The Crown at Burston in South Norfolk

Sadly since being taken over the food here is completely sub standard to where it was before. The food served is greasy spoon cafe quality and that’s a dis service to a greasy spoon. Would not return.

Had a lovely lunch and day at the burston crown yesterday, I had the steak and cheese flatbread which was delicious and fairly good portion size. Sat outside in the sun after and had a few drinks with partner. Great day! Will be back

Very disappointing birthday lunch. The reviews and the photos looked great but the menu was mainly burgers and they didn’t have what we wanted, although it was on the menu. I rarely give a negative review but this was such a let down. On the plus side, the lady serving us was very friendly and the pub itself is a beautiful old building. Really hope we just came on a bad day.

Just eaten at the Burston crown,, have come home still hungry . The chicken skewer main, was starter size, the mint yogurt was mint mayo. The veg on the skewers was raw. Burger bun was sour dough and tough. The portions were small, we are both at home having a snack to fill up. Will not b e going back

Popped into The Burston Crown on my way home and decided to have some food. I tried the gourmet fish burger, served on a pretzel bun, accompanied by fries and coleslaw. It was a fab choice. The flatbreads which were being served also looked. I recommend you try The Burston Crown and the new menu.

We had high expectations, but they were never close to being met. The squid was hard and like rubber ...... not how squid should be. The scampi was more like "chicken nuggets" and the crispy chilli beef wasn't at all crispy. Although the chilli sauce was lovely, as were the dirty fries.

Nice out of the way pub. Welcoming new owners and food was very good. A little pricy on food and some drinks, but the location, ambiance and staff are worth it being visited.

Ate as a party of 10. We did pre order but was def worth doing. Staff very attentive. Food really good. Definitely worth visiting here Would of had 5 stars but lost a star due to the lack of drink choice they had

Went here for Sunday lunch. Newish owners have made the pub really comfortable and homely. Staff are really efficient and helpful. Everywhere really clean. We had variety of things for Sunday lunch and they were all excellent. Chef makes his own gravy which was really appreciated. Only criticism for our party is that there were no green veg, visually this would look more appealing and we love our greens for Sunday lunch.

One of our favourite local pubs, always friendly staff. Super tasty seasonal homemade meals. Guinness on draught, which is always great:)

A very warm welcome by the staff, who made sure their guests were kept comfortable on a wet winter night by ensuring that the open fire in this beautiful building was kept stocked with logs. Staff were all very friendly and our food was excellent. The fish was whale sized and the chicken pie, stunning which we really enjoyed. Clean and tidy and a full bar, shows how popular this is to the locals. Thanks very much, we'll definitely be back.

Took out friends for a meal , Everyone enjoyed what they had mac and cheese , lasagne, chicken goujons and gammon followed by sticky toffee pudding and cheesecake. Would throughly recommend nice friendly staff and excellent service. Ruby also made welcome and she enjoyed treats

This is a excellent place to take the family, the Sunday lunch was absolutely fantastic, and the staff were very attentive.

Lovely ambiance cosy seating great ales. Fantastic menu, could easily enjoy the starters as a main. New additions to menu always welcome . The Crown continues to entertain and surprise with unusual yet delightful courses. Can’t fault this pub, definitely recommend and will return.

Really lovely pub . Great staff and very good food . Thoroughly enjoyable experience and well worth a visit . We'll be back

We were looking for somewhere to meet friends between Long Melford (Suffolk) and Hickling (Norfolk) and plumped for this pub. What a find! Service was really attentive and the food was first class. No downside with fair prices for what we had. Already planning on returning.

We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday lunch at The Burston Crown. It's a cute little country pub and the staff were all **delightful**. For me it was a treat to actually have a roast on offer, as a veggie you all too often get left with curry or risotto so this made a delicious change - really tasty, loved it! The haddock and chips was a success, too - a generous, well cooked portion. We will definitely be going back. **Thank you **

Yesterday we visited this pub for dinner for the second time. As previously, the food we were served was exceptional. We understand that the chef remained after the pub changed hands recently, and it's lucky for us that he did! He must be someone who really cares about food and has great cooking skills. Thanks very much! The service was also efficient and charming. We will, of course, be back.

A local pub with restaurant quality food and great front of house staff. Simply put for the minimal money of the bill, the food and experience outweighs it ten fold.

Found this pub completely by chance when out for a drive with friends around Suffolk and we got a bit lost 🤣 popped in for a quick drink, lovely place, friendly welcome, we sat outdoors as the weather was amazing and it was extremely peaceful. Will certainly be returning.

