurant. The Fish and Chips were only available on the small plate menu, as they do not serve them on the main menu. When my Fish and Chips arrived, I was shocked at how small the portion was. I even asked the waitress if it was a child's portion. She said no, it's small because it's on the small plate menu and cost £8.95. When I expressed my disappointment, I was told that they do not set the prices or portion sizes and that it's hard to get fish. However, I have been to chip shops where they serve decent portions at a reasonable price. I asked for my feedback to be passed on to the manager, but was informed that she already knows. It seems like there have been a lot of complaints but they don't seem to care. Save your money and go somewhere else."
Lunch • Brunch • British • Breakfast
"We came in for lunch and left a little under-whelmed. Two friends ordered sandwiches which were epic and they had no issues with. One friend has the Bakehouse Platter which he said was nice but just felt like a load of random things had been loaded onto a plate. I ordered the Chilli Platter. The amount of chilli on it was very small and there was absolutely no heat or spice. Also, although I don't believe it was advertised as a vegetarian chilli, there seemed to be no meat in it. That was a shame because the staff were incredibly friendly and it's a lovely venue, Oh, but I do challenge the sense of allowing someone to let their baby stand on a surface used for serving food."