The Crown & Tuns Puddingface Country Kitchen in Cherwell

Dropped in for lunch on way back from a day out. We hadn’t booked, but were seated swiftly in the garden. Can honestly say this is one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten, and I have had a lot of pizza! Salad and fries also lovely and fresh. Even though it’s a 40 minute drive from our house, we will visit again just for the pizza!

A lovely pub well worth making the time to visit. Great food, always innovative and delicious. The rabbit pie was recommended and indeed very tasty! Lovely staff and owners, always making an effort. Thank you!

Lovely steak frites, NZ sauv blanc and hooky beer. Family say pizzas are nice too. Nice location and venue too. Family who manage it are lovely too.

Really disappointed with the trip advisors as much as the pub. This was our first time here so we were looking forward to it based on the recent reviews. I rang and tried to book a table for 6:00 to 6.30 and was encouraged to make it 6 as they were busy later. When we turned up we were the only people there for half an hour and then 2 other couples came in before we left at 7:25pm. We ordered the dough balls to start and the garlic butter was frozen. The menu of lots of different pies on offer from the previous tenants was still visible but not on offer. The menu was very limited unless you wanted pizza. I ordered the crown burger because the confit duck leg was unavailable. My partner ordered the chicken chasseur. The burger came out on the smallest plate I have ever seen a main course served on in a pub or restaurant and it was tiny. It was £16 and an extra £1 for the cheese and another £1.50 for the single slice of bacon. The portion of fries came in a mug size cup! The chicken chasseur sauce was see through and was extremely watery and wasn't right. It came with no veg and a similar size portion of chips to mine and that was it! £42.50 for one portion of dough balls and 2 mains. The most disappointing thing was the way that our complaint was dealt with by the manager and staff. Nothing not even an apology. We eat out every week and have only had to stop on the way home once before to get something more to eat. This was the second time!!

What a wonderful Sunday lunch. We had a late lunch and had roast Chicken, which was succulent. There was a really good variety of vegetables with a homemade Yorkshire Pudding. The pudding was fantastic, Rhubarb Crumble and Chocolate Hooky Sponge, as well as other ones to choose from. This pub is a gem, which has now been re-invented. There was a very welcoming log fire and the service was brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. It is a great asset to the village of Deddington.

I went here last night with a friend, and was really pleased to have found it. You can get the usual fare of steaks and burgers but they also had a few more restaurant-style meals, eg. cassoulet, boeuf bourguignon and chicken chasseur. I had the confit duck cassoulet and it was excellent, melted in the mouth. The team obviously love food, and it comes across in the cooking. Was surprised how quiet it was on a Thursday, but wonder if this is because people don't really know they're there.

Fabulous roast beef - 5 stars. Friendly attentive service in lovely cosy pub. Amazing value too! Can’t rate highly enough, we will be back and recommending to everyone

Energetic team. Very welcoming and enthusiastic. Restaurant is in transition and ambience will I am sure improve in the New Year as a result. Kitchen also work in progress. Some excellent dishes. Some near misses. Wish them well and I am sure 2023 will be exciting and successful.

Warm and friendly welcome from Harry, food was good quality, very enjoyable and reasonably priced. Impressed by the knowledge around gluten intolerance, which was reassuring. Will definitely be going back.

Recommend by colleges who live local to Banbury, planned to meet friends for food, From entering to leaving the staff were all absolutely lovely, Really enjoyed our time here. Harry was a fantastic host and the food was brilliant and great quality. Well priced and great choice of beer and ales. Will definitely be returning soon! Thanks!!

I remember when this was a traditional drinkers pub, the sort of place you could come for a game of darts or cards. It's been heavily refurbished since then, perhaps too much so and has lost much of its original character, although they have retained the log fire. It has subsequently been the 'Pie Pub' but that enterprise has now relocated a few miles down the road to the Marlstone Tavern in Milton. Meanwhile, back to the Crown & Tuns, we called in one lunchtime and found on offer a range of pizzas plus an otherwise rather modest menu. Steak & frites seems to be a bit of a house speciality - they were advertised on a board outside - so we opted to go for these. Coming with a choice of sauces, they were okay, but I wouldn't go any further than that. They were neither the tastiest nor the tenderest steaks I have eaten. They came on fairly small plates with the chosen sauce on top plus a portion of very skinny chips (fries). Personally I would like to have seen a few trimmings to liven up the plate a bit - perhaps a tomato and some mushrooms or something like that, even if that meant an extra pound on the cost. Ales are from Hook Norton. Would we revisit? Yes, but would probably try something else on the menu - perhaps give the pizzas a go.