Nice pleasant welcoming country pub, with lovely local food. Enjoyed a nice main course, great dessert and a nice local brew. Well done The Crown.

Visited for lunch with friends, the service was fine but the food was very poor, unseasoned, tasteless, what a shame as it has been one of our fav places to meet in the pass, but no more.

Visited today for lunch and thank goodness they fitted us in. I have visited once before which was excellant so as new management in situ wondered if it would be the same. I need not worry from the telephone call to enquire re a table to the time we left all was sublime. We arrived at 12 and sat outside in the sunshine. The waiting staff are all very cheerful and willing to make your stay as welcoming as possible. The food I had roast pork my husband roast beef was delicious fantastic vegetables and the roast potatoes excellant. Feeling full we paid and left but I feel we may become regulars, well done.

Revisited this local pub under new management. We had the 2 x fish and chips for £25 special on a Friday lunchtime. Good sized portion, fresh fish and lovely chips. Homemade tartare sauce was a lovely touch. Waiting staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Thank you team.

We had the Sunday lunch and the Beef was just perfectly cocked and melted on your mouth One of the best meals we have had in a long time and will definitely be back soon

Although the food was ok, it was a shame that the service was very poor. Despite making a booking, there was no table ready and the service was slow. Unfortunately when our mains arrived, one of the meals was not what we had ordered. We accepted it, because it would have meant waiting for the correct order to be cooked. Suggest a bit more attention to detail and read back the order, to ensure it is correct.

Fabulous food service and atmosphere under the new ownership. Really good food and a beautiful garden for a summer day perfect with a glass of something refreshing and a couple of quirky small plate bar snacks. Can’t wait to go again.

Listed as worth a visit in my Good Pub Guide and it certainly was. Very friendly welcome, good service and excellent food. We missed out on the Turkey Pava dish on the Saturday night as it's so popular, so we decided to go back on...

Food was excellent but the guy who waits the tables is not very friendly and quite off-hand. Made my birthday lunch unforgettable. Lovely ladies though.

Top of the list, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Also welcome you and treat you well. Food is great value and first class

We were recommended The Burston Crown by friends and unfortunately from the get go we were disappointed. The girl behind the bar was eating crisps, staring at her phone but did finally acknowledge us and made sure we were shown to our table. However the...

Great place for a Sunday roast dinner very reasonably priced Highly recommended from a work colleague at work really happy we went

I celebrated my birthday with my three daughters at the Burston Crown. As always the food was wonderful and the staff attentive. I cannot recommend the Crown enough - I have always had a wonderful meal.

We tried the BBQ night ( every Thursday) and it was excellent. We sat in the beautiful garden in the evening sunshine with a bottle of chilled rose. We both went for the rib eye steak which was fantastic. If you haven’t tried the BBQ...

We were staying locally for a long weekend away with my parents. Booked a table for fathers day just 24 hours before. After eating here we were very lucky to get a table. Myself and my family can honestly say we had the best Sunday...

When today the lady (i think was owner) really friendly. Drinks came out when ask now the food was really spot on the chips cooked to perfection and burger spot on cooked well and the pudding menu look really good strawberry cheesecake was really out...

Amazing food nice outside area had a lovely dinner for my 50th birthday and will definitely return for some more of the delicious food

Family of 6, all had amazing meals, kids meals were big and good price, everyone loved their meals gutted we were all too full for deserts, will def be back soon, thank you!

Very helpful with a strong commitment to our community. I cannot praise them enough. The atmosphere is amazing as is the food. The Owners and staff are outstanding.

Very good Sunday lunch presented to us today by lovely young , helpful waitresses . Excellent slices of roast lamb and all the trimmings. Very generous portions and fairly priced. Puddings and coffees completed our lovely countryside experience ..thank you .

Visited recently whilst out for a walk. Decided to have the roast pork my partner the beef. Both lunches were excellant service good sat outside as reasonably warm. Will certainly return in the future.

Our second visit taking friends out for a meal, and won’t be the last. Our friends we took the first time have already revisited a few more times, so it must be good. Lovely cosy friendly pub and excellent food both times.

Lovely welcome and really enjoyed the food on our first but certainly not our last. Food good,beer god and really nice country pub. Landlady and her staff were very friendly. This is how a country pub should be. Thank you everyone at The Crown.

Fantastic food and service, great to see a local establishment so busy and trying so hard during these times, hats off to bev and the team, the industry is still understaffed but they try there upmost to cater for all.. food great.. drink great.. cannot...

