The Crown Inn Restaurant in West Oxfordshire

We had our wedding at The Crown Inn and wow they did not disappoint. We went with The Crown as we fell in love with the town and the pub. Not being your typical wedding venue we went with the flow (as much as a bride can) and they pulled out all the stops. Nothing was too much for the people working the wedding. They went over and above and did added extras that I wouldn’t have even thought about. The food, the service, rooms- everything was perfect. Our friends and family spoke so highly about the staff members and venue. We cannot wait to keep revisiting, and are so pleased we chose them as it was the best day.

We came here with no booking after visiting Blenheim Palace. It was a great find and we were pleasantly surprised. We were greeted on arrival by a friendly Spanish manager who sat us in a lovely table by the window. We asked for recommendations and he suggested a pizza which was cooked fresh in the wood fired pizza oven here. The pizza was delicious and was accompanied by padrón peppers and beetroot cured salmon. We didn't have to wait long and the food was amazing with tons of flavour. Thank you for a great dining experience and making sure we were well looked after. Will definitely come back again.

Popped in for a drink with my husband whilst visiting locally which we do annually. Ordered a mojito as a wee treat! Was deeply disappointed with what was served- was murky tea coloured and tasted of lemony water. Returned it to the bar. Was presented with the same awful concoction again. Was then asked if that was one was on and responded no- just tasted as odd as the first. The cocktail was made a third time and my husband noticed lemon bring squeezed in. However no check again to see if drink was ok, staff never came near. So I enjoyed the iced water from the bar and I returned the cocktail to the bar in leaving. No offer of an alternative nor a refund. I also took time to e-mail my disappointment at the time- hoping to alert the manager to the issue- but thus far no response hence resorting g to trip advisor!

Visited The Crown as part of Blenheim Palace Virgin Experience Day. The team were friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent, well presented and plentiful. We also enjoyed the background music and would be happy to return in the future.

Lovely ambience here and very good food, the cod croquettes were delicious. House Red, £25.5. Service charge 12.5% was made twice, glad to have spotted it and bill amended.

We'd been recommended this restaurant. Staff were friendly and helpful. BUT We ordered the ROAST lamb. Vegetables, Potatoes were very good, served in tepid plates so the food was not piping hot. Our lamb was in a shredded pile, consisting of some meat, fat, pieces of skin and, for me, a piece of string. The taste was reasonable, but it was very fatty. When I commented that this may have consisted of meat that had once been roasted but as a roast I was expecting slices, I was told that they did not do slices now. It seemed that any so called roast was served shredded and in a pile on the plate. So my question: When is a roast a roast ? If described as shredded - fine, but not like this surely.

I phoned to book because I needed to be sure is was wheelchair friendly. I was assured it was, but when we arrived, there was no disabled parking and a small step into the restaurant, so I wasn't happy. I had to drop my sister off and our disabled parents while I hunted for a carspace. They waited in the rain until I returned. Then we struggled to get the wheelchair over the small step (the abled-bodied wouldn't notice it) but weren't offered help from the staff. Small menu. No mulled wine (despite being on the menu). Not happy with it at all. Won't go back.

We arrived to celebrate our belated birthdays. My friend and me got a welcome/happy belated birthday glass of a lovely Prosecco. What made us feel special. The Hotel/restaurant is super cosy and beautiful interior. Fireplace was going. Our room was so beautiful and we had a extra large double bed. So worth it. So comfortable. Staff,especially the manager was fantastic,helpful and friendly. Great choices of breakfast. We eat there first evening and it was delicious. We had pizzas. Must say,one of the best we had in ages. We definitely coming back there.

Really great food and service...huge portions and good value. Well done Freddie and the team there. Highly recommend the club sandwich.

Paid £9 for a small wine .pinot grigio . I was told £33 £ for a bottle. This place is nothing but a bar with rooms. I have travelled the world and this is the mot expensive. The answer in the crown was . This is the way it is. e

My friend and I always meet up at the Crown, when I’m over in the U.K. I know it well and yet, this time , the meal was well below par. I chose crispy fried oyster mushrooms. They arrived covered in over heated batter. Dark brown, burnt tasting and evidently so hot, when cooked, the mushrooms simply ceased to exist. I bought a plate of burned batter! The calamari was marginally better - it had survived the frying - but the batter was dark brown and over cooked! Chips with truffle oil and Parmesan were just fine, the standard I expect. Will think hard before returning. Shame.

