PEN and Parchment by Greene King Inns

I booked back in October 2024 for somewhere to stay near the RSC as we had tickets for Hamlet. The P&P was excellent - we stayed in the Annex, v quiet with soundproofing but we could see across the Avon and the Canal to the Theatre 300 meters away. (As a tip we came in from the south so parked in the Swan's Nest Car Park literally 5 meters on the left before you went over the bridge -£13.20 for 24 hours) The main pub is old, with real fires (good as the weather was foul on the Saturday, beautifully laid out. It was very popular unsurprisingly so. A good selection of drinks for a Greene King pub. Our room was beautifully decorated with very comfortable beds and a lovely very good size white tiled bath/shower. I know having been to other Green King pubs recently that they are spending a lot of money on upgrading decor/bathroom. Staff very efficient although a spontaneous offer to help with luggage would have been appreciated without having to 'hint'. Service very good (we didn't eat there as it was already booked up but if you are going to the theatre do try Carluccio's about 50 yards from the theatre with excellent food and amazing staff. Would certainly return when next in Stratford Claire

Great stay, really close to shops and attractions. Definitely will stay here again if ever in Stratford upon Avon again. Staff friendly and attentive. Restaurant and Pub great food and drinks

We have just had Christmas lunch and what a delightful experience it was!! ✨️🥂 It was faultless from beginning, to end. The atmosphere was festive and relaxed. The team were smiling and well dressed. The food was tasty, well presented and plentiful. We couldn't manage our desserts so the manageress carefully packed them up for us to enjoy at home. We have never ventured out for a meal on Christmas day and are so glad that we picked the Pen and Parchment. We can't thank you all enough. Thank you for making our Christmas day a happy one. Enjoy your own celebrations. 🍾 Many thanks 😊

Recently spent 5 days in Stratford and went to this pub 3 or 4 times. Staff lovely and friendly and very efficient, great atmosphere as well. Food excellent with plenty of choice, they cater for all needs. Would have given 5 stars but for the rip off bar prices, beers twice as expensive as Spoons ,a soft drink of soda water and lime cordial £3.70 a pint, it's 40p in my local as they like many pubs don't charge for soda water! Got Greene King sussed now, we eat there but go to Spoons for a drink. Rose & Crown in Stratford another lovely Greene King pub right opposite Spoons, 9pm Fri & Sat empty, Spoons packed, says it all really!

A lucky find I was at a do at the crowne plaza . I used their parking and walked across the road. Very friendly greeting … nice room, good shower (over bath, but good) . Nice size room , desk , tv etc. was a bit early for breakfast but they went out of their to provide a smashing full english

Ideal location Great location veryclose to theatres. Generous breakfast. Comfy clean room