The Crown Inn in Mid Suffolk

Visited every evening as the wife and I were staying in a close by cottage . Very friendly staff & locals , felt very welcome . Curry & Quiz night was great also , Hope to visit again one day

A warm welcome and great food. Perfect way to end our Norfolk adventure and Pepsi the dog loved it with his own menu!

I found some of the staff helpful and courteous, but the lady I spoke to at the end about an issue was dismissive and didn't even offer an apology. I'd simply politely made her aware at the end of our evening that a piece of the wooden wall had suddenly fallen down and landed on my big toe, hurting it. The least I would have expected was an apology but the response I received was defensive. Food-wise, a couple of our large party loved their meals, but mine was sadly dry and lacklustre. Needless to say I won't be visiting again.

We were regulars until we moved away 4 years ago, today was our first visit since returning. Sunday lunch done right, if anything it's got better over the years. We'll be back frequently

Looking for a nice pub on a bike ride we came across this little gem. A lovely lunch, sandwiches and chips, just what we were looking for, well kept ale and friendly staff. Just sorry no more of our planned rides come this way.

Lovely Sunday Roast on Mothering Sunday..Gave some primroses to my Mum which was a lovely touch. Wish we had a pub like this in my.village. Please give them your.custom.I certainly will if I'm in this neck of the woods again.

We have visited The Crown numerous times since “discovering” it just over a year ago whilst in search of an evening meal. The food is good quality and freshly cooked upon ordering , the chips are homemade as opposed to the frozen rubbish usually offered , excellent changing range of real ales all extremely well kept . The hosts and staff are most welcoming and friendly , as are the many locals , it’s a pleasure to find a pub that is still operated as a traditional village inn . A big bonus is that The Crown is dog friendly and even offers “doggy dinners” .

Had a great weekend, the accommodation was excellent we had everything we needed and our dog Barney was made really welcome. Food was excellent and staff really friendly thank you.

Recently visited the Crown Inn for a evening meal. At first I was a little apprehensive as there were only two other people eating and the pub lacked, in my opinion, a bit of atmosphere. However I need not have worried, the very friendly landlady took our order, in my case the gammon meal and my wife had a cheeseburger. Both meals were very tasty, ample portions and reasonably priced, this was out last day in the area, otherwise we would have been happy to return.

Just spent a week in Norfolk and this was our local pub. As soon as we walked in we was greeted by the friendly locals and landlord. We ate here 3 times during our stay and we wasnt let down. Food was fresh cooked and tasty with a varied menu, and specials board. Staff were friendly and service was very good. We will be back in September and mum is hoping Cromer Crab is still available!

We can here for 3 out of our 4 nights in Catfield. I wish we had come for the 4th as this place is a local gem. Both the cos & the plaice is freshly battered and the fish perfect. I really wasn’t expecting this from a small pub I just thought it would be frozen. My husband had the burger and one night the lasagne both of which were well cooked. The pub is friendly, clean & has lovely staff. I would really recommend this lovely country pub.

We visited on a very quiet night, food was lovely and we were made to feel very welcome by both staff and customers . A particular mention for Kristy who was an excellent hostess for us and our dogs bringing treats for them and made sure we had a lovely evening. Very dog friendly and even have a doggy menu.

We recently visited and had a lovely meal , food was delicious and we were made to feel very welcome. We also ordered take away fish and chips on Friday and they were outstanding.

The pub fitted us (2 people) in last minute while on holiday. The staff were friendly, quiet calm atmosphere despite there being a few larger groups. The food was amazing! Proper home made pub food, thank you.

Good value pub meals, The eggs Benedict is exceptional. Good selection of top notch guest beers from local breweries on offer.

I had the Sunday Dinner take away from here today, 1st time I've tried it, and was very pleasantly surprised, I'd tried another pub for Sunday dinner and it wasn't the best I've had. But this was really good, my wife and I both had...

We ordered sausage and mash as a takeout due to coronavirus lock down, I didn’t expect the amount of food we received, 3 sausages loads of mash peas and gravy! This was delicious, i can’t fault this food ,proper home made and piping hot when...

My partner and I visited with our toddler for lunch and loved it! The decor is dated but don't let that put you off. Service is friendly and accommodating. My partner enjoyed the dark stout on draught. We both ordered the steak and ale suet...

Ate here in October. Food and drink were fine but not sure the tables are socially distanced (people behind us were on a normal pub table as far as we could see) and the lady serving us wasn’t wearing a mask. Sorry but in these...

Was staying nearby and ordered a takeaway. Was ready really quickly and was very tasty. Just the job when you’re too tired to cook.

