The Crown Inn in South Northamptonshire

4 of us for food on a Saturday lunchtime. First visit, hard to fault. Lovely warm welcome from the Italian gent behind the bar. Lunch menu tasty and good value. Blazing fires and nice atmosphere, heartily recommend.

We were recommended by friends for lunch. It is a smart classic quality village pub that is food led. We were warmly greeted by Annie who has been working there for some eight years. When I said we had come for lunch she immediately used my name. She was extremely attentive and although there was just the two of us she offered us a larger table to give us more space. She chatted to us for a short while showing interest in where we lived etc. We had a cheese dipping starter to share and then sausage and mash for my wife and I had the belly pork. All meals were well presented and very tasty. We will have no hesitation in going back. It is worth noting that the Inn also has five bedrooms for longer stays in the area and a number of ladies booked in whilst we were there.

Comfortable bedroom, great food and a really nice welcoming staff... What's not to like ♥️

Absolute gem ! A quintessential English village pub that serves amazing food. A last minute booking was no trouble at all and the welcome was wonderfully friendly. A truly exceptional experience and a place we will definitely revisit.

The Crown is always, absolutely perfect! We were so glad when we discovered it, on a trip to Canons Ashby many years ago and have been coming back regularly ever since! The food is always delicious and the service is impeccable!

Fantastic food off the back of the staff recommendations Great little pub and very friendly staff

Loved the food. Excellent service and the beers were excellent. Hooky on draught! Will go again next time I'm in the area.

Didn't stay but a group of us enjoyed a very good meal. Service was slightly slow but it was busy for a week day and only one member of staff was available so understandable... It's also not the cheapest pub food in the area but.... you do get what you pay for and it was well worth waiting for... tasty, innovative and very large portions. I will definitely be coming back...

We were looking for somewhere to have a relaxed, chilled out time for our fifth wedding anniversary. We came across the crown inn and it was right up our street. We booked to stay the Friday and Saturday night and from start to finish the stay was just perfect. The staff were incredibly friendly, the room was lovely, the bed was super comfy and the food was out of this world. We would definitely book to go back. Thank you for an amazing weekend !! Even if you don't stay here, go for the food. It is honestly the best food we have ever eaten.

Booked for lunch and it was delightful and delicious! Soufflé was perfect as was the liver and bacon. Really reasonable price, clean and fresh decor. The welcome from Annie was wonderful, what a lovely lady!

We’d heard the food was good here and so we thought we’d try it out. Sunday afternoon so we went for the roast dinner. It did not disappoint. Lovely, fresh ingredients, all well prepared and quite delicious. The staff were amazingly friendly, treating us like regulars (which we may well become after this). We had our three small dogs with us. There was no problem accommodating them. In fact they got nearly as much attention as we did. The surroundings are very comfortable. Service excellent. Beer well kept. Prices reasonable. Thanks so much. Not only no complaints from us, but we’ll definitely be back for more.

I had dinner here with some friends last week and must say this place is fantastic. Atmosphere and Service were great and the food was excellent. Highly recommend stopping in here for food or drinks if you are in the area.

A tiny room above a pub. Service was prompt on arrival but no one present before 10am in the morning. A very noisy bar lock in kept us awake. Room was clean but tiny & never dark

Amazing food, amazing service! We went for a family trip out and found the Crown. The pub was busy but it was no hassle for the staff to find us a table for a lovely roast lunch. Annie and Claudio are a credit to the pub. We will most certainly be visiting again.

We stayed the night in the lovely rooms here and so took dinner too. It's a great little village with plenty of charm and the pub fits right in. The clientele were decent and the food was delicious. We both had Dover sole, I had the baby new potatoes and my brother chips which I tasted and were great. To follow we both had the tarte tatin and it was delicious. Service was excellent despite the place being pretty packed. A great bonus to have such good food with the excellent rooms above.

Lovely room, delicious food and great service! Everything was amazing!

