The Crown Inn Kingsclere in Basingstoke and Deane

Went for Sunday lunch with family based on the Trip Advisor reviews (thank you) and I am so happy we went. Received a lovely warm welcome and friendly and efficient service by a happy Team, food was yummy and a good plateful! and we had a nice chinwag with the Landlady when we reluctantly left. It was well worth the journey (about an hour from home) and we came away very happy. We will be back!

A pleasant village pub, busy because of a Christmas Carols event. Our food was served promptly and was cooked to perfection and well presented. The price was reasonable. It is a shame that no alcohol-free beers or ciders were available.

This pub is very professionally run. Its immacutely clean and the food is excellent. Well done to the landlady who looked after us brilliantly and thanks to the landlord for showing us the gorgeous puppies !! Well definately be back.

What a gem. Only booked because we had to be in area but we were so pleasantly surprised. An imaginative menu, high quality food and excellent service.

Excellent and reasonably priced food, great selection of beers, loads of outdoor seating, and really friendly staff. Can’t recommend highly enough. Will definitely be going back.

Lovely village pub. Menu had a good variety of dishes and the food was lovely. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Would definitely go back.

Great pub, Food, Atmosphere,hospitality and staff. And reasonably priced too All roasts served hot Definitely recommend a visit

Wow visited the crown today and they had roast lamb on the menu, my favourite, great food,great service. This pub is ran by the most amazing friendly couple and to top it off its dog friendly, nothing is to much, totally recommend

Very hungry and tired on a long journey home, we googled pubs nearby and came up with this gem of a pub! Fabulous traditional pub, lovely friendly staff and amazing roast. Loved the flamboyant Yorkshire puds. ! We were so pleased we found it and would love to return if we were ever in the area again!

An enjoyable lunch for some friends and I. Good range of draught beer from different breweries and plenty of food to choose from. The pie of the day (chicken) was lovely. Desserts were tasty but all arrived lukewarm.

Excellent lunch today with family. As the weather was good we sat on a trestle table out the front, facing the church. We were looked after by two lovely ladies with table service. We had three courses which were all delicious, each chose different dishes. My scotch egg starter was freshly homemade with soft yolk. My whole place main with hassle back potatoes was very good, fresh and tasty. Maybe just too much “brown” butter on the plate for my taste. Side of veggies were freshly steamed. Affogato dessert with Amaretto for dessert had some biscuit crumb in the bottom adding and interesting texture. All wines available by the glass. Just be aware that the pub had no carpark and local parking is a bit tricky.

We were a pretty eclectic group of eight adults (two currently invalid) two children, a baby and a dog. We were given a lovely room to ourselves and from the point of booking to the second we left, we could not have asked for more. The staff were friendly and polite throughout with good service and even though we were out of the way in a back room, they kept checking if we needed anything and the space between courses was perfect. We were not rushed in any way but were not left to stew either. The pre-ordered food was fantastic, the black pudding scotch egg is to die for! Every one of us enjoyed our meals, from the gluten free fish and chips to the pork chop, pies and mushroom arancini. We couldn't fault anything. Thank you so much for giving me my best ever birthday meal out and although we found you by accident after being let down for another pub, we will be back and would not hesitate to recommend you.

Reasonably priced, helpful and friendly staff, food good selection and the food we chose was very nice. Great drinks (Gin Cocktails). Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Met up with two friends for lunch. Tasty food, excellent service and reasonable price. Had to share pudding as quite big and full from mains course. Staff keen to please and very accommodating, Big 'E' was lovely. Would recommend.

Really nice pub, with excellent food. Nice atmosphere, good drinks (Highclere Gin, real ales), friendly staff, overall super

Fancied a meal,out and was not disappointed at all. Great staff, warm welcome and cosy atmosphere. We ate from the specials board and it was superb. The fish pie was outstanding but oh, the duck cottage pie was amazing 😍 Topped by a few drinks,...

