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The Opposition Bistro

13 Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EF, England
01789 269980
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Price range: RM225 - RM225
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Suffolk
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61 reviews 61 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

A pre-theatre, last minute booking comprised two well cooked and presented courses served in double-quick but unhurried time. Nice layout (despite dodgy picture of nude lady in the gents... not sure if women in the ladies loo were similarly "blessed" with a knob-pic) good service and sufficiently good menu. We ate minute steaks with Bernaise sauce, which were nicely cooked... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We found this on a very busy lunchtime in Stratford. One of us could not resist the stroganoff which we had seen someone else enjoy. It lived up to is appearance. The other upgraded a scallop starter to a main and this was slightly disappointing. The cooking was excellent but it just lacked a little oomph! The service was impeccable... More

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See 4 more reviews by William R for Stratford-upon-Avon
UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is a fabulous local bistro, on a girls weekend we went both nights, food was really good, wine was cold and the service was great. Would highly recommend it, just wish we lived closer so we could go again.

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Surrey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We absolutely loved this place and would recommend it. The food was fantastic, a wide selection of specials, good portion sizes, presentation excellent, staff genuinely friendly and helpful with local knowledge of the theatre shows. The atmosphere was great, it was full to the brim but they are obviously used to it as managed it without a panic or fuss.... More

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hitchin herts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Came to Stratford Upon Avon for a long weekend and chose Oppos as we had had such a nice meal there back in 2010. Visited on Saturday 8th June and we had a wonderful meal. The restaurant is full of old charm and on both occasions had a very warm atmosphere. The staff were very pleasant and very professional and... More

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Cheshire
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23 reviews 23 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We visit the RSC a lot and have struggled to find a good place to have a pre-theatre dinner. Why we have never been to the 'Oppo' before I don't know but thank goodness we have now! Excellent food, convivial surroundings, efficient and friendly service. They know what they are doing and have got it right. We will be back.

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See 3 more reviews by jdjones for Stratford-upon-Avon
England
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27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Our Tour is complete. 112 locks and 60 miles later we return to beautiful Stratford. What better way to celebrate our achievement than dinner here at Oppo. We were recommended this bistro by our son who lives and works in town. I loved the atmosphere here and it contrasted well with the country venues we have experiences recently. We laughed... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

Visited Stratford on Friday and after a few drinks on Sheep St we decided to eat at "Oppo". The restaurant has a welcoming lay out and even though it was very busy we didn't feel cramped. We had the salmon fishcakes and pork pate & terrine for starters which were lovely. Our mains were even better, we had the pork... More

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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Excellent food, nice environment and good service made this a very enjoyable evening for me and my partner. The only criticism I could level would be that even when booking two days in advance we had to settle for 9:30pm due to its popularity! Recommended.

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Wigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We spent a glorious day in Stratford on Monday 3rd June for our 35th wedding anniversary. We popped into the Opposition for lunch and it was divine. The menu sounded quite ordinary but the food was really good. I had the goats cheese in filo pastry and the sea bass, hubby had leek and potato soup and lamb. I also... More

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