Week Fifty One: Keys and Kitchen

Week Fifty One

  Second last blog post of the year and its Christmas time! Whey! Merry Christmas everyone.  Only the one place visited and it was back in my hometown Stratford Upon Avon.  Shakespeare's birthplace if you want the history.

  Make sure you catch next week which will be a special year end review edition.  Looking tasty.

  

Special guests include: Will Wright and my biggest fan (Chris Hazell)

Summary of Keys and Kitchen

Name: Keys and Kitchen

Type: Pub

Location: 6 Ely Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LW

Website: http://keysandkitchen.co.uk

Date Visited: 24/12/14

Price: Well priced

Rating: 3.5/5

Review

 I had returned to the promised land and Christmas eve was upon us.  Seems weird to be saying that as we approach the summer of 2015.  I was at my Dads in Broadway but very keen to venture into Stratford-Upon-Avon for a few drinks as I always like getting a tad messy the night before Christmas (wow your so cool).  There were not many willing participants but Will Wright and my biggest fan (Chris Hazell) were keen.  We started off at the Windmill before heading to the popular and trendy Church Street Townhouse which had a cracking live band performing, which we were loving.

The live music at Church Street Townhouse

  From there we moved onto Ely Street to try out the new establishment of the Keys and Kitchen.  For those local readers out there who know Stratford-Upon-Avon, this used to be the Cross Keys opposite the Queens Head.  The three of us were keen to try it out and we were not left disappointed. The place was heaving and the atmosphere buzzing with the festive music blaring out from the speakers.  We were only there for a couple but I rate this little boozer.  It is deceptively big, with it looking tiny from the outside due to its small room at front of the bar, but it goes back very far and has a superb beer garden to the rear.  I must say we were all impressed and I’d happy come back here again when I next visit Stratford. 

Will, me and my biggest fan (Chris Hazell)

The place describes itself as having that country pub with an extraordinary twist.  Not often will I agree with a pubs self description of itself, on this occasion I will to an extent, as that was exactly the feel this place had.  Maybe an extraordinary modern twist is a bit misleading.  The place is newly opened (back in December) and worth visiting if your out for a few drinks in Stratford.  That said it was Christmas Eve so we could of caught it on a good night.  Worth a look.

Special Shoutout
Winner:Lucy Speich

This penultimate winner goes to Lucy Speich and it is richly deserved.  Another loyal reader who thoroughly deserves the shout out with her entering the category of a weekly reader.  She has always been very supportive and describes herself as 'a fan'.  Top work Lucy and continue the support.  Spread the word!

Poem Advice

In Shakespeares home town
Out for a few beers
Then visit Keys and Kitchen
Good atmos with christmas cheers!



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