The Garrick Inn in Stratford-Upon-Avon is steeped in history, dating back to the 1400s, making it one of the oldest pubs in the charming town. Its intriguing past includes tales of plagues, fires, and even secret hiding places known as priest holes.
Originally known as the Greyhound and later the Reindeer, the inn was renamed the Garrick Inn in 1795 in honor of the renowned actor David Garrick. Its Grade II listing underscores its significance as a historical landmark.
Legend has it that a plague outbreak may have originated at the inn in 1564, marked by the death of a weaver’s apprentice named Oliver Gunn. The phrase “hic incepit pestis” (“here begins the plague”) was allegedly recorded in Gunn’s burial entry, though its authenticity remains debated.
Located at 25 High Street, the Garrick Inn boasts three stories and retains the characteristic projecting upper floor common in Elizabethan townhouses. Its twisting corridors and numerous rooms contribute to
