The Crown in Aylesbury Vale

Whow me as a Dutch driver spend here the evening with my pilot driver and had a great time !!! Good food Good beer Nice and tiny pub/restaurant were you can be ya self The staff super friendly Could here stay for longer but the job for tomorow rings on my mind Thank you for the short moment we were with you Regards Bass

I ordered he haloumi burger,it was very greasy making the roll soft and soggy. When I mentioned it I was offered another roll. I was charged for the meal even though I couldn't eat it

First time visiting for us... walked into a very smelly pub, smelled of smoke and musty smelling carpet. Ordered and sat down and all we could smell was smoke because the back door to the smoking area was open which is not good when you don't smoke. Our food took a good while to arrive but it was a Sunday and people were in for their roasts. I have to admit that the smell of smoke & the musty carpet put me off ordering food but my husband had the 4 meat roast which he thoroughly enjoyed, it was a proper hearty roast unlike the posher places in the area who charge triple the price and serve a minute amount. If the smoke coming into the pub was addressed I would go back. The pub could do with a stone or wooden floor to take away the smell of the carpet, I think they may be in the process of painting anyway. Worth a visit for the lovely food

Very good food at reasonable prices

Really friendly pub with great food. Lovely place to stop off. There's limited parking out the front and I advise reversing in as people don't slow or stop if you try to reverse out. Didn't see a disabled toilet but there was one step with Hazard tape on it to visit the bathrooms and step free to get to the tables and bar.

Nice country pub, didn't eat but had a nice menu.

Food disgusting pints flat. I’d go elsewhere.

Visited with family as part of a large group for lunch. We contacted the restaurant in advance for information on GF options and were reassured with the options provided. We weren’t asked to, but submitted out menu options in advance and the chef replied to say thank you and that it was really useful to have. The food on the day was really good, we all enjoyed. The staff were lovely and there was a lot of choice of drinks. Would recommend.

Great food and great service. My husband and I had the lamb Bhuna curry, while our daughter had the Chicken and Advocado Baggett.

Sat in the garden and my husband and I had the lamb Bhuna, our daughter had the Chicken and Avocado Baggett and it was all Beautifully presented . The food was excellent and so was the service.

Our first visit to the village - it was a midweek mid-afternoon, and more in hope than expectation we were looking for any dining option. The Crown fitted the bill perfectly as food was advertised as being available all day. A quick glance at the previous reviews revealed we had nothing to worry about, and so it proved. We chose to sit in the large back garden. Service was efficient with a smile and I was impressed that there was a choice of draught ciders. Food quality was good - we will be back!

One of the worst experiences of English pub male on a Saturday night one side of the pub had quiz night which meant we were stuffed in the other corner which was smelly and stinky so we decided to go out in the garden as we were meeting our friends and had four kids and one dog Plenty of runaround space for the kids then the menu arrived and we ordered some very overpriced and very small quantity food. A bowl of ice cream for £7.95 The menu outside read two currys for the price of one but when the bill arrived it was not taken out and we had realised this only when we came home. Only two vegetarian options for main course

A busy little 'snug' pub with an absolutely amazing menu choice and a small but excellent selection of beers and cider on tap. Definitely a new favourite.

My friend and I recently came to this pub and we ordered a starter and a main. The starters were perfect and couldn’t fault them. We both ordered the ham, egg and chips for main. Almost 24 hours later we both still feel sick. We explained to the waiter who served us that our ham was slimy, fatty, green and appeared raw. We asked for a plate to disregard the ham so we could at least eat our small portion of egg and chips. We then went to pay and £6 was taken off our whole bill. We called the owner on our way home as we felt this didn’t sit right. Spending £11.95 each for a few chips and egg is unacceptable as well as leaving hungry and sick. She said we could go back for another £6 refund. Owning your own business and treating your customers like this is unacceptable. Especially the looks and atmosphere the owner and staff created for us when we came to have a nice meal. The quality of your food is your fault, not ours. I would advise never to go into this pub for food as they are clueless about food standards, chill chain, basic hygiene and customer service. We observed a raw piece of pork was sat in the kitchen for at least half an hour on a hot sunny day. If you want to play Russian roulette and waste £60 on something that will not get refunded when I wouldn’t even feed it to my dogs, here is the place to visit!

