Crown Inn Cholderton in Wiltshire

Found this pub after a day out in Salisbury. What a find. This has to be one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had. Absolutely delicious. Hot, fresh and plenty of it 👍

Disappointing to arrive here at 4pm on a sunny Sunday afternoon, with a big sign in the entrance saying open until 5, just wanting a quick drink to be told sorry we’re closed. Seems a little pointless having published opening hours if you are going to just close early. Doubtful we will try again as stopped in at The Earl of Normanton just down the road who were open and had a lovely time.

We arrived late onroute home having been diverted off the M4 due to an accident. What a find. Manage to get in and we had Sunday roast for 7 people and treats for the dogs. The roast dinners were the best we have had and our party had the chicken, beef and lamb. The waitress called Tracy couldn't do enough for us bringing out water and treats for the dogs and 7 x superb roasts. The manager also came out to check all was OK. Then the chef came out to check bringing extra gravy and complementary cauliflower cheese dishes. Brilliant food and service from top to bottom. We regularly do the same trip and will now use this diverted route stopping for lunch on the way through. Thankyou to all at tThe Crown Inn.

Found this little gem of a pub by chance, on our way home and had to do a detor because of traffic on the M4. Found on Google maps for 7 hungry people. Didn't book just walked in and they were very busy, asked the landlord if we could sit outside and eat. It was nearing the end of there service. And accommodated us .we all had roasts and Wow it was one of the best roasts I had eaten in a long time apart from my own. And I'm fussy. Tracy the barmaid was fantastic. Brought out treats and water for the dogs. They even gave us 2 dishes of cauliflower cheese, on the house, extra gravy which was fantastic. The chef even came out to see if we were OK. We will definitely be making this our go to pub in the future when I travel to Tewkesbury. Fantastic landlord & staff. You should all be proud of yourselves.

Called in for a quick half of beer whilst passing and the landlord must of decided I had mug written on my face as he decided to charge me £3.50 for half. When I questioned it he said well there's no money in beer as we are brewery tied. Well I would suggest that if you are charging £7.00 A Pint there's quite a bit in beer at that rate. I pointed out that I had called in the day before and paid 5 pound something for a pint at which point he said he would check. Very odd. But he didnt. When I asked the bar staff on leaving how much a pint was I was told £5.90 still pretty expensive as others in this area charge around £4.50 so he clearly decided to charge me what he felt like at the time. Shame as I won't be revisiting. Ever. And recommend you don't either.

Nice location, lovely staff and timely service BUT not the best roast dinner ever. The meat was lovely and the gravy the best I've ever tasted - but the roast potatoes let it down for us. Described as 'crispy' they were really soggy and tasteless - more like sweet potatoes than savoury. They looked great but were a disappointment. Mostly good food and generous portions but not impressed with the roast potatoes!

A really lovely venue. Spotlessly clean and excellent, polite service. The food was delicious and good size portions.

Walk in after a long day and managed to fit us in. Friendly staff and amazing food! Would definitely go back if in the area. Dog friendly. Friendly staff great hot food. My only niggle is please don’t serve me food in a chopping board but I guess that happens everywhere nowadays.

We had never been here before and it was literally halfway point between us and family. What a find ! One of the best Sunday lunches ever. We ended up having a 3 course meal and left feeling very full and very very happy. The decor is really well done and everything clean and tidy. Loos were great too which can sometimes let pubs down but not in this case. We spent over 3 hours at the pub and can't recommend it enough. Staff were friendly and helpful but equally left us alone and didn't bother us. We had everything we needed and some. Have already arranged to go back.

We were fitted in for Sunday lunch at the last minute. Staff fabulous and good amazing. Had Sunday Roast ...it was soooo tadty...Thank you!

Campsite fields lovely and flat, basic. The one, outdoor, Toilet seat was falling off and shower with filthy floor. Food perfect but served by a temperamentally rude landlord. Surrounding countryside beautiful along Pewsey Vale.

Cracking Sunday roast, piping hot, great meats, (all had the three meats option), perfect veg. Tasty Yorkshire pudding. Plenty of gravy. Desserts spot on. All staff happy in their work, genuine and charming. Well done. (Need to book in advance).

Most outstanding menu with tasty well presented food for such a lovely pub and great friendly staff and owners. We really really enjoyed our experience 👌🏻👌🏻

Terrific menu and all six of us thoroughly enjoyed good food. Service was good, atmosphere equally so. Definitely somewhere to revisit when in the area.

What a lovely pub. We were welcomed as we arrived, the table service was faultless, helpful and friendly, and the overall ambience was relaxed and welcoming. And then there was the delicious food, beautifully prepared and presented and a good selection of well kept beers and wines. Perfect.