Had a superb stay. Really lovely staff, beautiful room with charming decor, delicious dinner and breakfast. Cannot recommend enough. Will certainly be back soon!

This pub served good pizza was fresh and tasty served quickly despite being busy. Friendly staff. Closes at 10 pm The interior has badly torn seating which exposes all of the foam. Why would the owners not repair this. Metal seating outside needs are repaint too.

Ridiculous food and inexperienced staff. I ordered a vegan sandwich. I am not kidding when i say it was 1.5" square piece of day old focaccia with one sliver of eggplant the size of the bread and a lettuce leaf. Plus a side of french fries. All that for 11 pounds. The pork sandwich was no better and of similar proportions.

Super spot, great staff, clean, friendly, good location, decent menu for food and drinks. Good food. Will happily return

Visiting my friends who are local, and this is their favourite place, great atmosphere and the food looked delicious although we didn't get to sample any this time round. Drinks were nice and we enjoyed a few hours catching up.

Went to a few places looking for something to eat on a Saturday night. This place was busy but friendly. Nice bar area serving the usual stuff alongside some interesting looking cocktails. We had pizza (goats cheese / beetroot and pepperoni). Both were very tasty washed down with a Sauvignon Blanc that was not chilled particularly well. As with other places in the area don’t leave it too late as kitchen closed at 9. Worth a visit for a low key dinner.

Called in here for a quick drink as the weather outside was very poor. The young man who served us was very efficient, friendly and made us both feel very at home. The atmosphere inside was superb with lots of groups having a great time. We sat near the window as the couch area was reserved. The drinks were excellent and for a pint of Pilsner Urquell and a large glass of 250ml Sauvignon Blanc we only paid £13:70 which was great value. Thank you.

Came in for lunch a few weeks ago, was extremely impressed by by the service and how professional the staff were, outstanding performance from staff and amazing cocktails

Great looking restaurant with a nice ambience. Nice food. Service left much to be desired. On arrival we were directed to use a sheet of paper with QR codes on to find the desired menu, in this case dinner. Given the style, feeling & decor...

We visited the bar in The Crown and found it to be a really pleasant experience. Even though the bar was busy, the staff dealt with it efficiently and quickly. The drinks were great and well made and the staff were all really friendly. The...

I was really impressed by the warm welcome and friendly staff; everyone was lovely. The bar was busy in the evening with lots of regulars, and it was a really nice atmosphere - people obviously enjoy coming back. The evening food menu wasn’t that inspiring...

Amazing food! We had pizza and cocktails. Food was delicious and the service was brilliant. Best place to eat in Woodstock. Would highly recommend.

Really lovely staff, very welcoming. we had a lovely pizza each and a few great cocktails made by Costa! Will definitely be returning! Thank you x

We had a two course meal included here as part of a Blenheim Palace experience day (Blenheim Palace is a short distance away). On entering The Crown, we were given a pleasant and upbeat greeting from the gentleman who was front of house, but unfortunately,...

I booked a Sunday/ lunch for 12 people to celebrate my husband's Birthday. Right form the start the staff were very friendly and helpful. On the day the staff were very attentive even though the restaurant was full. We had pre ordered our meals and...

Arrived yesterday... not what we expected for £200 a night... rooms ok... bed comfy... shower room not bath.. on booking there was a bath... No food but would expect at least a pack of 3 crunchy biscuits.... breaksfast till 11am the told 10.15 or 10.30.......

The breakfast we had was ok and service was good .But if you only have 2 out of 5 things on the breakfast choice the price should be less .But we got charged for the whole breakfast when my husband only had 2 items .

went for a Sunday roast and was expecting better not going to lie. I always wanted to go to The Crown as it looked like such a lovely place to eat. Although the ambiance was lovely, and very cosy feels, the food was average. We...

We stayed at The Crown which was amazing and the food was very good quality. Excellent staff and service.

