The Crown Inn in Huntingdonshire

A valentine meal, waited 35 minutes for a starter, and then an hour for our mains to arrive. And we can't say the wait was worth it. The food was shocking, tough Ribeye steak. Frozen chips, lacking any colour , for the cost of the meal, you would have expected fresh homemade chips. Mushrooms dripping in fat. 🤢 The poor very young waitress taking flack from several diners, having no support from the owners or managers. They should award her for keeping professional throughout her regular apologies. On paying the bill the manager/owner didn't seem to care that the food was bad. All he seemed to care about was punching in the amount of the bill into his till, and us pinging our card. We will not be returning or recommending to friends

Food was not hot (had to be sent back) but service was friendly and helpful. Don not think I will revisit to give the benefit of the doubt , as far as the food is concerned.

Siempre sabrosa, siempre siempre de alta calidad, buena relación calidad-precio y siempre volveré! Además de las cervezas no está mal! Me encanta el buffet almuerzos y Tallistas domingo es buena!

Mi hermana va a caballo, así que paramos para una comida improvisada, cuando nos traía desde los establos.

Teníamos el carvery, precio razonable. Decoración tradicional y agradable en el interior. El personal era servicial en general.

Cuando llegamos la comida era descubierto, la habitación era enjambre de moscas con muchos sentados en la comida real. Tienen una de esas máquinas asesinas mosca catering en la pared, así que es obviamente un problema permanente que estaba fuera de control durante nuestra visita. Recomiendo probar en otro sitio.

No las principales fallas, donde el personal y los lugareños muy amables, lo que es bueno porque decidimos tomar unos tragos antes de nuestro comida como era bonito día. Fuera estaba llena de gente, así que nos quedamos dentro. Pub no era el más grande que he estado, (tampoco es la más pequeña) así que tener los lugareños nos hizo sentir como en casa fue bueno, porque nos era casi en sus largos se destacó en el bar.

We had a lovely meal here, the staff were friendly and the setting very comfortable. The carvery is plentiful and tasteful, great pork crackling, hot gravy (would suggest this is served with a ladle with a lip or in a jug,minor point as I flooded my plate accidentally and slightly scalded my thumb) excellent all in all, thank you.

Hemos comido aquí en muchos domingos (cuando he recordado a hacer como muy ocupado!!) tanto en el bar y restaurante. La comida, el vino y cervezas siempre muy bueno y el personal amable y servicial. Pub estupendo y con ganas de las futuras visitas. No les gusta usar este foro como un medio para criticar o recomendar pero lo haremos en esta ocasión como el pub es muy, muy bueno!

No estoy en general un ventilador de un asador pero he estado aquí varias veces y siempre es bueno. Los edificios un poco higgledypigguldy algunos de los lugareños y suscitar una cejas cuando los niños comienzan a los niños pero estoy demasiado este desollado a preocuparnos por ellos.

The food here is outstanding, I have eaten at the Crown on a number of occasions and never been disappointing. Fresh fish is always on the menu in some capacity and always worth a try, it gets booked up at the weekends so make sure you have a reservation

Stopped here for a sandwich lunch which we ate in the dog friendly beer garden on a lovely sunny day. Good, average-in-a-good-way, pub food and very friendly staff.

Excellent quality pub with superb rooms. Friendly staff choice of quiet rooms in the accommodation block at the back with ample car parking space. Rooms above pub luxurious, food excellent. Pie and Pint offer was really good value and home made pie(s) were truly excellent, hand made with top quality ingredients.

What a super little pub this is.Quaint and picturesque both inside and out. After a lengthy wait in traffic we diverted and saw this by accident. Stopped for a drink ended up eating our meal in the beer garden as it was such a lovely day. Friendly staff and customers. Wished we had booked a room there and intend to give it a try next time we are in the area.Can`t praise it enough.

As always, a delicious Sunday lunch yesterday. The roaring fire in this traditional country inn adds to the whole experience. Excellent ale, fine wine. Couldn't get any better on a cold January Sunday. We have eaten here many times before including Boxing Days and the fabulous buffet carvery. Highly recommended.