Lovely pub and lovely people but what a disappointment with the food quality. We ordered the Mac n cheese for my 4 year old daughter and on arrival of this dish, the pasta was hard and my daughter couldn’t eat it. When raising this with...

Well placed traditional pub in the centre of the lovely village of Kingsclere. Staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. food was good and reasonably priced

Very poor food at high prices. The roast beef served up was very sub standard, over cooked and probably pre sliced and reheated. It was tough as well. Presentation was good but the reality was very poor food, soggy roast potatoes and smothered in tasteless...

Lovely welcoming pub with roaring log fires. We were delighted to be guided to our table alongside the fire on a cold and wet February afternoon. We ordered black pudding Scotch egg to start and roast pork for mains. The starter was perfect the egg...

We are relatively new to the area and walked to The Crown and after a wet and muddy dig walk, were welcomed in by Suzanne and Nigel. Nothing was too much trouble and they made the dogs very comfy! We were so impressed we booked...

We picked the The Crown as it was a mid way point for 7 of us to meet up for my 40th birthday and have Sunday Lunch. The staff were warm, welcoming and attentive from the start and the food was delicious - the sticky...

We were staying locally at near by hotel for the weekend and fancied a pub tea. The crown was perfect. From the warm welcome, cosy atmosphere, excellent service to delicious food. Couldn’t fault it. Was also excellent value would def recommend.

Had a really nice lunch with friends and children (x4 adults; x4 children). Good food and service - would definitely recommend

We had a lovely welcome as we entered. Delicious sea bass and my friend had the excellent steak pie with mash, gravy and veg. With drinks and cappuccinos afterwards less than £40 for us both.

We popped in here on a Friday lunchtime and enjoyed a wonderful meal. The service was perfect - the waitress took our order and then brought drinks over straight away. I ordered two starters instead of a main meal and this was no problem at...

Delicious food and helpful staff. Dog & family friendly. The true jewel in the centre of Kingsclere & aptly named The Crown. 10 out of 10. Highly recommended.

What a great country pub. Greeted at the entrance by Suzanne and taken to my table. I was immediately made to feel welcome. Friendly staff and prompt service. I went for Sunday lunch and had the roast pork with all the trimmings. I did not...

Excellant service.Tradional friendly atmosphere. The pub is centred in the middle of the village with a picturesque outlook.

We had a great Sunday lunch here. The pie of the day (steak) was a highlight, delicious! Everyone really friendly and they are dog-friendly too, would recommend!

Popped in for lunch after long local walk. Food was fabulous, two had the tuna steak and one had the cannelloni all cooked to perfection. Great service

Fourth or fifth time we have been to The Crown. We drive up from London for a lovely Sunday roast, which has never disappointed. Owners are so welcoming, and remembers us, which is very nice as it makes you feel your not JUST a customer...

First meal out after the November lockdown. A great meal supported by very clear, enforced and clearly well thought out COVID procedures which felt very safe. The food was superb and the lamb shank huge and very tasty as was the apple pie. Topped by...

After a blustery and wet morning in the garden we decided a late lunch out was needed. We arrived to find this on the specials board.. And it was wonderful. A pint of Banks's mild and a hot chocolate made this the lunch of the...

A great Thursday evening dinner, with very effective COVID safe measures in place which are enforced to the letter. The food off the specials board was tasty, cooked to order and looked and tasted superb. Great value and tasty, healthy portions. Clean plates all round!!...

The pub was not to busy and the tables were spaced nicely and all other covid-19 precautions were good. Service was great and we soon had everything ordered and it wasn't long before the starters arrived ,unfortunately one of the small bowls had cracked in...

Found this lovely pub whilst waiting to check into our accommodation at Sandford Springs. Had no booking but very accommodating and friendly waitress who took our order. Food was lovely and great atmosphere and Covid precautions. Would definitely recommend

We visited last night, a little last minute after being let down by a local venue. We were greeted by kind and friendly staff who made us very welcome. The meal was fantastic, very tasty and well cooked. Could not recommend enough. Wish we lived...

erday and we were a little unsure. No need to be. The distancing measures that have been set up here are effective, clear and well maintained by the staff. We were very well looked after and nothing was too much trouble. We ate outside in...

