Classy Cocktail Bar in Stratford-upon-Avon
Cafe Cocktail in Stratford-upon-Avon is a charming local gem. Our intimate bar is a sleek spot to settle down, offering a relaxed ambience for a few welcome drinks. Alongside a menu of tasty artisan bar snacks, you’ll find infused concoctions, fruity numbers and speciality tipples. Our chic hideaway makes for a drinking den that’s elegantly cool, with a rustic interior that’s sure to set you up for a long and indulgent time. As an independent spot for every occasion, our open bar area specialises in creative drinks that are a treat for all the senses, amped up by weekly live music.
Our family run business is here to brighten your day, show you a good time and recommend something new to you. We serve beautifully crafted cocktails with history.
Our cocktails are spirit forward, refined and very often something that you would not have tried before. We’d be only too happy to recommend one to you based on your own tastes.
We also have delicious craft beer on draught from Bristol’s Lost & Grounded Brewery, as well as a larger bottled and canned selection. We have fine wines curated by Berkmann wine cellars that are again a little different from the norm. Ask us about our orange wine!
Our outstanding coffee is supplied by Oddkin Coffee Roasters and is available in a wider variety of styles than anywhere else in Stratford. Want a recommendation? We love a chat!
Our Team
The whole team are dedicated in bringing what they believe to be a niche in the market for both locals and visitors, providing specialty coffee, refined, spirit forward cocktails, craft beer, fine wine and artisanal nibbles, in a light, airy and sophisticated environment.
Matthew Hiscoe
Matthew trained as a chef at Wiltons, he graduated from the academy of culinary arts and he was the sole finalist for the UK at the 2007 apprentice Chef of Europe. Matthew gained his first Head Chef role at the Russell Arms in Buckinghamshire, before returning to Warwickshire where he cooked at Ettington Park Hotel, Bistrot Pierre and The George Townhouse you may recognise Matthew from his several cooking demonstrations at Stratford Food Festival.
Matthew has a deep rooted passion for food & drink and has always believed in simple, fresh ingredients being used with care and attention to detail.
Jill Wall
Jill worked for South African Breweries in the 1980’s as Personal Assistant to the Chief Brewing Engineer, giving Jill an excellent grounding in the delights of good ales and fine wines.
Jill is an entrepreneur and interior designer with several successful house renovations and interior design projects in her portfolio around Warwickshire, including Cafe Cocktail. Some of her artwork will be displayed at the bar.
Jordan Burrows
Jordan has previously worked at The Head of Steam, Penny Blacks, The George Townhouse and the Masons Arms Strawberry Bank.
His favourite cocktail is an old fashioned, made with a combination of both bourbon and rye, however Jordan is also a big rum fan.
If he’s not at Café Cocktail, you’ll likely find him in a turtle neck, drinking a flat white and having fun with his kids. Jordan was the perfect choice to be such an important part of our team. His passion for both great coffee and refined cocktails is unrivalled. Our director Matthew worked side by side with Jordan at The George Townhouse so knows first hand how hard he works and how much fun he is to be around.
Our Drinks
Our drinks menu is vibrant with choice. Our carefully-created mixes are decadent in a simple way, garnished with herby and citrus extravagance. Specialising in cocktails, we serve classic drinks in signature styles, alongside evolving specialities which change weekly. We have two craft beers on draft at all times, complimented by a long line-up of wines, mocktails, teas and coffee. Our cocktail bartenders provide strong flavours in clever blends, creating a stellar scene with imaginative pours.
Live Music
Every Sunday, our live open-mic sessions see our floor bustling and brimming, full of brewing ambience and lively expectation. Make a note of the next date and come by our bar from 1.30pm-3.30pm for afternoon tunes, instrumentals, drinks and food in Stratford.
Cocktail of the Week
You heard it here! Every week, we create something new for you to sip and sample, fusing together flavours that take you by surprise. Salty rims? Short? Long? Olive-adorned? Our cocktail of the week shows our creative streak, putting together something new to try each time.
Put Us Top of Your List of Cool Places to Drink in Stratford
Keep your eyes peeled for our weekly line-up of events, opening times, weekly cocktails and new additions. As a destination, we’re a straightforward and simple bar, offering something casual and quirky amid the fancy line-up of local Stratford bars.