Proper country pub with tables inside and a garden at the back. We called in for a Sunday lunch, which was very good. (There was a problem with the beef being a bit on the tough side, but the pub immediately apologised and offered us compensation, which was a positive response and good service). Apart from the beef (which I'm sure was a one-off) the meal was excellent. The staff were all good, especially the young girl who sorted out the 'beef issue' with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of understanding. We'd certainly go back if ever in the area.

Fabulous Sunday roast reasonable price will visit again

We stop off on the way back to London, This is a village pub and it was nice to see the pub was busy which I can understand as the staff are friendly and welcoming. The food was good well cooked

Me and my wife popped in here for a (very) late lunch yesterday. Got a really friendly welcome and the food was delicious. The chili paneer naan pizza was an absolute belter.

Visited on Sunday lunch weather was nice so sat in the garden Great beer and lovely food recommend the kebab role Nice pub good menu lovely beer what else do you need

Stopped in for lunch, had a very good baguette. The staff are friendly and welcoming.

Dog friendly. Good choice of well cooked food.

Lovely place with great food . Not very big so I do recommend you book in advance. Wonderful walks close around and just walking around the town you can see very beautiful old houses?

Popped in for Sunday roast, it was awful, roast spuds looked like aunt Bessie’s Would I go again nope!

Group of 12 prebooked for Sunday lunch. We were given the whole room to the left as you enter which was just perfect. Given the size of our party, it was inevitable that the food ordered would take a while and come out at slightly staggered times - and really that was the only slight issue. Everything else was spot on, great choice of Roasts all served with delicious roast potatoes, veg, a giant Yorkie and lashings of gravy. Gluten free options too. Sensible prices and good service.

What a find, we were passing and fancied something to eat. The board outside said kitchen open We had tapas style dishes but mostly Asian food! Absolutely delicious abd great value for money. We’ve booked to take the family for Sunday Lunch.

We didn’t expect much, just stopped in a village pub for a drink and a sandwich. The menu was tempting and we saw other peoples meals arriving and so we ordered the asian style small plates. 3 for £14. Everything was delicious and very decent portions. The duck spring roles and samosas were top drawer. The prawn toasts were the nicest himself said he’d had. The look of this quiet little village pub belies a varied menu that delivered what it promised. Staff were pleasant and attentive. The photo is all that was left! We have booked for Sunday lunch with the family. What a great find!

Bloody brilliant, just my kinda place, not at all poncy, just good value, good food, good service. Well done. 👍👍

A fantastic Sunday roast dinner

Food was pretty good - a variety of meals available including a great fish and chips and BBQ chicken wings. The bartender was really friendly and catered to our needs. The atmosphere was great - lots of locals in enjoying pints and chatting away to eachother. Also dog friendly. Would recommend!

Six adults ranging from 30-75 and a toddler had a great lunch with a drink before! Great choice and we loved the Indian food. Good prices too. Baby got a balloon and everyone was super friendly- we will be back!

Lovely sunday roast, great portion size and tasty. Big thank you to Molly for the amazing service we received, she couldn't do enough for us. Will definitely be back

Really nice food with a Indian twist this pub is well worth a visit if you are ever passing close by, service was polite and unobtrusive, we will definitely be calling in again we hope the locals in the village appreciate what they have in this nice little pub

Fantastic Meal from curry to Burgers Highly recommended The Towers Clan 👍

Great Sunday lunch, really nice people. The Sunday roasts were super filling and tasty, service very attentive and friendly.

This was an unexpected delight. We'd been on a hike and finished here at an old pub looking a bit run down. However inside the greeting was excellent, friendly but not intrusive. Great menu and a decent price. We opted for mains and puds with soft drinks and didn't go over £45. Really tasty and good portions. Small gripe: Toilet area needs a deeper clean as the skirting boards haven't been touched in what must be weeks...let's down an otherwise tip top establishment.

No will not go agan as was very cold in the pub. Had to keep.my coat on while haviñg my meal. This is the second time i have been there always cold. Will not go there again.