This was by no means our first visit to the Burston Crown, but our first review left! The welcome was warm, as usual, the advice on various dishes helpful and the food was fabulous. The service was great and the open fire lovely on a...

My family and I had a late lunch meal at the crown. What a find, the food was better than we hoped. I wouldn't say this was traditional pub grub it was a much higher standard than this. We were well looked after and all...

Popped in for a pint of beer and was really impressed with the décor vibe and staff.. Was met by very friendly staff who served a lovely pint. Food looked lovely and even though i didn't eat was very impressed with the surroundings. Will return...

A chance booking for a group of friends led us to this perfect pub. The excellent welcome and well trained staff with good food resulted in a perfect reunion. The Sunday roast was a hit with four of our party and excellent puddings enhanced the...

Very nice place with everything clean and tidy inside and out unfortunately the roast meals were very poor,we had a table for four people,three of us had roast lamb and one had beef but neither of us could even cut the meat let alone eat...

We visited the Burston Crown this evening for the first time and had a GREAT experience. From entry until we left the Service, Food and general ambience could not have been bettered. We were welcomed in by Bev (Landlady) and her assistant Shabby. We were...

I have visited four of five times over the last six months or so. Every time the staff and food have been excellent. Last night I visited with my grandson who I hadn't seen for four years. Bev and her staff made us feel so...

We’d been recommended this place a couple of times and after a disappointment with them being full (I now know why) we plumped for a Wednesday 5.30pm table for two. We were welcomed as if we were royalty by a member of staff who stopped...

Lovely welcome from very friendly staff. The food was first class, with an excellent combination of flavours. Nobody batted an eyelid when my wife asked for two starters, rather than a starter and a main.

My family and I recently visited and will not be returning. We ordered food when we arrived but it took over 50 minutes to come out despite not being busy at all. When it arrived my fish & chips was extremely greasy, literally dripping. When...

Family meal for my mums birthday. From the warm welcome on arrival to saying goodbye, the whole experience was great. We ordered mains and puddings and every person said that their meal was delicious. The pub itself is lovely and the staff were brilliant. On...

Viisiting Snetterton Park to race my bike, visited this Lovley pub, super friendly staff only to happy to help. Food is fantastic and very fresh and tasty. Great menu and lovley setting Highly recommended for a high quality pub meal with great staff.

a real family run treat with the chef / owner producing excellent comforting food with a eye on creating really mouth watering dishes; while the Suzy Quatro hostess (chefs wife) provides excellent front of house welcome, attentive, friendly and definitely combined will both get patrons...

My wife and I decided to visit for dinner on the last evening before lockdown.The pub was warm and the staff super friendlyThe fire was roaring away as we sat with a lovely bottle of red wine studying the food menuThe food is always fantastic with lots of flavour. My wife had the pigeon while I had the rump steak.Both dishes were superb.We cannot wait 4 weeks ( hopefully when lockdown will end) so we will be having the takeaway menu which has lots of exciting new dishes to try.Thank you to Steve and Bev( and Josh last night) for ensuring we can go to such a fantastic pub/ restaurant.

One of my local pubs and providing an excellent track and trace led by Bev ... felt very safe and interior was extremely clean . Superb outside covered space provided for those who like fresh air ... ideal for drinkers . As for the food ! Wow !! We both chose a tapas style menu ... 3 small plates at £22 ( £8 each if you have a smaller appetite) . The chilli beef is excellent .. applause to Steve ! We also had prawns with chorizo , dirty nachos , seabass with curry essences , katsu chicken curry and a very light fried haddock . All superb .. more than enough food . Thank you both and staff , who all knew recent covid rule changes . Felt thoroughly safe as well as having a great lunch !

Visited with friends for an evening meal. Quite a chilly evening but we were in one of the 'beach huts' which had heating, fairy lights and the use of a blue tooth speaker to listen to our own music. You can tell the whole experience had been carefully thought through and service was impeccable. All of the dishes were beautifully cooked, imaginative and super tasty. I believe it was the proprietor who served us and she could not have made us feel more welcome. A delightful evening and look forward to visiting again.

Very welcoming , extremely safe & clean, visiting anywhere during co-vid restrictions can be concerning but not here, everything sanitised, tables distanced, track & track, one way system, this public house was extremely on the ball with regulations but at the same time friendly, helpful & relaxed atmosphere , highly recommend a visit for a very safe & enjoyable experience

We were excited to try the new garden menu experience.It was very clear how much thought and effort the owners have gone through to ensure that everything was totally clean, safe and an enjoyable experience.The food was exciting and so tasty( we had the risotto, chilly beef and fish & chips. They were all perfect washed down with a chilled bottle of rose.We are so lucky to have this pub open again after lockdown. It is even better now than it was before, and it was very good then.Well done to Steve and Bev and thank you for making the pub so enjoyable.

