The Crown Inn in West Dorset

The food here is lush. The staff are so warm and welcoming. Would highly recommend and will be back to visit soon. Thank you 😊

We stopped here for dinner after a long drive from Kent. The outside was very pretty and the flowers looked lovely. Once inside, the place looked a bit dated, but there was a lovely fish tank, and spacious seating. Clean too. The staff were very friendly too. Toilets were very clean and modern, despite the rest of the decor. The food- well we were very pleasantly surprised! It was gorgeous! Pies and fish and chips, lovely puddings! Typical pub grub. It was great!

Really disappointed to turn up at this pub at 7:33pm on a Thursday to be told they stop serving at 7:30. When pubs are struggling to much nowadays how can they turn down the opportunity of a £120+ spend for 4 people, I guess the staff are not the owners. We chose this as someone we knew had been there a few years ago. Nothing on their website to say food stops at 7:30 and no provision to book a table on line either.

Good position and has plenty of parking. The pub could do with internal refurbishing. The food was only average. A cheap and cheerful pub not of high standard.It does not take advantage of its position at a major road junction

This pub is my local. As a family we eat here regularly. The food is excellent and so is the service. Spotless premises with beautiful floral displays and an excellently kept cellar. Stop for a meal and sit and watch the beautiful aquariums.

The landlady and landlord are nice enough but hol on to your hat when they charge outrageous prices for squash and tap water!!!! Double anywhere else we have purchased the same drinks, too greedy!

We arrived in the area for a weekend away, this was the first pub we found and we were far from disappointed. After just an hour we felt relaxed and at home. Friendly staff, friendly locals and lovely atmosphere. We missed last orders for tea but was recommended a fantastic takeaway that we got delivered and ate over another pint or 2! Definitely recommend a visit and will definitely be returning. Even the fish were friendly 🐠😁

Decidedly average. ‘Legendary burgers’ (as described on the menu), they were not. Having given the temperatures for our meat the response from the staff was ‘we just cook it mate’. Arrived over cooked and dry. Chips overdue a oil change as very dark / Dry. Honestly wouldn’t bother if I were you and I certainly wouldn’t again!

Stopped on our way to Charmouth and hadn’t researched the pub beforehand so was slightly apprehensive. Very pleasantly surprised by the lovely welcome from the staff and very decent food. A few quibbles over the food, battered fish very heavy on the batter and prawns not properly cleaned before serving but very useful rest stop on the way to our holiday. Men’s toilets had some rather rude jokes which made us uncomfortable sending our child in there but I otherwise really can’t fault the place!

Cannot fault The Crown in anyway. Often come in for Sunday lunch. Wonderful, welcoming staff. Proper, home cooked food, using great ingredients at incredibly reasonable prices. Thank you Sarah, Simon, (gorgeous) Shanie and gang! Ps. Also a lovely place to meet and fuss dogs!

This was our second visit to The Crown for lunch. The food and service is excellent here. The barmaid being exceptionally welcoming and friendly. The food is home made wholesome (and generous) pub food, well cooked and very tasty. The food is also very good value for money and we would highly recommend a visit.

I visit often for drinks which is always a fun, friendly experience. Recently I've been adding Sunday roast to my order and it does not disappoint! Always a wide variety of meat and veggies cooked perfectly. Along with the live music, it makes a fab afternoon/evening. 😊

Super pub with something for everyone. Great food including Sunday lunch and has a range of live music over the weekend.

Called in for lunch on a Monday and was very impressed. Greeted by a cheery bar lady and pleasant background music. Good menu choice and we had an excellent meal served by the chef in person. Recommended and will definitely be back!

Visited a few times whilst on holiday as it was the nearest pub. Wasn't overly impressed by hospitality, tried to book a table with 3 days notice for food and were told to ask again tomorrow as to whether they could accommodate - they couldn't. It very much felt that because we weren't local to the area that we weren't welcome. Drinks.... particularly San Miguel was absolutely extortionate £7.20 a pint.... my eyes nearly fell out when I saw the price on the till! If it hadn't been such a walk to the next nearest pub in bad weather I wouldn't have bothered returning.

Popped in for dinner on way home to Devon & was fortunate enough to have one of their Sunday roasts. Absolutely beautiful, all cooked to perfection, generous portions & great value. Great beer too.

On arrival we were snapped at by a grumpy barman. “Dogs that side” we were told, I don’t have an issue of being told where to sit but first impressions count! The food was average, atmosphere was relaxed and local’s friendly. It was the trip to the men’s toilets that shocked me, I’m disgusted at what they perceive to be jokes in the wall. I don’t find jokes about innocent people killed in Ukraine funny.