We booked in for Christmas Day dinner and it couldn’t have been a nicer experience, from the moment we arrived the staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was first class and we weren’t rushed, there was even a game of bingo in between. The price was very competitive and I’m hoping we can get in next year but once word gets out how good it is we might struggle. Thanks to everyone who made out Christmas Day a very enjoyable experience

Food eas excellent, lacked a little atmosphere made for by great group of friends

Had a great meal here last night. The salt and pepper squid, steak pie and cheesecake were all fantastic. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

We vissted for Sunday lunch. The staff were so friendly, we didn't like the table we were offered and ask to move, this was not an issue and we were moved straight away. The food was hot and flavoursome. This is by far the best rosdt dinner I have had in ages. Can't wait to go back.

Great village pub, Second visit to the Crown and absolutely loving this place, great for a family visit or a quiet meal. The food is spot on, great service. Didn't feel hurried. Great place to relax. Recommend booking for large parties. You won't fault the food.

Went with a part of 12 dispointed food came out at different times my soup sent back because it was cold

Salmon was old not fresh didn’t taste right the potatoes that came with this meal was hot in places and cold in the other . Second meal lamb shank was dry the mash was not butter mash like it said on the menu it was instant mash the peas tasted just defrosted ( run under the tap ) not cooked at all third meal sons spag bowl tbh he liked it I tried some it left a greasy film in my mouth tasted like tinned food

Great pub to pop in for a pint. Always welcoming and friendly staff. Highly recommend A++++++

We were very pleasantly surprised by our meal at The Crown last week. The starters on the chalkboard looked irresistible so we shared 3 - lobster fish cakes, duck spring rolls and halloumi - all delicious and well presented. The menu was much more extensive than most in these post-covid days so we had lots of choice. For mains I had a seemingly bottomless but moreish bowl of five-spiced chicken salad, and my husband had very tasty spicy prawn linguine. Both chicken and prawns were perfectly cooked, in generous portions (despite very reasonable prices) and served with a smile. With reference to previous reviews, the pub did seem to have lots of locals in for a drink and a banter, but that’s good isn’t it? It seemed like a very friendly atmosphere to us! Many thanks indeed!

Seated on our own in the restaurant, accompanied by two broken fruit machines and a dart board! We had to ask to be served on every occasion.

Friendly service and very tasty food (in significant portion sizes, so take care!). A real village pub which has a menu with lots of choice.

Returned after many years and glad to see it still open. Very friendly landlord and we need more people visiting nice pubs like to stop them closing

Food was excellent. The gentleman behind the bar was on it and gave great service. We ate in the Garden, had swings and seesaw for the kids.

The food and service was excellent. The menu had a varied choice. There was also a great selection of tapas style dishes that we will be back to try. A great find.

Chose The Crown as it was on the TasteCard website, nearby, and had good TA reviews. We were not disappointed. Good service, nice range of drinks, decent veggie options, and a calm/relaxed atmosphere. 100% recommend the veggie spring roll starter and the fish and chips (hubby described them as a the "best fish and chips [I've] had in ages". So pleased that we made a snap decision!

Large garden, with swings and see-saw. Friend staff and good food. Very quiet at lunchtime so atmosphere hard to judge.

What a lovely find. We had only popped in late lunchtime for a drink and maybe a small snack. Having read the menu and seen the really good choices, we opted for the fish and Indian platters. We weren’t disappointed, the platters had 4 elements to them, and I have to say that we both enjoyed our meals. The pub appears to hold very interesting events.

A gem in the countryside. Has a varied menu and reasonably priced. The girls served us with a smile and happy to have a little chat, nothing was too much trouble. Exceptionally clean and decorated with fresh colours, very comfortable atmosphere, my only regret was I didn't take any pictures, but we were enjoying our food so much. Deserts were lovely and varied, We will be going back again, it's 13 Mike's from our home but we'll worth the drive. We will be booking Sunday lunch for our next visit. Thank you 👏 👏

Food was good, dinning area is more pub then restaurant, but don't let that put you off

Excellent meal and nice little pub with a rich history in the area will go again and will have to try the roast dinner heard they are 1 of best in the area..

Thought would book Sunday lunch here as had great recent reviews. We weren't disappointed. Food was delicious and plentiful. All fresh too. Lovely and comfortable in pub. Felt sorry for guy working though! He was doing everything on his own! Serving behind bar, taking food orders, bringing meals out and clearing tables. All with a smile. Hope he appreciated?!! Lovely garden with swings in too . Have already recommended Crown to other friends and family.Will definitely be returning. Thanks for lovely afternoon.