Fantastic pub in very quiet village, more than adequate continental breakfast provided on a self service basis, very handy for early starts. Comfortable room, great shower, nice staff. We only had one evening meal, pizzas, but very very good, expensive but very generous size. Rooms very hot, to be expected in a very old pub. Could provide a better fan with long cable to direct air better, could maybe provide a thin bed sheet as an option in hot conditions, just a thought. We had 2 rooms, one double and 1 superior double. Couldn't tell much difference in the rooms given the price difference. Couple of issues with food and drinks ordered on different evenings which got forgotten and never appeared, seemed to be a bit of a staff shortage? None of the above would stop us returning, purely observations for management benefit

I stayed here with my little boy at the end of an 8 day holiday, just passing through on the drive home. It was the best night sleep I had in all of those 8 nights and we’d stayed in two different places previously. The bed was so comfortable I’m going to email and ask what mattress is on it! The host couldn’t have been more hospitable, he was so friendly and warm from the moment we stepped through the door and nothing was too much trouble. The food was a bit pricey but was delicious so worth paying for. Lovely room, everything clean and a pretty location. The breakfast was continental but it was the best continental ive seen - smoothies and juices and every kind of coffee or tea you could want, big selection of nice cereals with gluten free options, a fruit and mixed nut selection, fresh fruit, croissants, and homemade bread for your toast! Great start to our day. We will be staying again next time we are on the way down to the Isle of Wight. Thankyou!

We didn't stay at the inn. We had a lovely dinner, although the fish and chips was rather dry. Everyone was friendly and the service was excellent.

Room was lovely breakfast no hot food lighting not good whilst eating breakfast Bathroom lovely but no place to put shower items as no shelves no parking just street parking

We booked one night initially and then had to call later to get an additional night. This was not a problem they just shuffled to room allocations around to accommodate us. From to moment we arrived they could not be more helpful and friendly, both the owner (Mickey?) and Claudio the manager made us very welcome and took care of everything we wanted. The first night we ate in the restaurant and the menu and the food was great. I had the Osso Bucco which I haven't seen on a menu for years!. Breakfast was a continental style with all you could wish for and there was the possibility of doing your own boiled eggs which suited me. The bedroom was a good size, very clean and well decorated and the bed was very comfortable with a good selection of pillows. The ensuite bathroom was a good size and had a very convenient walk-in shower. The Inn is located in a quiet small village so at night there was no traffic noise, very peaceful. Parking was no problem because there is probably room for 6 to 8 cars off the road just at the front of the Inn. We would definitely go back again!

Our second visit.. hidden gem in beautiful village. Claudio is a fantastic host...nothing is too much trouble for him. Substantial and quality continental breakfast, meats, cheeses, eggs, cereals, fruits etc and home made bread which is delicious. Rooms are spacious, clean and bed is really comfortable. Evening meal is fabulous...best steak ive ever eaten. The service is also freindly and efficient.. You feel like part of the village as the locals are very welcoming and hospitable too. The owner, Mike and manager Claudio welcomed our hearing dog in training with open arms, provided a dog bed, bowls and treats !! Thanks again and see you soon

We went for my belated Birthday Dinner my husband Johnny brought me here and it was a very good Dinner the place was so cozy with the real fire place and plus factor it is a dog friendly restaurant the staffs were so kind and so is the owner Mikey.Highly recommend the fresh garlic bread freshly made I presumed.Will be back pretty soon . Lana J Hagan

Lovely pub! Gorgeous village. Great food and service.

After a long day at Silverstone we headed here as we had booked to stay with them in the week and how glad I am we did! Welcomed by Annie who was really lovely, she recommended a certain bottle of red wine being the Carignan for perhaps later in the evening and with all respect bigged herself up stating the food was fantastic there. You know what she couldn't have been more right!!! The wine was delicious and the food was absolutely fantastic, arguably some of the nicest food I've ever eaten, massive respect to the chef, if I bumped in to him/her I'd be giving them high praise. Highly recommend the Squid, The Pate which was home made, The Fish and Chips and The absolute show stopper the Belly Pork served with my favourite Stornoway Black Pudding!!!! The service we received from Suzie and April was superb, we spent the whole afternoon there and the evening and they were very good with us. The room was very comfortable and clean and we slept like a dream as the bed was super comfy. No full English but a more help yourself approach breakfast with cereals, Croissants and fruits but they put a lovely loaf of bread out and fresh eggs in the morning. I didn't miss a full English one bit. I would 1million percent come back and stay and cannot wait to eat that food again! Top job, thank you very much! Merci Beaucoup! "Lovely Jubliee"

Fantastic food - the pork loin was new to the menu and was fabulous. Highly recommend. The restaurant atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Big shout to the owner who was very attentive to the customers needs and as as plus loves the band Simple Minds!

