The Crown in Babergh

Nice pub and location. More upmarket food, good presentation but for the money it lacked taste and quality. Took orders at the bar but then the card machine asked if I wanted to tip, cheeky. Much better options elsewhere.

3 of us had lunch here and the food was very good and the portions almost unmanageable! Altogether a great place to go. And Lara was a really great server and an asset to the place

Simply cannot get a nicer dining experience than The Crown. We had a large table of family for Sunday lunch and we were well catered for. Sat us promptly on arrival and quickly took a drinks order. ‘While we wait’ bread arrived freshly baked, along with a delicious Garlic Butter and enjoyed by everyone. On to the Mains which we enjoyed with something of everything off the menu! I had incredible slices of Roast Beef, other members of our party had a melt in-the-mouth Roast pork, delicious Roast Chicken and the vegetarian option of the stuffed mushroom. All served with a huge Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and then bowls full of delicious vegetables all along the table - with at least 3 varieties on each bowl! Extra gravy duly brought to us, along with whatever sauces we requested. Absolutely delicious and cannot be faulted at all, high class food, not some cheap microwave food. And dessert was delicious, I had a particularly tasty white chocolate and raspberry baked cheesecake which came with a very tasty raspberry sorbet, my family members chose from the chocolate tart or ice cream and some others chose a freshly prepared coffee instead. The staff were very friendly, engaged with us all, from the young children to our Aunt who’d turned 90! The waitresses were helpful without being over-the-top and we felt very looked after. Cannot recommend this fantastic High end Country pub highly enough!

Enjoyable evening with Mrs P. We both had the Guan beef curry with Naan bread which was very tasty. I enjoyed the best bitter and Mrs P enjoyed Sauvignon blanc. Good service and clean toilets. Recommended.

We went for Sunday lunch and the Food was really good however service was all round incredibly slow - waited 15 minutes for a drinks order to be taken and then another 15 minutes for the round of drinks to actually arrive. Food took a very long time to come out as well. The room we were placed in was also very loud and crowded and so was unfortunately was difficult to have conversation until later in the afternoon when people started leaving.

Just happened on this well hidden delightful pub. We had starters to share they were large and delicious. We sat outside but the building is spacious yet snug. Hope to go back.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 5 stars all round As our local pub we visit regularly but this time it was a little bit more special. Tonight was our last time dining before our table of two turns into a table of three. And the charming ambiance made it that little bit more memorable. We really love dining here. From the moment we arrived until we left, everything was impeccable. I appreciate the team for putting together such a good experience. The food was delicious as always. We are already looking forward to our next visit with the new addition.

Thank you for another really enjoyable lunch and experience today. The team are really friendly and welcoming. The pub is in a beautiful village and beautifully presented inside and out. They’ve just got it right here, incredibly good quality restaurant standard food, yet have kept the charm and relaxed atmosphere of a village pub. The detail is noticed, quality napkins, the way the cutlery is presented, branded bottles for the complimentary still/sparkling water, nicely presented menus and beautifully presented food. The food is clearly freshly prepared by experienced chefs, and always tastes superb! The real ale is made at their local Bury St. Edmonds pub and offers a good selection of quality real ale. Looking forward to coming back again very soon. Thank you for making our experience a good one.

Met family and friends for lunch. Lovely pub in a very pretty location. Nice to see that it’s dog friendly. We had a couple of drinks in a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. The food was excellent. I had fish and chips and have to say, it was the best battered fish I have ever had. The batter was crisp and light, the fish was moist, succulent and plentiful. Thanks to the kitchen and bar staff!

Really lovely country pub with wide range of dishes and exquisite wines. Service is excellent and staff are very knowledgable about the food and wines.

What an absolute gem. The food was amazing, especially the monkfish chowder, couldn't fault it, it was packed with flavor and was so moreish. The beef rib starter was also excellent and full of flavor. We had a superb evening and everyone raved about the food

Lovely food, wine and such great service, the staff were so friendly and chatty! Would definitely return.

Local (10 miles) but never visited before. Convenient location for a small business meeting. So good, I shall certainly return for a leisure visit. Old pub, but clean and updated tastefully inside. Easy parking, Good food, friendly staff, level access, accessible toilet - all the things that matter to me. I had a risotto with some brie melted in- sensational. OK it was Wednesday lunch, not Friday or Saturday, but as booking is advised, no doubt busier times will be good too.

