Sam’s guidebook
Food scene
Leamington has an abundance of restaurants to choose from. Lots of the big chain restaurants are here, just Google to find them. However I have listed some of the independent restaurants that are worth a visit.
Oscar's has been established in Leamington for ages very popular with the locals.
10 locals recommend
Oscars French Steakhouse and Bistro
39 Chandos StOscar's has been established in Leamington for ages very popular with the locals.
Ok, I know they are not an 'independent', but they only have half a dozen outlets, so I have included them on my list .Very contemporary decor, but excellent thai.
Giggling Squid
7 Satchwell CourtOk, I know they are not an 'independent', but they only have half a dozen outlets, so I have included them on my list .Very contemporary decor, but excellent thai.
Excellent Japanese restaurant with very friendly staff. Don't be put off by the photos of every course on the menu....its the done thing in Japan.
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant
115 Warwick StExcellent Japanese restaurant with very friendly staff. Don't be put off by the photos of every course on the menu....its the done thing in Japan.
Ok, I know this is a chain, however the Cote in Leamington. Its a favourite with Mr & Mrs M as the service is alway excellent, the staff are very friendly and represents pretty good value for money.
Côte Brasserie - Leamington Spa
3 Livery StOk, I know this is a chain, however the Cote in Leamington. Its a favourite with Mr & Mrs M as the service is alway excellent, the staff are very friendly and represents pretty good value for money.
This a large multi purpose environment with bars, cafes, music venue, hairdressers, hot decking office space and so much more
The Neighbourhood
44 Warwick StreetThis a large multi purpose environment with bars, cafes, music venue, hairdressers, hot decking office space and so much more
Excellent cocktail bar. Very good Italian with super pasta dishes. I've also tried the seabass cooked in salt and it was delicious. The best Italian in town.
Villa Capri Ristorante Italiano & Cocktail Lounge
37 Regent Grove Excellent cocktail bar. Very good Italian with super pasta dishes. I've also tried the seabass cooked in salt and it was delicious. The best Italian in town.
This is a new family run cafe/restaurant and a welcome addition to the food scene in Leamington. You can pop in for delicious home made cake and canolli or have THE best past dishes in Leamington. All the food is made by the husband and wife team and the staff are very friendly.
La Bottega
This is a new family run cafe/restaurant and a welcome addition to the food scene in Leamington. You can pop in for delicious home made cake and canolli or have THE best past dishes in Leamington. All the food is made by the husband and wife team and the staff are very friendly.
Golf and country club
Two 18 hole golf courses, driving range and leasure centre
7 locals recommend
The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club
Two 18 hole golf courses, driving range and leasure centre
M&S. Turn left out the front door. Left at the traffic lights walk upto 'The Parade' and turn right. M&S is on the right. 5 minute walk from the apartment
Marks and Spencer
13 The ParadeM&S. Turn left out the front door. Left at the traffic lights walk upto 'The Parade' and turn right. M&S is on the right. 5 minute walk from the apartment
Turn right out the front door. Up Dale Street and through the traffic lights . The Launderette is about 300 meters on the left.
Binswood Launderette
30 Binswood StTurn right out the front door. Up Dale Street and through the traffic lights . The Launderette is about 300 meters on the left.
The Parade is the main shopping street in Leamington with loads of shops and restaurants off it's side streets.
Left out the front door and left at the traffic light. Keep walking and you will come yo it.b5 minute walk from the apartment.
The Parade
The Parade is the main shopping street in Leamington with loads of shops and restaurants off it's side streets.
Left out the front door and left at the traffic light. Keep walking and you will come yo it.b5 minute walk from the apartment.
300 acre Park on the outskirts of Leamington. You and walk there in about 20 minutes or 5 minute drive.
Newbold Comyn Country Park
300 acre Park on the outskirts of Leamington. You and walk there in about 20 minutes or 5 minute drive.
The cultural heart of Leamington Spa.
Venue for Plays, Cinema, music and comedy shows. Check their calander to see what's on. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
15 locals recommend
Royal Spa Centre
Newbold TerraceThe cultural heart of Leamington Spa.
Venue for Plays, Cinema, music and comedy shows. Check their calander to see what's on. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
The biggest arts centre outside of London. Full programme of arty stuff. Don't be fooled by the name, it's actually located on the outskirts of Coventry in the Warwick University Campus. 20 minute drive from Leamington.
29 locals recommend
Warwick Arts Centre
The biggest arts centre outside of London. Full programme of arty stuff. Don't be fooled by the name, it's actually located on the outskirts of Coventry in the Warwick University Campus. 20 minute drive from Leamington.
Good Pubs & bars
Voted best bar in Warwickshire. Look out for their gin tasting evenings. usually the last Thursday of every month. Hosted by different distilleries tickets are £20 includes three tapas g&t and different gins to taste. Also a mico brewery, so good selection of their own beers, ask for a taste before you buy.
10 locals recommend
Fizzy Moon Limited
35 Regent StVoted best bar in Warwickshire. Look out for their gin tasting evenings. usually the last Thursday of every month. Hosted by different distilleries tickets are £20 includes three tapas g&t and different gins to taste. Also a mico brewery, so good selection of their own beers, ask for a taste before you buy.
Good pub in the heart of Leamington, excellent selection of beers. The food is what you expect and perfectly acceptable
9 locals recommend
The Royal Pug
141 Regent StGood pub in the heart of Leamington, excellent selection of beers. The food is what you expect and perfectly acceptable
Good friendly bar, but does get rammed at the weekends. The laid back sunday lunch is good, they always have live music at 3pm.
10 locals recommend
Bedford street Bar
4 Bedford StGood friendly bar, but does get rammed at the weekends. The laid back sunday lunch is good, they always have live music at 3pm.
Ok, its says 'Leif Tearooms', and it does serve tea & coffee, but it's really a bar. Excellent cocktails for £6 a go. They do the best old fashioned on Leamington. Live music from about 9ish on Saturdays. Also a bit quieter than Fizzy Moon and Bedford street at the weekend. If you go for a meal on Saturdays it's a good place to end up with a couple of cocktails.
LEIF Tearooms and Piano Bar
116 Warwick StOk, its says 'Leif Tearooms', and it does serve tea & coffee, but it's really a bar. Excellent cocktails for £6 a go. They do the best old fashioned on Leamington. Live music from about 9ish on Saturdays. Also a bit quieter than Fizzy Moon and Bedford street at the weekend. If you go for a meal on Saturdays it's a good place to end up with a couple of cocktails.