Decided on the day, that we fancied a Sunday Roast. The regular places we knew were fully booked. Googled this lovely place and thought we would give it a try. Gave them a call and booked a table. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with a warm welcome and a happy smile, I think he was the owner (I'm not too sure). He took our drinks order and only waited a few moments before we were seated at our table. We were positioned next to a very large table of guests and the staff took our order. We didn't have to wait too long before the food arrived. Hubby and son had a starter, I was saving myself for pudding! Starters were served hot and well presented. We all ordered the Sunday Roast, a good variety of choice to choose from, the waitress gave us recommendation's of what was the most popular and was helpful and attentive. Main meal was served and looked delicious. Couldn't wait to tuck in! Well we wasn't disappointed. All the meats on our plates, melted in the mouth and was very tasty. I couldn't eat all of mine as I wanted to save a space for pudding, the staff kindly gave me a box to take home my half eaten meal. For dessert, I had the Sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! haha - was flippin' gorgeous! Thank you to all the staff for looking after us and and providing a gorgeous meal. Only one negative, (not their fault) but the large table we were seated next to, become louder and louder (with more alcohol) to a point where I had to raise my voice to speak to my hubby who was sitting just across from me. Would absolutely recommend eating at The Crown Inn. 😊😊😊

Annie and Claudio made our stay very enjoyable. We felt looked after from stepping through the door. Very comfortable room in a lovely traditional pub. Excellent food and atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! Maybe as locals!! Sue & Mike

Today had a superb birthday lunch, was very welcoming great service, friendly staff and customers and food. One of the best birthday lunches I have had. Many thanks to everyone.

Another great visit to The Crown with family to celebrate my birthday. The atmosphere is always great and generally the food is very tasty. The only complaint this time was that the outside of the roast potatoes on all our roast dinners were rock solid. The potato inside was great, but the outsides were inedible. Will certainly be back!

Gorgeous evening meal, great service. Very friendly. Rooms are spacious, clean, tea making facilities, TV, shower and super slipper bath. Highly recommended

Best Sunday lunch we have had in ages. Perfect portion sizes, lovely main starter and dessert. We were so happy we picked this pub for our Easter lunch and we will be back definitely!

Great gastro-pub food, fresh ingredients, friendly staff, good value. Recommended

Needed accommodation for an evening and chose this pub based on the reviews - was not disappointed. After initially thinking I’d gone the wrong way, found the place - my route was through country lanes with a game of dodge the potholes but arrived in one piece. My room - large, clean and comfy; huge bathroom with separate bath and shower - plenty of toiletries. Ordered the crispy belly pork for dinner - oh my .. so good - the whole dish was absolutely delicious. If that was an indication for all the options then you won’t be disappointed with the food. Claudio and Annie - great hosts Would recommend staying and/or eating at The Crown

I came here for dinner and drinks with friends and had such a good night. The food was fantastic. Between us we had the steak, he chicken pie and a fish dish and all were superb. Desserts were also delicious. They were very busy but food still came out in good time. Staff were friendly and happy to give recommendations on the menu and with drinks. All in all we had a lovely evening and have all vowed to go again 😀

So life sometimes offers great things by chance, this was one. Forgot it was Mother's day, but needed a lunch with my partner Sunday, called and spoke with Mike who cane back having made space. A great save the day firstly, but to be followed by a lovely welcome, familiarity and three course lunch which was A1. Moral here, book ahead (thanks Mike) 😊 and trust in the warmth of the welcome. Would highly recommend on every level 10/10. Thank you!

What can we say, amazing place excellent host, the room was faultless, the food was truly scrumptious, well worth a visit 5*

Had an excellent roast dinner. Lovely big portions and perfectly cooked. Very friendly, attentive professional staff. Cannot fault anything. Excellent and will be back.

