The Crown Inn in South Oxfordshire

We went as a group of 14 for lunch, having pre-booked and chosen from the menu in advance. Everything arrived promptly and exactly as ordered and was delicious. Thankyou for looking after us all so well, including the 2 coeliac gluten-frees. Good choice on the menu, I had a cider with my meal, others had beers, wines, soft drinks etc. Everyone was happy, parking was easy and plentious.

A fabulous, rustic country pub with open fires and quarry tiled floors. Lovely high backed wooden settles and horse brasses complete the look. Dogs and wellies welcome. We came here for Sunday lunch and were very happy. Mum and I had the venison ragout (felt a little bit guilty after seeing a huge herd of beautiful deer at Stonor Park) with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and roast vegetables. My husband and daughter had the roast beef with all the trimmings. Generous portions prevented us from attempting the puddings but we had a very decent coffee instead. Service was relaxed and friendly and we felt we could happily have sat by the fire all afternoon and been very welcome. It’s a lovely drive out and we were glad to find the pub as good as ever.

food was very well cooked fresh and homemade all our party of 6 agreed the food was very nice and well thought out ,really nice fresh vegetables and well recieved ,i feel the cooking level has increased a couple of notches ,will be back

We had a very disappointing meal here recently. The food had always previously been great but a change of chef and its now awful! Sadly on our door step but won’t be returning.

Married here end of November and it was amazing. Such a gorgeous, cosy barn/ pub perfect for a woodland/ rustic themed wedding. Adjoining pub was handy for guests to get drinks and relax, whilst the barn was perfect for the ceremony, dinner and evening disco. Lucas was very handy and informative, and was helpful in ensuring everything was ok before the wedding day. He and the team worked non stop to have everything run smoothly on the day itself and ensure me and my partner enjoyed ourselves without worry. Would highly recommend for a rustic wedding for around 60-80 guests! As for the food, it was delicious. The 3-course wedding breakfast was superb and everyone commented on how tasty the food was (a starter corn beef hash, brisket of beef for mains and a brownie chocolate pudding). There were also bacon baps and chips in the evening which went down well. Me and my wife got a fry up the next morning which was very hearty and plentiful, and tasted perfect. Just to add also, me, my wife and my family visited here a few months before the wedding just for dinner one night. Again, the food, personnel and service was sublime and the pub was quaint and cosy, so it’s not just wedding goggles for my review.

We've been visiting The Crown with family for a walk and lunch for years. It's an idyllic spot, with a lovely sunny terrace in the summer and roaring fires in the winter. But sadly we won't be going back for Sunday lunch. Food was just deeply average school dinner level roast. Chewy crackling, a pile of smashed up veg, undercooked roast potatoes, packet style thin gravy over everything - no sense of home cooking or care. Service waa impeccable and very friendly, but sadly couldn't make up for the low grade lunch.

We came back to The Crown Inn to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. The quality of the food and service has remained high as it was a year ago when we were married there. We would highly recommend The Crown Inn!

We met up with my sister and husband for an evening meal. The menu was interesting with some yummy sounding dishes, so much so, I ended up with a starter as well as a main course (too full then for desert). The food was excellent, the atmosphere very pleasant and the staff very helpful and knowledgeable. Great evening.

Nice pub, very friendly welcome and really delicious, fresh brown bread sandwiches, tasty salad and fries. We were offered another drink and it was brought to the table. Looks like a nice wedding venue in the pretty thatched barn. We'll certainly visit again when cycling by.

My wife and I stopped off at the George Inn on Saturday 6 July 2019 for lunch. From the outside the place looked fabulous but what a disappoinment when we went in and looked at the menu - only options available were sandwiches and ploughmans. We opted for the cheese ploughmans. What we got was a plate of soggy salad leaves, two bits of stale bread, two very thin slices of cheese and a bit of pickle all for the princely sum of £9.00. Definately not value for money or the quality expected. The salad was replaced but smelt a bit off - needless to say we will not be back or recommending this establishment.

My partner and I decided to go here last minute and what a beautiful spot. We were immediately impressed with the staff who were smart, helpful, friendly and very welcoming. We ordered our food and a little while after ordering were told it would be 5 minutes longer than it should be due to a problem in the kitchen. We didn’t mind a short wait but the food took nearly an hour to arrive?? When it arrived my partners was wrong but quickly replaced. Unfortunately the roast pork was disappointing and badly presented and the burger was very uninspiring. We would likely give it another try but this, our first visit, was a let down.

I have stopped at the Crown a couple of times recently whilst on a stunning walk from Maidensgrove to Russell’s Water. It is a very attractive pub in a beautiful location and it was lovely to sit outside enjoying the views and the sunshine. The decor inside is very stylish and I look forward to returning for a meal and a longer stop!

