The Black Swan/The Dirty Duck

The Black Swan/The Dirty Duck Review

The only pub in Britain to be licensed under two names (the more informal one came courtesy of American GIs who were stationed here during World War II), this is one of Stratford's most celebrated pubs—it has attracted actors since the 18th-century thespian David Garrick's days. A little veranda overlooks the theaters and the river here. Along with your pint of bitter, you can dig into English grill specialties as well as bar meals such as mussels and chips. Few people come for the food, which is mediocre: the real attraction is the ambience and the other customers.