The Crown Restaurant in Derbyshire Dales

Stopped here on the way home from holiday for a quick lunch. The young lady serving was very efficient and friendly. A slight wait for lunch but we had just ordered behind 2 other tables. We both had sandwiches. Mine was enormous, fish goujons, it was very tasty

Called in on a Sunday lunchtime after having seen signs pointing to the place on the road between Uttoxeter and Ashbourne. Very busy and told to expect a 45 minute wait. No worries for me but the food was with me in around 15 minutes or so. Varied seating areas but roomy enough. With it being a Sunday and, what seems to be the norm now, it's choice of Sunday lunch and very little else. However, good sized portions and you do get a lot of meat whatever the choice. Quality very good. Staff welcoming, very friendly and helpful. Choice of hand pumped beers. Car parking on site but soon fills. Have to resort to roadside parking but it's extreemly quiet in the village.

Sunday lunch with my family. Enormous Yorkshire pudding . Although the meat was generous it actually hid the vegetables on the plate. So stingy portions of veg. At £17 for the lamb a tad expensive for the portion size. Elderflower panacotta had a very strong flavour not the delicate favour one would expect and had been heavily set with gelatine so was chewy. The sundae barely touched the glass sides and had 2 blobs of ice cream on the top, no other items such as cream . We asked for a crumble and the topping was rancid! We sent it straight back! No one asked about our meal or apologised for the errors in the meals and then we were charged for the rancid crumble. We pointed this out and it was only then taken off the bill. Only in the area another few days, so won’t be back. A big disappointment for somewhere that looked so promising

Characterful and friendly pub/restaurant in a beautiful village with a good mix of locals and visitors. Visited 3 times during our week's stay in Marston Montgomery - Saturday lunch, mid week evening and Sunday evening. Sunday roast is highly recommended. Despite a small menu of reasonably priced classics, all choices were cooked well with friendly restaurant and bar staff. Well worth a visit.

Found this absolute gem by chance when skimming for post-Alton Towers accommodation (have stuck a separate review on for that) From start to finish the night was simply amazing. Insanely welcoming team, lovely drinks selection and the menu, well… lost for words! 10/10 service, unfortunately we didn’t grab any names to mention but to everyone on shift Saturday 22nd July you are a credit to the industry. We ended up taking some food away for the trip home the next day as it was very filling (and we did go for 3 starters, 2 mains and 1 pudding…) but perfect. My partner loved the burger and squid in a fish pie just made my day. Brilliant wine and had a nice chat about some of the cool bottles in stock too. In all honesty I’m one of those that loves to nit pick and find things to complain about but I really can’t, maybe that it’s too far away for us to visit every week from Cornwall?! We’ll definitely return when up that way!

The food and table service were of a high standard and the evening represented good value for money.The covid precautions were evident,effective and simple.So what made the service so special? The following day we returned to Dorset and discovered that a scarf (with great sentimental value) was missing. Telephoned the Crown to find that it had been found outside.Thank you to whoever kindly handed it in.Scarf washed and despatched and sent by recorded delivery. It is the actions of individuals that subscribe to such high standards of service that go above and beyond that warrant real praise. More importantly it demonstrates the good side of our humanity.

We are at the crown twice as a family group. First visit on a Saturday afternoon had the tandoori halloumi and very nice. The key feature though was on the Sunday and it was possibly the best roast I have had. Beef and all the trimmings and Amazon Ng roast potatoes! Very good Yorkshire's and lovely mash!!! The service was impeccable with both visits. All of the staff were very friendly.and efficient. I feel sad not to love closer to visit here more often. Another member of our party commented the chicken was amazingly tasty and some foodies in our group said in to of the roasts they have had.

Brilliant choice. Quality, quantity and ambiance. Well Covid19 managed. Best ploughmans ever..they go the extra mile and deserve support..

Not been here for a while but a lovely lunch. All Covid guidelines in place which made us very comfortable eating here. Good food, good beer and very friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Fabulous food and welcoming staff behind bar . Beautiful place . Unfortunately the waitress was rude and unhelpful.

