About the pub
The heart of Welford-on-Avon
A village local in the truest sense - real ales, a roaring fire, two beer gardens, and a team that knows your name by the second visit.
A bit about us
Real ales, a roaring fire and a friendly atmosphere
Lying within the village of Welford-on-Avon, The Shakespeare Inn is the heart of the community - well known for its real ales, roaring fire, friendly atmosphere and large events.
Inside it's oak beams, a proper fire and a bar that takes its cellar seriously. Outside it's two beer gardens. Either way, it's the sort of pub you end up staying in longer than you planned.
- Well-kept real ales, always changing
- A roaring fire through the colder months
- Classic pub food with a twist, plenty to share
Out front and out back
Two beer gardens
A gravelled front garden with parasols and benches looking onto the village, and a second garden round the back for when the front fills up. Both dog friendly, both family friendly, both where the summer happens.
- Front garden with parasols and benches
- Second garden out the back
- Dogs and families welcome in both
- Home of Shake Fest every summer
Garden seating is first come, first served - we don't take bookings for outside tables.
A pub for everyone in the village
- Real ales
- Free wifi - good for work
- Sky Sports & TNT Sports
- Dogs welcome
- Family friendly
- Darts board
Hungry?
Pub food with a twist
Classic dishes adapted to what's in season and what's local, with a full takeaway service, a proper free-from menu and a kitchen that takes allergens seriously.
Coming up
Something's always on
Open Mic Night for local talent, Shake Fest across both gardens every summer, and live music whenever we can get it in - see what's coming up.
Visit us
Find us in Welford-on-Avon
The Shakespeare Inn, Chapel Street, Welford-on-Avon, CV37 8PX - a few minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Bar
| Mon–Tue | 4pm–10pm |
|---|---|
| Wed | 4pm–11pm |
| Thu | 12pm–11pm |
| Fri–Sat | 12pm–11.30pm |
| Sun | 12pm–10pm |
Food
| Mon–Tue | Closed |
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| Wed | 5–9pm |
| Thu–Fri | 12–3pm & 5–9pm |
| Sat | 12pm–9pm |
| Sun | 12pm–5pm |
The wider family
We're part of ADpubs
The Masons Arms is one of three village pubs run by ADpubs. Same people, same standards - proper pub food, well-kept beer and a warm welcome, wherever you find us.
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You're here
The Shakespeare Inn
Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire
Our own village local - real ales, a roaring fire, two beer gardens and the biggest parties in the village.
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The Masons Arms
Long Marston, Warwickshire
A home since 1685 and a pub since 1861, with a secret garden terrace looking out over open farmland.
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The Cottage of Content
Warwickshire
The third of our village pubs, with the same kitchen standards and the same warm front bar.
ADpubs mobile bars
We'll bring the bar to you
Our converted horsebox bar travels to weddings, birthdays, village fêtes, corporate events and more - draught beer and cider, wines and prosecco, spirits, cocktails, Pimm's, soft drinks and alcohol-free options.
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Village fêtes
- Corporate events
- Cocktails
- Alcohol-free options
Event catering, cooked on site
ADevents is our mobile catering side - a fully fitted kitchen trailer serving hot food fresh at your event, from casual crowd-feeding to something more of an occasion. Book it on its own or alongside one of our bars.
Planning an event?
Tell us the date, the place and roughly how many people, and we'll put together a bar, catering, or both.
Or contact ADpubs directly on 07909 604587 or hello@adpubs.co.uk.
Come and see for yourself
Pull up a stool
The best way to get to know the Shakespeare is to come and sit in it - grab a pint, order from the menu, and find your spot by the fire or in the garden.