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Dirty Duck, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Operator: Old English Inns (Greene King)
Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BA (View on Google Map)
(01789) 297312
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Originally the Black Swan, it has traditionally been the local for actors at the nearby Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Many of their signed photos adorn the walls. A cosy and popular Greene King Old English Inn overlooking the theatre gardens and the Avon. Restaurant food served all day, and there is a garden and real fire. There is live music on the first Friday of the month.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Shakespeare Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon District
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SHA/138
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Dirty Duck, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 7 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Dirty Duck, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Drunken Duck - House Beer Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted twice
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Drunken Duck - House Beer
(Hardys & Hansons - Bitter)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Dirty Duck, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Dirty Duck, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Golden Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Golden Hen
Morland - Old Golden Hen Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted once
Morland - Old Golden Hen
Morland - Old Golden Hen

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Dirty Duck, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
First Friday each month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Due to the building's Grade II listed status, the building's elevation and the large number of steps in and around the venue, unfortunately the pub is unable to offer wheelchair access and does not have any accessible facilities.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Nearby Station (900m)
Stratford Upon Avon

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