Great food, people and service.

Nice atmosphere and banging ruby

If you are going to be using your tastecard here, beware! Only a very few meals are included for the tastecard 2 for 1 deal, they have a VERY faint tc by the meals that are included which I didn't see at all, and was not told about it even though i said i would be using it when i booked, so was charged full price for our meals, not happy. The meals we did have though were tasty, and the staff were friendly

Nice location, good food and nice atmosphere, also look out for live music events.

The food was nicely presented and hot we couldn't fault the food. The lamb chop starter was nice a bit spicy for my husband's, the leek and potato soup was fresh and filling, and the somosa's were lovely. The mains fish platter and fish and chips were nice and fresh the curry was nice and full of flavour, the sausage and mash was nice although the mash was not fresh.

I would highly recommend this pub to everyone. The service provided by the staff is fantastic and the food was delicious!

Came in for a dinner, was kindly greated by the bar staff. Friendly atmosphere and food was great. Had a curry for dinner and it was the best curry I've had in a while. Highly recommend. Will be back soon. :)

Fantastic pub. Loved the food, vibes and the lovely staff. Definitely will be visiting again! :)

Visited as part of a small group of friends for a Thursday lunch Great friendly welcome. Nice varied menu at sensible prices, swapping chips for salad was no problem nor was gluten free batter on the fish and chips. The sliced peppered steak was excellent and everyone in the party was impressed with the welcome, the quality of the food and the willingness to change items that were requested.

We went for a meal but was very off putting with the stench from the toilets it was awful and so strong of stale urine, but back to the food, couldn’t fault the starters, mains were awful, over cooked & the gravy was like water & tasteless very disappointing, desserts were good and good size portion, I had to go out of the pub at one point as a different stench was wafting through the pub and was making me gag ! Not the best experience- would I go back or recommend probably not

This is first and foremost a country pub, which seems to have startled some reviewers 😆. And it is a lovely one. Huge beer garden and a solid selection of beers. The curries were a revelation - delicious and really quite hot! Was here visiting a friend, and will certainly be back. And 2023 update - discovered they have whole dining area! Sunday lunch very good, and lots of space afterwards to watch the football and drink pints. Lovely welcoming pub.

Table for two booked through internet with email confirmation received, a very good start. ON arrival good parking facilities. Excellent bar with wide choice of draft ales and lagers, Lunch for two, choice of menu, one of which OAP. We selected from main menu. Warm...

The crown is an old fashioned village pub comfortable food very good and the staff were excellent nothing to much trouble Would highly recommend The crown in Gawcott definitely go back.

Another gem found via Trip Advisor on our 150 mile journey to visit relatives to break the trip up. Easy to book through open table but not necessary on a Thursday lunchtime. Our reception at the bar was warm and friendly, a good pint available...

Six of us called in for a drink, after a nearby walk - first visit here for all of us. Good beer selection, and two draught ciders; the OAP menu looked good, so we all decided to stay for lunch, and were not disappointed. Food...

Excellent afternoon tea. Lovely local venue

I have been going there for some time and you may ask why given the review I have left. I went there tonight to watch the football with two of my children. I was confronted by people who had been drinking all afternoon. Was abused,...

Went for lunch with my son yesterday as we do from time to time and had a fabulous Sunday roast - lovely!

My wife and I were looking for a light lunch as we had planned to eat in the evening. The Bucki gham area is not particularly good for this, especially on a Tuesday. Visited the Crown and selected four items from the lunchtime snacks board.All...

Outstanding! Excellent food. Excellent service. The hostess who is the Chef is very friendly and hospital. What a fantastic cook she is. The best Curry we've ever eaten! Good wholesome home cooked food. Can't wait to return. Thank you Crown team, for a lovely evening....

Fabulous country pub serving excellent food we went for the Sunday roast and was not disappointed. There was plenty of of it and lashings of the scrumptious gravy and a pudding to top it off. Would highly recommend, but book a table to avoid disappointment as it was busy.

Bar and furniture needs a revamp, curries are good, rest of the menu not so much. Service ? Not much.

Had a great meal here. The bar lady / waitress deserves a medal as she coped with everything (bar cooking) on her own in a cheerful, polite and efficient way.