I came here with my boyfriend Laurence and was so pleasantly surprised by the whole experience! The atmosphere was lovely and the staff were so friendly and smiley! Also a great food and drink selection at a really reasonable price. Such a lovely wholesome experience thanks guys!

Staff seem to be struggling to get their heads around dealing with customers amid the pandemic. We were sat in what would best be described as a storage area despite several other tables being available. Surface of the dining table unhygienic as the varnish was all bubbled up. The radiator was filthy and there were open storage shelves next to us. Both were unhygienic. Food very average. Risotto tasted more like rice pudding made with cream. We were given two cold side plates to eat from. Felt sorry for the staff though, as they were clearly overwhelmed by the regulations, unlike other pubs in the area that we visited.

We are hoping to buy a house in diss and this old pub is just up the road.We had lovely ham egg and chips and a beer I think this pub must be very popular We will be coming back Cheers Phil & Sand x

We have had a few take away meals from Burston crown through the covid-19, they have been great. This Sunday we tried the Sunday lunch, great value for money, all fresh food and lots of it. Highly recommend

This was our second visit to The Crown at Burston. We were impressed the first time, some 3yrs or so ago, with everything about The Crown. The building itself, the atmosphere within, the staff, the food, the beers, the service . What I wasn't impressed with were the car parking arrangements. Very very poor, very small and tight.The suggestion to revisit The Crown met no resistance so off we went. If you have read any of my other reviews then you'll know how I appreciate a proper English pub. The Crown is a proper English pub. Its part of, probably heart of, the local community. Dog friendly too.On our arrival this time to my delight we find a big new car park, woo hoooo!We were greeted and lead to the table we'd reserved by the freindly staff. Rocco, our Lurcher x Scottish Deerhound was made to feel comfortable by being given a bed to sleep on. Between us we had the Lasagne, Cheese sandwich and ham, double egg and chip.All very nice and tasty, good size portions and clearly fresh ingredients.A couple of coffees and a pint of cider later and all was good. We had had another good experience at The Crown. I will mention the two ladies who showed us to our table and the served us at the table. I didn't get their names but they were just lovely.Thanks and see you again hopefully before to long.

Met up with some friends we hadn’t seen for ages picking a halfway driving point. The reviews for the venue had been great so when we arrived the low key environment surprised. Until we got served - by lovely people- and then got fed and the food is really great!!I had squid and then battered fish and both were tremendous, the others went the read roast beef and loved it.All in all a cracking venue for us to add to our foodie list

Our first visit last night and there's always the expectation that a pub restaurant you haven't tried will have the usual Brake Bros based menu. This hasn't and the patron is a star not just in producing such good food but turning it out promptly. Place was very busy (and noisy) but service was excellent.My wife (former AA rosetted chef) said the gravadlax was as good as she used to prepare and her sea bream and especially the vegetables could not be faulted. Katsu curry was a new dish to me with really interesting flavours.Since returning from France we've ceased eating out very much as Mid-Suffolk is a desert for good food and we eat better at home.A comfort to know that we now have two restaurants (Fox & Goose if you're asking) within easy reach of home.

Slow service, poor quality of food, owner indifferent to complaints andrude, won't be going there again.

We went tonight for dinner, and is was really great.You just feel so relaxed and the food is perfect. My wife tried the Goat curry ( which was hot with loads of flavour and so tender) while I had the steak. We sat after the meal with coffee, chocs and dessert wine. This pub is fantastic in summer and winter and is how all village pubs should be. Thanks we always enjoy our visits which are now becoming very regular.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here today. Home cooked with homemade sauces. A wonderful setting, really friendly and great food. Lots going on at the pub too. This is a must visit pub.

An early supper with the family. Great beer, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and really delicious food. We will be back very soon.

A welcoming pub, friendly atmosphere, very comfortable place. Maybe we hit a bad day but we all, five of us, thought the food was pretty poor. Chicken rubbery - I could go on.

visited the Crown Saturday Evening while visiting friends in Roydon . Lovely couple of pints of Adnams straight from the Barrel , Lovely meal , and delightful Staff all within a wonderful location . Wish it was my local in Brighton !