Been here quite a few times now with friends who live local and always very welcoming, great food and super service from the staff.

We didn’t actually get to visit. I phoned to enquire about availability (quite a large number), and my phone call was rudely cut short.

Passed through Bridport for a day trip and decided to stop here for dinner. Outstanding food! Nice atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff, can’t wait to return

Found the pub quiet, on a buisey day. Pleased to have a very enjoyable meal. Not the usual everything dripping in oil.all home cooked. Very good staff. Good coffee Not over priced.

Last year while on holiday in west bay , we visited the crown and had rump steak and chips which we really enjoyed. Last week we decided to visit again and have steaks. Yet again the steaks although rump were tender and the onion rings were great.

We stopped in as we’ve passed a few times and always wondered We were not disappointed The welcome was really nice The food was superb, full of flavour, and the dessert was delicious We missed the live music, but the music in the bar was...

We were all staying just down the road in an Airbnb, so this pub was very convenient for all of us to go to at lunchtime. It is a very welcoming traditional pub, extremely helpful and friendly staff. We ordered grub for 10 of us,...

We had two lovely meals on a friday and sunday lunchtime. Shanie who served our drinks and took our food orders on both visits was very welcoming, jolly and entertaining.

Called in on an impulse, so glad we did! The steak and ale pie was excellent and the burger was delicious! The beer was very good, the staff and service friendly and efficient and the toilets must be the cleanest and brightest in the country!...

Friendly comfortable pub with good beers and very reasonable prices. Barman was very friendly, played with our Staffy when we arrived too, and showed us our table we had booked; menu is a pub menu with an extra specials attached to it so if you’re...

So clean !!! We stopped here for a break from travel and a drink, quite possibly the cleanest toilets in a pub ever ! If you’re on your way from South east to South West , stop here

After a long drive down to Bridport and unable to get into our holiday let until 4pm and with ,3 hungry kids we pulled into the car park of the crown Inn. They were advertising food all day. One of us popped in to see...

Great pub and great food Got a very warm welcome for our group of 6 adults and 3 small kids (under 10) The gentle man said sit there and call out your drinks table by table excellent service. Waiter come out to take the food...

Stopped on way back from Cornwall to west moors. Nice pub, friendly staff, good food. Would stop off for a meal again when passing.

Came here for a meal for my birthday whilst on holiday . However we nearly left without ordering. There was a singer on and she was extremely loud . She was on her last 5 minutes so we decided to stay . I am so...

The service was absolutely fantastic The food on the other hand was not so good Steak very grizzly and the portion size was more for child The “crown burger” was not in a bun!! The order was for chips but when it arrived it was...

We stopped at the Crown yesterday on our way home from Cornwall and the Steak & Ale pie with Mash and Veg was out of this world. Had to really find extra space as didn’t want to leave any of it. Staff were very friendly...

Abs lovely pub, great host , superb food and ladies bathrooms spotless and beautiful. Thank you will def be back 💚💚🍀🍀

What a fabulous public house . A true light in the darkness of the times . Food was good pub food . Service was very good . The folk behind the bar were all very friendly and accommodating.

Sadly as we entered the pub, we read the notice ‘no meals today’….doom and gloom. However the lovely land lady made us very welcome coffee was served with a gorgeous shortbread biscuit, and we had a really wonderful break. We used the facilities of the...

We had lunch with a party of six on a road trip. Pros: a large variety of good typical pub mains. Fish&Chips, Hamburgers, seafood, and salads al fresh and in generous portions. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Located right on A35. Free parking...

Huge portions of food ! Mains arrived super hot lovely traditional pub Toilets are the best I’ve ever seen super clean Not our first visit and won’t be the last!!

Went there for evening meal .as sign said food served all day everyday .chose food off specials board ,went to order and was told no more food today .it was a Saturday night at 19.00 .so won’t be going back there ever

Came for a family meal as we were staying in the caravan site up the road. Excellent food and excellent, friendly service. My son particularly loved the nachos

I would highly recommend this pub, friendly staff, beautiful food, melt in the mouth beef and ale pie, my son wants the recipe for the garlic Mayo on his meal, will most definitely be returning

Can't believe how much the prices for drinks are in this pub, food was ok but not worth the price Not good value

We visited the pub for a drink (and maybe a meal) after a long journey. The tables inside were very close together, and you had to squeeze past people at them to access the toilets. No-one was wearing masks, so we sat outside. Later I...

