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Cox's Yard, Stratford Central, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Pub added by ROB Camra
Bridgefoot
Stratford-Upon-Avon
CV37 6YY
Phone: 01789264787

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Steve C left this review about Cox's Yard

Located in the old James Cox & Son yard is a theatre in the large old timber merchant’s building, the Pantry which is a café type place and the Cox’s Yard pub that sits adjacent to the River Avon. Out the back is lots of riverside seating, some of which is found in a large marquee. There are no railings that separate the seating from the river so I expect a fair few have gone in the drink over the years.
Inside the entrance is a flight of stairs, with three steps that lead down to the flagstone bar area. There is a stairlift for those that require assistance. The central bar faces seating in between it and the open kitchen area to the right. The menu is pub grub, the simplest cheeseburger is priced at £14.50 and comes with chips. In the right rear is a snug and behind the bar along the left wall is a line of high booths. Fairy lights line the roof beams, but these were off due to my visit being in the day. I didn’t spot any televisions, but there was some background music playing. The bar supports premium keg and two of the four hand pumps were in operation. These were drawing Charlie Wells DNA and Origin.
Upstairs is The Loft @ Cox’s Yard, which is a second bar in the… erm… loft. The bar counter along the right wall supports premium keg. The tables had been arranged into a long single line down the centre of the bar to the rear window that overlooks the roof of the aforementioned marquee that blocks views of the river. In the right rear is a smaller sunken seating area. Nobody was up here during my visit and it felt more like a function room.
This is a place that is perfectly suited to the hordes of tourists that flock to Stratford-upon-Avon every year, and I bet they make a pretty penny.

On 31st October 2022 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Cox's Yard

Converted timber yard, with a two-storey bar / restaurant housed in the largest building and a daytime pantry in part of another. Also has plenty of covered and open-air tables beside the river with fine views of the historic bridges. Four handpumps on the counter, dispensing Eagle IPA and Globe Hopper pale ale (£3.85) from Charles Wells, Young's London Gold and Courage Best.

On 17th September 2017 - rating: 6
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Danny O'Revey left this review about Cox's Yard

Purpose built modern pine barn structure, a large bar at the bottom and bands play above.

Close to the river, Loungy, sofas it has a relaxed feel and is a nice place to visit though a little pricey.

On 15th October 2012 - rating: 7
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ROB Camra left this review about Cox's Yard

Large purpose built pub with a huge riverside patio. There's a venue upstairs with some top rock names from the 70's appearing. Steve Gibbons Band, Budgie and Dr Feelgood to name but 3 appearing soon. Mind you I wouldn't have paid £17 to see Steve Gibbons in his heyday never mind now. They only have one handpump which was serving Bombardier when we were there and it was £3 a pint which is very pricey even for a tourist trap like Stratford, it was kept OK though. It was late October and it was still warm enough to sit outside on the patio. We shared a mixed platter involving samosa's, chicken bites, spring rolls, wedges etc which wasn't bad at all. The main bar area has a pool table and several fruit/quiz machines, flag floors and some comfy sofas. It's not great but it's much better than the pathetic staff at the Pen & Parchment would have you believe.

On 5th November 2009 - rating: 5
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