Crown at Claydon in Mid Suffolk - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A great place to watch live sport and enjoy good value food, crisps are a pricey £1.50 though 😬

The food was not great I'm afraid. I had ordered the ring of burgers as I've had it before at a different Hungry Horse and really enjoyed it but here it was dry and very overcooked, and the chips were reheated and stale. I didn't complain about it as we had already waited 40 minutes for 3 meals and we didn't have time to wait for fresh food. My son's vegan bolognese was very watery and was missing the veggie sticks, I had to ask for them and when they did bring them, the veg sticks were very dry/stale. Also, my husband had ordered the full Monty mixed grill and halfway through eating it he realised the steak was not on the plate.. again we didn't mention it as we didn't realise straight away but we were pretty disappointed with the food. We hadn't been here for some time and were looking forward to the meal here, so this was a bit of a letdown. My drinks were delicious though, I had the cocktail deal (2 for £8) Vitamin Sea. The atmosphere was good, not busy either which was perfect. The staff were friendly.

It's fine for a quick stop, the staff are not overly friendly and didn't seem like they wanted to stop their chat with their friends to serve anyone else, the drinks were what you would expect with a limited range and the food was passable but it's cheap so you can't expect a huge amount, just would have been nice fore the staff to acknowledge people waiting when leaning over the bar chatting

Visited on Tuesday night, served by Sian, she recommended the mix it up which was on the deal, I had the southern fried skewers which was lovely! Cannot fault the service or the team, great service, we’ll done :)

Very accommodating and friendly staff, brilliant food (the new menu has some real delights) and the service was incredibly quick for a Saturday.

Food was cooked and hot. Place was full flys, not a fan in sight or an insect killer. Will not visit again. Came in with some American guests who thought the place was dirty and rubbish. Said place would be shut if in the states.

Very good service. Staff friendly and quick even though the restaurant was very busy. Everyone working hard. Me and my family had a great time. Would highly recommend.

A great evening out, the food was lovely and our waitress Marie was just great. She was very polite and came back to insure everything was good during our meal. Definitely a credit to the pub. Definitely be back in to see her on a thursday evening.

Marie was lovely and quick to serve. Good knowledge and good experience. Made experience very pleasurable. Great service throughout

Went for a birthday meal with 6 ov us , the pepper corn sauce cost 1.50 for about a table spoon, steak was as tough as old boots, chicken under cooked. Don't bother is my advice

You need to up your game guys !! Booked a table almost a week in advance for a table of 7. Glad we did as the place was almost full. Only to find that the table we had reserved was then taken by another customer. The waitress found us a trestle table in the bar area but luckily this was not full. The table was not cleaned so we had it cleaned and also a large puddle of liquid laid underneath. After having this we were informed that they could give some complimentary desserts. Very acceptable. However we were booked to eat and then had to find our own menus and condiments. Great !! Food was ordered with no issue and after just about an acceptable time they were delivered. We all took advantage of the two for one burger deal and if this wasn’t two for one the next complaint would have arrived. The burgers were overdone and dry. Desserts went well and were given free as agreed. We paid for the meal and then left. Quite glad to vacate to be honest. Maybe just an off night but when you book a table I expect it to be available and ready. Don’t think I will be returning unless this has a change of management. As a note the waitress was very polite and did have a smile. No issue with this member of staff

Not sure where to start. Got the feeling that this is not a happy place to work at. Staff not too friendly and could do with more help in bar area. Had tandoori chicken sizzler which wasn't sizzling which it should be. Not a big portion but taste was okay. Also a green king pub with no abbot ale on tap. Cheap place to eat but maybe give more choice on portion sizes and charge accordingly wouldn't recommend if you're really hungry maybe this was just an off day but somehow I think not and they still seemed to be busy but as I said it is cheaper and you get what you pay for. Don't have high standard expectations and you'll be okay. Will maybe try again sometime to see if there is any improvement.

The place had good atmosphere and staff were friendly and polite food was great Charlotte gave great hospitality

We have been going to the Crown for years but it's taken us a while to review. The food and service is always great. We are at the Crown for my mother's 70th birthday and again had another great visit. Thanks to all the staff and waitress for being awesome! 👍🏼

Great little place lovely food amazing service from Ben he's a credit to the place. Thank you

Food and service was top notch! Ben was very helpful will definitely be back again

Very nice food. Polite and quick service from Marie.