So glad I didn’t let the other reviews put me off in regards to drinks being expensive. The food was lovely, fresh and home cooked and the drinks no dearer than any other places we have eaten in I had the the chicken, bacon and...

I reserved a table to watch the game, to be honest I was surprised to get a table as everywhere else locally had been booked up days before I booked here. The pub is a typical town pub no frills, however, the atmosphere was electric,...

A pint of san Miguel £ 6.30 in this pub this is a extortionate price to pay I don't pay these prices in London this pub is ripping off tourists

We visited this pub for dinner whilst on holiday. We had tried to book others places with higher trip advisor ratings but couldn’t get a table. So glad we ended up at The Crown Inn. The food was lovely and the service excellent. The staff...

Excellent service. Quality food with a good price to match . Delicious Sunday lunch with a choice of chicken , beef and pork. Veg , roasties and a Yorkshire pud . Glad we called in.

Visited on a Wednesday with an old friend, the Crown is very easy to access with loads of parking and so close to the A35, if you are looking for a great pub next to the A35 on the way to Devon and Cornwall The...

Fantastic pub! Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff and good pub grub! Best pub in the south west. See you tomorrow!🥰

Arrived with my partner we were told sharply "you will have to wait 40 minutes if you want food" we asked for a menu that you will have to wait 40 minutes. We walked out and went elsewhere

Basic pub food which to be fair was ok but took over an hour for 7 basic pub meals to arrive! The pub wasn’t that busy either. The drinks were extortionate for just a basic pub! More than London prices!! No covid restrictions at all for any of the staff either! Can’t say I was to bothered about that but for just a basic pub the prices are a joke would never go back!

We bought pint of Sam Miguel and a bottle of Diet Coke small Cost £9.30 will not be returning Also people were going in without wearing a mask

Food was 10/10 but adherence to covid rules 0/10. No masks worn by staff or most patrons, no track and trace, no one way system...total disregard for rules which negates the 10/10 food score

Visited on a Sunday for a Sunday Roast. This was our second visit having previously visited a couple of years back and enjoyed the food. On this occasion the food was very good, the roasts were excellent with perfectly prepared vegetables. One of our party had fish & chips which was well cooked and nicely presented. The chicken, bacon & leek pie was also very tasty and well cooked. This was topped of by the super friendly staff. Sadly there was a downside. The price of the drinks were excessive in the extreme. £6.40 for a pint of San Miguel and £5.20 for a pint of Orchard Gold cider, £1 for a glass of flat soda water. Now there may be an argument for increasing prices to claw back lost revenue due to COVID 19 but the addition of a £5.20 service charge somewhat negates this and whilst it may have been advertised somewhere it certainly was not clear as we were unaware that this charge was being applied until the bill arrived. The pub also needs to comply better with current COVID rules, staff were not wearing face coverings and there were tables where more than 6 were gathered. Overall whilst the food and service was very good the excessive cost of drinks, addition of a service charge and failure to comply with COVID rules was enough for us to consider not returning.

The food was OK, typical frozen pub food (burger was served in a nice bun) Good beer but a little priceyBiggest disappointment was the total lack of COVID measures None of the bar staff wore face masks, just didn't care, no one way system and people drinking at the bar. The chef came out of the kitchen with no mask and clutching a hanky as she blew her nose. We are now keeping our fingers crossed that the irresponsible staff and owners have not passed anything onto us.Will not be going back ever (just the wrong attitude I'm afraid)

We dropped in as we wanted some pub grub I had the 16 oz Crown burger , it was absolutely fantastic Definitely come back for one. John

We stopped here for a meal while on holiday. There was a Test and Trace QR at the door and sanitiser available. Menus were laminated. We both had a Sunday roast dinner, my friend had chicken while I had nut roast. The food was fresh, hot and reasonably priced. Similarly the deserts, bread pudding with custard and Dorset apple cake with ice cream. There was one major fly in the ointment, not one single member of staff, bar or kitchen, wore a mask. I thought this was mandatory. I actually heard one staff member telling a customer that the boss who was seated at a table near the bar was coughing because he had COPD. However he didn't deem it necessary to wear a mask!!!!!Food good, price reasonable, meeting of COVID 19 standards poor.

We had a lovely lunch here a few days ago. Well cooked food, prompt and polite service. Reasonably priced

We didnt expect much but I can only say our food was fresh and very acceptable. Staff were fine, helpful. We even went back next day for Sunday lunch and we got a decent meal for the money. Would go back next time in Bridport.

Lovely local pub with excellent food and service. Homecooked food, daily specials and newspapers! In a covid safe environment. What a refreshing change.

