The Crown Inn in Herefordshire, County of

Had a great evening here for their first Oktoberfest, staff were amazing, the set up was fantastic, such a good atmosphere despite the torrential downpours, the beer flowed and the food was great, entertainment was so much fun, an amazing singer followed by a crazy Oompa band, such a good evening

Fabulous food ….. so good we went twice during our 3 day stay in Dilwyn! The food was amazing and everyone was so friendly!

When you pull up to a pub and there are people at the tables outside and cars in the car park that's always a good sign... We were so lucky to stop here! The lady behind the bar was so pleasant and welcoming The menu is just right for lunch! Real ale on tap too ... a rarity these days it seems!! We order a sandwich, it came with chips and salad. It was so good! It's so difficult to get value for money, good food and good beer...you can definitely get it here! Well done to this lovely little country feel pub to be authentic and traditional. Such a refreshing change! Will definitely return.

Wow ! This is THE perfect village pub, sitting in a small quintessentially English village, and buzzing with locals. The food was incredible. My lasagne was cooked with a unique twist of using chunks of slow cooked beef, which melted in the mouth. It was SO tasty - as were the chicken strips to start, which were positively zingy ! Meanwhile my husband declared his beef burger was the best he had ever tasted - which is certainly saying something! The service was absolutely lovely, and the atmosphere great fun with lots of locals mixing and mingling round the tables. The food arrived piping hot and in hearty portions, as well as being completely delicious. We will return in a heartbeat next time we are visiting the area ! Tip: book your table - it is only little inside !

We, three of us, stopped here at lunch time. The welcome from Rhiannon was delightful. We didnt think we were very hungry, so asked her if a small cheese platter would be possible. If you check the photo you will see what a wonderful platter it was, brought with such charm o our table. It was delicious. Cannot praise the warmth and ambience enough. I'm certain we will go again. Thank you to a delightful waitress and a super Chef.

I phoned to make a reservation and sadly, wanted a time that was outside of their food service hours. However, the gal on the phone was SO INCREDIBLY WONDERFUL!!! She thought about different options for me, even googled some on her phone! She even offered to have done something if they had a chef! I plan to make a special trip out to eat here, just because of this experience! Thank you for being so helpful - if your service in person is anything like the phone, I absolutely can’t wait.

Saturday breakfast is awesome. They keep getting better here! Plenty of options including a lovely veggie brekkie. Hosts are fantastic too.

Well kept beers and very welcoming. A perfect community pub! Very friendly locals always good for a chinwag. Well done. Lucky you, Dilwyn!

12 of us turned up after a go-karting session. We were welcomed and ordered drinks. We went into the lovely beer garden and ordered out food. It came promptly and it was all lovely. The staff were very pleasant and couldn't be more helpful; even providing a birthday banner for us!

We were staying in Weobley but "no room at the inn" there so we headed to The Crown, Dilwyn, which is nearby. SO GLAD we did. A warm welcome and excellent "pub food", which was surprisingly competent (for a pub...). We had a whitebait "starter", the size of which could easily have passed for a main course, and with very tasty, crisp, but not-greasy fish. Lovely. My ham and eggs main was colossal, again with very crisp chips with not a sign of grease. Good quality ham also. I could barely finish - no room for pud! "Tapas" on an adjacent table looked great also. Prices very reasonable. Definitely well above standard pub fare - I didn't detect a microwave anywhere! Will certainly visit again when next in the area.

I am worried that the secret will get out and I won’t be able to get a table anymore…..but The Crown is what a pub should be! Community owned, run by people who are natural and authentic. Brilliant value, stunningly good Sunday roasts, plenty of room, service is genuine and makes you feel special. Sshhh don’t tell anyone else but this is a gem of a place in Herefordshire!

Excellent food and very welcoming pub Friendly village pub in the centre of village Staff very helpful and polite Will definitely return

A brilliant place with a very warm welcome. Great food, good value and a great log fire. Nowhere better that I can think of.

I visited this lovely little pub today with 4 friends as we were passing on a walk. All had lunch and some desserts. The food was really very good really nice attentive service. We were very inpressed

After being turned away from so many ‘booked up’ places we were so pleased to find this ‘Crown’. We thoroughly enjoyed scampi and chips with peas, salad and tartare sauce. Very friendly and welcoming staff and great local beers available. A beautiful village and local area.

