Greene King Purple Reign at the Rose & Crown, Stratford upon Avon

From the outside, this looks like a fantastic merchant’s house which blends into the streets of Stratford upon Avon perfectly. There has been a pub on this street since the sixteenth century, but the pub itself doesn’t think to advertise this fact. It makes a lovely effort with hanging baskets, but inside it’s clear that this pub is part of the ‘grub to go’ culture, and you could be in any generic pub. There were tables that needed clearing, and there were hardly any locals there just for a drink. But inside, From the entrance, there was a fair amount of hidden seating divided up into sections before you reached the bar. Opposite was more seating which was ideal for groups, and at the rear was a large space which could be used for It was good to see a seasonal guest beer on the bar, and it was kept in good condition. I also managed to snap up the pub’s Cask Marque certificate.