Howard Arms, The
Howard Arms, The Summary
- Address: Lower Green, Ilmington, nr Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV36 4LT (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)1608 682226
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Cuisine(s): English, Modern European, Gastropub
- Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 14:00 18:30 - 21:30
Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 15:00 18:30 - 22:00
Sun: 12:30 - 15:00 18:30 - 21:00 - Avg Price: £35.00
- Party Planner: Group bookings & Party planner
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
Howard Arms, The Description
Those who recall the somnolent inn that once was, will be delighted by the lively but unspoiled ambience of this 17th century pub by the village green. No long-cooked, over prepared potential gastro-enteritis creating dishes here, rather quality ingredients well blended and attractively served, with the week's menu chalked up on blackboards, at real value for money prices too. It still has a genuine pubby feel to it, that blend of chumminess and complete disassociation from the cares of the world outside.
Choices with which to commence your meal could include seared squid, cannelloni beans, red onion and chilli; brie, red Leicester and cream cheese tart, potted shrimps with cucumber and cress salad and rye toast, pear and watercress salad or creamy wild mushroom, roast garlic and tarragon linguine. You could then follow with homemade fresh and smoked haddock cake, poached egg, chive butter sauce; a pork chop with black pudding, sausage, mushroom and tomato mixed grill, sage butter; their justly famed beef, ale and mustard pie or aubergine and potato Thai green curry with fragrant rice.
Fixed Lunch
- £23.50 (3 courses), Sunday only
Your Reviews of Howard Arms, The
Emma (20 February 2008)
On a recent visit to the Cotswolds my partner and I came across this pub. It was 7pm on a Friday evening and the bar was very busy, but the staff ensured we received a warm welcome. We stood at the bar waiting our turn and we were told that someone would be with us shortly and we didn't have to wait long.
Upon asking for a glass of Sauvignon Blanc I was delighted to find a choice of three on offer and I went with the Chilean recommendation and was not disappointed. My partner was very taken with the selection of locally brewed beer and spent the evening sampling them.
We ate a very delicious meal in a friendly atmosphere and the staff went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed this first visit. Overall the experience was very satisfying and we will certainly be back.
Alexandra Ford (8 February 2008)
Whilst the food remains good, the off-handed manner of the staff detracts considerably from the old world charm for which it was famous. I visited recently with a party of four and we stood at the bar for five minutes before anyone appeared to take a drinks order.
The staff do not appear to be knowledgeable and any attempt to involve them in a discussion about the menu is a waste of time. The meal was good and well cooked but what a disappointing selection of vegetables. What really put a damper on the evening was the production of our bill before we even asked for it. On questioning, a young lady told us they were closing and the staff wanted to go home. It is interesting to note this was mentioned in a previous review as well.
The Howard Arms tell us via advertising boards that they are adding five luxury rooms to the three they already have. I hope someone will realise, that this establishment needs to provide some real hospitality to their clients.
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Additional Info for Howard Arms, The
Children welcome
Groups allowed
Air conditioning
Outside seating
Reservations
Cover Charge
- House red: £12.80
- House white: £12.80
- Service charge: Not included
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