This is the first time we have visited since they have updated the decor (what a vast improvement!) and have started doing brunch. We were so impressed by all of the food and the coffee was excellent! Between us we tried the full English, the yoghurt and muesli as well as a spicy sweet potato and kale hash with poached eggs - all of it was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back and eat brunch outside later in the summer as well as try the evening food - this is such a great place to cycle or walk to for a bite to eat!

We just attended a wedding reception here. The couple had exclusive use of the pub for the day (and they got to stay overnight in the attached honeymoon cottage). There were 70 guests in total, which worked well with the space. The food (both the wedding breakfast and evening buffet) was excellent, served hot and in good time. Staff were friendly; facilities clean; plenty of parking. My only 2 grouses would be (1) it’s a cash only bar, presumably because it’s an internet dead zone...but we used to be able to use credit cards before WiFi came along and (2) if you want a cab in the evening you have to get a local taxi firm to come out from Henley-on-Thames. They charged £25 to take us less than 5 miles down the road.

We were eating early as we had our 8 year old grand daughter with us. The couple who run this pub were so welcoming and friendly there was a log fire most welcome as although it had been a sunny day the evening was chilly. Prompt service and we all enjoyed our meal. One steak, one haddock and chips and one pasta bake.A hidden gem as only six miles from Henley on Thames

came back here for anniversary dinner the staff are welcoming and pub setting is relaxed and cosy but the food is very disappointing the salmon starter was bought at a supermarket and simply re-plated and the fish pie came in a Charlie Bingham Dish ! my partner had warm goat cheese with burnt toast..

We walked to the pub from Nettlebed across a lovely part of the countryside. This is a popular pub and food is cooked to order. The wait is worth it. Relaxed atmosphere inside and lots of customers enjoying late summer warmth outside where there are lots of tables. Good choice of local beer and the roast beef on the Sunday was hearty. Good puddings too. I think this will be a cosy place in winter as they have logs fires here.

I chose this online wanting a midway meeting place to gather family and friends. Pleased we had booked. A good menu and tasty food. Perhaps a little slower to serve than expected but this was only noted because some of the party were on a tight schedule. Very atmospheric and much enjoyed by friends who were visiting from the USA. Would certainly return.

Met with a friend for a lazy Sunday lunch Wonderful fish pie. Great starter Open fires Really great experience, made even better by the brilliant team serving at table

Visited at lunchtime last weekend. Menu had no information regarding gluten free options and staff had no idea what gluten free meant when we asked - and didn't seem to be particularly interested in helping. After lengthy discussion only option was apparently soup of the day without the bread - but we were still charged the full price.

Out for a walk and fancied a drink and a snack, so ordered a steak sandwich and fries to share with my wife. Expected it to be as described "4oz Rump Steak, Toasted Bread, Red Onion Marmalade, Whole Grain Mustard ". When it came it was an open sandwich with what appeared to be a pepper based salsa and a fried egg on top. I suggested to the server (the man who took my order who appeared to be in charge) that it was not what we'd ordered, but he confidently told me it was, so I initially assumed I'd misread the menu. The steak was quite tough and gristly anyway and we had to wait well over half an hour to get it . But having rechecked the menu, what is worst of all is that they thought it was OK to treat customers like that. Pretty insulting really.

We recently had lunch at the Crown, it was reasonably busy, as you would expect on a lovely sunny day. We could not sit out side due to a wasps nest, which had been treated - so hopefully that is not an issue now. We ordered the 3 cheese ploughmans and asked for more bread, which took approx. 20 mins to arrive, by which time we had finished - I know it was busy, but it does not take long to slice bread. The servers were nice but had no knowledge of the menu and when asked a simple question had to keep going back to get answers. The staff need training and briefing on the menus. We had a pleasant lunch, but the service let this place down.

staff are really friendly and food and drinks are high quality . well organised and very well run by the owners and staff. will recommend it and keep popping in.

A visit for Sunday lunch with the family, two are vegans. From the welcome we received to the service and last but not least the superb food, we had a wonderful lunch, perfectly cooked and presented. Discreet but efficient service. Cosy table in the corner. We will be back and I highly recommend this pub set in a delightful countryside setting.

A stunning interior & a great menu. We had a super-delicious goats cheese potato cake, & a moist chicken breast. Wonderful, & warm, friendly service. A winner!

We recently returned to this old Brakspears pub after a gap of many years, and were very pleased to see that although there have been renovations, the pub has retained much of its unique character and the new owners have updated with considerable sensitivity to the beautiful old building and have added much charm and atmosphere.