Fancied a roast lunch on a dreary Sunday. Called up and got a table at short notice. The food and service were amazing. Mixed roast for me, roast pork and a burger with bacon and cheese!! We could not fault the food! 3 clean plates!! Highly recommended, but remember to book beforehand!

Great Sunday roast, the roast pork is always really good and staff are very friendly. Only think you need to be aware of is to book early!

Amazing Sunday dinner, great service recommend the Lemon Tart and cream. Very modern and clean. Great selection behind the bar will definitely be going back

Wow, loved this place. Went alone for dinner while travelling on business. I went on a very quiet night. The place is really nice and welcoming. I had a drink and some food and was made really welcome by the new bar staff. Locals came in and we had a little chat which was nice. A few others eating in the restaurant. I ate in the bar and had the pie and mash, brilliant. Food was really nice. I would visit again any time I am near.

We had the most delicious roast at The crown in Cholderton. The portions were very generous. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. All the produce was home cooked and lovely quality. No commercial straight out of a freezer, mass produced food here. The whole family loved their meal. Well worth a visit. Even the extra touches in the toilets with complimentary sanitary and deodorants add to the lovely country pub experience.

Free parking for over night motorhome stay. Excellent food, very welcoming staff. Would really recommend. Second time here and won’t be the last. Thank you all for your service.

Had a lovely meal here with my family for my birthday - amazing food and amazing service . Came here before lockdown too and it was just as good as it was today .... delicious 🤤

We enjoyed a great lunch at The Crown in Cholderton, a traditional thatched pub in this small village. Everything was well organised and the staff were friendly. Care was taken over virus precautions.

Booked the Sunday lunch meal as our first meal out since lockdown We had the benefit of a groupon deal so we enjoyed an ice meal at the best price ever The food was tasty , hot and the portion size was generous

We were driving back from Cornwall and stopped here for lunch. All four of us had the mixed roast with all the 4/5 meats. Absolutely amazing and probably the best Sunday roast I have had in years. No starters and no desserts just the roast and that way we all enjoyed it.

Having eaten here many times in the past, we booked a table for our first visit since the lockdown. The pub is signed up to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme and has also benefited from fresh decoration since our last visit. Sadly the new magnolia walls and beige carpet have left a sterile feeling atmosphere. The food was certainly not up to the usual standard, with an over cooked steak, dry burger, frozen skinny fries & onion rings and over fried fish, all of which was pretty bland in taste. Needless to say, it will probably be a while before we visit again, and having eaten at another nearby pub recently would rather drive past here to eat there

I stopped at the nearby YHA with my Son (8) so decided to wander down to check the place out on our first evening. Was delighted to find out that it was family friendly, with a little slide unit outside for kids. Locals were friendly and jovial, and the staff were lovely. So all that was left was the real test..... The food. And I am happy to report that it was very nice indeed! Ended up wandering down to this place all 3 evenings that we were here.

Great lunch and excellent service. Good for kids too as it has a little play area in the garden. Well worth the stop off!

We had dinner there during a road trip and it wasn’t great. The mushroom soup was fresh from the packet with added cream and maybe a single mushroom put through a blender. Vile and watery. The tough steak was not worth £15 but the fish and chips were very good. The vibe on a sunny summer evening was very pleasant and the staff were helpful. I’d go back but not to eat. It has a lovely play area for kids.

Had a lovely meal last Friday night using a groupon deal, lovely pub very nice atmosphere would highly recommend it to anybody

Went here for lunch today 29/7/2020 meals were fantastic I had tempura prawns to start then pork schnitzel my husband had soup then fish and chips service and cleanliness were also fantastic would highly recommend thank you

My wife and I have been coming here for close on 12 years and it is great that it has survived Covid-19 and is reopen I have to give it 10/10 for all the hard graft that Tim has put in to refurbish the place and would highly recommend it to all whonask

Amazing food, came here for my mums birthday. The first meal out since lockdown and we weren’t disappointed

Phoned to book a table from the car on our way to Seaton this evening. From that conversation onwards everything was perfect. Great welcome, great food, great ambience, log fire. Simply a lovely place. Hope to return same time next year!

Just had lunch at the Crown in Cholderton. A warm friendly welcome from the staff made us feel comfortable and right at home and they allowed us to bring in our dog. The food was amazing and we couldn't fault anything. I can highly recommend the Crown.

my opinion of the crown one of the best pub menues i have seen- first class service-food was great and plenty of it-if you are ever in the area you will not disappointed if you try it -thanks the CROWN will call again soon

A warm (literally with the open wood fire) and friendly welcome at this traditional, oak-beamed, English village pub. Both traditional and interesting dishes available on the menu. The portions were just right, not being huge.