We visited The Crown for a mid-week dinner. It's a lovely, old pub with the most ridiculously enormous beer garden in beautiful Suffolk countryside. The food was divine, perfectly portioned and very tasty. The feather blade steak was particularly good. What really made the visit memorable was the staff. They were friendly and welcoming and the lady who took our food orders and served us dinner was without doubt the hostess with the mostest! She made us feel like cherished regulars. A fantastic evening.

A lovely spacious restaurant with a small bar area. The staff are lovely! Really accommodating, helpful, cheerful and fun! The food is wonderful, the atmosphere is very pleasant, good background music, excellent beer from the local Brewshed brewery, all in all, a lovely place to go for meal and a few drinks. Lucy the manager is just the perfect host. Always smiling, exceptionally helpful, loves a chat and has an excellent sense of humour. Her traits filter down to her staff as well which makes for an excellent team. Long may they continue! Keep up the great work!

The best Sunday roast in a decade - by far. Super friendly and helpful staff, great wine list and 'to die for' pineapple upside down cake. All in a beautiful setting - AND clean and comfortable toilets (there's always a downside and that's usually it, but not here!) We're already planning our return visit; one of my party is all the way from Colchester and has resolved to bring her friends - it's that good!

On arrival the staff were welcoming. I hadn’t pre booked a table for a evening meal. The pub was busy inside with dinners but outside in the extensive garden courtyard area it was quite. I opted for the garden area. The service was good and the staff were happy to have a conversation. The food was very nice and portions to satisfy the majority of people. I would recommend the venue for a visit.

very disappointed with the food .My husbands squid was tough and he couldnt eat it .no money was taken off the bill .service was not great and the pub was cold and had no at no atmosphere.we had travelled from essex to visit the pub.

Te Crown is situated in the delightful village of Hartest where we met family for a weekday lunch. The eating area was spotless and very comfortable. We were made welcome by the staff and ordered drinks. The menu has a selection of starters and lunches for all tastes. The food is freshly home cooked, ample portions and was delicious. I chose the pork schnitzel which was delicious and full of flavour. Schnitzel means to beat until thin, however the schnitzel should be beaten till it is 2-4 mm thick so chef use the mallet for longer. Having lived in Munich and Austria for 2 years schnitzel (pork, veal or beef) we one of my staple meals, so I found the choice of accompanied items strange to say the least. The items I expected to find were sweet and sour red cabbage, bratkartoffein (fried potatoes), gurkensalat (Greek cucumber salad), baked or roasted honey carrots or as a standby sauerkraut. The polenta did not work for me!! The desserts were as delicious as the lunch course. Would I return as I did for Sunday lunch and recommend the Crown, very definately. A very pleasurable lunch experience.

Me and my dad went on a drive from Colchester and found this gem . Had ham egg and chips with whitebait side lol .my dad had the scampi . Can't fault anything . Lovely setting, lovely food and lovely staff .well done guys. We will be returning later in the summer to try the garden with the pizzas and outside bar

Super Sunday Lunch Both the roast pork belly / loin and the roast sirloin were perfectly cooked and just melted in your mouth. The Yorkshire pudding was light and crispy and along with a great generous selection of veg meant we were pretty full. However we did manage to share a delicious rhubarb roly poly pudding with custard. We had not booked but were able to have an outside table. The staff were all very friendly and helpful providing an excellent service. We will definitely be returning.

Epic roast dinner with tender beef, giant yorkshire pudding and perfectly cooked veggies. Friendly, efficient service and a lovely ambience. This charming pub is in a gorgeous “chocolate box” village with lots of footpaths to enjoy a walk before or after you eat. Follow the gravel path alongside the back garden, over a bridge and up onto the fields for some gorgeous views!

I cannot compliment the food we had enough. We both had the ham hock pie and it literally was the best pie I have ever had. If you go there ‘try the pie’ they also offer a veggie option too x

Went for £15 pie & drink option with my wife. Food was fantastic with very friendly staff in a lovely part of Suffolk.

The best of Sunday lunches - great service in a lovely location. My roast chicken et al was all you could ever want from such a dish. My husband's roast beef (pink, melt-in-the-mouth tender), ditto. Special note must be made of the wine list - we opted for the 1300 Andeluna Malbec, which rounded off the meal with perfection, but it was difficult to choose from so many great choices. Highly recommend.

Came here for my birthday and had a great meal. We both had the fish and chips but my partner had a half portion which they did for half the price. Food was delicious and the peas were very minty. Would definitely come back if...