Popped in for dinner on a snowy evening to be met by roaring log fires, a reasonable atmosphere despite the weather, and a much more interesting menu than has been the case recently. We all had something different, and all thoroughly enjoyed our meal - my daughter was in raptures over her salmon starter!

It was a cold wet snowy day mid January so we decided to go to a local pub with a log fire to cheer ourselves up with a good old fashioned Sunday roast but came away more miserable and £42.50 poorer than when we arrived!

Popped in for a quick Sunday lunch. Staff very friendly but three people serving one table means no comms, three offers to order drinks, two to order food etc. Cold inside, with one smouldering log on fire. Lukewarm plates, so food pretty soon cold. Scruffy carpet, very dusty seats, dusty walls. Overall underwhelmed. Front bar much more cosy, with decent fire, but very small.

Beautiful venue and veritable traditional Sunday Roast. One of the best ever. Remarkable the desserts also. Spectacular surroundings with unexpected vineyards. An experience worth being repeated.

This olde worlde Inn is situated in such a beautiful location and offered a warm friendly welcome. We were asked if we wished to dine, and shown to a table in an area with a log fire by a delightful waitress. The menu was not extensive but had something for all palettes. We both chose Battered Fish, chips and Mushy peas and if was fabulous. The fish was flakey, the batter crisp and the peas had a hint of mint which was super.

Room booked for 14 persons. Allocated dining area to ourselves. We had prebooked food because of the number of persons. Served immediately. Mixture of fish and chips, venison pie, sea bass etc. Good hot and delicious food. Excellent service. Good wine list and plenty of beer to choose from. Would recommend.

Such a pretty pub in the countryside, really quaint decoration inside, lovely atmosphere. The food was good, I had a burger (tasty but slightly overcooked/dry meat) and husband had the pie (which was really lovely, the gravy was awesome!) Service was quick enough and the...

I have been coming here over several years. It is difficult to maintain standards but The Crown continues as outstanding esp. the Sunday Roasts. Perfectly cooked and fairly large portions.

We visited because it's half way round a 14 mile Saturday Walkers Club walk. They promised good food and a log fire. No: no food and no fire. If you can't cope with doing an event and food for normal guests, don't do events. Arbitrary cancellation of food is not fair. And it had all the atmosphere of Sunday afternoon at your great aunt's.

Cannot tell you about the food but we were told the kitchen was closed, even though their said food served until 2:30pm. Admittedly it was 2:27 but I would have thought that they could have at least offered to serve us up a Ploughmans, after all how long does it take to put together a Ploughmans?? Somewhat disgruntled with our pleas falling on deaf ears, we went outside with our drinks only to be passed by a waitress taking out a ploughmans to another table! So again we asked and again we were flatly refused. At about 2:45 a chap who I assume to be the landlord (who refused us food) placed himself on the door presumably to deter anyone else from entering the pub as they close the bar at 3pm. Two minutes later the waitress approached our table asking if we would like anymore drinks!! Needless to say we won't be going back.

Firstly before I dive into a negative complaint I must say how good the young lad who served us was, extremely polite and professional. However I have been visiting this pub on and off for a number of years and have never been disappointed before today. Not really sure what's happened, maybe under new ownership, but the lunch menu choice for vegetarians is pretty limited so ordered a ploughmans. The description on the menu promises House Chutney, Warm Bread & Butter, Mixed Salad, Pickles, Apple, Soft Boiled Egg & a Mini Soup Cup. Firstly the ploughmans I received had NO chutney at all and I have only realised it was missing after revisiting the website menu this evening. The bread appeared to be lightly toasted packet white bread, the mixed salad was a few leaves in dressing, the apple was wafer thin slices maybe adding up to approximately 1/4 of a small apple (if that!), the boiled egg was good and the soup cup ok, although there is no description at all of what the soup actually is... oh and a tiny sliced gherkin. The brie was good but far too much (two big slices) compared to the rest of the ingredients on the plate. No further salad vegetables, tomatoes, pepper, onion, etc included. It seems like a modern take on a ploughmans however if that is the case then it really needs to be done with a little more thought out ingredients and finesse... oh and include everything mentioned on the plate (no chutney). Perhaps offer some artisan or homebaked bread, maybe a mixed salad, get rid of the soup cup, it really has no place on a ploughmans plate! After years of visiting here I would be inclined to only visit for a drink in future whilst out walking, I certainly wouldn't entertain having lunch. The sandwich selection is also very disappointing only offering a choice of 3 different ones. All in all a very disappointing visit to one of my previously favourite venues when walking in The Chilterns.

This pub is the perfect lunch spot for those exploring all the walking trails in the beautiful surrounds. Relaxed, cosy atmosphere, dog-friendly, lovely staff, good food.