Fantastic place, staff are amazing, honestly can't fault it And what a beer garden, exceptional

I can't believe it took me 18 months after moving to Tingewick to find the very best Indian food I have had in years. I had the butter Chicken curry that came with a very different and tasty rice, a delicious nann bread and extras.

Very dated interior (wobbly table's etc), slow service and poor quality food. My wife's meal was inedible and the staff just shrugged it off. Wouldn't go back

Friendly staff, excellent Sunday roast, reasonably priced 😋

Terrible. Walked in, no greeting, bar smells of cigarettes and there was a big dog which we had to climb over and there was no word spoken to us. Had to walk through to see if there is some seating area as we wanted to have a meal for a special occasion. Nobody outside either. Had to walk back into the bar and ask the person behind the bar for some service but i was told that the kitchen is long closed and half laughed off as if my request to have a meal was absurd on a Sunday afternoon. Sign outside says "food served all day" so this is why I assumed that it would be possible to have a meal. Massive advertising outside on this place and I pass it regularly and thought to give it a go as the reviews didn't look too bad. But unfortunately I was mistaken. If the kitchen is closed, don't advertise that you're serving food. Also, not being acknowledged upon entry really puts me off as I have been in the professional hospitality sector for over 10 years and wanting basic service is apparently too much to ask for at 'The Crown'.

Good food and a place for the kids to wreak havoc. Recently started an open mic night

Nice selection of beers at this friendly local pub, we sat in the large garden enjoying the sunshine.

I was treated extremely rudely, wouldn't come back.

Jyoti is absolutely amazing. Delicious food and hospitality.

Very warm and friendly. Lovely food. Really delicious Sunday roast.

Enjoyed lunch and a few pints Saturday afternoon. Very , very comfortable chairs. Food was delicious. My Thatcher's Gold and mate Phil's Doom Bar hit the spot. Friendly locals and excellent service from efficient bar staff. Would revisit when next in Buckingham.

Food good, going back for their Sunday roast asap

This was genuinely one of the biggest mistakes I have made when booking a restaurant. The website depicts an inviting restaurant and good food, however, upon arrival we walked into a full room and greeted by locals who all stopped what they were doing to stare at us, as though we had interrupted their pints which made for a very uncomfortable atmosphere. Nobody had a meal at their table which concerned us. We decided to go through to the smaller side of the pub (it's not a restaurant) and sat at the only decent looking table next to a couple watching the rugby on the big screen TV on the wall (never something to get excited about in a so called restaurant). We were handed a laminated menu with nothing to get excited by as the food on offer was very mixed up and disjointed, which can range from sandwiches to curry, and when asked what we wanted for drinks there was a very limited offer on standard lagers and beer. I had a Corona which was warm (no lime available). Our daughter had a lemonade which she didn't finish as that was also warm. The whole look was like an outdated 80's pub with fruit machines in the eating area which is confusing. The website states it has been refurbished?? We decided then and there to call a taxi and leave without eating, no doubt we will refrain from ever returning.

Went to this country pub for the first time with a group of 15 male friends. The decor is very welcoming as were the staff. Food was far better than the normal pub food, really well presented and obviously freshly cooked. I had the steak which was cooked to perfection... Excellent all round. Will be going back with the wife very soon. Thank you.....

Had a lovely meal and a pint after a long dog walk. Food was splendid, staff friendly and pet friendly - perfect

We had a very pleasant Christmas lunch. Food was well prepared and tasty, and my test for all lunches, I did not leave feeling hungry! . My only reason for not giving five stars is that I would have hoped to have bread with the smoked salmon starter.

Made the reservation via opentable app which was super easy….really friendly staff and a super tasty meal. All four of us were more than happy with the service and the food. The Ham egg and chips went down so well, as did the lamb bhuna....

Wow the food was amazing. I had the mutton curry and it was better than my local curry house. Will definitely be back

Lovely pub with really friendly helpful staff (even brought our drinks outside for us) Food was nice (we had the fish platters) and with 25% off throughout August its well worth a visit

Looks can be deceiving. A small traditional pub inside and big beer garden out the back that serves delicious food, and not just your traditional pub grub. The only letdown for me is that the beer selection isn't the best and all a bit flat. Don't go here for the beer, go for the food!