The Crown and Sceptre in Taunton Deane

Nice pub with friendly staff who were a laugh, had an amazing night singing Karoke. Would recommend to anyone that wants a good pint.

Came here last weekend there was a large group of us here for a stag do we were on a pub crawl but ended up staying until the end it was such a great night they had karaoke and the atmosphere was brilliant along with the staff and the landlady who made us feel extremely welcome and gave our stag a free shot the drink prices were great and cheaper than we expected The pub itself is huge and they have some great sound and lighting the building is old and it reminds me so much of an old school boozer with retro carpet to match and after seeing the previous review we never experienced any of that the pints were cold and fresh and as u said before extremely cheap considering other places we had been to that day the place didn’t smell apart from slight damp in the men’s from a leak and a missing door but there was another toilet so it didn’t matter so much but toilets bar and seating area was clean Must apologise I did actually drop a drink on your carpet but failed to tell you I hope that doesn’t stop us coming in again it was a brilliant night we even missed our train as we had such a good time but the landlady recommended a nearby hotel for us so thank you once again to everyone 5* all round and we will be back for our Christmas do :)

What a dreadful pub! Group of 10 Walked in early Fri night we were only ones in there. Got the impression that was how it had been for a while, Even the bar was unattended! Pub stank of smoke (cigarette) and was dirty. first 2 beers were a keg lager which upon tasting was awful. Not bad, awful. Took them back to bar for the barman to shout to the back room at which point lady appears and so I ask….trying to be diplomatic…if the barrel is near its end. “No” is the answer. Ok so this doesn’t taste right, it’s got a nasty aftertaste. “No, nothing wrong with it I’ve sold lots of if from first thing this morning “ she tells me, trying to stare me out, I’m still stood holding the beers, oh ok so it’s my taste then? “Must be” she says now even if I was wrong and this beer was the freshest of fresh which would surprise me as beer is my thing and I used to have a you Tube channel promoting this, there is a way you interact with customers and even if they are wrong you at least show empathy and some interest in your clientel The pub is filthy stale smelly and totally unwelcoming.. don’t waste your time, effort or money on this establishment

What a dreadful pub! Group of 10 Walked in early Fri night we were only ones in there. Got the impression that was how it had been for a while, Even the bar was unattended! Pub stank of smoke (cigarette) and was dirty. first 2 beers were a keg lager which upon tasting was awful. Not bad, awful. Took them back to bar for the barman to shout to the back room at which point lady appears and so I ask….trying to be diplomatic…if the barrel is near its end. “No” is the answer. Ok so this doesn’t taste right, it’s got a nasty aftertaste. “No, nothing wrong with it I’ve sold lots of if from first thing this morning “ she tells me, trying to stare me out, I’m still stood holding the beers, oh ok so it’s my taste then? “Must be” she says now even if I was wrong and this beer was the freshest of fresh which would surprise me as beer is my thing and I used to have a you Tube channel promoting this, there is a way you interact with customers and even if they are wrong you at least show empathy and some interest in your clientel The pub is filthy stale smelly and totally unwelcoming.. don’t waste your time, effort or money on this establishment

Great atmosphere friendly and most welcoming if your wanting a quiet pint this is the place. night life is fantastic various karaoke nights and disco along side live bands i will no longer drink in other pubs having social anxiety as they are too crowed and small this place always have my custom. The staff go above and beyond what is expected of them communication and politeness and made to feel safe drinks always served with a smile!

Deleted my review. But I said they passed my drink around after I said it was watered down as I said the beer was watered down and they decided to pass it round to try to which I refused to have the drink back. To which they started slagging me off saying they aren’t a waitress. I mean, I would have a drink back after it had been passed around to 4 strangers? Anyway, stinks like a 60 year old ash tray. Definitely not the most welcoming place in town. Death stars as soon as you walk in. Absolutely Disgusting place.