After a 20 mile bike ride we were ready for a good hearty lunch. Sadly, our original destination The 5 Horsehoes at Maidensgrove was closed for a private function.So onwards to The Crown.We were a bit disappointed that there were only sandwiches and fries or a ploughman's on offer, ESPECIALLY as other diners seemed to be having fish and chips delivered to their tables. The sandwiches were nice enough and the pavlova dessert made up for the lack of hearty pub food... but only just.The staff were a little disorganised we do tend to get a bit annoyed when the third member of staff comes over to ask if everything is ok with the meal...Not bad but it's not at the top of our "Saturday Cycle For a Pub Lunch" league table.

The Crown is a beautiful pub. The menu is more that of a gastro than regular pub but, having said that, it looks superb and would be ideal for diners who want to have a leisurely lunch or, better, upmarket dinner. Our group of 20 walkers pre-ordered lunch but on arrival the server was most disgruntled that there were more than ten of us (although all 20 of us had pre-ordered). Despite pre-ordering it took just under one hour from our arrival for our meals to be served and, quite frankly, most were very disappointing. The sandwhich menu is very limited. I ordered a smoked salmon sandwich which had lots of bread, a scraping of cream cheese and slivers of cucumber and smoked salmon. Very poor value. The burger ordered by another in our party was overlooked and dry. The ploughman's ordered by several had plenty of cheese but toasted bread and, again, was not well rated. I am sure this pub is delightful for dinner and celebratory meals but it is not at all geared up for walking groups.

We got married at the crown in yesterday. Could not sort of staff, The organisation all the food! Chloe was amazing! The bar staff were wonderful. They made our day special day that it was. Would highly recommend this gorgeous, beautiful pub and it's food!

Carpaccio of bresaola was delicious and the vegetarian moussaka was a treat - far more sophisticated than the usual aubergines in lots of gooey sauce, served with a very summery feta, red onion and melon relish - thoroughly enjoyed it. The added bonus was being able to eat outside on a gorgeous summer evening, with a perfectly chilled glass of pinot grigio.

A lovely location and fantastic food and bar service, out in the sticks but would recomend it to any one

This fine pub is not easily found but offers decent food and good beer and wine. 4 different roasts and a veggie option dominate the Sunday lunch selection and the quaint decor is charming.

After a few years away, as we were 'passing the door', my wife and I thought we'd pop in for lunch. It was a lovely day, so we sat outside and enjoyed it.In spite of a change of management, the old place was buzzing with activity. It was a Friday and preparations were under way for yet another wedding celebration in the pub's barn, and unique cottage accommodation.Alas, we hadn't noticed the snacks on the back of the 'proper' menu, from which we both opted for the 'Fish of The Day' (Haddock) with Tartare sauce, mushy peas and chips, which turned out to be large and 'chip size'. Delicious. Together with two glasses of rose at only £3.30, a couple of puds and a cafetiere for two, our bill came to a very reasonable £47.50.We shall definitely be returning soon - even if it's just to re-inspect the picture of old motorbikes, some of which I actually owned, which still hangs on the wall!Just what an English pub should be.

Beautiful Period gastro pub just outside of Henley-on-Thames. Good Beer Garden. Lovely Sunday Roast which my husband enjoyed and I had a tasty Salmon Salad.

Working nearby so decided to walk up here for an evening meal. Glad we did - the service is great - fast and friendly whilst the food was also pretty good. Its not especially cheap though you wouldn't expect that but neither is it particularly expensive. Decent amount on the menu which is freshly cooked and tasty. Happy!

My husband and I met special friends at the pub yesterday....a glorious afternoon. We sat outside on picnic tables for a drink, and then went inside for our lunch. The staff were very attentive and helpful. The menu gave good choices, and my burger was delicious. We sat outside after the meal as we still had lots to talk about. Even though the restaurant closed at 2.30, staff were happy for us to remain in the courtyard after they locked up. They even had the courtesy to ask if we needed the toilet before they left! Very special place. Highly recommend

Excellent meal. Pork for one of us and burger for the other. Friendly service - waitress was super. Highly recommended.

we have been using this for 25+ years and it's been up and down: it's a good location for us to break a journey to the Midlands/North from Hampshire> Sadly it's a bit self important and snobby and on a down-ward cycle. Close for lunch Mon/Tuesday, but no signage to say so - it all seems to much effort!

This is the perfect pub to visit for lunch after a delightful walk along one of the many footpaths in the vicinity. We were welcomed in when the pub opened at 12 noon and were shown to a table overlooking the pretty gardens. My ploughman's lunch was plentiful, while my daughter enjoyed her bacon, brie and cranberry sandwich (they happily swapped the original blue cheese for brie). The service was friendly and attentive throughout.