As we were staying in Ludlow we thought we would have a little drive out to grab dinner in a local village pub somewhere. So, when stumbling across this place, we had no preconceptions or expectation. Although the pub itself is a little dated inside, the friendly management/ staff and the superb food really made it worth while. The chef here certainly knew their stuff as the food was gorgeous. My only critique, if it could be considered as such, would be that there was way too much food. I actually felt guilty leaving it on my plate as I didn't want them to think I didn't like it - it was purely because I was stuffed. If I was a local I would actually eat here every night if I could. Given that the pub quickly filled with locals, who all ordered food, then I can assume I am obviously not the only one who thinks this way. The cost was great too! Just to add though, I personally liked how families/ kids were welcomed and were able to socialise which created such a great atmosphere. I appreciate though, that this isn't to everyones taste so my advise would be... go elsewhere. Shame if you do though as this pub really is a hidden gem and I would love to go back again when in the area. I definitely recommend and it was the highlight of my staycation.

Two of us braved storm Eunice to make another visit to this friendly, warm and inviting pub for lunch, i ordered oyster mushroom and tomato gnocchi (pub is veggie friendly) whilst hubby had roast pork, to follow we had tiramasu and panacotta, we both thoroughly enjoyed all of our well presented tasty meals the cost of which was very resonable for the quality and effort put into providing such super meals. THANK YOU to all concerned. This visit restored our faith in pub food as recently we visited another similar establishment in a nearby village and had a totally different bad and cold experience.

Had a meal here Thursday evening in the restaurant area ,whilst it was quiet ,it suited us perfectly. Really warm ,friendly staff,,decent choice menu. We had mozzarella sticks to start and whitebait ,all delicious with nice dressings and salad. Mains were Sliced steak with a beautiful salad selection and chips,homemade burger with chips and salad and a lamb type hot pot…good choice of wine and beer ,we all thoroughly enjoyed

Came here on recommendation of the owner of our B&B accommodation for an evening meal. The staff were all lovely, but the food was a big disappointment! Not sure if they had 'lost' their chef, but the food all seemed to be out of a packet. Very little imagination with presentation either. My wife risotto was really poor. We paid in full (plus tip) and left without completing the meal! Shame, because they apparently used to be highly regarded and it appears that way from the previous reviews

Very friendly staff and a great cranberry and brie baguette with a good pint of ale. Sat outside in idyllic surroundings with the locals at front of the pub. Just what we wanted at the start of our holidays.

On way back from Hereford seen the signs from road, needed a comfort break so happy we stopped. Lovely little village with a pub in the centre very well supported from locals .. always good to see. Ordered drinks and seen food coming out so decided to have a bite to eat .. all very well presented, staff attentive and very pleasant. We own a pub so always good to support independents rather than chains. If I was back in the area wouldn’t hesitate in calling back in. Thank you Maria and team.

Excellent food. Ordered a steak - cooked to perfection with great chips and various veg, such as mushrooms, caramelised onions and so on. Very nice place.

We enjoyed a couple of drinks and a meal while camping near by in the New Farm Shepherds huts and camping. The service was great as was the food. The steak was perfectly cooked 👌🏼

Stayed locally for a week. Ate here twice and drank 4 nights. Great hosts made us very welcome. Beer was tasty and well pulled. Food freshly cooked and excellent quality. We could not have wished for better. Thanks the yorkshire crew

A great little pub, the staff (2 girl waitresses) were so friendly and inviting. It was our first night staying for a weekend in stansbatch and managed to grab a table in the garden here and we wasn't disappointed and would recommend. Prices were great and so was the good at good quality.

Maria and staff are so very welcoming. We only called in for a drink and she went above and beyond to accommodate us and make us feel so welcome. Lovely village pub with great atmosphere.

This is a completely unreconstructed local, providing a focal point for the village. Bang opposite the village green and the bus stop. Plenty of room at the front to sit out and even more space to spread out in the large back garden. Just as pubs should be. Maria, her Italian partner who is an excellent chef and the staff are really welcoming. Great place to eat and always a good sign, chose from a limited number of dishes on the menu. Great home cooking. Try the authentic lasagne. But for true pub aficionados who want good beer, you are in for a real treat! Wye Valley ales at their best!Apart from being in need of an internal makeover (which will happen eventually I’m sure), the only disappointment is you can’t take dogs in. Stipulated by the parish I believe But I guess you can’t have it all. Excellent pub and impressive that the village have managed to save it. The fact they did tells you a lot about the village.