If you want awful service, a bad pint and the desire to wash your clothes 17 times to just get stale smoke out your clothes, this is the place for you!

Great pub to start your cricket day

Popped in for a quiet drink after work and ended up staying for a few hours, drinks were very reasonably priced, much cheaper than some of the pubs around the area. Staff were very friendly, had good knowledge of drinks. atmosphere was great absolutely buzzing, few people were enjoying the karaoke in between the DJ’s set on Saturday night. DJ’s music was absolutely banging brilliant. I will be back soon

The best place for a fantastic night out

Amazing beer, lovely atmosphere :3

This was a fantastic pub to visit, with a well-presented throwback counter! The karaoke is exciting and lighting adds to this atmosphere, staff were friendly too. I enjoyed a refreshing pint of Somerset Cider, right at a clean table while playing pool for fun!

On a trip to Taunton we somehow ended up in this pub and it was the most entertaining and hilarious experience. The karaoke was top banter! The staff were hilarious. Overall a quality experience and would definitely go back.

Great friendly atmosphere quite pub

Don't no what's happened here used to be a busy pub but was only customers in there shame ..

Had a good night on the Karaoke. Friendly atmosphere

Brilliant fun pub, really friendly staff & customers, inexpensive drinks & lots of dancing & singing from evening to closing time, my favourite pub in Taunton for an enjoyable evening.

Went in on Halloween. Was a very good night

Such an amazing night tonight at Crown scepter very friendly and everyone looked amazing definitely recommend for a good night always x

it is a magnificent pub good laugh and great atmosphere karaoke is always good and the bar staff are incredible

Absolutely brilliant night out. Staff were brilliant And drinks were very well priced. Only popped out for a quiet one but their amazing DJ got me up singing for the karaoke, one of the best nights I've had in a very long time

Friendly service great bar staff

Lovely company great place to chill at

Can't thank the land lady ( Rachel) and her amazing staff enough for all their hard work. It's the most amazing pub in Taunton. The atmosphere is incredible. Brilliant nights friendliest land lady and staff I've ever meet. 😁😁👌👌

Amazing pub, great atmosphere, very welcoming, great music, awesome karaoke nights on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, disco every Saturday night. Best night out in Taunton, amazing drink prices, the kindest staff you will ever meet

Went here on Wednesday with my partner as a previous place we had tried in the vicinity wasn’t so nice The lady behind the bar was very welcoming seated us at our table and swiftly took our drinks order and got to say it’s one of the best pints of 1664 I’ve had and the price is outstanding £2.90 There was a few other customers in who were having a few drinks and they also were very friendly I was a bit sceptical about trying this place but I was pleasantly surprised The pub itself is very big and spacious my partner said the men’s toilets are outdated but it was clean It was bright and airy not dark and dingy and the lady behind the bar has said that they have karaoke and discos once restrictions have lifted so I have to admit we will be back but please ignore our singing voices lol All in all a very pleasant experience thankyou

Absolutely fantastic pub great atmosphere great bar staff and very warm and welcoming.

I am trying to be as honest as possible about my visits to tauntons pubs so I will have to say this is the worst of them all the lady there was foul mouthed and rude . There is a huge sign saying B&B and hot food available when enquiring I was shot down very fast and told not any more . I suggest they remove the 6ft sign saying otherwise

Welcoming friendly staff reasonably priced pleasant visit

Excellent service staff very friendly and happy to help would recommend

Good beer good music and friendly people

Not as pleasant as it was on my last visit will not go back with presant management

Not bad if u love modern music of club music

Have had an awesome time again the staff are really helpful and friendly as always

Been here alot and love the new owners bar staff make you feel welcome, easy to talk to and have karaoke nights and music once it's all done up and food gets going will be an even greater place

Really unpleasant experience, it seems this is a regulars only pub and new owners have not changed that. We left after 1 drink and didn't even finish that. Unclean, awful smell and really needs refurbishing.