We had a lovely family meal. The staff were great as was the food. Highly recommended. Wasn't to busy but we were in early. Great use of the eat out to help out scheme.

I’ll start off by saying I’m a regular visitor to the Crown. It’s not near to where I live but I pass by regularly and the beer and ales served in the Crown are the best you will get anywhere, so I am forced to...

Stayed 1 night in cottage at rear of pub. enough room for 3. Bedding very clean and sofa bed firm and very comfy. Would buy it for my own home. Shower drainage and cooker disappointing though. Just needs some work to improve. Other than that...

We stayed for 3 nights in Holly Cottage which is situated at the rear of the pub.Very comfortable and well appointed also included a welcom package of coffee,milk,tea,cereal,,fruit juice,bread,butter etc.Dog friendly and several good long and short local nice dog walks. Gail and Scott are...

We stayed at Pear Cottage within the grounds of the crown pub. Lovely little cottage with ample space. Well equipped kitchen and very large shower Fridge well stocked with milk, juice, bread, butter and preserves in addition to tea, coffee, sugar and breakfast cereals. We...

We stopped by for lunch as we are about to move into the village. We were thrilled at the friendliness of the staff, the quality of food and the peaceful surroundings. It made for the perfect family lunch. It’s incredibly reasonably priced too, which makes...

My husband and I stopped off here for lunch on holiday. On first sight it looks very basic and small from the outside, but it is actually quite cute and charming. There’s a few parking spaces out front and a small fenced off outside seating...

This was our first visit to a pub since lockdown and we were a little nervous but the owners made us feel very welcome and made our evening. They were very friendly and the meals were fantastic and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended

This pub is absolutely lovely, the staff are so welcoming and accommodating and there is a lovely atmosphere. The food is really lovely, we were a family party of 12, including children, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The Sunday roast was really delicious, and...

We visited the Crown three times whilst staying in a B&B in Catfield. Just a great proper pub! Great choice of proper beer, and good pub food at great prices. Plus, they are taking COVID-19 precautions seriously with proper care and attention. Highly recommended!

How great it was to arrive to an outside airy marquee and be waitress served very fine food. Wonderful steak pie, fab fish and chips, and a great local atmosphere. All safe, all at distance, gently organised - and very well received.

This pub is absolutely amazing, the staff are always very friendly and polite, the food is amazing , never disappointed, the customer service is outstanding can recommend this place for food and drink, also the cottages they let out are exceptional; clean and spacious , and reasonable prices, check out this pub it’s the best

Staying in Stalham for a few days and after a long drive down on our first day we looked for somewhere local and the Crown popped up. Typical country pub, the lady who looked after us was lovely and the food was great. Highly recommended.

Nice friendly village pub with a good choice of beer at reasonable prices. Staff and locals nice and chatty. Menu is a bit unadventurous but what they do is nicely done.

This is a traditional, old fashioned pub. We were greeted by a friendly lady, who was the only one serving behind the bar, taking orders at tables and waitressing. My partner had Ham, Egg & Chips which was fine. I had Mushroom Risotto, which was disappointing, it was a congealed mass of what looked like rice pudding. If they stuck to traditional pub grub it would have been better.

Good food and excellent service. Would definitely recommend going there for dinner. Nice to see a local business doing well.

Very tasty pub grub, highly recommend. Locals very pleasant and made to feel welcome. Worth a visit guy's, Scott & Gail are very pleasant Owner/Landlords.

I returned with 8 friends for a second meal here this year and we would definitely return and recommend to others. The menu is really varied and the food was delicious. We were on a bike ride and turned up just after last orders but the waitress let us order and all of the food was delicious. The waitress was really friendly. Thank you!

Other than a Monday the Crown serves good reasonably price food and also has a good range of beers and wine. There is a nice menu with dally specials. Good friendly service. Dog friendly too.

Went on a Saturday evening but it wasn't busy. The staff were very friendly. Nice ales on tap too,The menu is not extensive but we chose a beef suet pudding from the specials board (I got the last one) and grilled fish from the main menu. Both were delicious,The wine list is not cheap but the one we chose (No, 6) was fine,Recommended to visit.

It's ok, very friendly landlady. Food selection is adequate, quality and presentation ok. Beer is well kept.