Excellent service from barmaid/ landlady on arrival, and good banter throughout the evening. Menu covered all bases, my steak cooked to perfection and friends happy with their choices.

On Sunday evening our car broke down due to storm water just up the hill from this pub. Extremely fortunate not to have been in the middle of nowhere! So we were able to pull into the pub carpark. Got a warm welcome and were able to order roasts for the family while we waited for the breakdown service to arrive. Food great, good value (especially the kids meals - never sure if kids means 'tiny' - but these would have been fine for adults). Very recommendable. Keep up the friendly service.

The Crown Inn does the very best roast beef Sunday dinner in the area by far! Great tasting meat, crispy roast potatoes and yummy yorkshire puddings Staff are always cheery and make us feel at home

We have gone to the crown for food a few times now we family in large groups and with my husband and daughter they always make room for highchair for her or her pram it's such a lovely pub and amazing food every time we go it's lovely food would highly recommend lovely staff to

We had a first class Christmas lunch on Christmas Day , the food and service was first class nothing was to much trouble , had perfect day . Have been back again for Sunday lunch again first class

Twice we've eaten here this month and both times have been very pleased with our tasty meals. always hot and freshly cooked with a nice varied menu accompanied with very friendly staff What more could you wish for. Looking forward to our next visit

We went for dinner here for the first time and certainly weren’t disappointed. Such a warm welcome and seated at the table right by the log fire, perfect for a cold winters night. We both had a starter and a main. All food was delicious.

We visited as a party of four people and two dogs. We were welcomed, and despite being busy they were still able to accommodate us, finding a quieter corner we could have the dogs in.

A last minute booking the day before with no idea of what it would be like ended up making this a possible future favourite. We arrived at ‘opening time’ for food on a Sunday and noted that all but one table was reserved - so that was a good sign - indeed it was.... service was excellent - quick and friendly.... the comfort food menu included a veggie option - all was cooked beautifully and portions generous. A lovely old fashioned pub - positive all the way... we will be back... PS excellent value low prices compared to other places locally. Also family and dog friendly. Fab.

We used this pub recently twice for camper van night stopovers whilst travelling the A303. There was plenty of reasonably level parking space whilst we were there, and on these occasions only one other motorhome/van was present.

I honestly can’t say how amazing, quality of meat and the chef unbelievable wow best pub food I have had fresh grounded beef burger I hate salads and I even eat that I just can’t get over how a small pub like this had such unreal food including the filet pork, thank you very much for an amazing birthday meal

Amazing atmosphere amazing food the place is so quaint and the ambiance is perfect. The landlord who I believe is also the head chef produced fresh and home cooked food and I believe the desserts go down to the 2nd chef Jack. I would recommend anyone to visit with family friend children or just couples it as something for everyone taste

A warm welcome as we entered the door from a very jolly member of staff behind the bar. Had our three year old granddaughter with us who received lots of lovely attention and a colouring book for her amusement was brought to keep her entertained while the grown ups nattered. Good food enjoyed by all. In fact, the whole evening, we felt nurtured and well entertained.

Very pleasant country pub with excellent food and a good range of beers. Very welcoming and helpful landlady. Well worth a visit

Someone had given us a Groupon gift which was for a two course meal for two and a glass of wine each. The hostess who was running the bar and restaurant on her own was extremely friendly, we felt so welcomed from the get go. The food was brilliant, they do pub food and they do it very well. I saw the people next to us had ordered fish and chips and it looked great so I had the same, I was not disappointed! My partner had the burger with a blue cheese and bacon glaze which he also enjoyed thoroughly!

Found this place from a stopover website. Great place if your touring and just want to stop over for one night. It’s free to camp and the pub is dog friendly. They had a beer festival going on but it seemed a bit disorganised. However the staff were very friendly. We decided to have a basic burger which I ordered at the bar, I asked the lad that served me if it came with chips and he said ‘I think so’. But when it came it was just a burger! I would have ordered chips if I’d known, however the burger was well cooked and tasty and filled a gap. Considering it’s free to camp this place is well worth a visit.

we called in for an evening meal as staying overnight in the area. It was really welcoming and the food was fantastic. A gem. Well worth a visit

have stopped here a couple of times en route and both times enjoyed a very good meal in a lovely, dog friendly, pub - first rate

Lovely old country pub with car park. Food was really lovely and staff were very friendly. Will go back again. Watch your head when going in as doorway is not for tall people.