Four of us with well behaved dog did a beautiful local walk and then had lunch in the bar. We were made to feel very welcome and the quality homemade lunch was well above average. It's off the beaten track but well worth finding The pub closes at 3 I believe so worth booking to let them know you'll be there.

Just phoned to book a table for three on Easter Monday. The woman who answered the phone said "they don't do food on Monday's or Tuesdays". I said is that correct as Easter Monday is a Bank Holiday. Her reply "Oh I don't know"... end of conversation. Guess we won't be going there then (ever...)

Really lovely pub grub as recommended in the good pub guide. Would definitely go again. A delight! Sat by the open fire - sipping real ale... tiger prawn starter was delicious. Then sea bass then crumble. Yum! Staff were really friendly and welcoming.

8 of us visited 19/2/17 for Sunday lunch. Excellent service fantastic food and great atmosphere will definitely return.

À seulement une heure de Londres en voiture, ce pub offre un cadre naturel calme et remarquable qui contraste fortement avec le bouillonnement de la capitale britannique. Une auberge typique au toit de chaume, avec un espace extérieur pour manger en admirant la vue sur la campagne et les arbres. Le service a été impeccable : nous sommes arrivés en retard, à 15h00, pour une réservation à 14h30, et ils ont accepté de nous servir tout de même alors que les cuisines fermaient à 15h00. Un service rapide, très sympa et agréable. Pour ce qui est de la nourriture, c'était bon : j'ai pris les "Potato Gnocchi with a Blue Cheese sauce, tenderstem Broccoli & Heritage Carrots", pour 11£ - un plat copieux, plein de légumes de la région, et très bon. À noter que le menu change tous les mois. À une heure de route de Londres, profitez d'un bon repas au beau milieu des campagnes de l'Oxfordshire !

Lovely food, British with a modern slant. Atmospheric 15th century inn, bare brick and fireplace. Interesting adjacent barn for weddings and events, plus diddy cottage for rent. Prices about average. Not many people dining ,but we did arrive for a late lunch during the Christmas break. Kindly staff, we were taken care of.

We came upon this lovely pub during the Christmas holidays. The food is varied, quite British with a modern touch. Service was good and friendly, and I'm always pleased when given a homemade brownie cube with my coffee! Rural surroundings and very relaxing.

We have always loved this place but we were extremely disappointed with our recent lunch. It was a couple of weeks ago now and it's taken me this long to write the review simply because I didn't want to write the truth about how disappointed we were.The pub was relatively empty and we only had a main course each. Burger plus fish and chips. No effort had gone into the presentation. The burger was very dry and fries luke warm. The burger had some gherkins in that were just horrible and ruined the flavour, should have been rinsed off before putting in the burger. My husband had more impressive looking fat chips but they were dry as well with no crisp to them. The fish was apparently OK. The food felt somewhere between pre-prepared and freshly prepared food....leaning more on pre-prepared. Service was just OK, nobody asked if our food was OK. Really am hoping that it was just an off day. Maybe the chef wasn't there?! And really hoping it's not a permanent way of improving profits by sacrificing quality of food. Seen this done many times and it never works. Looking forward to returning and hopefully things will be back to normal.

Lauren and Dan were on duty on the 30th November for mine and my husbands anniversary. We had a lovely meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Seated next to a log fire which was lovely on such a cold night. We would recommend this place to anyone for the lovely food if nothing else. Jan and Luke

I visited this pub at lunchtime, and was immediately struck by the lovely fire, and the warm welcome. I had the ploughman's lunch, which was delicious, and came with a dainty cup of delicious soup. Prices were about right, and the menu choices were varied and imaginative. I thoroughly recommend this place!

Met two business colleagues for supper after a gruelling day and this restaurant was my salvation. The sardine starter was excellent but the liver and bacon main course was to die for! Absolutely magnificent and obviously prepared and cooked by a master - unmatched in recent times! Our desserts were equally excellent - DO NOT DRIVE PAST! If only I lived nearer..................................

Four of us tried The Crown on the recommendation of a friend. The food was very good and overcame the other shortfalls. With more management this place could be exceptional. To start with our waiter told us there were only 2 starter choices left. And then told us quite a few mains were also unavailable. While this did prevent us from selecting and then being disappointed, it hardly demonstrated good management. We chose a guest draught beer (out of the choice of two beers) only to be advised shortly afterwards that the guest beer had run out! Had we had more time, we might well have left at this point.Generally, the ambience was poor. A little bit of attention to the décor and dining tables and chairs would go a long way to improve the experience. The waitresses were pleasant enough but did not look as though they enjoyed their work. Having said that, the food was very good and we left reasonably happy with our first visit.

