The Crown Steakhouse Bar in Babergh

Took ages for our drinks to arrive and then one of them was wrong three times!

Nice little pub. It was recommended and we were happy with the atmosphere ☺️.

Meet an old friend here today for lunch. The perfect place, good character and atmosphere but not noisy, food was excellent as the staff were friendly. I'd have no hesitation in returning.

Friendly and helpful staff, Good value, hearty traditional pub food

Other visit to oxford so had to go for other visit to The crown. Food was amazing highly recommendthe fish and chips, also had the steaksandwich, service is always great 👍. Thanks see you again soon 😀

Stopped in for a half pint of Nicholson's cask, very pleasant. Music wasn't too loud which was perfect, and nice ambience at the bar and in the courtyard

Nice , food was good. Service was a bit up and down but generally good. Nice atmosphere for christmas.

I visit this pub on occasion, usually for a couple of casual drinks. It's a nice venue with seating inside and in the outdoor courtyard. The premise isn't huge so there's limited seating both inside and out. Ideally located right in the city centre, it often gets busy,but it's a good place to go if you're lucky enough to find a table. The range of drinks is ok. I'm typically a craft beer / IPA drinker and they had enough to choose from for my tastes. This pub is part of the Nicholson's pub chain, and therefore is known for their pies. The meal I had here (fish and chips) was tasty, well portioned and came out in good time. The pies looked good too. Unfortunately, the poor part of the review comes entirely from the service. I was visiting as part of a group - a family outing to celebrate a birthday. We had made a large booking 9 adults and a baby on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Upon prompt arrival, we could see that they were busy. Busy enough that they'd decided to ignore our booking and had allowed several smaller groups to take our reserved tables and order their own food. The pub was full and there were no other tables available at the time. One barman in particular was both unhelpful and rude. He simply threw his hands up in the air and told us we couldn't be seated. Questioning this, we proposed that they vacate other tables where people were not eating and had no reservation. Without even considering this he responded with a no and said that everyone else were regulars - a statement which I believe was untrue and beside the point - we had made a reservation afterall and the pub was at fault here. We eventually spoke to the manager who was a bit more helpful. He tried to call up the Chequers pub (also a Nicholson brand) to see if we could get seated there. They were, unfortunately, also full. The manager also refused to let vacate any other tables. We got lucky at this point in that another group decided to leave at this point and we were able to take their tables. Once seated we then found out they had no high chair for the baby. There was also a bit of a mix up in communication with the manager as he lead us to believe that we'd have table service, but we had to order at the bar. This was probably an honest mistake, but we were quite irritated at this point. Once our meal was ordered the food arrived quite quickly. The rude barman initially came over to us with the first couple of pies and just blurted out "pie". This is a pub known for pies... many of us ordered different pies. He had no idea what he was serving so had to go back and find out. One member of our group had ordered a suet pie, but when that arrived it turned out not to be a suet pastry. The manager didn't seem to understand what that meant simply stating that's how it comes. This meal was sent back and a different meal was ordered. When going to pay our tab at the bar we requested a discount for the unpleasantries, screw up with reservation and the suet-less pie mix up resulting in a meal having to be served late. The manager allowed for a 20% discount, whilst the rude barman tutted, rolled his eyes and shook his head in the background. I will also add that on a previous visit I have seen a small rodent running around the premise, entering and exiting the door to the kitchen. To be honest, this wasn't a big deal for me - they can just come in off the street and I only saw it on the one occasion so I assume it has been dealt with. So in summary I do think the food and drink here are good. However you can't rely on reservations, it's no good for families or larger groups.

Delicious british food! Cosy atmosphere and really nice staff. Highly recommend

6pm speed of food service was amazing. Literally ordered at the bar and in less than 5 mins our meals were with us at the table !

Food was excellent. Unfortunately bar staff need to.learn some manners and politeness

Good food, generous portions, fair prices and friendly customer service. Great for a lunchtime pitstop in central Oxford.

Such a cozy pub with a lovely Sunday roast! The team were so friendly and made us feel welcome! Will definitely recommend and come back on another visit to Oxford.

Super tasty pies, awesome beer and cozy atmosphere.

Nice old pub with character. Unfortunately half the pies were out of stock. Because of that all three of us did have the steak & ale pie which was very nice.

Fab pub - excellent beer and good atmosphere!

Great place for a pie and a drink.

Poor knowledge about serious allergens in their food. Shame as the menu looked really nice. If you have an allergy I would avoid eating here.

We went for a pint, that was from their own or a close by brewery. Can't complain at all about the price and the quality of the beer. It was delicious.

Very tasty burgers. Nice atmosphere.