Only decided to book Sunday , for Monday evening,, i was a little worried as this was our first time out since Covid,, took wet wipes, hand sanitizer , mask the lot,, oh my Rachel came as we were walking in took our beer order and brought to the table, within minutes, Everything was perfect , tables at a distant, masks worn by the staff, so relaxed, phew , which relaxed me.. All four meals were lovely.. great service. Thanks to Rachel and the staff

The building and its interior is stunning and exceptionally clean! Very warm and friendly welcome by the staff! So.....the food itself....wow....just wow....it is the most delicious and tastiest roast dinner we have ever had (and we've been to a lot of good places with nice roast dinners) the dessert menu was also mouth watering to read but we were unfortunately too full up to have one! If you want a beautiful friendly country pub with delicious home cooked food then you will not be disappointed! With regards to reopening, I can confirm that they have everything in place to keep everyone including the bar staff safe, there are protective screens up on the bar, a one way system in place, no hanging around at the bar and everything is kept very clean and sanitised.Well done to everyone at The Crown, keep up the good work and thank you!!

Came for a friends birthday after hearing good reports. Booked in advance. Ordered our food and waited. And waited. And waited. After 45minutes we asked where our food was also noticed tables that had order before us only just receiving their food. We were told that the order had only just been started!!!! We made the decision to stay. A different waitress came over and apologied and told us that we would receive a discount. The food was good when it did arrive but when we came to pay the discount was only on one meal. Overall disappointing after hearing so many good reviews locally. The waitresses need a bit more customer service training on how to deal with situations and the kitchen needs to speed up. Being so rural locals need to be able to recommend and rave about you not leave disappointed

We've been frequent visitors to The Crown for a while but usually only for evening drinks with friends and this was our first time trying the Sunday lunch. We booked it in advance online as to avoid disappointment as I know they tend to get pretty busy! We were seated immediately and brought the menu which included lots of specials along with the traditional roast dinner choices.Service was wonderful, the girls were friendly and attentive. Food was absolutely delicious and we are already planning our returning visit!

tooka detour of our route to Hartington having seen their sign along the road. we were beginning to think we took a wrong turn when there it was, right in the village. Only stayed long enough for a Pint and a Burger. What a Burger it was ! Probably the best I have ever had. Fantastic and washed down with a good Pint of Pedigree. Lovely welcoming Pub with Log Fire, tastefully furnished and decorated. Excellent !

We had Sunday Lunch, food good and good selection but we will not return as the waitress was consistently very rude.

We had a meal for 5 on a Thursday evening. The surroundings were warm and welcoming, the service was prompt and friendly, the prices were reasonable and - most importantly - the food was good. What more could you want?

We had an excellent Sunday lunch in lovely settings. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming to us and our dog. We did not sit in the restaurant but eating in the bar area was just as pleasant.

We arrived without booking as we were passing through the area and starving hungry. Luckily we had about the only unreserved table for dinner. Staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was plentiful and delicious. Highly recommended and we will return!

I drive past the road signs for this pub all the time during my commute and I’ve always wanted to stop off for food. On Saturday 21st September we did just that. My boyfriend and I arrived at the pub at around 1600hrs without booking a table, that pub itself was very busy but still inviting, there was lots of outdoor seating but a private function was on so we asked for a table inside. The Lady behind the bar was busy but very friendly and welcoming, we were seen to a table in the restaurant and were served by Chloe who was also friendly and helpful. The pub itself has a classic modern feel to it and you can tell it is well looked after. The menu was full of classic pub dishes that would cater for all foodie preferences. For starters we ordered a side of garlic bread to share, when it arrived the chef had caught wind we were sharing so threw in an extra slice!!! I ordered the pie of the day (steak and Stilton) whilst my boyfriend had classic cod and chips. Our meals arrived soon after we finished our starters and they did not disappoint. The chips were huge chunky things that were amazing and the pastry on the pie was perfect! The fish and chips also looked good and the portions size was big which we like. Sorry I didn’t take any pictures we ate it too fast!Now unfortunately I didn’t get to see the dessert menu so I can’t comment on that but if they are anything like the mains I’m sure they will be scrummy!! We paid around £26 for the meals and 2 drinks which I thought was a decent price, all the staff were working hard which showed in the level of service we got (including the chef). We will defiantly be back again to sample more of the menu.