I attended a networking event and lunch today at the Crown. I came with a list of allergies and intolerances and Lucy along with her team were more than happy to accommodate me and my dietary needs. As someone who avoids eating out due to...

We arrived at the Crown, guiltily, fifteen minutes late on a miserable Saturday afternoon. It didn't matter. The welcome we received was as warm as the fire the restaurant's hearth. And thus began a lovely relaxed lunch for two humans, carefully watched by Molly, our...

We enjoyed the food and the service, both excellent. The only thing we were surprised about is the fact that they only take bank cards, no cash, worth knowing if you are going there.and normally pay cash. There is ample parking, which is always a...

Fantastic food with great staff. The local ale was marvellous too! We were able to take our well-behaved dog too. Food, staff and drinks…superb.

Booked late, but had a great Sunday lunch, sirloin of beef and loin of pork, great food, excellent service, a real lovely afternoon thank you. We were a table of 8, one 5 year old, one under 1 and 6 adults who were all catered...

We visited on a very hot Saturday evening intending to sit out in the shaddy garden - and, had a warm welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. Service and ambience was really great - but, the food was even better. I am...

Four of us enjoyed a Sunday roast lunch here. Portions were substantial: both pork and beef were succulent, the veggie option tasty (mushrooms with loads of stilton) but perhaps a bit on the heavy side. Vegetables that came with the roast were particularly good: four...

Had not been here for years but met some friends for an evening meal . It’s in a lovely setting but the table was dirty the toilets were not nice at all and there was a smell of old cooking oil. Most food was stodgy...

Every dish was excellent and nothing standard about the dishes on offer. The service was attentive and everyone was very friendly. We really like the sister pub the Cadogan Arms as well

my wife and i spent a most enjoyable evening at this super pub in a lovely village, the food was delicious and frankly quite large portions (for us) although we just about managed to clear our plates. The drink and in particular for me the...

I went with my family on Friday the 17th June for Pizza. I ordered a pint and 1/2 of the Pale Ale (amongst other drinks) and when I tried it it was warm. I went back and there was no acknowledgment that there might be...

A lovely pub and sweet helpful staff but very disappointing food. Four of us went for lunch and none of us felt that the food was satisfactory. Chicken schnitzel was extremely overcooked and consequently dry and tough. Eton Mess had half a strawberry in it!...

Popped to The Crown as we heard their new outside pizza oven is now open. Lovely welcome at the garden bar, ordered drinks and pizza. The pizza was amazing, really lovely and expertly cooked by Grace. A great place for families with children, lots of...

A really lovely country pub in high Suffolk with a warm friendly welcome, really good local ale (Brewshed pale ale from Bury St Edmunds), a great beer garden with children’s play area and plenty more to commend it. They’ve got a super pizza oven in...

Sorry that the review is contrary to the norm, but the title sums up our experience. The reception at the bar was warm and friendly, the food was excellent, the service was dire. Did they tuck us round the corner and forgot about us?

A very well kept pub with extensive grounds and plenty of parking. The menu was interesting and different from the normal Suffolk "pub grub" that many of the big chain pubs offer in the area.

We visited the crown for a family Sunday lunch , we had an amazing meal , the service was friendly,efficient, the food was superb, roast beef cooked to perfection, roast chicken amazing and delicious fish and chips , definitely a five star experience thanks to...

We visited The Crown twice over three days it was so good. The service is excellent- very friendly and welcoming and the food is wonderful. The menu is reassuringly small but well thought out and the specials change daily. We tried the steak, burger, lamb...

As a restaurant owner it’s always hard to impress me and the family. The food is amazing and the service from Demi is simply nothing short of the same. We come every month to venture from our own bar and restaurant and will continue to...

Fabulous fare served by attentive staff providing a great service in a relaxed, clean and welcoming establishment, hence we are regular visitors every weekend with friends, plus occasionally in the week. Good selection of wine too to suit most discerning tastes ... Highly recommended ......

Visiting Shimpling the other Sunday, we were looking for a good walk with a pub lunch and were recommended the Crown at Hartest. So glad we took the advice - it has to be the best pub roast I've ever had. Succulent tender roast beef...

Another excellent meal at The Crown. Food was delicious, the confit duck with noodles was amazing as was the sea bass. Prompt friendly service. Was nice to see the bar being frequented by so many people also. Top marks to the whole team 😊

Enjoyed a lovely lunch today at The Crown. We eat here regularly and the service and quality of food is always first class! I cannot eat a full meal and it’s never a problem, I can have a smaller portion of any meal and charged...