Enjoyed a Sunday lunch at the restaurant, as we were staying at The Crown Inn. The staff were welcoming and friendly. We were celebrating a birthday, which the staff asked about and offered a complimentary glass of fizz. It was 16:00 and we were told...

Food was excellent for lunch. Pulled pork and steak burgers were really delicious. Place is very comfortable and like an inn / pub vibe.

We had 2 roast beef today, food came fast and good service even when busy! Lovely atmosphere and good drinks!

I love this place - the staff are always so accommodating and the pub has a lovely atmosphere. Gets my FULL recommendation.

Great food, great service and really accommodating for the dogs. Would recommend pizza, burger and definitely the lemon tart

Really lovely service in a great English pub. We’d been lucky enough to receive a voucher for Blenheim Palace & lunch in Woodstock. You never know what to expect with experience vouchers but this was fantastic. The squid was delicious & a huge portion. The...

I was traveling alone and found it easy to book a table here. The pub is light & contemporary and had more of a cafe feel, with a very warm welcome from staff. A limited menu, which I liked, and I chose a pizza with...

Phenomal fillet steak burger, and my mate had the bbq pulled pork burger and the feeling was mutual. Not too pricey for the quality of ingredients. Highly reccomend.

We have visited The Crown many times and also stayed there and have been pleased with the quality of service and food until now. A very clear and concise order was placed and the waitress read back the order and it was as requested. However...

Une petite surprise très chouette, rehaussée par un personnel en or. En effet, j’ai demandé s’il y avait des options...

Really disappointing choice on the menu from both the meat eater and vegetarian point of view…and the food itself was pretty bland. Staff were nice enough though

We stayed here for two nights. Food is very good, varied and tasty. The rooms are very big with brilliant bathrooms. Bed was very cosy. BUT if your not used to traffic it’s noisy and after closing time people tend to sit outside and continue...

Will - cocktail maker extraordinaire Had a fantastic night here… the only thing better than the cocktails was the staff Whoever is Wills boss… give him a raise!!

I recently ate at this Gastropub, I come from France I have been in woodstock for 7 days and I discovered this restaurant. The food is spectacular !!! I ordered Arancini avec truffles for my wife and a burger with crispy soft shell crab for...

Great service great staff and fantastic food , we will be back as we were so happy we felt spoilt , the team were young but well trained very polite a crefitcto the management

The restaurant was easily able to seat a group of 11 people. The staff was attentive and the entrees were well prepared comfort food.

Three things it has going for it is David the manager, the perfect location and the fact that dogs are allowed. I'm a local and I have been coming here since it opened. There was a feeling of excitement for it initially and definitely more...

An overpriced mess with terrible service, rude and indifferent staff. Despite hearing great things from other reviewers, the place failed dramatically to live up to expectations. Food was bland and expensive. One of those places that clearly likes to think of itself as more upmarket...

20 of us had a bridge party in the back room: the food was delicious and service excellent. Laura was our waitress and she looked after us extremely well. Highly recommended

Stayed her for 2 nights whilst touring the Cotswolds. King size was massive with both walk-in shower and separate bath; lounge area with sofa too. Nice touch having 'leaf tea' and a pot, plus fresh milk daily. Staff will ensure that they will always find...

Food is exceptional, staff are really helpful, very proffesional, the wedding reception we attended was out of theworld.

We dined her for dinner one evening. Although many of the waiting staff were young they were great - very attentive, friendly and able to answer any questions we had. We had 2 starters to share which were the calamari and prawns which were good....

Such great friendly service. We arrived when it was quiet but the pub filled up quickly. A young team front of house but service was great and everything was lovely. We opted for a mix of all the small plates and then some delicious puddings...

We were staying at the hotel (which we loved), so booked at the restaurant. It is lovely and charming. Simple and nice menu. Friendly service. Ice with the sparkling water, which I loved. Only tiny complaint, they offer wine by several sizes and they note...

Was OK for a general meal but compared to some of the other establishments in Woodstock it was an underwhelming experience. Fine for families but a noisy bar which was the other side of the open kitchen area.

Have stayed at The Crown on a previous visit but this time came for evening meal. We were not disappointed as the welcome and service from all the staff was exceptional, who especially were enamoured by our miniature dachshund!! The pizzas were very tasty as...