Personnally not being a fan of pub style Sunday roasts, I was very pleasantly surprised by this, it reminded me of the ones my mum used to make. My wife had the turkey roast and said it was equally as delicous and the children had fish and chips from the childrens menu which they both devoured (and one is a picky eater).There was a slight mix up of orders but was quickly and efficiently resolved.Reasonable priced and lovely pub atmostphere with attentive staff.Great food, great value, great pub!

My wife and I visited recently on our way to the Peak District. I was greeted by a friendly team member who confirmed our dog was welcome in the bar area or outside. We had a sandwich each and I have to say they were very good indeed. We would definitely recommend the Crown Inn and also say that Marston Montgomery is a very pretty village.

We were en route to Alton Towers and wanted a bit of early lunch. We chanced upon The Crown just as they opened for lunchtime. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, food was fantastic and plenty of choices. Wife had a veggie option and loved it. Will definitely stop in again. And very handy place to stay if you’re going to Alton Towers for a couple of days. Everything was immaculate. Stunning bar.

My wife and I dropped in at 5.30pm Thursday 18/7/19 having never been before. We were expecting a typical pub grub meal so we ordered fish and chips and pork loin. The meals arrived quickly maybe too quickly. It was by no means a disaster. However the chips were very poor (dry, old and warmed up) and my vegetables consisted of only one vegetable. We complained about the chips and were offered a replacement but declined. The waitress was very apologetic and we were offered a free pudding. There was no sign of the manager to handle the situation.

Although we did not stay the night in the hotel, we were allowed to park our Volkswagen Bus in the parking lot and were offered a good breakfast. They could meet our dietary requirements.

Found this on the way back from Sudbury and a visit to a national trust property. Marked up on the road to Ashbourne and one of those pleasant surprises when you least expect it. Pleasant surroundings and first rate food. Pork fillets in a peppercorn sauce to die for for me. I seldom go for a dessert unless the starter and main are very, very good and on this occasion they were. The dessert did not disappoint and I will leave the discription as I would not do it justice. Take the time to find this place of the main drag.

We called here for a late lunch as we knew food was served until 5pm. The staff were very polite & welcoming. We both chose the crab linguine as our main course, but we were very disappointed. The only flavour was that of ginger and we could not see or taste any crab. This is not a cheap place to eat so we expected a much better experience. Sorry but we’ll not be making the 30minute journey again.

Perfect organisation with total efficiency, even laid on the music background of our esoteric choice. Ambience is perfect and the surrounding village is beautiful, with some idyllic photo backdrops. It's certainly worth the distance off the main road.

The best Sunday roast I have ever had from a restaurant. The presentation was lovely and lot of food for your money I will definitely come back again.

Ate there yesterday for Sunday lunch after lots of researching places for Sunday lunch in the surrounding area.

Visited the Crown as a pre booked party of 10. The atmosphere was good not being too noisy so the party could talk ok. The staff were friendly and a good night began. We had several different meals between us and all were well presented, tasty and as we were a larger party served in an acceptable time.

I have visited here a few times as my daughter is at school nearby so we visit when I go to see her. It never fails with lovely friendly staff, homely but smart decor and the food is plentiful and delicious. Highly recommended

My second review after our 3rd visit. Just had to do another quick review since my last one to say how great the Crown Inn is. We went for a Sunday Lunch and the team seem to have taken things up another level. Our lunch was excellent, portion control was spot on and everything cooked just right and tasted lovely. Keep up the good work guys! Top marks! Highly Recommended.

We stopped here for drinks as we were looking for a pub that was open! We’ll sign posted! The drinks were standard, however the service was brilliant. We sat outside Unser cover from the rain next to a gorgeous fire. Staff came out to see how we were (not in an annoying way either!) , offered local information and other places to see and visit. There was also a change in staff / rota and still the staff were very friendly and attentive. Can’t wait to come back and try the food

This was a great start to the New Year. Food was very good (as good as our last visit) we will revisit very soon. Great staff who served our food very well and the food was first class.

Visited on a wet soggy November lunchtime. We were met with a roaring fire and a great welcome from the staff. The ambience of the Crown is bright clean comfortable.

Quick service and good food. The drinks were good and the staff suggested nice alternatives to try. Not a menue with too many choices. Both parent and teenager found something we liked very much. Relaxing and nice environment.

Sunday Lunch - one course £10.95 a choice of Beef, Gammon, Pork or Turkey with a fantastic selection of vegetables. Desserts included coffee flavoured creme caramel, beautifully presented in a small coffee cup , also waffles and ice cream.