This review is for the restaurant, not the hotel. Mains and starters were mostly good but the terrine was served with huge chunks of bread which made it a bit hard to stuff a bit of terrine on the bread; my wife found her soup ordinary. Really nice place, wonderful ambiance, a perfect pub in a charming location.

Coupled with our stay here and separate review, we dined here following Christmas shopping in nearby Peterborough. The restaurant was fully booked so we ate in the charming snug tucked up near the Christmas tree. Service was prompt, manifold and courteous. Our differently cooked steaks were misidentified and we realised too late to swap. Both were cooked to each other's perfection Chunky chips were double fried and scrum my. Our starter was a whole boule of organic bread fresh from the oven. Tasty and served with dip and herb butter. Deserts were great, although some people may criticise the relatively low number of choices. Please remember this is a village inn and not a city centre restaurant. The cost was reflective of the quality and happily paid. We'll book again without a shadow of hesitation.

We arrived at around 2 o'clock for lunch and opted for the buffet meal. We were warned that as we were late some dishes would not be available. Nevertheless we had a look and went ahead to eat. We were not disappointed, there was still an excellent selection of food including a whole crab. Very good food and good value for money.

Despite the rather slow service, we enjoyed our first visit to this pub. The superb floral baskets and tubs outside were a blaze of colour and most welcoming. The menu provided a good choice of dishes, and we noted the availability of a good value buffet carvery at lunchtimes...which we hope to sample at a future date...but we went for an evening meal. Having placed our order there was a considerable delay before being served and when I asked the barmaid how much longer we might have to wait, her manner became noticeably frosty. However the waiting staff were extremely courteous.Our friends chose beef stroganoff and opted for 'seasonal potatoes' to accompany rather than rice. Rather disappointingly, this turned out to be mashed potatoes rather than the 'new' potatoes they'd envisaged......we should have asked! But the stroganoff itself was creamy and delicious.My husband and I also enjoyed our gammon steaks with the usual accompaniments..a generous plateful of food.All in all a good value pub meal, and, as our daughter has recently moved to the area, we shall certainly return when visiting the family.

We just had lunch here today on our way to Hunstanton.We ordered lasagne, a ham sandwich and chips, a Spanish omelette & chips and ham, egg & chips. All the food was really good. the ham in particular was excellent quality, as was the bread for the sandwich.The garden is really nicely cared for, large but it feels like someone's garden rather than an impersonal pub garden.I am surprised by the recent negative reviews as we really thought the food was good and ye service was fine too.

Well, we were so looking forward to our Norfolk break..... a Voucher from our children... £79.00 .. with Activity Superstore... what a let down.... we were given a 45.00 B&B room bathroom shared.....asked what we would like for breakfast. but then .....we were charged £15.00 for what they call breakfast... 1 rasher of bacon .. 1 small (but tasty) sausage one egg a spoonful of beans or half a tomato.... other guest told us were the jam was to go with the cold toast.... Housekeeper said the owner could NOT afford to give us breakfast with Activity Superstore... Room full of hairs... carpet and bed...... one chair one bedside table and lamp... one VERY tatty wardrobe..... We accept this is an old building .. we love and visit many .. Never this one again.... NOT RECOMMENDED... Bar staff welcoming... but they need to know who can have breakfast and who will be MEGA CHARGED....

We took friends for a pre-Christmas lunch, pre-booked. The place was pretty full and there didn't seem to be many staff available.Our first course (buffet style) was very nice although there was very little choice for our veggie friends.Then 2 of us ordered fruit crumble which we were told had run out. So we settled for apple pie and custard. When it arrived it appeared that one very small, single portion had been divided into two, placed in 2 bowls and then smothered in custard.My portion of pie was slightly more than 2 mouthsful in total and I just detected apple, very faintly.There wasn't even one piece of apple evident. My friend did slightly better but we were both far from happy.I complained to one waitress who appeared very disinterested and said she would pass the message to the kitchen but no-one took the trouble to come and apologise. When it came to the time to pay I again complained to the second waitress who just said "Oh, sorry about that" I asked her to let the kitchen know and she just said she would and there was no further interest, let alone a reduction in the bill. As a local who visits from time to time I do expect a better attitude towards complaints: the two girls couldn't have shown less interest!