The Canadian guy studying law is very chill, made good drinks and it's my birthday guys.

Elizabeth what women! Thank you so much!

Great place , good food Burger is great chargrilled as it should be , centre of town ..

We had the bangers and mash, three excellent sausages and onion gravy. The service was good and the staff helpful and friendly.

Great recommendation by our guide for their pies. The slow-cooked steak & ale pie - oh I want more of it! Also had the chicken pie, equally good. Extremely satisfying meal for a very reasonable sum, washed down with ciders. The place is somewhat recessed in an alley, but Wirth seeking out.

It was a find in the middle if Oxford. Pleasantly surprise by young yet efficient service, good pub food, nice wine and ale. Gave us more energy on our day around gorgeous Oxford.

We had a lovely Sunday roast here, generous portions and I enjoyed their sauce which was not a very typical gravy sauce for a roast. Dog friendly and nice atmosphere.

Nice friendly pub with great range of beers ales on tap. Cozy and inviting atmosphere. Try their Nicholson range of ales and gin. Sometimes there’s live bands.

Great Pies, highly recommend. Cask Ale selection was great

Great vibe, great pies and a variety of drinks on offer. Great place to relax after the St Giles fair as I and some freinds did . Definitely will visit again in the near future

Great atmosphere, delicious food, and cold beer 👌

Excellent cosy pub in central in central oxford

Incredible bar! Loved the Bar staff :) Izzy in particular made my day!!! Thank you for the amazing evening!

The food and atmosphere is amazing ! Very lovely staff and great outdoor garden definitely recommend:)

Great pub served by izzy extremely polite and friendly

Lovely one of my favourite pubs in Oxford. Been many times and always recommend to friends. Great every time

Friendly staff, good atmosphere Definitely be visiting again.

Lovely staff, and try the espresso martini from Avi! So good!

Came here for food and drinks with friends and had a great time. Good service and fun atmosphere!

Sam was a brilliant host. The bangers and mash was exactly what I need after a day of shopping in Oxford!

Nice place to have a staff party.

Nice cozy pub in the middle of Oxford! D was lovely

Used to be a favourite Oxford pub in my younger days. Early evening on a Sunday and it was food and a drink but not the buzzing place I remember. Probably due to my visit time and not the pub's fault. Great old building worth a visit.

I came here with my boyfriend and it superb I really recommend stopping in its dog friendly and the food is outstanding love the nachos here so much the staff are so amazing respecting my allergies and making sure the food was suitable for me such a wide range of drinks to choose from to suit anyone’s tastebuds and an out of this world atmosphere

The staff here are amazing really went above and beyond to provide outstanding service everyone was smiling and the food was impeccable really recommended for a family visit or just for a nice drink or bite to eat

Came in for a meal with my family the service was exceptional the atmosphere was great very friendly staff and very iconic pub really proud of the history and happy to help in any way they could changed items on my food order for me and done it with smiles on there face

Nice pub. Great selection of large and ale. Also some of the best food that I have had in Oxford. The staff were really helpful and made the visit very pleasant

Lovely traditional pub with a friendly welcome and relaxed atmosphere. Slightly disappointed with the condition of the ale when I visited recently and the pricing particularly of the food is questionable so moved on quickly. Still a nice pub to visit though.

Great gluten beer on tap and nice bar staff!

Environment not up to par, dirty and sticky tables. We tried their pies (with meat etc), nothing special. Strange but certainly not unforgettable. I got their draft beer, hot!!! Good price

Joe is the man! Best service and cool vibes!! I would definitely recommend!

Matthew was an amazing server. He treated us well!

All good! Exactly the vibe we were looking for. Food much better than expected. Salads a bit wimpy...maybe not the best order. Brisket burger outstanding, so was lamb pie. Schnitzel very good.

Great beer selection and service

Terrible service terrible , spent hours in the place to be told the table was booked for someone else even though nothing on the table was reserved for this, spent over hundred here to be pushed off the table, would not return! Absolutely shocking! The rude waiter should be ashamed

Been told to leave after being here with no reserve time on table. We said could we finish our drinks the waiter said no now you need to leave now. After spending a lot of money in there. The waiter so rude. Take your money somewhere else.

We shared a selection of hot snacks, very tasty. A proper pub in the centre of town.

We were on a group tour and made reservations for 10 people. Our table was ready when we arrived and the staff was most accommodating. Everyone really liked their food and drink. Very busy but fun atmosphere.

Amazing atmosphere and music! Had a great time with D!

Nice atmosphere!! Love the vibes on god 🩷🩷 especially D

Great service by Joe. Greetings from Germany

Such a great pub with great atmosphere. Joe is so lovely too!!