It must be getting on for 10 years since we last ate at The Crown, though I've stopped for a beer on bike rides through Stonor valley. We used to go a fair amount and I can't really remember why we stopped. But after a lovely meal on Saturday night I'm regretting that we've not been back before. We had the mushrooms and the chicken liver pate for starters, both very good. Mains were rump of lamb, hake and fish (pollock) and chips. Well prepared, tasty and generous portions - with no room for puds! Will certainly be back. One regret was that some of the original local photos that used to be on the wall in the bar have been replaced by generic pub decor. It would be nice to see some local flavour back on the walls. And possibly a wider choice of local beers.

We dropped by for lunch a couple of weekends ago and although busy found the staff helpful and polite, we were told there was a small wait for the food which was to be expected but it in fact came out quicker than expected and was excellent. Would recommend for anyone wanting a great meal in a traditional English pub. Also note beers are very well kept. Good find!

We were travelling in the area for 2 days and came across this pub for lunch - to be told (not politely informed) there would be a lengthy delay before there was an opportunity to even place a lunch order. In other words - we don't want your custom!.

Arrived with 13 friends on a bike tour to be greeted with a rather hostile 'it'll be 30 minutes until you can have a menu". Even if there were mitigating circumstances a more friendly welcome would've prevented us deciding to cycle on to the next village. I'm amazed that this pub is so successful it can turn down £200+ worth of business!

Or so it seemed. Had taken a wrong turn at the top of the hill and was looking for somewhere to turn around on a long windy down hill road and found this great pub/restaurant. Very friendly staff and had a wonderful lunch of the salmon and cod fishcakes (starter) but served as a main. Really delicious. Staff very friendly and for what seemed an out of the way place was obviously well known and busy for a Saturday lunchtime. Dogs are allowed in parts of the pub.

Revisited recently after a long cycle up the hill from Turville and had a very nice Sunday lunch and local ale. Nice, laid back staff doing their jobs properly.More of a dining terrace than a beer garden - the pub is in the middle of nowhere with a simple (but odd) view of field and woods.It's a little pricey compared to other pubs doing the same quality.

On our way to Stonor Park and saw this splendid building, went inside for Sunday Lunch and the food and service were equally splendid. Opted for main courses and desserts and, speaking for myself, the roast beef and the sticky toffee pudding were excellent. The service is slick and pleasant and we will make an effort to visit shortly.

Nice location we visited for Sunday lunch - the place was moderately busy but we were told to take a seat and there would be a delay until they would take an order (!!) presumably to level out service as the kitchen was temporarily closed. We were clearly incovenient !!tWe stuck with it and the food was good, well cooked and nice portions - not exceptional though. Worth visiting during the week or Saturdays as I dont; think Sunday lunch is a good judge of many pubs,.

I'm not a big lover of sunday roasts at pubs, but with a visitor staying recently we gave it a go. My, what lovely food! A bit dark inside on a summer's day but it's veyr old, with beams etc. So sit outside in the summer, enjoy the fire in the winter. Very nice lunch, thanks.

I was bridesmaid for a wedding held at The Crown and stayed in their self-catering cottage. The wedding was a success- the barn was beautiful (though a little stuffy in the heat) and the staff were friendly and helpful. The garden areas (front and back) are both lovely and great for photos. I'd definitely recommend it for a wedding venue. The cottage was also very sweet, quaint and cosy, however a bit dated with some questionable décor- we felt it could be done a lot better. This is also supposed to be the wedding night accommodation (the bride&groom were staying elsewhere and offered the cottage to us) but it's not very romantic- the bedding felt a bit like your Grandma's! Lovely four-poster though. The facilities in the cottage are very good- lots of fresh towels and bed linen, TV&DVD player (no DVDs), toiletries, iron and board, plenty of hangers etc. They also left us some food to get us started, which was nice- bread, butter, milk, cereal, juice, tea and coffee. The fridge is a quite small if you're staying for more than a couple of days. The location is also good. A very easy 15 minutes from Henley, around 20-30 minutes from Oxford. Absolutely no mobile phone signal but free wi-fi is accessible in the pub, garden and from some parts of the cottage.

The crown has been a favourite of mine for many years. We went for Saturday lunch, my starter consisted of 4 prawns that were over cooked and rubbery, it equated to over £1.50 each prawn!My main was a salad, again the portion was small, the chargrilled chicken could easily have come straight out of a supermarket packet. My partner ordered the burger, it was supposed to come with alioli, but no apology come with its absence. Finally the cheese was very ordinary.My favourite place to eat has gone downhill. Such a shame.

