Miss gwendolyn bracegirdle of sarasota, florida, fresh from a performance of as you like it, takes her last drink. Stratford upon avon tourism stratford upon avon hotels. The white swan in edgbaston, birmingham, england click photo to go to web site below. Dirty duck stratford upon avon, warwickshire, united. Dec 23, 2006 the dirty duck in stratford upon avon, warwickshire, is a pub with a high celebrity count. Stratford upon avon has its origins in the saxon culture of medieval england the name straetford indicates that it was a river crossing. Miss gwendolyn bracegirdle of sarasota, florida, fresh from. If you have an enquiry about your booking, please call 0345 60 86 040. The dirty duck pub had enjoyed a blameless reputation until an american tourist took her last drink there before being murdered, and superintendent richard jury finds himself at the centre of the hunt for the killer. Dirty duck, stratforduponavon, 6b, waterside, opening hours, if you would like to go out with friends, or family, or by yourself and you are looking for a place where you could get a drink, or grab a bite to eat. Situated in the middle of the second most popular tourist destination outside of london, the queens head is surrounded by an abundance of historic buildings and stunning natural beauty.
History it has existed as a pub since 1738 and has been known as the black swan since 1776, although it may have been. The dirty duck is unlike any other pub in the country, and youll never guess why. The dirty duck public house, stratforduponavon, warwickshire. Shakespeare was called sweet swan of avon in the 1623 first folio, and. It is an ideal base from which to explore all stratford has to offer. Situated on the waterside of the river avon in the town of stratforduponavon, the pub has two names the older is the black swan but the new name originated from the american gis that camped over the river in the second world war. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Stratfords pubs nowadays, including this one, are more respectable, but i like the fact that the sign hanging outside the black swandirty duck shows both faces of the public house, the dignified black swan on the one side and the mischievous, boozy dirty duck on the side facing the theatres. In stratford upon avon, there is a pub called the dirty duck, or if approached from the other side the black swan. Apr 01, 2015 stratfords pubs nowadays, including this one, are more respectable, but i like the fact that the sign hanging outside the black swandirty duck shows both faces of the public house, the dignified black swan on the one side and the mischievous, boozy dirty duck on the side facing the theatres. I spent a month in between stratforduponavon and london studying shakespeare.
We have a restaurant at the heart of every hotel so sit back, relax and enjoy a fantastic stay in the comfort of one of our unique hotels looking after you for over 200 years. Apr 01, 1984 scotland yard superintendent richard jury goes to stratford on avon to see jenny kennington, a character from a previous novel that he is interested in. The dirty duck stratforduponavon 2020 all you need. It is with great sadness we are calling last orders in all our pubs for the time being. Scotland yard superintendent richard jury goes to stratford on avon to see jenny kennington, a character from a previous novel that he is interested in. Few people come here for the food although you will need to book ahead for dinner.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for. Stratford upon avon sp2054nw waterside 604110247 west side 251051 nos. See more of england in less time on a day trip to oxford, stratforduponavon, and warwick from london. Stratford upon avon is more renowned for its shakespeare than its slaughter. Join us for some traditional pub food and expertly chosen cask ale range and fines wines. Its twosided sign has been the cause of many a failed meeting. The river is the avon, which is an old celtic word for a river, so stratford upon avon means the road crossing the river. The dirty duck stratforduponavon 2020 what to know. Stratforduponavon minigolf 2020 all you need to know. For many centuries it was little more than a small market town on the road to london. So taking a guided stratford upon avon walking tour with the one day i had was a great idea. You can either call our reservations team on 0345 6086040 or visit the hotels page see below to make your reservation online.
Designed for travelers with limited time in england, this tour allows you to flit between three of englands top draws with ease and efficiency on a coach equipped with wifi. The dirty duck in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, is a pub with a high celebrity count. Situated on the waterside of the river avon in the town of stratford upon avon, the pub has two names the older is the black swan but the new name originated from the american gis that camped over the river in the second world war. I spent a month in between stratford upon avon and london studying shakespeare. One pub in stratforduponavon is famous for its twosided sign. The dirty duck, stratford upon avon, united kingdom. If you stay on the pavement past the back of the royal shakespeare theatre, you will come to the bancroft gardens and as you walk past, on your right you will see a fountain with swans on the top. Book your table online at dirty duck in stratforduponavon and enjoy our selection of food and drink available throughout the week. The dirty duck, also known as the black swan, is a pub located on waterside in stratforduponavon, england. Taking a guided stratford upon avon walking tour travel.