English atmosphere. Got here by chance and end up with excellent food and beer. Also staff is 5 stars. Thank you!

Zero service. Waited ages at a filthy table . Walked out . Don't bother.

Had a pint and some food here today, good food and friendly welcome, but very dark inside pub.

Quality pub with nice food and a good beer selection

Good location which reflects on the prices.. Good pint busy Atmosphere short on staff but a nice pub in all.. Would recommend it.

Very good food, we shared a platter it was very nice perfect when you are not too hungry. The pies looked delicious it a shame we didn't try them

Delicious food and great attention. Special recommendation: the meat pies and the nachos!!

A central Oxford pub with a nice outdoor courtyard. Wine was reasonably priced and very drinkable. Advertised their 'famous pies" so we duly ordered chicken and truffled mushroom, and a wild boar and chorizo pie. The former was adequate but the latter had little or no flavour and most definitely no chorizo. It was tasteless enough for us to ask if it was the right one - sadly, apparently it was. Edible but indistinct meat of unclear origin. Not recommended.

Cracking pub, watch the England games here and couldn't fault it

Awesome bartenders and amazing drinks. Super cute pub with amazing people!! Shoutout to Avi and Aaron for amazing service!

Great bartenders and people. Shoutout to Avi and Aaron yall are sick

Amazing atmosphere, drinks and service. Very kind staff including Izzy who served us drinks and made the experience great. Would recommend!

Excellent spot to relax, great options for snacking, good drinking selection. Please be aware that outside dining has smokers, for those who are unacostumed to the smell.

Watched a football game and had dinner here. In spite of the hectics, everything was well organized and it tasted good!

A very good and cozy place in down town Oxford. A good range of drinks and food.

Historic bar with great hospitality! Must visit 🍻

Great pub food was excellent

Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, stands a true gem among the bustling streets – The Crown pub. Housed in a heritage old building where the legendary Shakespeare himself once resided, this pub exudes charm and nostalgia in every corner. Stepping into The Crown feels like stepping back in time, as the hustle and bustle of the busy street outside fades away, leaving behind a sense of isolation and tranquility. The preservation of the architectural heritage is truly commendable, with every nook and cranny echoing stories of the past. One of the standout features of The Crown is its friendly and attentive staff, with the affable Mathew. From the warm welcome at the door to the impeccable service at the table, the staff at The Crown truly go above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience for every guest. The pub itself is a clean and inviting space, with a cozy ambiance that makes it the perfect spot to unwind after a long day of exploring Oxford. Whether you're looking to enjoy a pint of local ale or indulge in a hearty meal, The Crown has something for everyone. In conclusion, The Crown is a true hidden treasure in the heart of Oxford, where history meets hospitality in the most delightful way. If you're looking for a quintessentially English pub experience with a touch of magic, look no further than The Crown. A visit to this charming establishment is sure to leave you with fond memories and a longing to return.

Lovely pub but..tables filthy never washed down for the next customer glasses not to good either... such a shame

Thoroughly enjoyed the food, the atmosphere was great and the staff are very friendly.

Lovely staff and a exquisite level of customer service with some very passionately made cocktails. I would recommend this place especially If you are looking to make a romantic gesture with the significant other. The food is top notch and perfectly pleasant. Staff are lovely.

Luv having a couple in here when in Oxford as was my old local when Oxford was my stomping ground. It's not really changed much since the 70/80's & still serves a nice pint ! Though alot more choice now . Did'nt eat here so cant comment on the food.

Prime location in the middle of the city centre. Has a great selection of lagers and ales on tap. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend for a casual drinker or more determined one.

Great staff! I always go for the beef brisket! Genuinely the best I’ve ever had.

Friendly atmosphere - good for groups.

Lovely pint, incredibly welcoming and friendly!

Class night out staff were great

Great service from the barman who talked about tge Whisky choices.

Phenomenal pint pouring from Sam

Very slow service…waiting 1 hour for your food is a joke. Others who came later had their food much earlier.

Service was absolutely great no problem at all the staff could not do enough to keep us all happy at a busy time I must say as well

What a lovely place to grab a drink, we came for a business meeting and this is now where we will hold all business meetings for the future. Ross was a great laugh and had good rapport with our whole group.

Great pub - very friendly staff! Matt and Ross were really helpful.

Nice Pub in athmosphere and very friendly Service. We had the wild boar pie and left a little bit disappointed as we expected more game flavour andmore chorizo. The gravy and mash were delicious.

Great pub, great location. I had the Nicholson's burger and without doubt, the best burger I have ever had. Highly recommended.

Service excellent. Staff very friendly and make u welcome

Great atmosphere good price worth a visit

Great menu and drinks options. Served quickly and atmosphere was nice!