We had visitors come over on Sunday and booked a table in the pub, you must try and book these days as it is so popular! The home made steak and kidney pudding was superb, just like my mum used to make and was huge....

As a large group of 17 without a booking for Sunday lunch we weren't hopeful of finding somewhere with enough room for us. The Crown were absolutely fantastic - although they were fully booked in their main dining area, they offered us another room that...

We chose The Crown as it was a central location for all friends to meet. What a great choice. The owner and the staff were so welcoming and made our visit all the more special. We were treated royally. The food was delicious and the...

We had visitors on Thursday and had a relaxing evening meal. Our guest is still raving about his steak and ale pie and we all really enjoyed our home cooked meals. Huge portions, great beer and super service. Friday we visited again for valentines dinner...

Excellent meal. Fantastic value for money. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely atmosphere. Good selection of local beers. Will definitively return.

Well furnished restaurant with a real pub atmosphere. Really nice staff. Gluten-free dishes. We tried the roast and the rposciutto, like sweet cheese-cake. All excellent as cooking and ingredients. Great.

Booked a table for 6 at lunchtime on a Saturday. We were well looked after on arrival and had drinks to start.chose from the food menu and the specials board.meals arrived in good time and were excellent,the chicken and mushroom pie,the sticky ribs and the...

My niece and nephew were meeting up for a family lunch with their partners. I have dined at the Crown a few times and have found the owners very welcoming. The Crown is an ideal venue for a good value home cooked meal. We hadn’t booked as it was rather an impromptu event. There were 7 of us, Suzanne organised a table promptly for our group. My husband although having popped in for a pint on various occasions hadn’t eaten here before. His verdict on his pie , mash and veg was excellent, he said best pub pie in ages. The chicken curry’s went down well. The homemade broccoli and Stilton soup was delicious. Steak and chips fab. The puddings went down well. My niece ordered the chocolate brownie and requested whipped cream. Nothing was too much effort. Thankyou for your service and hospitality at the last minute. We will of course return.

The Crown is our local pub and we feel so lucky to have such an incredible restaurant in walking distance to our home. We proudly take all our visitors there to enjoy the delicious food (so many choices!) and also extensive drinks list. Our friends and family love coming over and going for a meal or drink there. Suzanne and Nigel are amazing- so friendly and hard working. They go above and beyond to make sure you have the most enjoyable visit. Would thoroughly recommend to anybody!

We visited the great traditional pub for dinner and decided to select from the specials board. A wide variety to select from and we were not disappointed. . Large portions which were beautifully presented and great value. The pulled pork enchilada was massive and super tasty. Topped off by good and a wide range of beer and super service. Thank you!

Great food and service the fish and chips are excellent, generous portions. Good wine list and not to pricey. Good old fashioned pub grub and a great specials board

We were staying in Kingsclere and had a walk around village in morning and came across this pub and went into see if a table was available for that evening. Had a warm welcome from who we think was the owner and we booked a table on the back of that welcome and when returned in evening she asked how our visit to the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery had been. She was friendly and genuinely interested in what we were telling her. It was a beautiful evening and so warm we ate outside. The food was really nice. We had a starter and main course and as the portions were very generous could not manage a desert. Tasty and good value.

Stopped in Kingsclere and our accommodation was not serving food and they recommended the Crown. The welcome from the staff was great and nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent, we had the tandoori chicken special to share. Would highly recommend if you are in the area.

A beautiful pub in a pretty village setting. We were warmly welcomed and felt at home amongst the locals. The menu was diverse - home made lamb koftas to delicious seafood risotto.