Excellent Sunday roast perfectly presented. Very friendly and attentive service and a lovely atmosphere. Will be back shortly

This was not our first visit to this pub, we went a few years ago and our grown up boys often go. We just decided to give it a go on the off chance to grab a bite to eat and so glad we did. This place is a gem! We don”t live far away but you do sometimes worry that small village pubs are very much for the village locals and the there will be that moment of awkwardness as you walk through the door. Not here! Annie greeted us with the warmest of welcomes and accommodated us straight away. We went on a Saturday so had the regular menu which was lovely. My husband had the pork belly and I had the chicken pie, both were beautiful. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was absolutely amazing. They also do wood fired pizzas and Sunday roasts which we can”t wait to go back and try. We had such a lovely afternoon at the Crown Inn, we went back the next day after a long dog walk for drink and a bowl of chips by the fire with the dog. Annie was there again and introduced us to Claudio, another member of the front of house staff who was equally as warm and welcoming, both are a credit to the pub.

The food was absolutely amazing,the taste was great,we all had the tri of meats and all the meats were cooked too perfection,hats off too the chefs.and I would also say the pub staff were absolutely fantastic and friendly,and was the locals.we will definitely be coming back very soon

Lovely staff, great pizza but most impressed with excellent beer. Well done

Here for an overnight stay before visiting Silverstone. From walking in the pub we felt welcomed and relaxed. Lovely building great welcoming staff then we had an evening meal...amazing homemade food. Brilliant overnight stay in a relaxed atmosphere. Cant recommend enough.

Delicious roast dinner, probably the best I've ever had! Wine was great too. Super friendly staff, Anna and Claudio. Will definitely go back.

Fantastic food and service as always. All served quickly, hosts are way too friendly (they are amazing) and the food was way too good. It’s our favourite pub for food. Thank you Annie and Claudio x

When you pay £30 for a Sunday lunch you expect top notch quality. Potatoes so cruchy they were difficult to cut, yorkshire soft, no cauliflower in the cauliflower cheese, parsnips soggy. Indewd a token gesture of veg. Gravy bland. Overall it was overpriced for an average meal and I don't expect to pay a 12.5% service charge in a pub, and I don't think this was advertised on the menu. Service was poor aswell and a pepper grinder wouldn't go a miss.

We had excellent Lunch at The Crown, food was superb, Extremely welcoming and friendly staff. We would highly recommend coming here for a lunch and some drinks. We are now full and enjoying a rest.

We went with a big party of 19 for our pre wedding meal in December and from the start of the booking process until the end of the meal we had a great experience. As it was a large party and just before Christmas we had to provide our food options in advance but we had a lot of options as well as some additional vegan options. We also had some allergies that were well catered for. The food was served very timely on the night and was delicious. The service was wonderful and. The atmosphere was so cosy. It really got us in the festive and celebratory mood for the wedding the next day and was the perfect way to start off the celebrations!

We had Christmas Lunch and the food and service was fantastic it made our Christmas. We would highly recommend a visit.

We were greeted with a very warm welcome from Annie and April with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. They made us and our Labradors feel very welcome. The Sunday roast was excellent and could not be beaten anywhere in the country. Looking forward to going back very soon.

My daughter and I booked for Christmas lunch and I have to say, it was exceptional. Never had a better meal out. It started with a selection of hors de oeuvres, then a starter, a main course - the best beef wellington I've ever been served; for dessert I chose a ginger ice cream bombe and my daughter a winter berry crumble. A cheese board followed, at which point, we surrendered and asked for a doggy bag, which was promptly supplied. As we prepared to leave The Crown, the proprietor reminded us that we'd not had the mince pies and coffee, adding the pies to the doggy bag. An excellent experience, a great Christmas atmosphere and a very prompt and attentive service, definitely looking to repeat it, even if I have to wait 12 months.

Fantastic meal, excellent price for the quality and quantity. Wife had the Fish and chips and I had the belly of pork.b

I had a great experience here. The greeting and service were both amazing. Lovely and quaint place with lovely roaring fires. The food was really good, I had the vegetarian roast, which was great. Not local to me, I met a friend there but well worth the drive. It's on the pricy side, and they include an above average service charge, which personally I think should be optional, however the service was great when we there.

What an excellent experience we've had today at The Crown. It's a beautiful, quaint building and with the roaring fires provides a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and cooked well - my lamb shank was tender and tasty and the traditional turkey dinner was a delight for the eyes and equally enjoyed. It was a little more pricey than I'd usually pay - but for the quality of the food, the excellent service and the general experience, well worth it.