Been here on several occasions and I can not fault the food and service.On this occasion arrived on wet and windy day to be told by Chloe that the kitchen would not be open for another hour oh dear so we sat down in the outside area by a roaring log burner brilliant having a beer to try to think where we could go for food.Within 5 minutes Chloe came and found us and said the chef should be another ten minutes as she had phoned him if we still wanted food.So we ordered and was not disappointed cooked to perfection and ten out of ten for the service given by Chloe.I work in retail and I know how important customer service is great pub great food and great service what more could you want for. Regards Andrew

The Crown is relatively local to us and we've been meaning to go and try it out for a while. I love a Sunday Lunch and I think it is always a good test for place to see how it performs and the Crown did very well. The Service was excellent, it was attentive, friendly and efficient. The Sunday Menu had a great choice of 3 roast meats plus a couple of alternatives and a veggie option. I'm not sure I could manage 3 courses as the portions were quite generous.

We popped in yesterday on the way back from the Peak District in need of some food. The sign from the A515 tempted us (perhaps a distance would be helpful on there :-)) - it was a little further than expected, but well worth the detour. Dog friendly (check), decent prices (check) and lovely food (check). The place is welcoming and not just a 'local pub' feel - in fact our local could do with a re-fit like this.

Stopped here on off chance that it served food at 15.30 on a Saturday it did!

We visited the restaurant today for lunch. Service was quick, Food nicely presented and tasty. However, when we tried to use our taste cards the waitress told us tbey were not accepted. We told her taste card for this restaurant was on the app on our phone. She tried to contact the manager but she 'wasn't picking up ' but she knew they were not accepted anyway as they had had some trouble with people trying to use them I the past! Why are you STILL advertising that you are then?? The food was nice, we just felt that maybe we were customers under false pretenses?

We enjoyed a great meal with friends in this restaurant. The Sunday lunch menu continues all afternoon. It is varied and offers excellent value. I went with the beetroot starter and turkey roast, and it was really enjoyable with plenty of vegetables. Feeling a little full, I opted for the ice cream dessert. I was rather surprised when it arrived, it was knicker-bocker-glory sized. The staff are very friendly, the restaurant is in a quiet village, a picturesque location, and the only downside is limited parking.

Visited the crown on a few occasions now, the staff have always provided good service and the food has always been lovely

As we stayed at the hotel we had a couple of evening meals. It is good pub food presented well. Very pleasant staff

My family visited the crown and stayed for 2 nights , with both nights enjoying the food and evening meals. Really nice environment, spotless and clean modern room and a lovely breakfast . Andrea , Ben and the Staff were very welcoming and friendly - a thoroughly enjoyable weekend and thank you for a lovely time. A real gem of a pub and business in a lovely part of the world !

Impromptu stop on our trip up north. The food was amazing. Everything we had was above and beyond what you would expect from a “country pub”. So glad my husband spotted the signs from the main road. Highly recommend

Four of us had lunch here recently. The restaurant has a really nice atmosphere and everything looked spotlessly clean. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food was really tasty, well prepared and reasonable priced. Would definitely go back.

Called in to have a a drink on a nice Sunday afternoon pub looks very nice. Sat outside put it's all smoking area. So went into the alfresco area for outdoor dining but at the top end you can smoke here a couple having a meal left early because of people smoking. My wife and I moved in to the pub. This needs to be address you cannot have food and smoking in the same area

Was cycling past and hunger drew us in on a sunny bank holiday Monday.

Food is amazing and without fault every time! Presentation great and all waiting and bar staff are lovely and give you the warmest of welcomes. Nothing is ever too much for them.

Food okay but overall The Crown Inn lacks a little care and attention. We ordered from the 2 for £12, this is shown as 2 for £11 on the website. One of us had bacon, fries, bearnaise sauce and rocket which was fine. The other had mini fish, fries, tartar sauce, no peas or salad. I thought this was a bit odd. Having checked the online menu just now (which differs from the one on the wall inside the pub) there should have been peas too which should have been easily spotted by the waiting staff, having been already missed by the kitchen staff. I wish now I’d rechecked the menu at the time as I did miss having a veg element. There was a good range of deserts which came well presented and tasted lovely, however these are served on a plate so a desert fork would have been really handy, a simple detail missing and not a big stretch to provide this. We would go back for another meal as the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The main menu looks okay but is quite limited, we could not take any of our vegetarian or vegan friends with us as the token veg dishes are poor options. I wish I could rate this place higher but based on the above, I did leave feeling a bit disappointed, given the hype and local advertising.

