The Old Thatch Tavern, Stratford Central, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Ending on a high after a quite indifferent experience in Stratford. Lovely little pub - fun bar staff - great chesterfields. London Pride in great nick. Cocktails for Mrs Mappiman. Photos at my walking blog - http://bit.ly/1TMvHsa

Very nice old fashioned pub very pricey but well worth a look think there's to much furniture in the place just trying to cram more in for food would not feel comfortable eating here for people pushing past you while you were eating. But will call again

Fuller's tied house in a most attractive building,it is quite a small pub but with an interesting interior.The first section has a small alcove bar,an upright piano,a brick fireplace and a traditional low ceiling with a mix of furniture mainly wooden but including a sofa in front of the fire.The larger rear section beyond the bar is a "wait to be seated"restaurant ,so it would not take many drinkers to make the pub feel full. The four handpumps were offering London Pride,Seafarers,HSB (decent) with Oliver's Island reversed.Shame that the muzak was overloud modern R&B tosh,which didn't fit in at all on my Tuesday lunchtime visit.However a safe bet for real ale given Fuller's reputation for consistent high standards.

The staff were excellent here, friendly and chatty. My pint of Pride wasn't the best and the barman took a sample for himself and without hesitation turned the pump clip and served me a lively Summer ale. We decided to have lunch and were glad we did as the food was excellent and prices were reasonable. The waitress explained that the food was all cooked to order, using fresh produce and not a microwave in sight. Great pub with a fab interior.