My wife and myself dined here and we were very dissapointed! Ideal if you like to dine out eating frozen produce, I personally would rather eat fresh. Also expensive for what you get.

Good food. I opted for the chicken bacon and leek pie which was very nice. Staff were good and friendly, nice big fish tank which kept the kids amused. Quick service and all was hot and fresh.

The Crown is not a pretentious lager lounge, but an honest to goodness inn, with a great range of beers that have traveled all the way from Palmer's Brewery (about 400 yards away !Excellent landlord, great all day meals (loved the the gammon), and so nice to have a meal. that was just right at a time (mid afternoon) we wanted. Highly recommended.

Some good points some very very bad points.Huge portions of quite decent food reasonably priced. The ploughman’s and burgers are fab!Very rude staff esp who I assume is the landlord, a smile wouldn’t hurt you know!No track n trace, people stood around bar sone even eating their meals off the bar that’s just bloody disgusting!! But totally immaculate toilets!So confused it’s a mystery pub!!

Visited on a beautiful Sunday to see a bit of live music. No track and trace info requested, locals sat at the bar doing crosswords etc. Drinks prices horrendous, £9.30 for a pint and a half of San Miguel. Really? Felt ripped off. Will not be returning

Having phoned before hand to see what time they served Sunday Roast until, was told 7:30pm so booked a table. Went to the pub and met with a sign indoors saying face masks were not required on the premises. Staff do not have any PPE - Masks/visors/aprons/gloves or even any screens at the bar and only one hand sanitizer on the way in.This felt way too uncomfortable and the menu stated that Sunday lunch was until 7:30pm or until they've sold out. Had this been explained over the phone then probably wouldn't have booked it and promptly left.No signs of any Track & Trace either and the landlord clearly isn't bothered about the staff or 'customers' as there was also no one-way system in place either.Shocking and disgraceful all round,so go there at your own peril!!

We stopped here for a very rainy lunch! Food was plentiful and tasty, even better value due to eat out help out. Social distancing maintained and checked in using the QR code. Friendly staff and great service, proper local pub. Toilets amazing, clean and super modern.

No social distancing,no face mask for staff or customers,no records kept of customer contact details, just a busy friendly pub, it's like being in 2019 bit more expensive but then again I've been in lockdown for the last four months so I guess prices go up.

Lovely tasty meal! Friendly atmosphere, very welcoming. Beautiful courtyard garden. Catered to the whole family. Will definitely return!!

Not 'Masterchef' in terms of presentation, but portion size and taste second to none. Crown burger humongous and Cottage Pie large with nicely cooked veg and full of flavour. Food piping hot. Friendly service and amazing toilets! Would return. These two meals approx £14 each.

No joke...! You would not believe how amazing the ladies bathroom is here! Not sure about food or drinks but would recommend just to see the ladies toilet. You would not find better in NYC.

We. were in Bridport to meet some friends and we needed somewhere convenient to meet. Service was ok, beer was excellent but the food was average. . Probably wouldn't return

We had a lovely meal here for a family birthday. We were a table of 9, there was a good choice on the menu and specials board and we all ordered something different. Food was served quickly and was tasty, hot and fresh. Nothing fancy, just a proper pub and decent food for a reasonable price with pleasant bar staff. Would definitely visit again when we're in the area.

We stopped here on the way home from the west country for lunch. We got an amazing greeting from the young lady behind the bar who served our drinks and took our lunch order and served lunch when it was ready. She had a smile for all the guests, a real charmer.

We came here today as it was a mid point meeting place for family, the interior doesn't do it justice, the food, we all had roast, was quite simply superb. Crispy, yet fluffy roast potatoes, vegetables cooked to perfection, homemade yorkshire puddings and stuffing, the best bit... the gravy! Absolutely delicious, obviously homemade with the meat juices in. The service was friendly, the toilets are immaculate and this was the best sunday lunch experience I've had for many a year, thank you to all the team.

Staying in Bridport for a short break and called in for evening meal tonight. Lovely girl behind the bar who could not do enough for us. Meals around £12 each - not cheap but huge portions. Cottage pie was delicious and chicken curry really good too.If you like good pub grub in a friendly environmet then I would recommend The Crown

Good food and well-kept real ale. Live music regularly. Friendly staff. Children welcome during the day.

Stopped in on the off chance as a lot of places had stopped serving food and we were glad we did. Food served all day, dog friendly, great real ale, great food and fantastic toilets! Couldn’t ask for more, would definitely return

poor service, when the boy brought our steaks out he did not know which steak was well done or which one was medium !! only 1 person working the bar and taking orders. very slow clearing tables.