We arrived at 2:45pm and they stop service at 3pm. No food other than sandwiches as they had started clearing up. Ok, fair enough. So we went for the roast beef, tomato and horseradish, what we got was fat, gristle and no tomato. The bread was lovely. I had to return mine. No apology, offer of alternative just nothing. Waitress came out twice and looked the other way. Really very disappointed:(

We saw The Crown on our way to Stonor and decided to have lunch on our way home. The Crown is a very interesting building and the interior is lovely and cosy, i imagine on a cold winters day it would be very snug with the fires lit. As it was today was a warm day and we opted to sit outside. The menu was a great selection but we already had our mind on Roast Beef. Service was swift and with a smile and we both enjoyed the beef and accompaniments. The celeriac puree was a nice touch and the gravy delicious. Sadly we had no room for desert, however what i had seen on our neighbouring table they looked very good indeed.

Attended a Wedding Reception here, food was good for group cooked food, lovely barn, gardens, friendly staff, would recommend.

My husband and I visited The Crown Inn on Wednesday evening. This pub is in such a gorgeous old building, in a fabulous setting! Plenty parking. Friendly attentive service, beautiful home cooked food, my husband thought his Leek & Potato soup was one of the best he had ever tasted! My starter of Scotch Egg was divine! Cooked to perfection, that is exactly how Scotch Egg Sausagemeat should look and taste around the egg in this dish. Our mains of Burger and Asparagus, Leek & Broad Bean Risotto were delicious! We shared a Steamed Chocolate Pudding with Chantilly Cream and Gin Soaked Cherries...perfect end to a perfect meal, which was washed down with a Sauvignon Blanc for me and Prosecco for my husband. Highly recommend, plan to visit on a "Fish Market Friday" some time in the near future

Was here on Saturday 28th May for my brothers wedding , couldn't fault a single thing , very nice staff and Pedro ( ian ) was brilliant at looking after us all . Outside garden was lovely with the kids having plenty of room to run around and the adults plenty of seats to chill out in the nice summers evening . Thanks very much for having us , a truely lovely venue

We cycle here most weeks from Henley during the week, and it's a lovely quiet spot for a mid-ride pint and glass of wine.Excellent food too - although not eaten here for a while (sadly).

My husband and I saw this pub on our way to Stonor Park and decided to call in for a drink. We sat outside and when we saw another couple eating delicious looking burgers decided to give them a try. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive - definitely worth a visit.

One of the best meals I have had out in quite a while! The Fishmarket Friday (an extra menu alongside their normal one) was fabulous and offered a great array of various fish and seafood dishes all of which were brought in fresh that morning, the dishes were all interesting, well thought out and absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend.

Best meal yet. Tried the Fishmarket Friday menu, and it was exceptional. The sea bass melted in your mouth, and my husband said his mackerel starter was to die for! The desserts were absolutely delicious too - a far cry from many pub desserts which can be stodgy, these were interesting, tasty and not at all heavy. Some interesting new wines on the wine list too! We'll be back.

Just had a wonderful night enjoying the hospitality of the Crown. Well kept beer, super food with a good wine list, family friendly with nice fire side options and best of all your own cottage accommodation right next door. What more could one require....

We recently called into The Crown in Pishill on a Sunday afternoon after visiting Grey’s Court. Arriving just before 3pm we learnt that the pub closes at 3.30 pm on Sundays, but that still allowed us time to have two rounds of drinks.There were a number of tables taken with diners for Sunday lunch so we sat in the small, but comfortable bar area.The barman was very friendly and as they had an Oxfordshire Beer I had never previously heard of before ( Loddon ) so I tried that. It was OK, but nothing special. Mrs FB2000’s Pinot Grigio was fine.Outside there is quite a large patio with a number of tables, and there is plenty of parking space.We look forward to returning again and maybe trying the food.

I reviewed The Crown Inn last November and gave it a glowing review. Well I went there last night with a friend - we were doing a long cycle ride.The food was absolutely brilliant and, as usual, the ambience was great. Just low level music, warm and pleasantly lit. - so relaxing, specially after a long bike ride! The service was as ever very good. I had roasted partridge and parsnip tart and other veg. It was superb and great value - only about £16.00 I think.This place is still an absolute gem and I cannot understand why it's not more busy. Perhaps it was that for a while they had a rather poor chef and manager, who thankfully are no longer there and the existing chef is wonderful.

My partner and I decided to pop in here on our way back from a weekend in Gloucestershire. We were greeted by friendly young staff and a roaring fire. The lunch choices were excellent and on explaining my dietary needs, I was immediately informed what was suitable. The Sea Bass was excellent, as was my partner's chicken pie with truffle mash. All reasonably priced and good friendly service.