We were driving back from Basingstoke & came across this pub. Now I didn't hold much hope out if I'm honest considering the fussy vegetarian I am. I thought my dinner would consist of chips and some garlic bread. However I was pleasantly surprised to find that they actually do a cheese and onion quiche. Quiche on a pub menu these days is a rare find let alone a vegetarian one. So for me it was a must have I'm going to be honest I did think the portion of quiche was quite small and I only got 13 chips with it but I got a huge amount of green leaves salad. Sadly salad is not my thing.

Visited the crown for dinner while staying at Stanford springs for a wedding. Love atmosphere very friendly staff,Good selection of wine at very reasonable prices . Food was excellent I fish and chips it was so fresh and not a soggy chip in sight. My husband had the homemade steak pie which was very well filled with perfect pie pastry. We shared the sticky toffee pudding which somehow managed to be rich , gooey and indulgent while remaining light and not stodgey. All the staff very welcoming friendly and super helpful even offering 2 bowls and a seperate jug of custard with our shared pudding so my custard hating husband could eat his share safely..

Visited the Crown with a bunch of friends before going to a party. It’s a lovely pub, good beer and wine selection and good food. The staff are excellent.

After a lengthy dog walk I decided to pop in The Crown for a well deserved drink. I received a very warm welcome from the landlady and so did the dogs. Biscuits for them and my Sauvignon Blanc was very pleasant and reasonably priced, so good that I had to try another! Whilst at the bar I perused the menu and decided to give it a try. My quiche was lovely and homemade too. I’ll definately return. They also do a great takeaway fish & chips.

We use the Crown Inn once a month for a meeting and the back room is perfect for upto around 20 people for a meeting and we've had a xmas dinner in there for 16.

Had Sunday lunch here with four friends. Good Steak pie, Sunday roast and desserts. Decent pint of Doom Bar. Reasonable prices. Not the fastest service but ok as long as you're not in a hurry.

Arrived on a Friday night without booking and we were welcomed and taken straight to a table with no drama. Fish and chips was fantastic as was the steak which was cooked perfectly. Impressive selection of freshly made deserts. All staff were friendly and efficient and the meal was good value for money.

We come here regularly for a meal and we come back due to consistency.

The pub wasn't busy and we were a party of 7. We had to wait over an hour and quarter for the meals to arrive and the quiche was burnt the medium steak was rare. We thought we'd give them a chance with pudding this was over 30min in coming. No one bothered to explain the delay until we complained burnt yorkies was the excuse. None of us ordered a roast so how that impacted on us was a mystery. They didnt seem bothered that have lost future business from the family get togethers. I think they forgot we were the customers by keeping us informed we could have decided to stay or cancel and go.

Arranged a meet up with friends and as the crown is local we decided on Friday night food. We were pleasantly surprised with the food quality and nice to see the pub busy. Well done on what you are doing with the place, keep it up!

First visit here for a family lunch on Saturday.Excellent service,food & welcome.Child friendly too.

We booked a Friday night supper for 18 people last week and felt that for the group I needed to put something on here so others know....a busy night in the pub and we were set up in the function room which was for our sole use and was laid out beautifully. From start to end the service from the landlord and landlady was outstanding and the waitresses never stoped to ensure we were looked after. All commented on how great fabulouenthe food was, all looked superb and came out together. We were not rushedto move after supper so everyone was relaxed and had a great time, even some of our more fussy attendees had a great time. This room is ideal for small groups who want a bit of privacy and we will surely be back,for more. Thanks to all.

Visited The Crown while staying at the Bel & Dragon, fantastic Bar , Great atmosphere, great staff, brilliant service with beautiful food, and great selection of ales and lagers all at very reasonable prices... would highly recommend this pub and restaurant to anyone, Best Food and Drinks in Kingsclere...

Great meal tonight for an end of week treat. Fish and chips were great as always, but the specials, the steak in particular was outstanding. Hoping Thursday nightbsteak night is a regular feature please !!!!