A birthday lunch, a treat from my girl friends (ladies of a certain age). We were offered a really warm welcome and served by a very friendly and attentive member of staff. I think she had been warned that we might be other than quiet. Two of us had asparagus and Parma ham to start with which was delicious followed by the moistest and most tender chicken breast served with crushed potatoes and even more asparagus. Our friends pronounced their haddock and chips superb. All food presented looked good, was hot and tasted good. Some of the ladies just had to test that the sticky toffee pudding was as good as the pub suggested.....the verdict.....we must go back and try it again! A wonderful welcome and service, good friends and very good food. What more could you want? Thank you.

Our first visit for many years and we certainly won’t leave it so long before our next visit. My wife had the haddock and chips and I had the pie of the day which was ham and chicken and came in a lovely gravy and sumptuous pie crust.

Until today I have never had the haddock and chips at The Burston Crown.

Norfolk villages are very strange. You find really random things in the middle of nowhere; a huge Bed centre, a local swimming pool, an alpaca farm and then The Burston Crown.

We visited this pub twice. Very welcoming landlady and staff. The food was excellent and good value.

What a place in a small village, great menu, quality food, such a lovely landlady, chef exstrordinaire, sensible priced meals, decent beer and wine selection, steak nights, live music, quizes, the place must be the jewel in the Diss area

Can't say a bad thing about the place,food is first rate in the restaurant or in the bar always fresh and great ingredients. the crispy chill beef starter is just the best !! i had it for starters and pudding. all washed down with a great pint of whatever you choose from the great selection of beers.i look forward to my next visit and i hope they do too !!!

I was part of the group having Sunday lunch with Sarah recently and fully agree with her accurate review of our experience - my beef was gristly, Yorkshire puddings over-baked... However, it was even more disappointing that the owner described my friend's comments as 'unnecessary' and did not take the feedback more constructively.

it is not often that the desire for a full on Sunday lunch hits me but that's what I decided to have at our visit to The Burston Crown on Sunday.

Stopped off for Lunch on our way to Norwich, I had the Mussels as a main with fries - delicious!

Such a disappointment after such glowing reviews. Sunday lunch where the pile of roast beef was 70% fat and much of the remainder was chewy, the roast potatoes were hard and the Yorkshire was overcooked. We were asked twice if everything was ok and twice we said no it wasn't. We were just told that they leave the fat on for flavour (fat cap was 2cm thick!) and that nobody else had complained! On the flip side,our male server was very attentive and charming and the sticky toffee pudding was very nice although when we asked for a drop more cream, that's exactly what we got, it barely covered the bottom of the jug! I won't be visiting again.

Nice welcome, good food (we had the sharing plate). Will go there again to try something off the specials menu. There were a few dishes to tempt us.

A very atmospheric rural setting. A warm welcome and taken straight to our table. Well presented and cooked food arrived at just the right time. Quite a small menu but something for everyone and of course cooking and presentation were excellent. A lovely Valentines night experience.

Although not a stranger to this pub I was particularly impressed by the way Jenny, who was by herself, managed to keep the beer flowing, the food served & the phone answered all with good grace & genuine banter to make us all feel welcome. It's when the chips are down that a pub shows it's true character - nice one!

We called in for food on a cold dark night just On a Thursday in early January.

A group of us ate in here after a long walk, it was a lovely day, so we ate outside under a marquee ~ really nice !!

Once again an amazing meal at the Burston Crown. The jerk chicken pitta is my go to lunch meal. Amazingly tasty with gorgeous salad. And very crispy chips. I look forward to the next.

This was our first time to the crown and we will definitely be returning. The food was absolutely delicious and service was great too. Great atmosphere, we loved it. Thank you!

You need a sat to find place and we were very lucky to get the last parking place! they are doing a new car park so that will be good.

As soon as you walk inside the vibes are good and the staff are all very friendly. There is a good choice on the menu.

Having been at The Burston Crown again last night I felt obligated to once again give a rave review.Best rib-eye steak to be had but I think that about every meal I have ever had there.Tried the onion rings for the first time and addicted already!

Nice pub and restaurant. Food was good for pub grub. Nothing to rave about but was good. We sat next to a table with a very annoying iPad goon over the same noises 8.30pm by this point. We asked if they could ask them to turn it down but only told us that we could move into the bar area which we did and sat alone which kind of ruined the atmosphere. Won’t be rushing back but food was nice

Went for lunch on Saturday,first ones there so got table no problem,we were told food will be about 25 minutes..... 45 minutes later it turned up.

This pub was recommended to us and did not disappoint. We enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast lunch there in a cozy traditional English pub. Good food, pleasant staff and good value. Would recommend .

Had a great meal and they have some good ales, very cosy pub l would highly recommend this pub and very helpful and friendly staff