Horrendous only bottled beer Heineken. 0% run out of fosters and thatchers on tap. as soon as we arrived at 8. The whole place is run down skanky and stinks. And to top it off the skittle alley smells like a toilet. It wreaks of piss. I'll be unavailable for the next game there

Great service from the RAF boy!!

Worst place to be .they are rip off both the landlord and worker. Took my money for accommodation and end up asking me to leave because of my race.not recommended

It is a lovely pub with great and polite staff.

Great pub, OK prices. Nice owners

It's an alright place for a drink, not the best in the area in terms of atmosphere.

Unfriendly atmosphere, overpriced. Definitely a locals pub.

Only ones in there but perfectly acceptable... £6.20 for two cokes is pushing it a hit don't you think?

Had a lovely stay in there rooms. Very fair prices.lovely team of staff. Very helpful and accommodating in the time of need. Rooms cleaned daily fresh towels daily lovely traditional pub. Many thanks al at the Crown and Sceptre for making me welcome. See you all soon

Pub close to the train station and along the route to the town centre. Drinks, food and rooms available. Karaoke ofter at the weekends.

Friendly place, good selection of drinks.

This was my first visit to this pub in many a year. It has completely lost its 'mo-jo'. I initially went there on a Monday night and there were about 4 other customers in (I guess thats not untypical for most pubs for a Monday) The place was dingy, had no apparent character and was generally 'worn out'. The state of some of the seating was quite frankly awful. Badly stained (at best!) and symptomatic of the place as a whole. I returned on the Thursday night of the week I was in Taunton just to see if the atmosphere at least had improved. Sadly not, still the same sparse number of people which included a small group playing darts and continually using some choice language which which was audible by everyone in the pub! Given its size and location, this has a real chance to recover, but it certainly needs some TLC right now.

This bed and breakfast is above a pub, is central and close to other pubs and restaurants in Taunton. My room was basic and reasonably clean and when I was there very quiet. At £40 for a single room it represents good value and I would stay there again. Unfortunately breakfast is no longer being served.

Can recommend the Crown and sceptre we are having a lovely stay here and will definitely stay again!!!

Fuimos a la Corona y Cetro para bebidas, pero mientras el chico detrás de la barra era amable y eficiente, el bar en sí no tenía mucho ambiente mientras estuvimos allí.Pensamos que las bebidas eran caras, dado que gran parte de los muebles era vieja y necesitaba un poco de atención en lugares. He dejado el pub con la impresión de que podría ser mucho mejor de lo que realmente es, aunque su ubicación probablemente no ayuda.

Stunning pub in the middle of a beautiful town, very recommended

A big and spacious pub, and a friendly welcome, but this is a poor part of town and it has a downmarket feel, largely because of its customers. It could be cleaner, too, especially the sofas!

Haven't been to an English pub in years. Living in Spain we just have bars. Lovely friendly locals and staff alike. Great atmosphere

I use the C&S when attending at Somerset CCC. The service is second to none. Best breakfast in Somerset. Tremendous hosts. They will do anything to make your stay easy. Ideally situated a short walk from Railway Station, Cricket ground and Town Centre. Everything is spotlessly clean. I'd give 10 stars if I could!

Mi pareja y yo tuvimos una estancia muy cómoda en el Crown y cetro, nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos por la casera Ellie, ella no podía hacer lo suficiente para nosotros, no teníamos el desayuno en la mañana, pero nos quedamos para comer el domingo que era absolutamente delicioso, sin duda volveré

Cuando reservamos nuestra habitación nos informaron de que el desayuno estaría disponible. Cuando llegamos nos dijeron que la casera estaba lejos, así que no desayuno. Cuando bajamos al día siguiente que tuvimos, la casera. ¿Por qué no dicen que no se molestaba en hacerlo.Cuando llegamos a nuestra habitación, el baño estaba bajo el agua, así que tuvimos que cambiarnos a otra habitación (no se puede evitar) La nueva habitación tenía baja en la tierra, todo el rodapié, etc. y algunos accesorios en el baño estaban completamente oxidados.Los accesorios de la ventana estaban cayendo a pedazos y había suciedad y telarañas alrededor de los bordes.En el futuro volveremos a alojarnos en el local, que el Premier Inn es limpio, tranquilo y barato

Overpriced. Bit worn out. Better bars all around.