We sat outside this heart of the village pub on a sunny autumnal Sunday. Fantastic table service from villagers & resident landlady. Great hearty food at a very reasonable price. Met lots of villagers on a walk that had nothing but praise for the place. A gem. Do go.

En route to another b/white village, we just turned off the road to have a quick look and were delighted with the village, the green and THE PUB. We hadn't meant to have lunch out but saw the menu, had a lovely day...why not? Both our chosen meals were delicious; I had perfectly cooked spaghetti (not always easy, actually) with sausage meatballs and crispy bacon and a good side salad. HE had a large wedge of broccoli/ cheese flan, with chips and salad again. Cider for him, red wine for me and a super hour consuming whilst looking across the green, checking out the houses and gardens etc. At a future date but soon, we will return on purpose and try the desserts.

Really lovely local pub, saved by the Parish Council for the village. And the village is grateful, they all go, making it a fun friendly place. Excellent cider too.

Beautiful location in the village. Ate in the garden (C-19) twice as holidaying locally. All the food was well cooked with good ingredients and care taken. Often some extra flair with steak, mushroom and Stilton working well. Staff are great and food well priced.

We were there for a Sunday lunch. Very good. Maria and staff were very welcoming. Nice to see that it was busy.

A cycling club of which I am a member had their prebooked Christmas Lunch at the Crown.Over the years this has been held at a number of local hostelries, in my opinion this was undoubtedly the best and most reasonably priced meal we have ever had.Well prepared meat dishes, lots of properly cooked vegtables, and delicious sweets.Far too many places try to up their prices over the festive season. This was not the case here.Far too many places try to "rip off" their customers over the festive season. This was not the case here.

Truly a great place since being taken over by Maria and Max. She is a brilliant hostess and manager, and he’s a brilliant chef. Food always delicious (especially love those chips)! They are warm and friendly, Always welcoming, and there’s always a great atmosphere. Love the village and the Locals are so friendly and charming. Can’t go wrong at all. 10 out of 10!

The food was amazing; cooked by the Italian chef and served by his lovely partner. So very courteous and couldn't do enough for my family. The chef (Max I think) was happy to accommodate my awkward child. You could tell from the clientele that the place is highly regarded; everyone was so happy and lovely around us. Such a beautiful, truly old style local pub. We'll be back! The bad reveiws on here are all from the previous tenants - it's a different place now!

We went for Sunday Lunch yesterday after many recommendations ( Advance Booking Advised) and we were not disappointed, Cosy dining room with a nice atmosphere and was given a warm welcome.One of the owners of this Free house is an Italian Chef and his Cooking is Superb, I had The Roast Lamb after My Whitebait Starter and my two guests stuck with the vegetarian Lasagna option, with some nice sweets to follow.Great Service, Good Bar , We will Be Back Very Soon.

A pub where locals go to drink, yet serving really good food. I came here to meet my friend and have supper. We both had lasagne, chips and salad; I wasn’t going to have the chips, because I’m cutting calories, but so glad I did, as they were gorgeous; french fries with skin on, crispy and really tasty; none of that cardboard taste you get with standard pub chips. The lasagna tasted good too and a bit of effort had been made to make the salad more interesting. We shared an Eton mess cheesecake, which was more like a mousse, but again no complaints with the quality. All in all worth a visit and definitely eat here. Apparently this pub is on the ‘black and white trail’ which my friend pointed out and I know nothing about, but there is a row of pretty houses outside.

Came across the crown by a local recommendation & so glad we did! 6 of us had starters and mains and they were all brilliant. Plenty of food and all great quality. Between us we had the homemade soup (curried cauliflower), mozzarella sticks & whitebait to start. Followed by homemade lasagne and a beef roast dinner.The Crown also had veggie gnocci on the menu but I didn't see a veggie roast option. So if you're a veggie it could be worth ringing in advance to see what they could do. The deserts available sounded wonderful but we were all too full to even consider sharing a pudding.Recommended.

Came upon this delightful pub by chance on a Sunday. Externally looked very inviting with people sat outside in the sun. Lots of flowers, benches and tables to sit on, all by the village centre. Bar staff very welcoming and friendly. Ordered salmon fish cakes and were incredibly pleased at the quality of the meal. The fishcakes were crispy on the outside and wonderfully fluffy on the inside. Served with home made tartare sauce, chips, A lovely salad with a delicious dressing and garden peas that tasted of nectar. I don't know who the chef in this pub is but he/she is superb. The dessert was a large slice of raspberry cheesecake served with fresh raspberries and strawberries and a lovely raspberry jus. All in all a fabulous visit. Will definitely go again. Thank you to all the staff.