Fantastic evening at the Supper Club… the pork belly was amazing Staff were great and attentive all evening Lovely pub in a village location.

We had high hopes with food after reading the reviews, unfortunately we ended up with very long waits for the food which was over cooked fish and chips. It was extremely loud which given how small the pub is was expected but the locals were...

I have been here several times before and enjoyed our meal. On this occasion very disappointed. The service was poor and although my meal was very nice albeit very small, my friends meals were very inadequate. The food appeared to be either frozen and cooked...

I was hoping for so much more. I’ll set the scene, I love dogs, but I don’t really enjoy a noisy dog wandering around when I’m eating. The gentleman that greeted me was a nice chap, but the younger lady waitress was sullen, very slow...

Lovely pub with a warm welcome and a nice atmosphere. Lovely selection of Sunday lunches which didn’t disappoint, all were delicious. A special thank you to Annie for taking care of us.

This is a great place to stop in and get a pint or have a great dinner. Food was 10/10. Place is cozy and warm and feel like a true English pub experience. Service is so friendly, Nathan and Annie were fantastic! I will definitely...

Second visit, definitely as good as the first, just about the best Sunday lunch in the county for the money and service.

Lovely friendly staff. Amazing food and fantastic comfy beds. All in a beautiful part of the country.

We love this pub. The staff are really friendly and attentive. The food is amazing. We had pork belly, duck breast and a steak and all were cooked to perfection. If you’re looking for a village pub with great staff and amazingly tasty food then...

We were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome, enjoyed a superb Sunday lunch, plus great service. Highly recommended

First, it’s important to stress this rating is nothing to do with the food, the service or the staff. The venue is charming. The food, really good. The waiting staff are extremely warm, friendly and efficient and clearly an asset to any hospitality business. The...

My family and I had a wonderful time at the Crown Inn. Annie and her team were wonderful and friendly. The Sunday Roast here was excellent. Among our group, we tried chicken, pork belly, and beef. The pork belly was my favorite but they were...

Don't be fooled by the outside of the pub., for this is an eatery that is not to be missed. Two course lunch £23 or 3 for £28. Beautifully laid tables with white cloths, flowers and candles. Excellent food and service and dogs are very...

What an an amazing location with friendly attentive staff. The rooms were exceptionally well maintained and we thoroughly enjoyed the food and service throughout our stay for our F1 weekend visit. A big shout out to Hannah as without her help our F1 weekend experience...

We came across this beautiful Inn at the last minute and I'm so glad we did. The building is full of character and the staff can't do enough for you. When we arrived also with our dog we were made so welcome. Nathan Annie (fanny)...

A beautiful, traditional countryside pub. Very welcoming and accommodating. Great beers on tap and food it exceptional. Italian chef who is passionate and knows what he is doing. Front of house attentive and responsive. What more could you want? Great service, food and beer in...

This place is great for any occasion a great little pub with a big warm welcome. Great food , drinks etc etc

Always amazing. Incredible food, staff, service and a beautiful pub. It’s our go to place for a great meal with friends and family

Lovely food and friendly staff especially Annie and team. Relaxed atmosphere and excellent service. Thanks 😊

Lovely village pub with friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant wasn’t overly busy but should have maybe seen the warning sign when instead of being shown to our table we were offered seats at the bar even though our table was free. We only order...

Great friendly staff , rooms clean and tidy, food was very good ,good value for money will return very soon . Steve and caroleo

Called here after a full day out for an early evening meal. Lovely staff and the food was gorgeous, very fresh fish for one of us and amazing chicken pie for the other. Lovely atmosphere and would have loved to stay longer. These special places...

Fantastic surprise 3 course family private dining Sunday lunch, celebrating my father’s 90th birthday. Very accommodating for special dietary requirements very easy to arrange and great value for money. The food was excellent offering such delicacies as beef Wellington as well as the traditional roast....

Met up with a friend for Sunday lunch who recommended The Crown. Lovely pub and great atmosphere and efficient staff. Sunday lunch menu had good selection and the food was delicious.... no compromise on quality as you see in many places nowadays. Would definitely recommend....