We booked an evening meal whilst travelling to our nearby hotel. We then realised we’d arrive too late for our booking, so I rang to let the pub know. The cook went home at 9.00pm and we didn’t arrive until 15 minutes after this. The reception on my phone was awful and I was cut off. The lady I’d spoken to rang me back and took our food order over the phone. When we arrived, cold, tired and hungry, our food (a delicious cod and chips) were waiting for us. We had a refreshing beer and a bottle of red wine with our meal in a lovely, friendly atmosphere. I can’t rate the pub highly enough. It’s customer service was outstanding!

What a hidden gem - the locals are really keeping this one to themselves. The Crown is a really welcoming, and well supported "local" - not something you see these days. On top of the atmosphere, the food was very good and there was plenty of it. We will definitely be returning

We last visited this pub while on holiday in the area about 4 years ago. As we were in the area on a daytrip we popped in and thankfully it hasn't changed! A very warm, welcoming and friendly landlady. We had a Bombay Veggie Burger and Chips/salad. A Local Ham, Egg and chips and a kids Fish, Chips and Beans. Very reasonably priced and absolutely delicious from start to finish. The homemade and handcut chips deserve a special mention..... they are to die for!!!! A sundae and a kids ice cream for dessert went down a treat. A fantastic country pub that comes highly recommended if you are in the area. I wish we lived a bit closer than Ipswich!

Friendly traditional pub serving great beer and "proper pub grub". A warm welcome from staff and locals. Made to feel at home straight away with friendly service from Gail and her staff!! Definitely recommend to anyone!

Disappointing food and over priced. Prompt service and a nice place for a drink, but the restaurant lets it down.

Stopped in on a Sunday for lunch

A brilliant place with plenty of space and warm friendly welcome. Plenty of menu choice and kids were also catered for. Good choice of ale, lagers and spirits with guest ales and specials too. Gluten free options available and nothing is too much for the landlord and landlady. friendly locals too and we were treated really well. excellent place

Beautiful looking English country pub. Beers were excellent and the staff brilliant.

We were made to feel at home straight away , good selection of ales on offer too.

Had the delicious cod goujons and chips for lunch in the 2 for £12 deal. The chips were home made, can’t get any better than that.

I recently visited here for the first time while on holiday with 11 friends. We were on a bike ride from Clippesby hall and we stopped here for lunch. All of our food was absolutely lovely and the staff were very friendly so thank you. We will definitely return next year!

This was the nicest meal I’ve had in a long time! Quality, price, atmosphere and service bang on, here’s until next time. Thank you x

Lovely food. Just been extended. Great coffee for us designated drivers. Local beers at the bar. Lovely and friendly staff and locals

We spent the first week of September 2017, renting a cottage in Catfield and this little gem was just around the corner. When I say we this included two spaniels who only visit pubs and towns whilst on Holiday. Our first visit to the crown was delightful even though one of the staff had got married we were made most welcome as long as the dogs owners were well behaved. The Landlady Gail greeted our two with a biscuit each and we were seated in a small area away from the main bar. Fish and chips was the order of the day and all I can say is on this meal alone they could compete with all the award winning fish and chip shops, and proper home made chips mmm. Needless to say we spent every evening there and sampled most of the extensive menu. We were treated as locals and part of the family. This made our holiday. Thank you Gail and all members of your lovely stafff.

This was the 2nd time of staying at the crown in and on both occassions we have been welcomed and well looked after. This time we even took our dog who loved it.

If you want an oldy worldy pub, then this is the place to go. A gathering of locals can make you feel a tad out of place. Good selection of beers. Food ok, not suitable for fussy eaters though. Don't get me wrong pub is not bad by all means, but also not fabulous, real middle of road place.

Called in at "The Crown" as it was lunchtime and we were near.

A lovely friendly pub serving excellent fish and chips on a Friday for which they open early. They also do a takeaway service. Dogs welcome but not in the bar area

Cosy, friendly country pub, local ales. Lovely food and family run. Great coffee if you are the designated driver. For special events, i e Valentines Meal, you would need to book

This is our second visit on our NY holiday. The staff are lovely and very welcoming towards our two dogs. Friday night fish and chips were delicious and I'd go as far to say one of the best I've ever eaten! We'd definitely recommend a visit. Thank you everyone.

A good old fashion local pub with a good selection of local ales, warm and welcoming but left feeling disappointed with the food, the home made chips were lovely but the gourmet burger was a bit disappointing as was the lasagna, the fish n chips that someone else ordered looked lovely, so I would go back and try again.

A Free House in Norfolk. Changing good beer range. Most importantly, a very welcoming reception when arriving. No access by boat, but if driving, a MUST visit. Accommodation available. Ian Gibbs

Been here many times . It's like being in your living room when the roaring fire is going . Drinks are always good . Food it's amazing . And the staff are lovely and helpful.