Dissapointed with with what should have been a pleasant evening out. Food overcooked and the waitress was very apologetic when it was returned to the kitchen. When it came back to the table my other half had finished his meal and it tasted like the steak had been cooked in a deep fat fryer!! Not great for a first experience and will sadly not be returning!

Stopped here once just for a drink and wanted to return as had a lovely bar and a friendly atmosphere . Unfortunately the food was just ok, nothing special, no presentation but if you are looking for good old fashioned pub grub you won’t be disappointed just not for me. But would definitely return for a drink to the lovely bar and welcoming staff . Thank you guys

We had a great evening celebrating the new year with lovely canapés and great service. The staff worked very hard and were very friendly and helpful throughout. We stayed the night. The room was very spacious and very clean. Comfortable bed and lovely linen. There was tea and coffee facilities with nice biscuits too. Water was available. Breakfast was good with a good choice. Would recommend this place. Would stay again.

Lunch from the festive Fayre menu for eight of us as a late Birthday, post wedding and early Christmas Celebration with family and friends. The two girls in charge of the kitchen (Julie plus one) did a fantastic job, The starters were a delight, the pate with a side salad was delicious, soup was voted one of the best !

Came here for a birthday lunch. On the Sunday lunch menu, there is only 1 vegetarian main course- mushroom gnocchi. And on the children's menu there are no vegetarian options. Vegetarians will find themselves very limited to what they can order here, but the food we did have was nice.

Was very impressed with the food! The scotch egg starter was delicious, warm with a crispy but thin breading and cooked perfectly. The beef main was so tender you didn’t need a knife and the gravy was flavorful. Nice wine selection as well. One of the best meals I’ve had in ages.

We arrived late on a Sunday afternoon to find that we were amongst the last orders for 'lunch'. The adults ate roast beef, lamb and pork each of which was plentiful and there were loads of veggies too. The kids thoroughly enjoyed chicken nuggets and bolognese too

The Staff great very helpful The pub is very clean but most of all has street appeal. The food very reasonable and great This looks and runs very well Would recommend to anyone And to cap all a proper breakfast sausage

I’m gf, df and allergic to potatoes and therefore rarely eat three courses, had a amazing 3 course meal with a chocolate Alabama cake for pudding will definitely be back

Decently priced food and drink, side order missed off though and had to wait for the chip..when they came they were too hot to eat with our mains!

Stopped in as most other places had stopped serving and these guys go until 7pm for Sunday lunch. Food was really good, plenty of options, plenty of food and very good quality, also arriving in good time. Wine was also good value. Would recommend and will definitely be back.

Love this place, we have visited and eaten here five times in the last few months and everytime it just gets better!

We booked on advice to secure a table. The pub appears to be recently renovated and is aspiring to be a posh restaurant. There were beautifully clean white table clothes and napkins on all the tables but unfortunately the staff still need to be trained up. There were missing items of cutlery and other things we had to askf or. I didn't want anything fancy so went for the fish and chips. Unfortunately this is another place that serves food on a wooden board, a pet hate of mine. What ever is wrong witha plate. Having said that the meal was good without being exceptional. Portions are large

We were travelling back on a Sunday from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester, and saw a sign on the A515, and decided to check it out. Down some lanes for a couple of miles, we came across a lovely village with a typical English pub, The Crown Inn. We went in and straightway, you are made to feel welcome. We ordered our meal, the Sunday carvery, (not the type you serve yourself), and it was really nice, we both had the lamb, it was delicious.

We had family staying and had seen the signs in the area for The Crown so checked it on Trip Advisor - it lived up to its rating. Great location. Lovely pub/restaurant. Food was delicious with good size portions. Staff were very friendly. To be recommended. Well worth a visit.

The Crown - Marston Montgomery put on a BBQ lunch for 16 of us on Sunday... everything about the meal and service was exceptional ... could not be faulted in any way ... the staff had put time and effort into arranging a private area for us (thank you !). The food (great selection) was Top Class (thank you Robin!) and the service (Becky and co.) was excellent ... The whole Journeys a la Carte team had a very happy relaxed afternoon ... Thank you ...