We stayed here for dinner, bed & breakfast on a Saturday night for a treat away from home and had a really lovely stay! The hosts, Annie, Claudio and Nathan, couldn’t have been more friendly and welcoming. Our room was large and spacious with tasteful...

Outstanding lunch as always. Great food, service and wine. Annie a true live wire where nothing is too much trouble.

I absolutely love this accommodation! Rooms immaculate with beautiful roll top bath and spacious too! Plenty of refreshments, bottled water and biscuits in room in addition to tea and coffee. Huge shower. Food is fabulous, good selection at breakfast and evening meals are wonderful, best...

We have been going to The Crown for years now and think it's time we wrote a review to celebrate what a fantastic place it is! We are always greeted with a warm welcome from Annie and her team and the pub feels cosy and...

We went for mother's day lunch, we had a lovely greeting on our arrival, the food was amazing and the staff were attentive all through our time there, would highly recomnend and will definitely visit again

Off the beaten track but work negotiating the potholes from the A43. The beef wellington was the best, cooked to perfection with rather excellent accompaniments, especially as swapped the mash for the trip cooked chips. Overnight stay was very comfy once negotiated the wonky stairs,...

Outstanding food and super speedy service. Lovely staff and absolutely gorgeous atmosphere in the pub. Can’t wait to go back! 10/10 sangrias as well!😁

Sunday roast is, of course, the greatest gastronomic invention of all-time and I have now officially found the home of this great British Sunday staple and lucky for me it’s a few miles up the road from my new house. Today I discovered my new...

The Crown is one of those vanishing species: a traditional English country pub. A roaring fire, really welcoming staff, really good food. And they're dog friendly, so a great destination for a walk. What more could you ask for?

I have stayed at The Crown Inn where I found the rooms cosy and comfortable with a lovely breakfast . However we re -visited to try out their Sunday lunch and oh my lord what a good decision that was . The food is absolutely...

Thank you for a lovely evening. We enjoyed fish and chips, roast chicken and chocolate brownie this evening which were all delicious. But more than that, we enjoyed a very warm welcome at this village pub. We are not locals but were made to feel...

Long live the independent pub/restaurant. Good food, great service and sensible prices. The staff couldn’t of done more to make us feel welcome.

D country pub with great beer and good food. Superb ambience and friendly and welcoming staff. We weren’t in a rush and enjoyed our sat evening meal out and enjoyed a chat with the bar staff whilst waiting for our table.

We went for a birthday celebration for Sunday Lunch. We were not disappointed, the staff were so welcoming and accommodating! The food was incredible, the best roast we’ve had! Lovely atmosphere in the pub. Will definitely be returning again!

The 3 of us had a lovely meal here last weekend 6th November arrived early for lunch staff down to earth friendly food fantastic. Starters 2 of us had chicken liver pate with homemade bread with salad leaves and onion relish I had squid with...

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was a wonderful stay. The bed was the most comfortable I have slept on and the bar served a great pint and a lovely choice of wines. We were even lucky enough to enjoy some local live...

Arrived a little early so we had dinner. Picked off the menu 2 couses for £20 , had 2 of them and 2 drinks. £71.85 . When questioned they said the main dish we picked it dint include, but it was on the menu !...

We booked for Sunday lunch at this charming pub. A really good recommendation from my grandson. Starters of squid and pate for us all, both very tasty. He enjoyed a burger, one of us had shank of lamb with vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. The other...

Lovely 17th century country inn in a quiet village close to Silverstone. Rooms are nicely decorated using a fresh, contemporary palate but could use some TLC in places. No complaints though, the inn offers value & important aspects like a comfy bed & quality shower...

Best pub Sunday lunch in a long term - good food not expensive, friendly staff and nice setting. The squid starter was superb and all the neat and trimmings were spot on for the main course.

Where do I begin… Myself & my husband had a last minute wedding during covid and due to restrictions we needed to find a new intimate venue quickly, this is where I rang Hannah & Mike with 48hrs notice!! They didn’t even hesitate with what...

I have been coming to the Crown several times every year since stumbling across it in 2015. I regularly bring my whole family to stay during events such as the Silverstone Classic and the Grand Prix but I also visit it alone on business trips...