We dropped in here on Boxing Day on our way to Hunstanton. They were offering a carvery and a pud for £15. the choice was somewhat limited, but it was decent enough quality. The beef was better that the pork but there was also some pies and mixed grill on offer. The veg was cauli,. carrots and sprouts with three types of potato, the gravy was nice. There were three puds - Xmas pud, apple crumble or chocolate sponge - or cheese. The apple crumble was microwaved, which meant the crumble was soggy. This is an old fashioned pub that one rarely finds these days, and the Boxing Day atmosphere was jolly. Probably a nice place for a summer drink as the garden looked nice

After reading the reviews we waited two hours until food was served enjoying the wine the lovely open fires. We ordered a £16 mixed grill & steak pie can honestly say this was the worst food we've ever eaten the mix grill was obviously fried and tasted of old fat and the pie cooked within an inch of its life with the pastry being rock hard far to over priced not sure if we went on a bad day but terrible food

Simply right! Lovely village setting, well planned, well staffed and no compromise here to the celebration of very good traditional English pub food and atmosphere. The Crown Inn at Gayton proves that you can mix locals, passing tourism and pub food lovers and stay in business!The ales were just right, the service cordial, friendly but swift, and the food..... simply the best roast carvery I have had for many years. The meats were exceptional, flavour, texture and cooking were, to my taste, spot on. At a price for the large plate option of £8.50, we were more than happy and the range of veg on offer was almost too much for the plate. The freshly made dark gravy, apple, cranberry and horse radish sauces were the finishing touch!This is a 'dog-friendly' environment with public bar and garden available to well behaved dogs (respectful owners!). Accommodation is offered at a modest price and we will try it and write a review if it proves to be as good as the pub.Per i miei amici Italiani, vorrei dire solamente che qui al Crown Inn Gayton si trova un Pub Inglese di una volta; cibo, ambiente, i prezzi sono giusti, quindi il vostro opportuntà avere coraggio ed assagiare il vero cibo Inglese e, magari una birra 'Real Ale'! Potette avere fiduccia, qui si trova un pub dove la passione per cibo e servizio conquista i motivi di business. Prezzo/qualità semplicamente strepitosa!We'll be back one Thursday evening, the weekly opportunity to sample the special menue of traditional English fare, and the accommodation so that I can have more thna one pint!

Excellent serve yourself buffet. Small plates at £6.50 large £8.50 good choice of salads and when we were there Salmon, quiche and a pie were available. Good guest ale. There was also cooked menu's but we only wanted a light bite.

I have never eaten such tasty beef as I had in the carvery. It's local rare breed, matured 28 days, and it melts in the mouth.Fantastic food, great service from lovely staff, brilliant atmosphere. The perfect English pub -- and dog-friendly, too.Pubs as good as this are a rarity.

After a late afternoon stroll around Hunstanton and to avoid getting caught in the long traffic queues back to Kings Lynn we cut across country and so glad we did. Turned up without a booking at 8.30pm on a Bank Holiday Monday, lovely welcome and still willing to serve us , ate in the bar area, nice atmosphere and food was worth the wait. Had the largest gammon i have ever had, cooked to perfection with mushrooms, onion rings, chips and a separate large bowl of salad, so big i couldn't finish it, which is unusual for me to let a meal beat me :-)...Partner had the steak pie,huge pieces, no grisle at all...can't fault it. A gem and will be back asap..

The Sunday Roast is excellent, great traditional english pub grub at reasonable prices. The meat I'm told is sourced from local farmers direct and is great quality. The pub is the traditional english pub with beams and open fires, mind the low doors....

Been everywhere in search of a good traditional Sunday dinner. Absolutely 100% would not go anywhere else for Sunday dinner other than this brilliant little pub. Love it! Staff are great, food is great. Be prepared to have to look for somewhere to park your car, as it's obvious everyone else in Norfolk agrees with me!

We had dinner here last night and will be going back tonight. Good food at a reasonable price in a good atmosphere. You can have the cavery or order from a very good menu. Try the treacle sponge cake and ice cream for desert, you will love it.

How unusual to be able to eat a carvery in a pub and it is not a Sunday!! Lovely meats and extras - vegetables were brought to your table in a dish though - not self serve.This is a lovely friendly pub and there were plenty of people in it on both evenings we visited - Wednesday and Thursday - which is usually a good sign!It is in a quiet area and also does accommodation which we did not check out.