Scott and Gail are the most welcoming hosts. My parents and I love this place. Despite having moved from Catfield over a year ago, they will forever call it their local because of its homely atmosphere. I always go when I return back home from Liverpool.

Staying at Potter Heighsm, this was a short drive for an evening meal, had not visited before, but will definately go again, Only light food required this visit, but very nice, one of us had Pate, and the other the Leek and Spinach Lasagne.

Pretty village pub serving above average quality food. Don't expect chips with everything piled high type of pub grub. This pub serves some delightful dishes. We tried the baked Camembert and the whitebait for a light lunch. Plenty of other tasty meals on the menu so we shall be back.

Eaten here a few times and always been good, with plenty on the plate, you won't come away hungry! I enjoy my real ale and the IPA is as good as you will get. Also both food and drink reasonably priced.

This beautiful village pub is over 300 years old. It is well decorated both inside and out. We visited as it was listed as dog friendly in the 2016 Good Beer Guide. It certainly is, our dog was offered water and biscuits straight away. Staff and customers were very friendly. The menu looked lovely and good value although we did not eat. We will revisit next year when back on holiday.

I have been to the Crown at Catfield many times. The food is very good home made and cooked pub type food. They also have a very good selection of local beers. The food is very good value for money and I am always well looked after by the owners. It is worth giving it a visit this lovely old country inn.

We called for lunch and could not fault any of it. The lovely lady behind the bar was welcoming and friendly, she took the time to point out the specials menu and was a super example of good coustomer service.

Went to the Crown for lunch, we were a party of 5 and had a great time. The food was fabulous and service very friendly. The atmosphere was very friendly and the place was spotless. The beer monsters in our group said that the beer was great.

I have visited the Crown Inn many times. the food is excellent. Good value for money.

Great place and great Local Ales with always several guest ales.

Have eaten at The Crown many times it is always excellent and the welcome from Gail and Scott is wonderful, really friendly. They do special evenings the last one being "around Britain" which was excellent value and wonderful food.

We went there while on holiday visiting family, had a couple of pints of the local ale and were extremely happy.

This was the 1st time we've been to this pub and it was worth it, we had the Sunday Roast. I had the Beef and my wife had the Gammon, both were very nice and good value at £7.95, they came with a good selection of vegetables, carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Peas & Roast Potatoes, plus a decent Yorkshire pud! The only problem with dinner was that is was so big I didn't have room for dessert. My wife did go for the Rhubarb Crumble but didn't manage to finish it, it was huge. So good friendly service and good food, what more could you want! Oh I must mention the coffee as I do like a decent cup, this was good and served in a nice glass cup. This is not a big pub so I'd recommend booking.

We and our two friends went for a drive yesterday lunchtime and again, came across this really lovely pub. We decided to check out the meals this time.. We had visited this pub earlier but only stopped for a drink then. The four of us all had a really lovely meal, we all thoroughly enjoyed the meals. They have a board with two meals for ten pounds and a specials board and the normal menus, for lunchtime and evening. Also now they are doing a pizza evening on tuesdays as well. We ate in the bar but they have a really nice restaurant part which is mostly used for evening dining. The proprietors and the barmaid were so nice and friendly and we cannot wait to make a return visit. The atmosphere is that of a lovely genuine cosy pub frequented by many locals which adds to the ambience. It is well worth a visit. Also the little pretty village of Catfield is also worth a look round.

While visiting my friends in Catfield we enjoyed a lunch / snack and a great catch up. The landlord & landlady are lovely and welcoming to us and my guide dog. Will be back :)

We love it here! Friendly Landlord and Landlady (Gail and Scott) friendly locals, good beer and food, well worth a visit whether you are local or visitors :)

Arrived by bike at this very traditional pub serving great traditional beer and sandwiches served by an engaging host. The observation was that the hot food served were hearty and on big plates. I highly recommend this unspoiled pub in a very quiet village.