Lovely food, myself & partner had the chicken New Yorker which was yummy, a lovely atmosphere & the staff are friendly. We will be sure to pop in when we’re back in the area

At one of the Hungry Horse pubs, I asked for a large Coke. However, the size of the large Coke wasn't stated, so I inquired about it. They informed me that a large Coke is a pint. Consequently, I requested a pint glass, but it was only filled three-quarters of the way up. The server explained that the gap was meant for ice. So, because I don't want ice, I get less for my money. At £3.25, all those quarter pints soon add up in savings. The question is, is this false advertising?

Never had any real issues here, it's nothing 5 star but it's cheap and cheerful and the service is good, but now they have stopped serving breakfast on weekdays we won't be going anymore unfortunately! A real shame!

Having driven to the outskirts of Ipswich from Surrey to meet a friend we decided to try and eat at the Crown. On arrival I drove into the carpark and noticed broken glass in some areas of the carpark which to me indicated possible thefts of windows being broken! We parked up and went inside the Pub hoping to eat. Sadly we were told there was at least a 1/2 HR wait for food,so we decided to go elsewhere, but on leaving the pub we overheard other customers saying they had been waiting over an hour! I believe there was a chief issue?

waited well over hr . wasn’t told this when ordered . food turned up the burger roll was rock hard . the burger over cooked ! safe to say two very bad meals we have had here in last 6 months and will no longer go again .

Obviously visited on the worst possible day. Apparently the chef was on sick leave. Seated inside near the bar next to a massive tv and is pretty noisy in there. Not my goto place but we visited for convenience which wasn’t so convenient. Ordered by their app which seemed to be a big mistake. Ordered 2 meals with drinks. After waiting 30 mins I heard another customer complain about waiting 1 hour for their food. At 45 mins I asked a waitress the expected readiness of our order and she said she would check. She walked past and ignored us and then spoke to someone else about their complaint. I asked her again and at this point I advised her that I would like to cancel my order and a full refund if our order wasn’t ready within 10 mins as we were late for an appointment. Another chap came out and advised that we would have our order within 10 mins and if not we will get a full refund. My food was ok although my son’s was not great. The Manager of the restaurant hid in the back and left his young staff to deal with multiple unhappy customers. I will not be revisiting this establishment in my lifetime even if it was the only place on earth. McDonalds would be a cheaper and quicker option. FOR ANY POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS, DO NOT ORDER BY THE APP UNLESS YOU KNOW THE WAITING TIME EVERY DAY IS A SCHOOL DAY

Typical Hungry Horse. Fantastic value for money with food which more than justifies the price and cost that you spend. good selection of drinks and lots of parking too which is always helpful.

Fantastic Experience at The Crown I recently dined at The crown and was thoroughly impressed. The staff were welcoming, and the ambiance was perfect. I highly recommend The Crown for its excellent service and outstanding food.

Called in on our journey home from Essex to Norfolk for an early evening meal. All tables were reserved on the front dining area but we found one in the bar area with high stools. Service was quick and food was good so overall a pleasant experience.

Great pub meal was average but cheap prices so no complaints

Great service by Marie and lovely food whilst watching the England match

Really helpful staff and good atmosphere! Lots of screens for the football. Marie had a huge smile on her face!😌

Only ever ate here and have no complaints at all. They do need to bring Thier cheese share platter back though the vimto sauce was amazing

Use The Crown fairly regular, never had any issues or concerns. Food is good, and staff polite.

Food was burnt, luxury hot chocolate had no cream or marshmallows, the big kids meal was smaller than the little kids meals, chips had a funny taste

One of hungry horses' smaller venues so can be difficult to get a table at popular times. Food is standard pub fayre at reasonable prices, although the specials they run some nights are good value. Service is good if you don't mind going to the bar to order. They have live music and quiz nights occasionally.

came for a meal with my family members , I had a lovely meal, as I ordered I realised I needed to change some items Marie was very helpful and accommodating, and got it sorted although very busy Marie took the time to converse and ask how I was and how my day was and if we needed anything / encountered any problems to wave her down and she would resolve any issues she was very friendly but remained professional at all times

Just celebrated grandaughters 5th birthday, 6 adults and 1 child. All enjoyed our meals, could not fault anything

Served with charm, thank you MJ & Patrick 🙌🙌🙌

Nice to catch up with Marie for a drink at lunch time whilst she was not working. Always good to come in and see her friendly face.