Had a great meal with great service from Freddie-and the rest of the staff-very nice decor-all round good experience.

After a lovely walk around Blenheim booked in to crown for Sunday lunch. Not disappointed. Fire lit ,good atmosphere. Staff lovely and attentive. Dogs welcomed and bowl water supplied. Sunday lunch was very tasty. Will be back soon.

We arrived to a roaring log fire, candle lit tables & a very warm welcome. Our room was no 1. It was thoughtfully furnished to a very high standard. A large Kingsize bed, which was very comfortable dressed with good quality linens & bedding. There...

Service was very slow and un-attentive, well over an hour from arrival to eat. Service charge is included not discretionary, so they can just get away with it.

Had a wonderful treat for my birthday, visiting Blenheim Palace & staying in the lovely Crown at Woodstock, with my daughter. Really comfortable stay and everything was calm and peaceful. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Enjoyed the table service breakfast the next morning...

Pre booked and looked forward to the evening only to arrive and be told they were only doing pizzas tonight! Poor communication as I booked through open table so could have alerted us to this.

We had a selection of starters and a few drinks. Food was good and tasty. Prices are very reasonable and the service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and super helpful. Very nice early dinner.

Really poor quality food considering the prices and the location. Had the lamb shank which was nothing more than a piece of lamb drowned in tomato sauce and nothing else. Very poor and disappointing and I left needing fish and chips from the chippy. Ten...

It’s a lovely pub which we visit regularly for afternoon coffees and cake. Unfortunately it is very draconian in its practices and especially in its seating. They reserve all tables every day by the warmth of the bar and fire , rather than the usual...

Great place to relax, unwind, have good food served by friendly helpful staff. What more could you want.

This is the second time I have been here. It was a family get together the day after my dads funeral. There was 11 of us. We were made very welcome. The service was great.even the dog got attention.the food was brilliant. I recently purchased...

We visited Woodstock with some friends and ended up having dinner here but it was a terrible mistake. The portions are very small for the price and not particularly tasty. The place styles itself as Italian but the menu is super basic like that of...

After a visit to Blenheim Palace we were hungry and walked into Woodstock. When we entered we explained we did not have a booking but the manager asked us to hold on and found us a table. We decided to have the Sunday Roast and...

Whilst staying in Woodstock me and my girlfriend chose to dine at The Crown. This was possibly one of the best decisions we have made all year! The food was sublime, the fresh stone baked pizzas did not disappoint. The service was great too with...

Nice simple interior but felt cosy at a table by the window. The service was friendly. Delicious pizza.

Couldn’t really fault the food snd cocktails. However the service was almost too swift with hardly any time to linger between courses. We were also seated in a side room where the acoustics meant for a very noisy experience.

Visited last week - squid overcooked and pizza burnt on the bottom. Perhaps it was just an off day as we had eaten there for lunch a few weeks ago and it was much better.

Overall, very surprised at how bad our experience was. This establishment was suggested to us as we were celebrating a birthday and an engagement, from the start it was just a car crash. Felt the server wasn’t really bothered, obviously we are on cloud 9...

we went here as a 2 part voucher, coupled with a trip to Blenheim Palace, through Virgin Experience. We were allowed a 2 course meal with tea or coffee, included in the price of the ticket. There was not much to choose but we chose...

We hadn't booked but not a problem. Charming and efficient server who immediately remedied our wobbly table. Water arrived straight away closely followed by our drinks. The food was good and arrived quickly. We'll be back.

Every member of staff was lovely from start to finish. We shared a pizza and a couple of sides, everything was delicious. Hope we get to return and see more of the restaurant as seating was limited to a smaller section

Food was excellent Good choice , arrived at the table hot and presented well Service was very good. Definitely recommend

We had 2 very good meals here and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was just as you wanted but not intrusive,

We booked the Crown Inn as it was just across the road from our hotel and the weather was dreadful... Online the menu looked basic but OK so we were not expecting anything sensational... We certainly didn't get anywhere near.. On arrival the slightly unkempt...

Brilliant food and great value for money, staff were friendly and efficient, service for both food and drinks was extremely quick. Was a great choice for a birthday meal, highly recomend!