Really nice burger with nicely aged beef. The place is really in the middle of nowhere. There are wonderful walks around there so a I highly recommend a bit of walking with a visit there. It is small and without reservation we were turned away twice before.

Just down the road from Christmas Common - the annual source of our festive tree - we stopped for lunch. It was good, solid, well cooked food. Nice atmosphere, and attentive staff. Just what was required for our hungry party.

Took our French friends to meet old friends somewhere half way. A great, really old and characterful pub awaited. There was a real good range of foods for each course, including grouse. The food was good, though I felt my main course could have been a little hotter. The service was friendly and good, we were able to eat, relax and chat away at our leisure.

The Crown Inn has been a huge favourite of mine for about 12 years. Then, a while back the standard of the food dropped radically, with them serving up what can only be described as lack-lustre pub grub.However, last Saturday we stayed at their delightful cottage right next to the Inn, which I would really recommend to anyone and it's very good value at only £80.00 midweek.We decided to have dinner there because the owner assured me that he has a new manager and more importantly, a new chef.Both our meals were great - wonderfully tasty and beautifully presented and the service was, as ever, very good. This was not 'pub grub', it was full-on stylish fine dining but with good portions.The Crown Inn is wonderfully isolated in an absolutely beautiful part of The Chilterns and it remains to me one of the most charming and great places to dine, whether it's lunch or dinner. And I think that for the quality of the food now it is great value.

Had a fantastic meal with the family. The pub is great with open fires and a superb timber panel bar. Staff are fantastic, attentive, polite and always smiling. The food was gorgeous, from the soup, to the rabbit, duck and steak, perfectly cooked, especially the steak which I can be known to be fussy about. The head chef even made some chicken dippers for one of the kids even though not on menu. Would recommend, not only if your just passing but as somewhere to go for a great meal anytime. Prices were reasonable too for drinks and the food.

Attended a wedding here a found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful. The drinks prices were fair and the food was really really good. The starter was salmon which was great both in flavour and presentation. The main was sausage and mash which was the dream. I would highly recommend this venue for an amazing but small party gathering

Such a treat to eat in a beautiful pub that hasn't been "updated" to within an inch of its life like so many others that have had their soul removed in the process of "re-decorating"! The pub has a fantastic atmosphere and is cosy and comfortable with lovely fires. There were 4 of us eating including a vegetarian and we all had something different and all thought our food excellent. I especially liked the fact that a jug of iced water with lemon slices was put on our table without us having to ask for it. Nice touch. The service was friendly and very efficient.

After a terrible experience at another local restaurant (we walked out) it was nice to find a welcoming & friendly establishment. We asked if they were serving food as there was a large wedding in progress and we were told so nicely that they were. We chose our own table a pleasant young lady took our drinks order and we were given menu's lots of choice. We did have to remind the waitress about our drinks but a group from the wedding walked just after us. The food was excellent and presented nicely and tasted good (portions were large be warned if you have a small appetite) We had coffee after our meal served in a cafetiere with complimentary fudge.... Well done to you all you saved our evening

We were pleased with speed of service on Bank holiday Saturday. The food was tasty and cooked to order. Pleasant seating area outside.

Nestled in a valley in the Chilterns, the Crown has been dispensing beer and hospitality for hundreds of years. Lucas, the owner, makes the place hum and tick. Service is charming (a lovely Estonian girl, and a beautiful girl who lives in the village and is a student at nearby Shiplake College), food is excellent and generous. This is a gastro pub without the pretentiousness and expense. There is a large patio / terrace and ample parking. Wedding parties are a feature of summer Saturdays (they have a large converted barn) but somehow this doesn't affect the service at the bar or in the restaurant. In the cosy dining room there is a fire in winter. My cricket team come here after playing at adjacent Stonor, and are never disappointed by the beer or the speed with which it is delivered to hand. Unlike more snooty pubs nearby Lucas is happy to provide hungry cricketers with plates of crispy chips. My American cousins visited and thought it straight out of Downton, exactly what an English country pub should be, low beams, welcoming hearth, a smile behind the bar and excellent food unsullied by modish fads like drizzle and froth.

i haven't been here for sometime and the food was stir very good and the staff very pleasant. Also a beautiful situation and lovely and oldy woldy. Strongly recommend

Food is always well prepared, tasty and satisfying. The menu changes occasionally but the food is always good. They host weddings and the local cricket club which is a testament to their food and service Well worth the drive....

It is local to me and was surprised on visiting here, staff very friendly.Even with no reservations , we were seated quickly and had good attention.Food was excellent and great wine choices.