Harden's survey result
Summary
A “strong fish menu” – despite its name and inland setting – is one reason why the Robinson family’s venture is likely to be “full on a wet mid-week February night”. Ex-Bibendum head chef Peter and his wife Louise launched it 20 years ago this year, and their daughter Millie is now part of the front-of-house team – “there’s always a friendly welcome from all of the staff, and the food’s amazing – I absolutely love it here”.
Summary
“Simple food, well executed” and service to match are the watchwords at this seafood specialist with a mismatched name from former Bibendum head chef Pete Robinson and his wife Louise. The couple launched the venue in 2005, and their two children are increasingly members of the team.
Summary
“Excellent seafood in the unlikely named Old Butchers” is the calling card of Pete & Louise Robinson’s long standing Stow venue, most of it delivered from Cornwall. “All the food served is of a very high standard” – even if arguably “the simple ambience doesn’t match the cooking”.
Summary
“This long-standing stalwart of Stow, a mecca for foodies, continues to deliver brilliantly”, with “the very best ingredients, cooked sublimely, in such a relaxed atmosphere” being the recipe for Peter & Louise Robinson's success. Fish is the focus, with an “unexpectedly good range of seafood so far from the sea”, but “everything is up to London standards… including price!”
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Park St, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AQ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Park St, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AQ
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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