As a family we have been coming to this Inn for years. It suddenly occured to me that l have never posted a review.We love the Sunday lunch but the whole menu is good. The staff always friendly. There is a wonderful lunch salad buffet in the summer but l don't remember the day. There is good car parking and a lovely garden at the back and side to eat al fresco during summer. It overlooks the pretty church. One tip; booking essential for Sunday lunch and during other peak times. A lovely real fire awaits you during the winter and there are lovely little nooks and crannys to sit in.

We went here today for a carvery on my birthday with the family (6 adults + 1toddler). The food was good traditional sunday lunch. The food was hot and the service was good. My only small criticism is that there was not enough space we felt somewhat cramped at our table. Also, as far as I could see, there were no starters available for the carvery. All this said I would return to eat.

Having completed a five mile walk locally, we arrived at The Crown Inn in Gayton, to find a warm welcome and a large roaring open fire which, along with the hot food we ordered, thawed us out nicely. There was a large choice of homemade meals - we chose lasagne with chips and peas and chilli con carne with rice and salad. To follow we decided to have apple crumble and treacle sponge - both served with plenty of delicious hot custard. All reasonably priced and served from 12 noon to 9 pm. Good value for money.

Stopped in for lunch just before Christmas, and found it to be very hospitable with a nice atmosphere and clearly a favourite with the locals. We both had the ploughmans and it was very tasty and ample. It is a very dog friendly place but what made it really for us was the delightful eccentricity of the lady behind the bar! She sure says what she thinks! All in all, a nice find and next time am in the area will pay it another visit.

We have eaten here a few times and the food has always been of a good standard and value for money. The atmosphere in the pub side is always friendly and is frequented by locals as well as visitors to the area. I am always at ease when taking friends to the restaurant as I know there will be no complaints.

Visited with a friend and my mother. Main course very tasty, ample portions.Only disappointment was the ice cream menustated locally/home made ice cream but this had been replaced by Mr Whippy, with all the good quality ice creams on the market it seemed an odd choice for a restaurant. Service was prompt and stadd very friendly and helpful.

Went here with family on a Saturday evening, friendly welcome but then was exposed to barmaid swearing in general conversation. Not appreciated at all as my young daughter was with us. Food choice was fairly limited. Food was presented well but lacked proper seasoning and one dish in particular was very rich. The evening was spoiled by a lot of flies in the restaurant, when mentioning this, I was told it was the season for flies. I could not detect any fly deterrants, perhaps this is something that can be looked into by the owners.

Went in for carvery with 5 friends on a week night. One friend chose to go off menu instead. We five went to get our carvery and were barked at by the woman serving as to why we weren't waiting for our friends dinner to be served! By the time we had been served by this surly woman our friends meal had arrived. Glad she didn't have to sit and wait for us!!!!!! Thanks for your judgement though, very pleasant! Food was fine and pub is beautiful. Totally ruined by the attitude of this woman. Won't be back.

The large lady behind the bar is the greates sales prevention officer I have ever met in my life. She is surly, arrogant and has an attitude which is basically she is doing you a favour by letting you into her pub. What a small village jerk.

I liked everything that was on offer and would not hesitate top go back again if I required a inn in this reagion.

Great food staff great give it a look Went for Sunday lunch can't fault it , by the way does serve good pint as well

We went to this popular village pub/restaurant for a meal with friends. The bar staff were friendly and helpful and the bar area was busy so we took our seats at the table. Unfortunately this was tucked away - next to the toilets - and cramped for 8 people.There is a carvery for evening meal and one person had this - it was just OK and the veg were sad and the Yorkshire puds soggy. The starter of halloumi and bacon was uninspiring - 2 slices of each on a bed of leaves and the seafood platter was mainly just batter! Friends had rice pudding for dessert which was presented as in my old school dinners! The meals were overpriced and poorly presented. Great if you want a lot of chips and fillers. We did not expect a goumet experience but other pub restaurants are able to provide a much better ambiance and dining experience for less. As this was for a friend's birthday meal it was additionally disappointing. Wouldn't choose to go back.