We are so fortunate to have this amazing bistro just a few minutes drive away from home. The food is stunning with so much choice and freshly prepared. The staff are attentive, happy and welcoming where nothing is too much trouble to make your dining...

We had a lovely lunch with some of our family yesterday. Greeted by very friendly staff ( all staff on the day were lovely). The food was beyond expectation, highly recommend the garlic bread for a nibble. Good starters, followed by a very top quality,...

Called in for lunch after a 5 mile walk at Ickworth. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Menu choices are excellent with choices of pub classics and set menu. Food was delicious well presented. A really lovely lunch.

What a wonderful pub that has a very capable kitchen. Theres something for everyone. The staff are straight out of the top draw and make the whole experience a joy to behold.

This is a lovely country pub serving really nice quality food. The ambiance is very enjoyable and there is plenty of room between tables. High quality ingredients are used and the flavours are wonderful. I would recommend this for an event booking or a quiet...

My partner and I attended for the fireworks show that I saw advertised on my local towns Facebook page. We decided on this location as it was by far the best advertised. It was the only place that offered a hog roast, a BBQ, sweet...

Had a pleasant Sunday lunch at the Crown with a few caveats. - The beef is rare and it tells you so and I am good with that. However if you cut it as thick as they do, then it either needs to be top...

Great country pub with lovely menu choices my husband had lamb & spinach main and l had minute steak both were delicious as were the desserts . Staff were friendly and attentive. Our first visit and would definitely visit again when next in the area.

I cannot speak highly enough of the food, service and general ambience of the pub. This is a traditional pub with a modern twist. The garden is huge, adjacent to a stream and has a small play park for children. The exceptional feature of the...

We have been a couple of times in the last few weeks for a roast. 3 courses for £25 is such good value for great food. The menu changes fortnightly but there are always plenty of options. Food is always delicious and the roast beef...

This gastro pub is one of the few that's open every day. So if you're on holiday in Suffolk, it's one of the few places you can eat on Monday and Tuesday. Well, you really should. We had lunch and dinner here by accident. Lunch...

The food was delicious. Freshly prepared and tasty. Locally sourced and cooked to order. Service was excellent. Would definitely visit again.

Ordered pizzas, took 3 attempts to get the right one. Expensive food, expensive drinks. Don't even get me started on there own brand fizzy drinks which aren't mentioned when you order, tastes disgusting. The plus side is the garden is good particularly if you have...

The food and service was very good, I had a very nice cheese brûlée and my husband had homemade duck spring rolls with a rhubarb sauce.

Excellent mid week meal. 2 courses £21, 3 courses £26 - great value for the quality of food received. Well spaced out, attentive staff and their own brew beers. We are regulars and I love it here. Big gardens, plenty of space.

We had read some reviews and spoken to some people in Lavenham: The Crown came was booked in good faith. However, the food was not good and the service from the young staff lacked direction. Apart from initial greeting, we felt unwelcome. Although we are...

Chef deserves a medal, tastiest piece of lamb shoulder I've had in a long time. Lovely country pub with friendly staff..

Had a sublime 3 courses at The Crown. The food was utterly delicious and the service faultless. Lucy and her team were so accommodating to our needs and last minute booking changes. It was a wonderful evening and we can’t wait to go back. Highly...

I have never had to do this but I feel so let down. We called on the previous Thursday to find out the options for Bank Holiday Monday dinining. Spoke to a lovely lady called Lucy, we were told that we would have to eat...

Another excellent lunch at The Crown. Outstanding value, excellent service, but above all inventive, well presented and very tasty food. Small high quality wine list. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend at the best of times but given present circumstances do p,ease support them (and all...

ate today. service and welcome excellent. covid safe the Turkey Wellington was very succulent and well cooked. would strongly recommend

Superb food brilliant chef a real must and a total treat..lunch was amazing Each course is a treat home made turkey wellington an a perfect spotted dick

We visited this pub on the final night before lockdown. Please pay a visit as soon as the pub reopens it really is worth a visit. What I love about the pub is that it has a changing carefully crafted menu every week, so you can check what is on the menu before we visit. My wife had a tasty spinach and chick pea curry with home made flat bread, this was homemade and beautifully presented. I had fish and chips which was perfectly cooked and the hand cut chips were superb. Both meals were generous and cooked perfectly. Credit to the chefs and the waiting staff they are wonderful

Superb pies! Been back several times. Excellent pie, superb mash and delicious medley of vegetables. Great Covid safety and lovely staff. Highly recommend. This pub is a real hidden gem.