The dirty duck stratforduponavon 2020 all you need to know. The dirty duck, stratforduponavon, a pub in stratforduponavon, united kingdom disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title dirty duck. Book your table online at dirty duck in stratford upon avon and enjoy our selection of food and drink available throughout the week. But when stating that nothing ever happens in stratford, he never imagined just how wrong he could be. History it has existed as a pub since 1738 and has been known as the black swan since 1776, although it may have been given this name earlier. Stratforduponavons oldest pub weve checked the history and thats always accurate. In the summer months it is advisable to book a table.
Wondering which watering hole to head to in stratford uponavon. The dirty duck public house, stratforduponavon 1207384. The dirty duck, stratford upon avon, a pub in stratford upon avon, united kingdom disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title dirty duck. See more of england in less time on a day trip to oxford, stratford upon avon, and warwick from london. Stratforduponavon sp2054nw waterside 604110247 west side 251051 nos. Buy a cheap copy of the dirty duck book by martha grimes. The dirty duck is located close to two royal shakespeare company theatres. Book dirty duck stratforduponavon greene king local pubs. The dirty duck waterside, cv37 6ba stratforduponavon, warwickshire rated 4. The dirty duck rnib supporting blind and partially. Nightlife in stratforduponavon a local guide by premier inn. Stratforduponavon and the heart of england things to do.
In march 2011 he bought out the then majority partners and now once again manages the mucky duck. I am sorry we do not do aa discount but if you make yourself known when you book or come into the duck i am sure we can find a discount for you i hope this is helpful sam. Dirty duck, stratforduponavon updated 2020 restaurant. The dirty duck runs fizz friday one of the top 5 drinks experiences in stratforduponavon one of the top 5 drinks experiences in stratforduponavon. The dirty duck public house is a grade ii listed building in stratford upon avon, warwickshire, england. Everything you need to know about the black swanthe dirty duck, from our travel experts. Stratforduponavon has its origins in the saxon culture of medieval england the name straetford indicates that it was a river crossing. One pub in stratford upon avon is famous for its twosided sign. Jan 18, 20 well have a relaxed drink and recline in the insult chair and later head off to the black swan pub on waterside, aka the dirty duck 01789 297312, dirtyduckpub stratford upon avon. A few minutes later she is dead, her throat slashed. Yep, it was a dream come true for this english nut. In stratforduponavon, there is a pub called the dirty duck, or if approached from the other side the black swan.
We found 41 books set in stratforduponavon and 11 others set nearby. As youd expect from a place with more years under its belt than westminster hall, the garrick inn has a rather interesting history. All books set in stratforduponavon on the global book map. The dirty duck in stratford upon avon, warwickshire, is a pub with a high celebrity count. Well have a relaxed drink and recline in the insult chair and later head off to the black swan pub on waterside, aka the dirty duck 01789. The dirty duck public house is a grade ii listed building in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. Apologies but the hotel booking page you are looking for is no longer here.
Top 5 drinks experiences in stratforduponavon stratfordblog. Stratforduponavon for accommodation, touring, dining. Stratforduponavon doesnt really do bars and clubs, with the exception of shakespeare street, which is a stylish cocktail bar and lively nightclub all rolled into one, just seven minutes walk from our central hotel. In stratford upon avon is a pub called the dirty duck, or if approached from the other side the black swan. Bottomless bubbles at the encore bottomless bubbles at the encore one of the top 5 drinks experiences in stratforduponavon. The dirty duck was absolutely my favorite place to hang with friends. On the tour, you walk in shakespeares footsteps and get to see a glimpse back in history. Scotland yard superintendent richard jury goes to stratford on avon to see. With stunning views of belfast lough, were the perfect place to relax and unwind. The place itself is old as god probably, which is awesome. Front cover for the book the dirty duck by martha grimes. Its split between two floors with separate bars and music selections. Situated on the waterside of the river avon in the town of stratforduponavon, the. There are a few walks around stratford upon avon, but i landed on the stratford town walk.
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