We stopped here for lunch whilst on our way to Devon, great food, large portions, staff very friendly, not very quick service but to be fair they were quite busy, well behaved dogs welcome if you want to take your dog there.

Table for 6 adults + 3 children, not a problem. Got drinks OK, had to order at the bar for food. Food came out, must admit no-one said it was cold. Various meals were ordered, including cod and chips, which was a disappointment. Being close to the sea I would have expected a decent sized fillet of cod, but NO, it looked like 2 pieces of jumbo whitefish from the local frozen food store. Not what we was expecting.

Scampi was over cooked. Specifically asked three times not to include peppers in the salad. The salad came with limp red pepper. My gammon was ok chips usual pub chips. Overall average. No one asked if everything ok accept when clearing the plates. I did mention the above met with sorry and she just walked off.

Came here after a day out. Plenty of real ales on tap if you like ales. Unfortunately I was driving so only had one. The food was excellent and staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend this pub.

The Crown Inn has the best ladies toilets I have ever visited, I plan to remodel my downstairs cloakroom on them, stylish, practical and very sweet smelling, I complimented the landlord on them

8 of us are here, 5 had steak and ale pie really tasty and filling . Other meals were just as good. Great service , good atmosphere

This is the second time this year to bridport and we go for a pre dinner drink at the crown most evenings. On this occasion we decided to eat there. I had a steak and ale pie ,mashed potatoes and vegetables, my husband had a cheddar plough mans. We were both extremely happy with our food. Good size and fresh. I would recommend eating there.

Looked forward to a family lunch on 30.07.19 and after 2 hours our food had still not arrived. Yes the pub was busy but had hardly any kitchen staff and had the landlord come over to us and apologise I may have given them the benefit of the doubt.

On seeing the very large poster along the fence to the pub stating food served until 9pm we got a taxi to the inn for some dinner, only to be told they were not serving dinner that night due to a function, I pointed out that they still had their sign out stating food is being served, the bar lady didn't seem too concerned at our dismay, so we told her to not bother with the drinks we had ordered and walked out, I won't be using this place again

The family just needed somewhere to eat after being out all day and just popped in at the last minute. So we didn’t book Traditional pub serving great food ! Great service ! Beautiful gardens ! Totally recommend!!

We visited the crown on a late Saturday lunch time so were pleasantly surprised to be served food. We ordered a chicken fillet burger and asked for a spicy sauce with it. The land lady really went out of her way to find the right sauce. We also ordered a ploughman’s and to be honest it’s the kind of ploughman’s you dream of. Probably the best I’ve ever had. The pub was spotlessly clean and the bar staff lovely and friendly. Will definitely be back before the end of our holiday x

we arrived for sunday lunch at 12.00 pm after been told when we phoned they did not take bookings. most of the tables were reserved. staff did not know if there were any tables free. dogs and children were put in areas where they should not go usually and tables were pushed together. not a relaxing place to eat.

We visited to see a band on Sunday evening. Band "guilty pleasures" excellent. Bar staff service Excellent. Price of drinks "incredible". I had a pint of Peroni £6!!! Now this might have been a special price to pay for the band if it wasnt ....then we will certainly not be back You pay less than this in London! We checked the price with the young lady behind the bar... We also noticed that there was no price list displayed (a legal requirement??) If the price of the drinks were inflated to pay for the band then a notice in the entrance explaing this would be sensibleas it allows the client to decide on entry or not

We stopped here for lunch on our way home from Devon & all of us enjoyed our food, we only had baguettes, but they were fresh & enjoyable. Staff were very polite & helpful & there was a good choice of local real ales available too. Was only a short stop, but would happily pop in again if we were in the area.

Excellent fresh food , ate here 3days running the servings are large and well presented. The staff are very friendly and the service is good

We are there the evening of the Champions League semifinals while staying nearby. There was a good football atmosphere. I had the spinach and ricotta cannelloni while my wife had a burger. The food was tasty, staff were helpful and there was a good selection of beers from the nearby brewery.

ABSOLUTELY Best pub ever amazing staff, so kind so friendly, amazing food, helpful staff very pleased

Really lovely food and pleasant staff. A 'footie' pub so you may not like if you're not a fan but all in all a nice place to eat.

Visited for our evening meal . The pub itself is immaculate and the toilets the cleanest and nicest ever been to. The land lady didn’t stop polishing glasses, cleaning tables and working the pub is an absolute credit to her. We had the steak and ale pie, all day breakfast and crown burger. All were piping hot, presentation was lovely and tasted delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone wanted a pub meal .