Food was amazing and well priced for a 3 course meal. Covid procedures are excellent and staff are all friendly and welcoming.

The Crown is a favourite place to have lunch especially after a walk. This pub is spacious, clean and airy with attentive well trained staff. The menu always has a tempting variety of dishes which are obviously given a lot of thought. The food is not “pub grub” but a treat to enjoy. The young man who served us today couldn’t have been more charming or helpful. Good service really does make a difference to dining out and the provision of cloth napkins adds a spot of luxury.

Went there for lunch after a fabulous dog walk starting from the pub. Our waiter was the best. Very friendly and attentive. The lunch was spot on...menu changed regularly as shorter than usual. Very clean and Covid measures well covered. Would highly recommend

We came for lunch on Friday.....well what can I say .....the food fantastic and services was great .....all COVID-19 safe ....really enjoy our afternoon ....see you soon guys ....🍂🇬🇧🍻

We enjoyed the most delicious 2 course meal - cooked to perfection - with divine ingredients - we can’t wait to go back - superb service - so friendly and thorough - you won’t be disappointed - if the crispy lamb starter is on the menu - try it - it’s amazing

We enjoyed an excellent meal at the pub last night. Superb food,great service and a nice range of drinks. Excellent value at £20.00 for a two course dinner. strongly recommended

The quality of the food and wine is absolutely outstanding. We knew that we were in for a treat when the flatbread arrived; it was freshly made, with just the right amount of bright green pesto and scattering of micro herbs to take it to the next level. The menu is short but perfectly formed and the same could be said about the wine list; unusual inclusions like a (delicious) Catalan white signalled that we were lucky to be in place where those making the food and wine choices knew their stuff. I am still dreaming about the kedgeree; I am lucky enough to live in London and be surrounded by amazing places to eat but this dish was the best I have ever tasted. Perfectly balanced, with peas to add pops of freshness and the most delightful “ketchup” (I don’t even like the red stuff so this is saying something). Special mention to the staff for their superb service and Jason, the magician in the kitchen. It’s also an attractive spot in a stunning village.

Went as part of Eat Out to Help Out - so glad we did. Menu was inventive, presented beautifully and tasted delicious. We felt very safe plus their beer is very nice, the atmosphere is always very nice

We went for a meal on a Monday evening as part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.We were expecting just good pub food but it was actually a set menu with just a few dishes. We both chose a starter and a main and wow - it was delicious. Really high quality restaurant food, they obviously have a brilliant chef.We also had great service and they have done a lot to ensure social distancing and safety.Highly recommend!

Wood-fired pizza in the beer garden with the kids. A big winner all round. Good Covid safety procedures and lovely alfresco food.

This is a pub with everything going for it. It's a gorgeous building with a large, peaceful beer garden. It's in an idyllic rural village, but near enough to Bury St Edmunds to be accessible. The beer is locally brewed and really good (the brewery own a few local pubs which are all great). Staff were friendly and helpful.Menus are limited and change weekly, with a choice of really high quality options - these are always updated on their website. Portion sizes are generous, so you won't be left disappointed. Veggie options weren't so inspiring when we were there, but I've no doubt they would have been tasty. You can order individual plates, but two courses were £20, or three for £25.Ideal place to go for a date, with friends, or with your grandma.

We have eaten at the Crown many times previously but this was our first visit since lockdown and we visited as a small family group to celebrate a birthday. The group consisted of adults with young children and we were allocated a large table away from other guests and offered a limited menu, but which provided plenty of suitable options for everyone. Social distancing measures were carefully maintained by the staff and other guests and there are clear instructions for visitors. Tables were immediately cleaned by the staff as soon as customers lef and the toilets were spotless.On the evening of our visit the weather wasn't great, but the young children were still able to take advantage of the excellent play area, and there are hand sanitising stations installed right next to the play equipment.We always enjoy our visits to the Crown and the evening of the birthday celebration was no exception. Strongly recommended.

Incredible food, beautiful location and the best pub manager in England!!! Nothing is too much trouble here, you will not regret a visit.