A brilliant venue for a Sunday roast. The beef was particularly good. We will definitely be returning.

Had an wonderful meal, service was exceptional especially from Sandra, Caitlin and Ben. All were very attentive and the food was excellent!

We eat here regularly with the father in law and our two under 3's.

Since the last time we had dinner at the Crown Inn a lot of care and attention has been put to good use to make the hotel and restaurant into a very pleasant establishment. The pretty hanging baskets and flower beds leading up to the entrance creates a very good impression. We were meeting friends from Europe for dinner and they informed us that their rooms were large with good size bathrooms and toiletries.

WE have been here after a long absence, we don't actually live too far away (next village)

We stopped for a few drinks and ended up eating! The undercover heating area was nice - and heaters were available at each table if you needed them. Reasonably priced and good service. Food also nicely presented and hot, good sized portions.

Visited here after shopping in uttoxeter. Very nice steak and cheese baguette and the beer was good too. Somewhat out of the way, but a nice country pub all the less. Will visit again when in the area.

I can not praise this gorgeous pub restaurant enough! The ambience, the service & friendly staff were wonderful and the amazing menu & locally produced food was delicious! Very reasonable prices makes me want to visit again on a regular basis! I always highly recommend to friends & family! It was the perfect day for my special birthday! & I felt spoilt when they gave me a bottle of bubbly as a gift! :-)

This is a lovely country pub/restaurant /B&B.; Been a few times now and food/service always good. We had the Sunday roast which was tasty, meat tender with plenty of vegetables. Deserts lovely too. Would recommend for a nice meal.

The reason for the title of the review is that my Strawberry Cheescake dessert arrived well decorated with raspberries! Good job I like them, but this could have caused a problem for someone who doesn't. The rest of the food, starter and main courses for me and the other three diners, was fine. Service was what you would expect in a country pub restaurant, good but not exceptional. Bottle of house red wine was reasonably priced and very nice. Nothing off putting that would prevent us from returning!

Went there while visiting peak District.

Called in for lunch on the recommendation of friends and we were not disappointed. We both had the steak pie, good sized portion bulging with tender meat. The chips were great and the vegetables excellent. Some gravy already poured on the pie, more in a small gravy boat. However, the gravy boat was sitting on the dinner plate, in the gravy.

Ate here after a day at Uttoxeter races. The wine was really reasonably priced. We shared an olive/bread starter. Had beef Wellington and pheasant as a main, both were really good, sadly didn't have room for a dessert. Highly recommend this restaurant and the accommodation both good value. We will be staying again.

Called in here after a 150 mile drive on our way to Buxton off the beaten track but very friendly service and the food excellent ( we had starters only as we only wanted a light snack the creamy garlic mushrooms were exceptional )

called for a drink on the way home from Ashbourne because we noticed lots of signs on the main road.The pubs has been refurbished very tastefully, my wife and i were discussing arranging to meet our friends for lunch on her birthday in April, the restaurant looked really nice with families eating in there, the only problem was the foul language from a man who was sitting at the bar which was rather off putting the staff unfortunately didn't tell him to keep his language down which was quiet bad with children being so close by.

Lovely place to visit, food is always good, service is attentive but not invasive. We always forward to going there

Very attractive country pub , good variation of food on the menus and specials board, the scallops starter was amazing. Friendly service - will certainly go back again.

We've not been here for ages, but throught we'd give a try as it has new owners since the last time we went.

Exquisite afternoon tea. Beautifully decorated for Valentine's day. Service excellent. It's off the beaten track but we'll worth the journey.

Just eaten at The Crown, 2 couples, 4 kids. Food was excellent, staff were really good & helpful. Sunday lunch with kids can sometimes be awkward but never felt like that today! We all really enjoyed lunch & all had a great afternoon!!