Amazing pub amazing staff great atmosphere and the best sunday luch i have ever had

Nos alojamos aquí por 4 semanas nos pareció que este lugar ofrece una buena relación calidad-precio, comparado con la mayoría de sitios de Taunton que caro nos dejaría de nuevo muy práctico para el centro de la ciudad de cricket y el único problema fue el ruido de la calle en verano cuando la ventana abierta pero no lo puedo dormir

Lo suficientemente limpias y ducha, estaba bien para una noche. Bastante pequeña, pero estaba bien para el precio. Muy ruidoso fuera, ya que es una carretera muy transitada y tarde en la noche gente borracha, así que ir a casa, si tienes una habitación con vistas a la parte frontal, puede ser un problema. Aparcamiento limitado pero conseguí un espacio que estaba bien...Lo mejor - desayuno increíble! Gente agradable también. Me alojaría allí de nuevo.

Cuando vine por primera vez a la zona de taunton en el pub la gente me acogió como familia. Es un pub muy divertido y amable. y un montón de diversión en los fines de semana. Gente gente engreída no sólo divertido con buenos corazones. Como un chef que ha trabajado en 4 países, la comida era estupenda. Volveré.

Been to stay at this pub a few times. Staff are warm and friendly. Rooms are good size and clean. Breakfast is great as the roast dinners.

Have visited this pub twice, once in 2014 with three friends and the other alone. Was pretty quiet both times but the bar staff seemed friendly enough. On both occasions if I remember correctly there were a few people drinking quietly and it seemed a friendly place. If I moved to Taunton, this would be the first pub I would try.

Stayed here for 3 nights for a course i was attending. Lovely people (landlords and locals), very welcoming and friendly. Lovely room and brilliant service, fresh towels and cleaned daily. Lovely breakfast, made to order, great value and can't complain, landlord (Ellie) open to specific orders. Great price for what you get, couldn't fault in any area.Will recommend to family and friends and will be my place to stay if I'm ever in Taunton again.

Had temp landlord as usual was away and what a top lad. Nothing too much trouble, breakfast nice. Plenty of parking. Wifi not great but for price cant complain. Worth a look.

I have only been here for drinks so far after work, I haven't found it too busy and the beer is nice. I will be going back to try the food at some point as well. I have enjoyed the pool table and relaxing on the old sofas.

Went here for lunch while visiting the County Cricket Ground for a Rod Stewart concert. Drinks pricey, maybe special concert goer prices! Bar man very friendly, staff polite and helpful. Nice hot lunch, reasonably priced and plenty of it. Nice comfy a chairs and ladies toilets spotless. Overall a really nice stop over pub and would certainly visit again if in the area.

What a wonderful pub great atmosphere and lovely b &b like i said geat place to stay great place to eat

New(ish) management have made this place a lot more appealing. The food was a good standard pub choice, with freshly cooked ingredients. Salad was a nice fresh assortment, chicken, chips both cooked fresh and gravy made as a cheeky side order. No problem to the helpful and friendly staff.

Had a great night at my sisters surprise 40th. Ellie produced a great buffet, put up with my singing and still was up smiling and producing a perfect breakfast next day. You can see its a work in progress but the progress they are making is undeniable. Will be back in the future for the service and the smile.

Stayed here for a friends birthday. Ellie and Paul (landlords) were amazing very welcoming and couldn't do enough to help us. Breakfast was first class and amazing value couldn't complain about lack of food coffee and service with a warm caring smile from Ellie will certainly recommend to friends and will visit again very soon.