Not to be confused with Shogun Teppan-Yaki, this Japanese joint called Teppanyaki is located in the Arcadian Centre, an area populated mostly by young types and full of excellent drinking and dining possibilities. Specially trained chefs prepare your meal before your eyes here, using ancient culinary techniques. Aromatic and sizzling fresh, dishes include fillet of monkfish, spicy lamb stir fry and eight-piece sushi. It may not be the cheapest place to eat, but it really is one of the best.
Egon Ronay recommended this 18th-century pub—a pub where there is every chance of rubbing shoulders with Shakespearean actors and that is only 100 yards from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. This two-name pub has two separate areas. The Black Swan side is very like a pub would have been in the 1700s: a rather austere drinking-bar look preserved with simple tables and old settles. The Dirty Duck side of the pub—the name by which the Black Swan is affectionately known throughout the world—is also a restaurant with bar snacks available.
Set in the rural haven of Claverdon, a small village near to Stratford-upon-Avon, this 16th Century pub, The Red Lion at Claverdon boasts a beautiful garden, secluded children's play area and spectacular views over rolling English countryside. Here you will find a large array of wines (particularly from Spain) and traditional ales to choose from, as well as an excellent menu. Menus tend to change according to the time of year.
This 15th-century inn, The King's Head boasts low wooden beamed ceilings and a flag stone floor with a good sized log fireplace at one end and a pleasant dining room at the other. You can dine in the bar area or the dining room at no extra cost. When it comes to food, the King's Head specialty is twofold - the menu takes the best from around the world but the chef is also committed to using excellent local produce. Some of the items you are likely to find are: warm salad of smoked chicken; toasted pine kernels and ginger; trio of salmon with shredded Chinese radish and mirin dressing. Note that the menus change frequently so don't think, "I'll have that next time" as it may not be available! Check the site for restaurant and bar timings.
Crabmill, the Italian restaurant and bar is attractive enough from the outside with its old Tudor exterior. Even the interiors won't disappoint you. Tuscany reflects in the décor as well as the food of The Crabmill. It is not only a full-fledged British pub with wines from all over the world, but also a restaurant with the best Italian food you might get in Warwickshire. If you're too tired of the fast-paced city life, this little country retreat could be the best way to take a break! For timings, do check out the website; bookings to be done only via phone.
Wagamama serves up a pan-Asian cuisine that features a fusion of eclectic traditional favorites with modern flavors. The fare is made fresh and all items are featured on a dietary menu, allowing guests full access to the ingredients in their food. Orders are taken via electronic pads, meaning that preparation begins in the kitchen as soon as you have made a choice on what to order. Dishes come to the table in the order that they are prepared, which can be problematic for groups who want to eat together. Start off with a range of dumplings, or dive right into the kare noodle soups. The atmosphere is also a major draw with lots of open, light space and minimalist decor. The end result is a dining experience that has only grown in popularity as new locations have opened worldwide.