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The Fuzzy Duck, Armscote, England

The Fuzzy Duck

4.3
4.3
11 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Ilmington Rd, Armscote, England CV37 8DD

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Dog-friendly
Located just a few miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, it offers the perfect country retreat and is an ideal base from which to explore Shakespeare’s haunts as well as the rolling hills and river valleys of the Cotswolds.

Steeped in history, the building once housed the local blacksmith and in the 18th Century became a popular Coaching Inn. It remains Armscote’s only pub and, saved and sensitively refurbished in 2013 by the family behind Baylis & Harding, it retains many distinctive character features. Beautiful exposed beams, flagstone floors and magnificent fireplaces give that rustic feel with clever and contemporary touches, lending this remarkable building a luxurious yet comfortable atmosphere, which can’t fail to charm. We welcome children and four-legged friends and our pub garden is ideal for families to enjoy leisurely lunches, drinks or snacks whilst the beautifully landscaped courtyard garden offers a sophisticated area to drink or dine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, English
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Stratford-Upon-Avon
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Set Menus at The Fuzzy Duck!

    £19.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    £19.95 for 2 courses!
  • Set Menus at The Fuzzy Duck!

    £27.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    £27.95 for 3 courses!

What 11 people are saying

The Fuzzy Duck reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fuzzy Duck, nestled in a charming North Cotswolds hamlet, offers "succulent and delicious" scallops, "very well cooked" dishes, and a "lovely location." Patrons praise the "excellent service" and "good value," enjoying specialties like the Fuzzy Duck Scotch egg. Some diners mention slow service and inconsistent meal execution.
11 Reviews
  1. George

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the better meals to be had in the Cotswold. Excellent variety of local foods. Service and staff are very friendly and accommodating. A great evening all around.

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  2. Anwer

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had lunch at the Fuzzy Duck. Very impressed. Very well cooked food and sizeable portions. Excellent service and nice ambience. And good value too. Can't fault it. Would definitely recommend.

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  3. Dale

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Gastropub in pretty north Cotswolds hamlet. Scallops were succulent and delicious, chicken moist and lamb cutlets pink and juicy.

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  4. Gail

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fuzzy duck scotch egg highly recommended and quack and chips very tasty

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  5. Jonathan

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Today's fish was hake served with asparagus, samphire, and crushed new potatoes. It was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten and the price was very reasonable.

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  6. Shelley

    Lancashire2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Really disappointed with the restaurant. Had driven an hour to get here because of ratings, had asked to be seated at a quieter table as one of our party has sensory issues, was slap bang in the middle. My side plate was dirty with a chunk of dried on food, service was ridiculously slow with dirty plates left for over ten minutes at a time and waiting staff were slow to ask if we wanted further drinks. Food was okay, enjoyed the oysters, but the quack and chips which all 3 of us had was average at best. The room itself was really cold, with several older patrons sat in their coats as they ate. It really wasn't anywhere near as good as I expected, and for the money we paid, I expected a much higher standard.

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  7. Susan

    Oxford4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had lunch at the Fuzzy Duck for the first time today and were not disappointed. Delicious day boat fish dish, good service and a pleasant atmosphere.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Gloucestershire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We only live 15 minutes away and decided to try this place, a really lovely venue. The food was very good and the service was very friendly and prompt.

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  9. Gareth

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely location, sunday lunch and options where great. Pros - Lovely location - Good food - Ample portions Cons - When it got busy delays to bills/coffees occured
    The Fuzzy DuckResponded on March 20, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed yourselves, the Sunday lunch, and the generous portions. We appreciate your feedback! Thank you for being understanding regarding the delays when it got busy – we’re always looking for ways to improve and ensure everything runs smoothly, even during peak times. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience. All the best, Luke Hardwidge Manager

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  10. Christopher

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    After enjoying two mid-week lunches, tried Sunday lunch. Disappointing main course: Asked for pink lamb - received medium. Could not get my knife through one slice. Yorkshire pudding totally overcooked. By contrast the al dente mixed vegetables were very nicely done. The only person who asked how the meal was going was the bus boy at the end of the meal.
    The Fuzzy DuckResponded on March 20, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your mid-week lunches with us! We’re truly sorry that your Sunday lunch didn’t meet expectations. On a positive note, we’re happy to hear you enjoyed the mixed vegetables! We appreciate your comments about the service as well; we always strive to ensure our guests have a great experience from start to finish, and we’ll be sure to review this with our team. Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope that this hasn't deterred you from joining us again in the future. Kind regards, Mollie Siemonek Assistant Manager

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The Fuzzy Duck is rated 4.3 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Fuzzy Duck

Ilmington Rd, Armscote, England CV37 8DD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Stratford-Upon-Avon
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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