Best steak and ale pie I've ever had. It was massive. Staff are just so friendly. Marie, I think it was her name, made us feel so 6 took lovely care of us all night.

Enjoyed many evenings in this lovely pub I will definitely be back again Marie and charlotte are legends awesome girls

Marie and Charlotte were excellent as always. Friendly lovely pub. Definitely recommend

Lovely pub. Came in for lunch and received great service from all of the team. Can’t fault the food, everything was hot and tasty. Great value for money. Good selection of drinks and veggie menu. Can’t wait to return!

Best english breakfast in Suffolk!!

Very busy (school holidays) but still served quickly and food arrived reasonably quickly too. Lovely fish & chips!

Full monty mixed grill, sausages was dry, chicken dry, asked for a portion of beans got a spoon fall. Never again. Over 45 min wait for food.

Wonderful little cafe in the church.kids have a play area and on saturday mornings, the choir practices and its a lovely feel

Nice staff, tables cleared and cleaned. Food good for price.

I came in for a meal with my child, can’t fault the food, price and the services was great! My little one can’t wait to come back again!

As we entered it looked like it’d been busy as lots of tables had plates and glasses on but staff said not really , we found a table , had a used napkin at the end of it which wasn’t moved the whole time we were there . Menus were sticky, my wife had ribeye steak med rare which was very chewy, I had the lasagne which was ok. Went to order dessert at bar and had to wait 10 minutes as the lady behind bar was busy chatting with her mate and boyfriend in front of me . I’ve worked in hospitality for many years and hate to give negative reviews but this place was very disappointing

Great meal this evening with a friend. Excellent service and the food was brilliant. Really friendly bar lady Marie who was super helpful. Thank you.

Took the family to the Claydon Crown Hungry horse. The food was good, large portions and tasty. The amazing thing is how they deliver that for the price they charge. Will definitely revisit. Parking was plentiful and, for a Monday night, it was well worth booking. Being able to double up on Tesco vouchers made it incredibly good value. Do not expect an A la Carte menu as it is not, do not expect a romantic cosy atmosphere as yet again it is not. Do expect large portions, low prices and service with a smile.

Great food and service, highly recommend. I come here almost weekly with my family and have not had a bad experience yet. The staff are very friendly and ensure you know what deals are on to make things more affordable for a family.

Good service good cheap food. Good for families

Great pub, food is 10/10. All of the staff were really friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.

Amazing pub every member of staff is outstanding and very respectful definitely the best pub around here. See you soon

Went in for dinner, restaurant was packed, staff were friendly and welcoming. Food took a little bit to arrive but the taste was good

Good quality freshly cooked food with quick friendly service. Easy to order on Greene King app too

Welcoming pub for all ages. Chain menu without surprises. Good coffee. Moderate prices.

Friendly staff, food is as expected for a chain pub. There are different deals and offers on meals each day. The onsite car park has lots of spaces. The decor needs some updating but overall a nice ambience except when sport is being played on all the televisions.

Great friendly service. Food is never piping hot . Chips are only just warm .

Food was only luke warm and cheese and garlic ciabatta was served with warm unmelted cheese on top. All main meals including the side of chips were all served warm but certainly not hot. Service was good but not very attentive once the food was served.

Food was excellent and the service was great, staff was friendly and they make sure your happy with the food you have ordered.. Well recommended and will definitely be going back.

Went there for a first time with my family, the staff were very friendly, good customer service and great value for the money. Will come back definetily

Stopped on route as passing through the town and found the young lady on the bar very friendly, informative and helpful... we had a drink outside and went in our journey. Should we pass through again we will make a point to stop again.

3 of us arrived at the Claydon crown today Tuesday April 9th for breakfast to find the pub locked no staff about all stood outside freezing not at all impressed by. Absolutely terrible .The manager asked me to get in touch, I phoned over 12 times I left 2 messages on the answerphone, I left my phone number, and no response, Not great customer service. Why have an answerphone when you don't reply.

Had a great night here, first time in ages. Food was great, service was good especially Marie at the bar who was lovely.