Called in by chance having heard the pub was hosting a fundraising evening. Great choice of ales. Under-cover bands in the back garden with a BBQ and tented bar. Smashing time and hopefully their hard work meant they raised plenty of money for the good cause.

Sunday lunch every week. Dining room lacks atmosphere. Bar area is too small. Hosts are very friendly.

Four of us had a lovely meal, chicken in a Stilton sauce and plaice with samphire and new potatoes, then banoffee pie and cheese and biscuits along with some good ale and a glass of wine. The staff were really welcoming and a great relaxed atmosphere. Spotlessly clean. The bar is separate from the eating area and it sounded like everyone was enjoying themselves. We will definitely be back for some more pub grub. Perfect and no fuss!

We dropped in to have a drink and a snack and as soon as we walked in we we aware of a really good pub atmosphere. Unfortunately they were not doing food on a Monday, but it was so friendly, both staff and regulars, that we stopped for a drink anyway. It is very obvious by the notice board that this is definitely the local community centre. It is wonderfully set overlooking the scenic 'village green' and Black & White houses. I have the definite impression that, had we been able to sample the catering, that this would have been one of my few 5* reviews.

Cold winters night and popped in here for a bite to eat and a pint.

Went for Mother’s day lunch. Nice roast for the meat eaters, but the only option for a vegetarian was lasagne and chips. Not very imaginative and not very special. Most vegetarians love vegetables and a roast is a real treat. It doesn’t take much to make something flavourful to accompany the usual roast potatos and fresh veg.

We finally found a local pub serving food on a Tuesday night off season. The atmosphere was friendly and although the menu was fairly limited we opted for the steaks which were cooked perfectly. Personal preference is for chunky chips rather than skinny but delighted with meal.

Well cooked food, fairly small menu, great service, Eaten here a few times, always found the food really good.

We went with a group of 16 for an evening meal. We were made very welcome and were well looked after. The food here is good and substantial with large servings — Pub food with a continental twist and at very fair prices. A simple wine list, again at reasonable prices is available. An excellent range of local real ales is on tap. This is not a fine dining establishment, but for honest and genuine pub cooking it is very good, and a good place to be for an evening.

We went for lunch on New Year's Day, expecting a casual brunch menu which was fine. One of the options was kedgeree which I cook occasionally at home. We were told the chef was Italian and his food was great and so I ordered it. The small bowl arrived with some rice, flaked fish and half a cold boiled egg. One mouthful of rice identified it as microwave in the bag variety and I'm afraid that I just couldn't bring myself to eat it.

Used to visit this pub on a regular basis but it went very badly downhill. Called in today and was pleased by the new ambience, friendly staff, new menu and a great range of beers. Will definitely be back.

The crown inn is thriving under new engagement: welcoming smiles, good service and great home-cooking guaranteed every time.The Italian chef cooks a range of seasonal and varied mid price dishes ranging from traditional pub favorites such as sausage and mash or lasagna to specialties such as his home made panacotta with different flavours each week.(We try to taste them all) Even the tomato ketchup is home- made!The local beers are well kept and the wine list is very good. There is a great beer garden at the back with a children's play area. Its a hidden gem.

We often come here for a drink, but today we decided to have something to eat. Food was lovely and so was the desert. Friendly staff.

The food was fantastic and reasonably priced.Fun friendly atmosphere. The service was a little slow which I am sure will be sorted soon as they have only been doing good for a few weeks

Stopped by in passing mid afternoon. The new management very helpful, I didn't want a full meal and was shown the starters from the evening menu, had the antipasti and WOW! So many lovely flavours and lovely warm bread with it. The inside of the pub is basic and not over the top themed and it is set in a very pretty village.

Had several meals at the Crown since new management, first class, food first class service and staff with lots of smiles, and first class beer too. Would highly recommend a visit anytime now they they are open 7 days a week, you will not be disappointed.

Been before and whilst it's a lovely pub it lacked something - good grub! Went back in early June and wow! Best pub food I recall ever. Tried a week later and again, wow! My daughter never comments on food; it's just sustinence to her. But both times, best fishcakes ever and best bangers and mash ever. The menu is limited but just the way I like it. New owners plan to expand it as they get to know the kitchen and clientele but I for one hope it's stays simple and honest to the the pubs feel - pubs don't get more Hereford country and local. Service with a smile too! Simply brilliant.