We tried the new take away menu on Friday and omg. Fish was huge and spot on, chips with skins on were amazing and ........ curry sauce and mushy peas..... it was like having a chip shop on the doorstep. Also the pies and battered sausage looked amazing. We will be back for sure!

Once you have tried the chefs homemade steak and ale pie it will be impossible to try the rest of the menu !!!!

Often visit the village with work at local Bombay Sapphire Distillery and the food is excellent and the warm welcome at the pub has ensured my regular return to the pub and village.... definitely worth trying out friendly staff, landlord and locals too xx

After numerous landlord s coming and going. Finally have a good one. Open all week now, food available. Concessions for OAPs. Moderately priced. Toilets need a bit of refurbishment. Fod typical pub variety. But good.

Stopped here after a visit to Watership Down, plenty of homemade cake on offer, staff are very welcoming and friendly, as are the locals. Great victoria sponge and cuppa. Will be going back again. Would imagine you have to book if you are wanting to eat here.

WOW what a transformation has taken place at The Crown.

Had a great lunch today. Lovely venue and very helpful and friendly staff. Menu was a little bit limited, but tasty burger and scrummy sausage and mash. Would recommend and go again.

This is an absolutely lovely pub and a great place to eat! We were visiting from USA and stopped in for lunch. The fish and chips were delicious and my husband had a homemade chicken and mushroom pie that was simply amazing. Additionally they have a wide offering of beers and wines, and to just add a final plus, the owners Suzanne and Nigel were so hospitable and helpful to us first time visitors. You positively cannot go wrong eating at The Crown!

Just wanted to put pen to paper and thank the owners/staff at the Crown for an amazing experience.

Great food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, generous portions and all home cooked. The lasagne was fantastic. Thank you 👍

Just returned from Sunday lunch at this lovely pub. We both had Sunday roast, which was delicious, served on hot plates. We had a good selection of well cooked vegetables. Unfortunately too full to eat a pudding, but they looked good too. The staff were...

Unfortunately we had a poor experience here. Ordered home made pies and though mine was warm my husbands was cold at the centre. When we finally managed to attract the attention of one of the staff my husband said he wouldn’t bother with his meal now as I had almost finished and could he please just have it deducted from the bill. It was however returned to us a few minutes later looking quite blackened and was declined again. Other reviewers appear to have enjoyed dining here so maybe we were just unlucky.

Excellant food, loved the roast! Also a very good service, Niamh was super helpful behind the bar! :)

Had a lovely time with family at the crown inn on Sunday! The roast was delicious and I would definitely come again, great service and worth the journey!

Great meal on Thursday evening; all very tasty and clean plates all around. A great village pub in the heart of the village with a fantastic new team.

Lovely food, felt very welcoming even with our dog. It was busy on both visits yet nothing was to much trouble. Definitely worth a visit .

I have been here many times & never been disappointed so I thought the new landlords and staff would really be out to impress. How wrong I was. Table reserved for three but put on one that barely sat 2 and as they were busy we would have a 20 minute wait which actually turned out to be over 30.

After bad experiences recently with the other village pubs decided to give the crown a try for a quick lunchtime drink. The new landlady was incredibly welcoming so we ended up staying for lunch. Service was warm and friendly throughout and my 14 year old daughter was treated well.

We booked a last minute table and were made to feel extremely welcome by all the staff as soon as we arrived and were seated straight away. The pub is located in the heart of the picturesque village and overlooks the local church. The food was fab with good portion sizes. Definitely will be going back .

We booked a table for 11 at less than an hours notice after being let down at an other restaurant.( couldn't fit us all in together) The staff set out a large table in the hall for us, which with a lovely log fire, was just perfect. The service, the food & the staff were all top notch, could not fault a thing. The children loved it & were made very welcome which with 6 of them, ages from 2 to 15 is a hard task. Will be back again soon. Thank You

Lovely pub with a nice atmosphere are really good service. Food was ok but it's the setting that makes it.