I attended with family on a Monday evening. Food was decent for the price. Service was good and generally the pub offered decent food at a fair price. 2 of the group are vegan and had no complaints whatsoever. one of the group tucked into the CandyMania dessert.... All 2000 calories of it and he loved it. I will definitely come back here again.

A large party of us had an enjoyable vist to The Crown last night. Booking was easy, the food was good and quickly received, staff friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was great. Our second visit and definitely return. Only slight niggle - the Internet connection a bit hit and miss for from table ordering where we sat

Great food. Blue light card discount

Busy pub, small village, food is good and cheap, good selection of drinks, staff friendly

I always enjoy the Claydon Crown. Friendly staff and value for money

A family friendly pub which has tv’s for sports agents ect,food is actually very nice,I had a large mixed grill and everything was cooked perfectly. First time here and will be using this pub again.

Lovely pub and bar staff second to none! Well looked after by a beautiful lady with long black hair

Very good value for money quick service nice place

Great location. Always a great atmosphere. Great staff especially Marie who goes out of her way to greet customers and deliver drinks ect. Amazing customer service!

Booked here for my son's 17th birthday. I took photos throughout our evening and shared our photos on the pubs screen after ordering our desserts.... my sons eyes were bigger than his belly and ordered a sharer, which he could not quite handle... photo of him on their screen was taken by staff for their facebook page. Staff welcoming and Armani waited on us, and checking in to make sure everything was OK. The food was absolutely fantastic, compliments to the Chef. I also have a wheat allergy and my food was amazing, staff was cautious, asked questions!! Well done to you. A great team!

Went on a Friday night, pub was heaving but it was a nice atmosphere. We had booked a table so asked the kind lady at the bar to show us to our table as hadn’t been before. Someone else had sat at our table but there was another spare nearby which was fine. Used the app to order food and drink which bearing in mind the pub was packed did not take very long at all so happy with service. Food was also nice so happy all round will be back at some point.

Always a great place to eat food arrives fast great when you want to get in and out

We turned up without reservation, got a table. Was pretty busy but we got one. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Food and prices very good and reasonable.

Rude waitress! Booked a table could see my name but couldn’t find a table for me to sit! Smells like unwashed bodies as well especially on a friday & Saturday night

Lovely friendly atmosphere, staff very helpful an kind.

Nice pub, can get a cheaper pint in London, seems to be controlled by dodgy locals?

Lovely pub good beer nice food good prices and great team always happy friendly and fun people Sian was amazing! That lady needs a promotion!

Marie was excellent much better than Patrick who was frankly disappointing

Amazing value for money and very friendly staff especially Marie

Went in last minute this evening and the waitress, Marie was nothing but accommodating. With a lovely smile she assisted me with choosing what to eat, and the best way to use my blue light discount ! Kacey was also lovely ! The food was okay and the atmosphere was comfortable. 8/10 altogether :)

I didn't have food so can't comment but the beer was excellent despite the airlock in the pumps! Staff were lovely too

Marie was excellent; great communication, great service, friendly and talkative overall great person. The pubs itself is great roomy quiet and pool table, great entertainment. Highly recommended

Really nice pub great atmosphere bar staff Marie was really helpful and friendly made the night even better

hade a great experience here. thank you to Marie as well for the great service.

Great vibes Marie great vibes gave great service 5/5 night out

Always enjoy my breakfast with friends.Cassie and the other girls always very friendly and offer a good service 😀

Always looked after well by the staff at the pub, food is always nice and beer choice is good. They are a very hard working team who deserve credit

Fabulous service by Casey, super friendly and polite, will definitely be back

Not a bad Guinness, service was spot on, even trust you with the remote...but only if you like rugby 🏉

Busy pub but no long wait for a beer.

Sunday dinner, very good value good portions, tasty and not expensive.

Sunday night walk ins. Plenty of tables. Almost all needed a good wipe over. Windows beside us were grim! Food was timely and good. Red plastic “basket” cheap and tacky. Guinness was excellent. Green king beer on the flat side. Don’t see one table being cleaned down. Maybe staff shortages?

Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is good. I didn’t order food as I just come out to watch the live sport and have a pint

Marie was brilliant efficient and service was 11/10 and pourer every drink with happiness and a smile. Food 11\10 could not ask for better service.

Good prices and great service! Lovely atmosphere too! Love going there!