Castle sleeper in Harborough

First time we've visited here for a long time on a Sunday as we found the Pig & Muck some years ago, where the Carvery was outstanding. Unfortunately, that's now changed hands and a Carvery is no longer offered, so we tried The Crown again. The Pros: Staff were all lovely, really friendly and very attentive. We've always liked the interior of this Pub and it had been refreshed since our last visit, many years ago. Cons: Welcome at the actual Carvey was "what do you want mate"! What can I get for you, without the mate, would seem more appropriate. First dissapointing thing food wise, was only a choice of 3 meats. Perhaps we were spoilt at The Pig & Muck, as there was always beef, pork, pork belly, lamb, gammon and turkey on a Sunday. The meat we had at The Crown though was good. Frozen Yorkshire Puddings were also dissapointing. Most establishments serving a great Sunday Lunch pride themselves on homemade Yorkshire. The Cauliflower and Brocoli Cheese was just awful. The sauce was as runny as water. It seems the staff are the biggest asset here, as the Carvery was not good enough to return. I know the long established Chef left a few months ago, so maybe this is problem.

Traditional village pub. Friendly staff.

Lovely staff, nice place, not a great selection of drinks, but the staff more than make up for that! Would like to see more ipa options, one on draught perhaps .

Excellent local comprising of a separate lounge and saloon bar. Seems very popular. 4 ales on, including red bass (rare treat) all served well. Slightly more expensive than other pubs in the area, however atomosphere makes up for this. Well staffed bar as well so little wait time.

Had takeway from here many times, but the last time there was a hidden splinter in my food. It pierced through my gums and I had to remove it with pliers. Okay, mistakes happen. But the restaurant claim it is impossible that it came from them. They won't refund because we ate the food. I had ate most of it when it happened?? I wasn't even bothered about I refund I just wanted some sort of acknowledgement and for them to be more careful. Are they seriously suggesting I put the splinter in there myself?