We come for a quick dinner and large wine! Greeted by lady called Sam who couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming! Then comes the food! I had the chicken with blue cheese... well... I didn’t stop until

Warm, friendly service from the moment we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble. Varied menu. Our food was perfect. Even got food envy from looking at everyone else’s even though we loved ours! We’ll definitely returning to sample many more of their dishes 😊

Just had a lovely Sunday roast with a Groupon. Staff were really friendly, we were early and they went out of their way to make a table available for us. Really great service, the food was hot and tasty. Unfortunately the pub itself is looking a bit dated and tired and could do with a makeover but that didn't stop us from having a nice meal.

Stacey was amazing her waitressing skills are great defo come back. Sarah was good too poor a lovely pint with a smile

We met with friends as a convenient midway point but disappointed. The pub looks and feels tired and the menu somewhat limited. We choose burgers and the schnitzel as main courses which to be fair were served promptly and with friendly service but the experience was lacking. Disappointing as with a little thought the experience could have been better. Be careful of the low beams and certainly the entrance to the car park which will cause grounding if entered or exited too quickly.

We are about to move in to the area and thought we would try out the pub for sunday lunch. Delicious. I am a very hard customer to please with a roast dinner as I honestly think my own is hard to beat but it was faultless. Lovely and hot, everything perfectly cooked and roast potatoes were outstanding. Oh and thankfully, proper yorkies. Well done.

Welcoming pub. Staff very helpful. Schnitzel perfection. Beautifully presented. Nice choice of soft drinks. Plum tart was tremendous. Fresh ,tasty, not over sugared just perfect. All locally sourced ingredients freshly cooked. Outdoor seating. Not cheap but well worth the money. Lots of car parking.

I first went to this pub with my local WI and was so impressed I decided to take my husband for a meal out.

We had a group of 14 WI members go to The Crown for lunch.

5 of us went here - we had been before and the food was excellent.

We had a group of 14 WI members go to The Crown for lunch.

We were staying locally for the weekend and this little place was a really lovely find. Good food, good selection of drinks and smiley helpful staff. Will come again when in the area and will recommend to others without doubt.

I visited the Crown Inn with friends on a bank holiday lunchtime. The staff were friendly & the service prompt. I had a ham & salad baguette & my friends had the soup of the day (broccoli & stilton). We all loved the food, which was freshly prepared & very tasty. I would definitely go back.

We ordered the landlord’s roast which came with a plate packed with roast pork, beef, turkey, stuffing, baked veggies, steamed veggies and gravy. It was delicious. We also were able to park our Campervan in the car park and stay overnight.

This pub is very well placed to cater for travellers diverting south of the A303 to avoid the queues past Stonehenge! In a pretty village with easy parking, and welcoming staff. We only had baguettes, but they were delicious - beautifully crisp with good fillings.

Went there with friends for a two course dinner plus a drink and had fab food and drinks. Definitely go back soon

I purchased a Groupon for a 2 course meal for 4. Terms and conditions were clear that a days notice for booking had to be given. We called up the restaurant this evening and asked to book a table for 4. The staff member confirmed the table was booked....then I mentioned I had a Groupon voucher. Her reply was oh sorry we already have enough Groupon customers booked in that evening. I questioned this as there is nothing in the terms and conditions stating only a certain number of Groupon customers can book in one evening. I asked to confirm this in writing as I wanted to take this further. The manager then came on the phone laughed at me and told me to book another day. He was so rude and have never experienced such service. My advice to anyone wanting to buy a Groupon for this place....don't do it. You will end up getting a refund.

We visited The Crown with my family and upon arrival it was very cold inside. We ordered our food which took 50 minutes before it arrived at the table. I ordered fish and chips; the fish didn't appear to be Cod, not sure what it was, but it was very thin, slimy and looked undercooked, so did not eat it, I only ate the chips & peas. My husband mentioned the fish to the bar staff when paying they apologised and took 10% off the fish & chips only, which means we stilled paid £11.25 for just the chips and peas! In my opinion the customer care was not very good at all. No, I definitely will not return and would not recommend.

Visited here on a Friday night with the family and the service was fantastic through out the evening. We had a toddler with us and were shown the games cupboard to keep him occupied. The food was all very tasty and puddings had generous portions and delicious. Thank you to the team for looking after us so well. We will be back!

Excellent welcome and Service. Good pub menu with fair range of options available. Main course and drinks chosen as limited for time. Very good meals if a little pricey..Very quiet but it was February. Very likely to visit again!

Fantastic Sunday Roast (1 Lamb and 1 Beef) for wife and I. Good home cooked fair. Excellent fast polite service and great value for money. Will definitely be going back.