My brother and I arrived on a busy Friday in need of food and beer on a wet and windy final night of a sailing holiday. Although the Crown was pretty full the young lady behind the bar made us most welcome and we were seated in a side room where we had an excellent meal and drinks. The food was freshly cooked, tasty and good value and, had I not been driving, I would have consumed more of the beer. From the look of the other customers, both those dining and those having a chat over a drink, I think everyone was having a most pleasant evening and enjoying themselves. I suspect that this is because the owners and staff are aiming to run a pub where their customers, both regulars and those on holiday, have an enjoyable time (which, sadly, is not a feeling one gets too often). I suggest any connoisseurs of secluded moorings who venture up Catfield Dyke will probably find it worth the walk for an evening at The Crown

Just returned from the crown inn, very friendly and welcoming, we were welcomed with out baby and they gave us a high chair. Lovely food, I had pork, it fell apart, was the best I have ever had I would say. I had a bud to drink which is obviously kept well, was lively and tasty. Would defiantly recommend, couldn't fault it. Is nice to go somewhere you have not been before and for all the staff to be so welcoming, it is a rare thing these days! 10/10

My parents live nearby, so when I visit I always ask to come here ever since I tried the carbonara, which is really nice. The puddings are really nice and the pub itself is a really friendly local pub too. I love this place and their food. Will definitely be coming back again.

We saw a sign for crown serving Sunday lunch, So thought we would try it. We were made welcome with friendly staff. The meal was very tasty and all veg fresh and in season. When going that way again will go back. And tell our friends about it.

Lovely food, lasagne is beautiful & real home cooked chips are to die for!! Have eaten here a few times now, and visited their ale festival /bbq last summer which was fab! Would make it even better if there was live music on some weekends... As lovely spot in the heart of catfield village

Lovely pub serving good food with friendly landlords and staff. Recommended. Best pub in the area with a good selection of beers.

Excellent choice on the menu, served fresh and attractively. Accommodating dietary requirements, where possible, especially if you book ahead. Very friendly. Great place to go to eat with family or friends. Dogs welcome too.

Friendly welcome, good choice of ales and beer. Menu is big enough to give a choice, but not so huge you wonder if everything is fresh. Food is always excellent and nicely presented. There's tables in the bar area, and an additional dining area (where well behaved dogs are allowed). Clean and homely. Quiet, easy listening music in the background. Never feel rushed, so a great place to eat and chat with friends or family. Intimate enough for couples too. Since finding The Crown we've visited often.

Since my last review, we have been back several times to Catfield Crown. We are always welcomed most warmly by Gail & Scott, and they always make a lunchtime meal with our friends special. The food, prepared by Scott, is excellent pub fare, and cannot be beaten in our opinion, and we are very fussy! We will be back again very soon!

From the outside The Crown looks somewhat nondescript but I have never let that deter me from entering a pub and once inside I was not in the slightest bit disappointed. It is a lovely, traditional village pub which ticked all my boxes. We were staying in a nearby cottage for a week and used The Crown each evening either for a few pints or a meal. We were treated politely and respectfully by the friendly landlady and the obvious locals didn't seem bothered in the slightest that we were casuals. There was a small but very nice selection of ales and our meals the two times we ate here were definitely a notch or two above average pub food - in fact I can't recall ever having better steak & kidney pudding in a pub or restaurant. Overall one of the best pubs of it's type that I have been to for a long time. It wasn't overly busy each night we were there so I cannot comment on how they handle "busy" but I would not hesitate to use The Crown again if in the area again.

Great Beer great food No jukebox No fruit gambling machines. great staff the pub is a small free house & does not have to pander to the usual din & trappings of tied houses.

It's great that the real english pub is still around.

We visited here for a family drink and a bite to eat for my partners birthday, As we walked in the whole place went quiet, we ordered our drinks and the got told we should go through to the back room which looked more like a working men's club come store room than a nice village pub.

a lovely place.relaxed atmosphere.freindly.good food good service.and good value. love to visit again

everything was A1 fantastic food was excellent staff are really friendly and helpful service was great, I cannot think of anything bad to say, we went back 3 times and only just got in as the place was always busy.

It's a shame you have used another restaurants food photographs on trip advisor and have not rectified the situation maybe you should use your own photographs.

Small but with plenty of character I would be very happy to have this pub within staggering distance of my home. We had lunches, two of which were excellent and one was OK. The beer was spot on. So nice to see dark beers also provided. We sat outside in the sunshine and had one round more than we usually do because of the quality.

Wonderful and friendly pub, we sat on a warm sunny day sipping Old Peculiar watching the world go by on the bench's out side. We then retired to the closed courtyard beer garden to escape the suns rays....(part vampire here). On the evening we returned and had surf 'n' turf, the steak being cooked to perfection, the prawns bursting with garlicky goodness. The chips hand cut, the onion rings to die for. Would we go back?....in a heart beat. Loved every nanosecond in this traditional oasis among a desert of unworthy gastro pubs.

After playing football and having a tough training session. I was very thirsty and hungry. so me and my group of friends (only 4 of us) aged 19 went to get a drink, as soon as we walked in the door at 2pm we were almost ushered out of the pub without buying anything. Terrible!