Ordered 2 pizzas and garlic bread and side salad for three of the four people at our table . Both pizzas had very little topping and the cheese only one was mainly the sauce with a few blobs of cheese. The garlic bread was awful...

Really warm friendly service in a light bright restaurant and good modern food. There on a Sunday for family lunch before going to Blenheim but not forced by menu into having “the roast” like so many places. Full range menu. Pizza was popular. The roast...

Sunday lunch at a sunny table outside was a very enjoyable reintroduction to the joys of a pub lunch with friends. Starters were delicious, and the main courses were good, though since a main oven had broken 5 minutes before opening one of the dishes...

Service was okay (although the waitress did bring me the wrong wine but this was rectified). Wine was poor and overpriced (we sampled a rose and a Sauvignon blanc). Glassware and cutlery was very old and worn out. Food was okay at best. Menu was...

The crown? Truly nothing royal about this place. I have tried many roast dinners in my time, but this one was something else. Cold, no seasoning, and lastly no crispy potatoes? Personally, I was truly disappointed by this dinner, to serve this roast dinner in...

Went for lunch, had a pizza each, very nice. Garlic bread was not good at all, but not sure if waitress understood my complaint as she smiled, took it away amd I was still charged for it. Seemed busy with a nice atmosphere. Lots of...

We booked two tables of 2 & 3 as we are separate families, when we arrived we were told we could sit together - don't get me wrong, this suited us fine as we had been outdoors together all day anyway - but it is...

Needed a meal after the lights. Booked in advance. Covid safe. Simple rustic restaurant. Tasty food well presented. Menu slightly limited and a little over priced but we all found things we liked well cooked and presented. Deserts excellent.

No NHS Track and Trace app log in, visitor details not taken and staff walking around not wearing face coverings.

We came as a family of five for Sunday lunch, after the end of Lockdown II, having called a week in advance to book. On the day, they had no record of our booking, but managed to fit us in anyway, on a table next...

Very expensive for average food bordering on rip off. Service was reasonable and staff were relatively friendly but overall experience was poor. Prices need to be reduced and the quality of food improved.

Came here for a family meal recently. The food was good but the portion sizes are very small for the price. My pizza was about £15 and was very small, not much bigger than the ones on the children’s menu. My wife had an aubergine...

Just been here for a family lunch , food was great , excellent service and a good menu . The children’s menu was really nice

Really cannot fault this restaurant- we booked here last minute and the staff were so accommodating. The food was all excellent, even down to the focaccia we had as a side dish. A good varied menu but not so much as to be overwhelming, and the pizzas were delicious and so fresh! Had a good mix of traditional dishes and a few more unusual options (Moroccan lamb pizza- amazing!).Good wine selection too, and fairly priced for the quality of the meal.The whole evening had a lovely atmosphere, buzzy without being too noisy or manic.We ate in several different restaurants during our stay in Woodstock, and this was the clear winner! Highly recommend.

Delicious pizza accompanied by a nice glass of wine. Went well wort the slaw and they were happy to add ham to one of our pizzas. Good service.

Booked a table for a Thursday evening and although it was busy, the service was friendly and well paced. Great range of beer, wine and cocktails and a variety of dishes with both vegetarian and vegan options. We both had pizza (from their wood fired oven) - one with artichokes and a 4 cheese one. Both were really well made, delicious and the perfect size. Finished our meal with a Biscoff brownie which was a highlight of the meal. Even if you just pop in for a brownie it would be so worth it. Thank you for a lovely last evening in Woodstock!

Dined here on a Friday evening. Busy, we had a table in the bar area. Limited menu and the Caesar Salad I had was fine but at £12 with an extra £4 for few pieces of chicken on top was too expensive. My husband had spaghetti main course so for the two dishes and two drinks was over £50! Service was swift and friendly.

We visited here after a visit to Blenheim Palace as the designated restaurant as part of the Virgin Experiences scheme. Food was OK but an extremely limited menu. Disappointed not to be offered the same menu as anyone visiting the restaurant independently. Save your money.

Really nice food and a nice place to eat. The only thing that I was not happy with, was the service charge added without any notification. I know that the site will say there is a notice on the bar, but we didn’t go to the bar, we were seated as we come in. 12.5% added to an already expensive meal.