I haven't been to the Crown in for years, mainly because I just haven't had time.. Took my two small daughters 4 and 5 years old and my Uncle for lunch here the other day, what can I say, the food was amazing, the service great and the feel of the pub was relaxed but happy. Was a little costly but for a super great meal and friendly service, nothing was too much trouble and we were there for 2 hours or just over, the cost can be over looked.. taking the girls back for the Sunday roast this weekend !

Me and my family went for a Sunday lunch and absolutely loved it...the staff were amazing and the food was beautiful. We will definitely be returning

The food is utterly fantastic. Such a cosy atmosphere and all staff are friendly. The pub structure is fascinating and we love a good old traditional pub. It's a must visit if your in the area and looking for food

I will start with the good . The staff not the manager . The waitress was helpful and pleasant .

Called in on Feb 14th, a little late considering the only serve lunch until 2.30

We went to the crown last Saturday,we were on groupon,we had a fabulous meal,great service ,very helpful,we will be going back and highly recommend them

Had a great curry this evening at this Pub, indeed I would suggest it was the best curry I've had in a pub and probably one of the best I've ever had, made with fresh ingredients by an excellent chef. My wife had the gammon and eggs and again thought it was excellent. We'll be back for more.............soon

We stayed in the car park overnight in our motorhome. This is a lovely village pub. Excellent food, lovely bar staff and very friendly locals. We had a fabulous night

Stopped for lunch. Pint of lager (very limited pump selection of bitter and lager) elderflower cordial and 2 baguettes with a side of chips £23! Barmaid friendly enough and authentic ambience but wouldn’t hurry back at those prices

We have a very nice evening meal in a very nice friendly atmosphere. Service was very good although rather a long wait for the food. Only thing which spoilt the evening was driving into the car park there is a metal grating sunk into the road with several large gaps and my friends new car bottomed our driving over them. Needs repairing soon.

We came here for sunday dinner.

We stayed overnight with our Motorhome on the large car park whilst we were heading to Portsmouth vis Stonehenge.

The Crown is conveniently situated just off the A303. Which would make it a lovely stop off if you are traveling.. much nicer than the Solstice park off the next exit west.

We went with a groupon deal and booked for 18.30. We arrived at 18.00 and sat outside with a drink. The barmaid was pleasant enough at this point, We went inside just after 18.30 and presented the voucher to the barmaid. She pointed to two tables and said we could have either and just gave us one menu. The starters came out in good time and by this time the bar was busy with only the one barmaid serving. After over thirty minutes she took our plates away. When I started to see other people being served their food I went to the bar and asked if we could have our main course. She said she would check and they came out after another ten minutes with no apology. The food was only warm but plentiful. My husbands sauté potatoes were soggy. We left not wanting to order desert. I felt that as we were Groupon we received second rate food and service especially as I heard Groupon being shouted out to the kitchen.

Fantastic food with great service. A typical stereo type old pub with loads of character. We will be going there again.

This was the second time we came to this place. We live it off the area but decided this is where we wanted to have our date night as we remebered how amazing the food and service was. Once again they did not disappoint. So good. Best steak I had ever had. Melt in your mouth. And will come again and again x

Took grandparents to this country pub for Sunday roast on a whim. Friendly and cosy. Each in the party had different meat (lamb, pork, chicken) standard sunday roast approx. £10 (versions differ in size of portion). Good portions, shame veg (broccoli and carrot almost raw), fair wait for level of business. Not offered dessert menu or coffee. Parking and outside seating.

En route from Surrey to Somerset, this looked like a good place for lunch and a pint. "Sorry, We've run out of beer. I've told the landlord!" Said the young lady behind the bar. Bottles? Only ginger beer... Cider? Run out. So made do with a second rate lager...went well with the overpriced meal.

Passed this pub many times over years and never stopped. We did this evening for the 1st time and will certainly Stop again. We opted for the All Day Sunday Roast, which was very nice. I had the landlords platter which comprises of 4 roast meats with accompanying fresh vegetables, nice roast potatoes, on a piping hot plate. Smaller portions are available all reasonable prices. There was a bit of a wait but well worth it.

Purchased groupon on off-chance. What a surprise!

Warmly welcomed, offered a choice of table. Given full menu to choose from. Voucher was for two courses & glass of wine, for two.

Apparently chef Jack was on duty when we visited. The fish and chips were possibly the best I’ve ever had anywhere. The fish was cooked to perfection My husband had his usual favourite which is the burger. He enjoyed his but did remark that for the money, he expected more than it to be served in a supermarket bun.

We enjoy attending the weekly quizzes and the food is great! Staff are friendly and the service is quick!