Popped over the The Crown to apologise in person for having to cancel a family meal due to a number of our party feeling uneasy about the current coronavirus issue and decided to stay and have a bite to eat. Their Wednesday Pie & a Pint deal was on so went for a steak & onion and a chicken & mushroom. Both were packed with filling and full of flavour. They came with mash, veg and gravy and at £12 were excellent value.

I was visiting the area for work and was recommended to this pub by the B & B owners for an evening meal. A nice friendly pub, with a pleasant ambiance, friendly service, decent choice of food which was very tasty and satisfying. The pub was so good I went back on my second night. I did not have my dogs with me but it was obviously a very dog welcoming pub with a number of locals and exceptionally well behaved pets. I was a little bit disappointed that The Crown is some 80 miles from where I live as would otherwise see it as my perfect local.

Popped in today , pub was very busy which is always nice to see and the fires where lit , nice and cosy. The ladies had a glass of wine each and we sat down , nice sandwich’s and soup all round lovely staff served us with a smile . Food was excellent as always will be back . The weather out side was beautiful and the gardens looked wet nice so in the summer a table will be had to enjoy the Suffolk countryside. Thank you

Excellent food / Sunday roast in a lovely village pub with friendly service. Would thoroughly recommend, we certainly will return.

Recommended by friend we went today and had a great lunch at this lovely pub in a beautiful setting. Service was friendly and all staff were helpful. I had the roast pork, which was delicious and plenty of side veg, the rest had veggie options- the mushroom pie went down really well as did the curry and 'veggie roast. Then one of the best sticky toffee puddings I've had. Look forward to returning when the weather's a bit better to have a wander round the village

I can not recommend this Sunday lunch enough. We enjoyed a selection of light bites from the ‘while you wait’ menu which was a mistake as it meant we could not manage dessert or quite finish our mains We had white bait which was crisp and served with a small portion of mayonnaise; some bread which comes in a brown paper bag to keep it hot. Two small loaves of freshly baked, hot crispy bread served with a side of butter. We also had the pork crackling and apple sauce. These were all delicious and come recommendedThe mains of pork belly was a huge delight. Served with Yorkshire pudding, the crispiest roast potatoes; cauliflower cheese; carrots and cabbage. All deliciously cooked, served hot and large portions. One of our party had the roast beef which was served with the same accompaniments and was served pinkNone of us could manage a dessertOur compliments to the chef and the lovely waiter and waitresses who looked after us today

Another fantastic meal at this beautiful pub in the heart of England , every course was delicious and really well presented ,, good service and friendly atmosphere , catered extremely well for vegetarians and meat eaters alike ,,, will be back

Had their set lunch menu, the food was excellent and the service was exceptional. Will certainly visit again.

Just back from Crown , Meal was tops, Starter, Scotch Egg followed by Ham Cheese and Leak pie which was to die for, followed by Choc Bownie , the best ever. Staff fantastic as always ,top marks to Isobel .B. nothing too much trouble .Back soon.

Quite shocked by this experience. Service was slow. i had to go to the bar to get a drink and it was obvious by my walking stick that this took some effort. I ordered the salmon dish, it was so dry, the salad was just full of broccoli and carrots. I had to as for a portion of chips to compensate. So my husband ended

We often visit the hartest crown, the food is fantastic and the service is always good. Would highly recommend

We normally use sister pub, The Cadogan, for a family Christmas meal but as this was the first one without my father, we decided to change to The Crown. We booked early so had a the time and date we wanted and as we were a largish group, we pre-booked. Spot on time, we were advised our starters were ready so we made our way to the table. We had a variety of starters, Mackerel pate, crab croquettes, whitebait but all who had the Christmas scotch egg were very impressed with it. For main courses, we had a mixture of beef, pork and turkey and all were cooked perfectly. Plenty of vegetables with more offered if required along with extra gravy. There was plenty on every plate which left little room for deserts although a few did indulge.The staff were attentive and checked on us at regular intervals offering more drinks and checking everything was ok.

Very nice feel to the pub, plenty of space, good quality furnishings. Food excellent and service very much on the ball. Would love to visit again and have longer to linger and try a dessert too.

I visit the crown regularly with my boyfriend and we always have a delicious meal with great service. The food is always faultless and there is always a warm friendly atmosphere in the pub/restaurant. We really enjoy the smoked mackerel pate and the Sunday roasts are always a winner!! After a long walk we stopped here for a bite to eat and had the deli sharing board which definitely hit the spot! I always struggle choosing off the menu as it is all so tasty!