I am definitely not a fan of queuing for food at a carvery so when I heard of The Crown at Marston Montgomery with its table service we decided to give it a try. First impressions were very favorable - the exterior was well presented - even a mat to wipe muddy shoes whilst outside!

we went to have lunch today here for my partners birthday and the food was excellent the service was excellent thank you to becki and her staff so friendly and also polite and could not asked for better service i would recommend this pub to family and friends

This is a very comfortable pub with modern decor and the staff friendly and helpful A lunch visit encouraged us to visit for supper albeit, this was not the greatest success: the steak pie on offer was clearly overcooked (a common complaint looking at other reviews) and a slice of pie would be a better description on the menu. Other meals were OK but nothing out of the ordinary. Beers on offer were good and varied.

This is the first time at the Crown, they managed to get 4 in on Christmas Day. The welcome was festive, service at the bar quick and easy. Call through to dine and the meal was sublime, magnificent, the service was so good. The food was present well and the portions generous, no one was rushed and the whole meal took 31/2 hours, left feeling a little worse for wear but that was down to the drink if I remember. Could not praise the day enough, it was nice not to feel rushed even though they did 7 courses. Well done to everyone in making our day feel so special.

We decided to go here this Saturday evening, we'd been here during the summer and had a perfectly good lunchtime meal. Sadly it was not to be tonight. We ordered two pub standard meals, steak pie and gammon, and after 40 minutes in a not too busy pub they arrived. My gammon looked ok but the steak pie was almost totally burnt. It was a slice of pie rather than an individual pie and the tops and sides were black. How any self respecting chef could have served this is beyond belief but it had been in the oven too long and should not have left the kitchen. I had to start my gammon and my partner had to wait which is not a good starting point for a quiet meal together. It wouldn't have done to have taken my gammon back, it was well cooked enough without the addition of any further heat. Shortly after another pie arrived, it was better than the first attempt but still looked as though it been in the oven too long. As it turned out it was not overly endowed with meat and didn't taste very good. We eat out a lot, we enjoy a good steak pie, they are a standard to judge the food of any restaurant but this was not one of those. When the waitress came and asked us yet again was everything aright we said not and were offered 10% off. At this stage we just wanted to go and paid the bill and left. I would have argued the case that the pie was not worth paying for at all but we paid with as reasonable grace as we could muster and left. I don't think we will return. If you travel on the Sudbury to Ashbourne road often and see signs to this pub don't be tempted to try it, you will probably be disappointed. I will re-iterate that no chef should have allowed both attempts at pie out of his or her kitchen. They should be ashamed at this offering, it quite ruined the evening.

We stayed overnight in this charming quirky little hotel, the rooms are small but well arranged and beautifully finished,there is obviously great care taken with all aspects of this excellent little place as it was spotlessly clean with welcoming staff who could not do enough for the guests. We reported an issue in our room, it was checked and we were spoken to within 15 minutes nothing was to much trouble, l would recommend this hotel and restaurant to anyone who wants a romantic or quiet break in a welcoming, friendly spot with good food and good friends. We are planning to return here with friends for another break simply because we had a wonderful time and the atmosphere made you feel relaxed and welcomed like visiting old friends.

We were also visiting The Crown using a Groupon voucher and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Staff were very pleasant and attentive. Although we had a wait for our meals, we had expected them to be a while due to being freshly cooked. However , the waitress was most apologetic about this and they also seemed to be short staffed. Whilst the menu was special for Groupon diners, there was adequate choice. Our starters of scallops and mushrooms were delicious. we both had Hunter's chicken and portions were generous and the food hot. Both the white and rose were perfectly acceptable. Our only regret is that we live some distance away and the restaurant is accessed via country roads otherwise we would visit more frequently. However, we will definitely visit again.

We were there as part of a 30th Birthday party, 30+ people all sitting down together to eat and the staff did an amazing job to get the food out in a timely manner with a smile

Visited for the first time, and it won't be the last. Any negative reviews you have seen, take no notice of them whatsoever.

This was our 2nd visit to this lovely country pub. 1st time we had a bar snack which was lovely. This time Sunday lunch. Starters were delicious ie scallops in white wine sauce. Pat'e and toast. Soup, all very very nice. We had pork, beef and the chicken with all the trimmings very nice too. Then dessert.... Chocolate and ginger mouse and white chocolate with berries cheesecake. Absolutely lovely, we couldn't finish them. Good service by pleasant staff. Would recommend this place for good food.

what a great evening had meal tonight at the crown. we ate here tonight with friends and the service was absolutely spot on and the chef chris did us proud tonight as always everything cooked to perfection and presentation was perfection