We’ve eaten here several times with our children and parent since new management took over recently. We’ve had fab food, fresh ingredients, lovely flavours, great service with a smile. Have also sampled good real ale and wine so happy customers here!

Under new management from June 2018 and open a full 7 days a week with food every lunch and evening. We had dinner on Saturday 9th June and it was great food and escellent value for money. Keep it up guys.

Called in on a random Tuesday evening for food. friendly polite staff and good value food. The beer was also good.

Saw sign for this pub at about 1pm and drove into village only to find that on parking car and walking to the pub, that it did not open until 3pm. What a waste of a prospective customers time

Amazing potential. Great history. All of which is waiting to be realised... or in the CRO-N's case, re-realised.

The Crown Inn is what a village pub should be. warm, welcoming, good beer & great food at realistic prices. Would definitely recommend

My friends and I saw the sign on the main road and took a chance on lunch here. Turned out to be a good decision all round. The beer is excellent and the lunch menu was enjoyed by all of us, good prices too. I had a look at the evening menu which also looked very appealing. Dilwyn is a lovely little village and the pub suits it well, if you're anywhere near it's worth popping in for a bite to eat or a pint. We'll be back!

This lovely 17th century pub in sleepy, backwater Dilwyn in Herefordshire served up the nicest Sunday roast I've had in many a year!

Called for lunch in this place only becouse it is located in village with same name as me. But was very plesantly supprised by how reasonably priced it was and food was of a very good quality, and thebar maid was very plesant, will call again when in area,

Local food, local beer. Super night out at a proper Herefordshire country pub.

The Crown is well worth a visit when you're in the area. It serves a friendly welcome, good beer and wholesome food. What more do you want from a traditional village pub. I will be returning.

Excellent menu, food well prepared and presented. Service cheerful and attentive. Prices excellent. Beer well kept and a good variety. Lovely village setting with pleasant garden. Altogether a serious destination.

I'm certainly not a country boy by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy country pubs and in particular village pubs like this that certainly have their own charm and uniqueness. Sticky tables? Yes! Traditional bar? Yes, traditional Ales & Cider? Yes, wholesome food? Yes, Warm Welcome Yes! This is a real country pub set in a country village which discerning city dwellers like me just love. Try for yourself although I admit it won't be to everyone's liking.

We visited the restarant with friends on 27th July. We arrived early and had a really lovely three course meal with coffee and drinks for under £80. The portions were generous and the staff were really friendly and helpful. By 7.30 the restaurant was full with all sorts of people enjoying a meal. The atmosphere was vibrant. We look forward to being in the area and visiting again.

We stopped by for lunch. It's a lovely pub, we were given a warm welcome and great service. The kids play area out in the back garden was fantastic, our kids loved it.

Poor service. Paella awful. Waited ages. Ambience hopeless. The village is outstanding. How can a pub in such a perfect picture place deliver such poor service, decoration and food. What a shame in the right hands could be outstanding.

When we find somewhere that's is excellent to eat we like to let others know. And when we find somewhere that's not sure so good we also like to let others know because we have wasted time and money in some awful places. I hate it when they reply saying that we must be at fault. Well no such problem in this delightful pub. From time we walked in every thing was absolutely perfect. The food the prices the staff all amazing. I will always praise when I find a place delivers. And boy does this place deliver. And iam sure if there had been any problems they would have been dealt with in a professional manner not that we had any problems at all beautiful.

We visited the village of Dilwyn as we were staying locally and we weren't disappointed. The village has a number of attractive black and white houses and the obligatory village green. There in the middle sits this lovely pub with its local clientele all of whom we found incredibly friendly and chatty. This is no modern pub it's very much a throw back to a bygone time, which is just great in our opinion. Two local beers are on offer and a decent selection of bar meals. If we return to the area we will return to The Crown.

Having driven 250 miles in the day round most of the country, it was great to receive such a warm welcome at the Crown. We had an excellent meal and the locals are a really friendly bunch!

Sunday evening meal (Celebration of Pork with Mars Bar Cheesecake) Simply sensational a meal to die for. I eat out daily but this was by far the best yet, can;t wait to call again. Regards Terry

Just slightly off the main road in Dilwyn, easy parking at the front of the Pub. A quiet little place, with a friendly manner and good service. Food standard but lovely and generous portions.