Had a fantastic meal here with friends, after being squeezed in with a large party in attendance (didn't book). Staff were very pleasant and food very good standard. Don't do starters as they pride themselves on large portions.

We popped in for a Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago, they were busy but managed to seat us after 20+ minutes sitting outside. They didn't have any spare menu's at the time, so we waited to be seated.The menu selection was OK, but a bit limited maybe because it was Sunday?Anyway I had the steak and Stilton pie and my husband the roast beef. Yes there was a big selection of vegetables but very little of each e.g. one spoon of swede a couple of small cauliflower florets etc.but they were nuclear hot (which is unusual but good). The Steak and Stilton pie was disappointing, a slice from a round pie (more tepid than the veg) with 3 pieces of meat and whilst I could taste the Stilton it tasted a but soapy. Watching others food/deserts arrive we decided to skip a desert and went home for a snack. Suffice it to say we won't be returning to this one.

Lovely Sunday lunch fantastic selection of veggies, decent sized meal I had lamb the other half had beef both cooked really well.

Popped in for a few beers after work.Good beer and good facilities inside and good seating out front. A little bit clicky. They don't appreciate a work man popping in with grubby clothes.Ironic seen as the pub has always been a working man's pub. The landlord is a previous landlord returning after 20 + yrs elsewhere.Good pub grub cooked by the landlady. Best it's been for yrs

Every time I go back to The Crown, it's always enjoyable. I had a wonderful main course from the specials board which was slow-cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The beers all taste great and are reasonably priced. The wine went down well too! This pub continues to be a little gem in the heart of Kingsclere.

Good food friendly atmosphere. This dog friendly pub is located in the hearth of Kingsclere. Genuine fresh food is served daily. Guest is always welcomed friendly. Good range of beer. Strongly recommended.

There is nice but average food on the menu. There's the usual fish and chips, burger, ham egg and similar Reasonably priced and good service Great for a family meal

The Crown has had its ups and downs over the last few years. Lots of country pubs have, unfortunately. After a brief re-incarnation 'as a kind of social-club/review bar' (most inappropriate for such a classic village, I thought,) it has found its feet again with the return of Les and Karen, the current Landlord and Landlady. They moved away a few years back, but thankfully, came back, and The Crown is the better for it! Food is served daily, lunchtimes and evenings, and they have introduced a takeaway Fish & Chips service each Friday evening. (Much needed as the village has no takeaway food outlet.) It has proved to be popular with the locals. Sunday lunches were always very good at The Crown, and I believe, still are! Seniors are catered for each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday lunchtimes, with four choices of mains and several and varying desserts at special prices......something for everyone. I for one am glad to see The Crown, (a pub with a history - ask Les - and a very nice location!) up and running as it should be....long may it continue.....

We came there for dinner as tourists :) found the atmosphere very nice - to sit outside. It was really nice to have drinks there. But the food was really average and overpriced. I ordered sole from their special menu and it was deep fried, came as average quality fish and chips. But much more expensive. Perhaps good for locals, if you know what you are ordering :)

We stopped at The Crown en route to our holiday in Sway, excellent food and drink,staff extremely polite and helpful,very clean and tidy,we sat outside and everyone made us welcome.

Ate Sunday lunch here for the first time on 24th July . Wow what can we say the plates were enormous . Seven different veggies a generous helping of meat and a Yorkshire pud each . There was a choice of three different roasts I went for lamb the other half opting for beef. Fresh ingredients perfectly cooked well worth the £9.95 price .

Arrived for lunch with a couple of girlfriends and found it to be a pretty average pub - food was ok, but nothing special. Shown to the back room because we had dogs with us which felt very much like the back room of the pub with all the odd chairs and a dartboard. I totally get that you need a separate part of the bar for dogs etc..... but the main bar looked a lot nicer and recently refurbished. A work in progress but not a pub I would rush back to as a visitor with dogs.