We had a family gathering here recently for our daughter’s 4th birthday. Harry made us feel very welcome and the chef also came out of the kitchen to wish her a happy birthday!   The food was very good – especially the home made pizzas. The beers and wine were also excellent. Thank you for your hospitality! Recommended.

The food was excellent with a varied menu to select from. There is something for everyone. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and great service.

First time visit for us and most definitely not the last! We enjoyed a lovely evening meal here, welcoming staff and excellent food. The pub itself has a lovely atmosphere and feels very cosy with the open fire going. Would highly recommend and we will be back very soon!

A lovely pub/restaurant where we and our crazy Sprocker, Fin, were made to feel very welcome by Harry. An interesting menu and some great desserts. Would highly recommend.

Fabulous service, atmosphere and good Could not ask for a more friendly, welcoming and enjoyable lunch

Found this pub whilst on a short stay for our anniversary. It was a lovely pub, good atmosphere and great food! Sunday roast was amazing!! Would definately eat there again if and when we visit again! Staff very friendly and made us feel welcome!

Amazing food, the staff were so lovely, i asked for BBQ sauce and the chef gave me homemade sauce and even brought out another small pot for me to take home because i liked it so much!!

This was our first visit after the pub had changed hands. We now regret waiting so long. It was nice to see a menu with only a few well chosen dishes rather than a three volume novel trying to be all things to everyone. It...

We had the most delicious dinner here. The food was cooked to perfection and everything that was recommended by Harry (the manager) was beautiful! We would recommend the peppercorn sauce and Koffman chips! A delightful atmosphere and wonderful food! We will be back to try...

Great atmosphere, friendly service and food is delicious, Roasts on Sunday are brilliant and Pizzas on Wednesday are to die for!

Was just in the area for one night for work and wanted to try somewhere local with good reviews, so glad I chose this place! I'm not used to eating alone but felt very welcome and looked after from start to finish, fantastic service and...

Four of us ate here this evening, a warm and welcoming pub with good service and food. A particular mention to Will the barman who deserves a particular mention.

Great food and great service. We have been a few times to the crown & tuns and have never been disappointed, the food is amazing and the staff are friendly and always happy to help. Today we called in for the roast dinner, 3 of...

Under new ownership and management...a true breath of fresh air. Front of house team lead by Harry provided seamless service. Extensive menu and wine list ...looking forward to returning 2.03pm Capt Neil Castletown Isle of Man

Fantastic lunchtime at the Crown and Tuns, great service and amazing pizzas! A group of 7 of us visited and we were all really impressed. Harry the new front of house manager was really attentive and told us of his plans for the venue and...

Ate here last night with friends whilst staying in the village. We were served by really friendly guy . Choice of dishes was good and certainly it is excellent freshly cooked food. No pinging microwaves here. We had 4 different meals and all were very...

Really tasty food and great service! Decent food portion sizes and quality of food, with a menu with plenty to choose from. The food was really fresh and tasty!! We Visited with two young babies which they were able to accommodate nicely and the staff...

Delightful Friday supper at the Crown &tuns ,couple of drinks and a really good piece of cod what more could you want? And a big thank you to all the staff.

Great staff, great food and great location. Perfect for our friends reunion. The owners were very kind and accommodating. We look forward to returning.

Steak & chips was sub standard, very cheap cut of meat tough as old boots and over cooked. Asked for medium rare but was more like we’ll done, disappointing considering the price! Chips were okay but no steak knives, no condiments on table, served on...

I take my hat off to the new management of this pub. Building your own good reputation from zero is hard graft but Ged and his team are doing an excellent job. They are - wisely - keeping to a fairly narrow menu which allows...

We were browsing the weekday menu and the chef came out and told us it was the Sunday lunch menu today so there wasn't any confusion. My partner didn't fancy a roast but I did so we went in and I'm bloody glad we did!...

Whilst staying a couple of miles away for a family wedding, we stumbled across this gem of a pub. They accommodated us late in the day for Sunday lunch. The beef was wonderful - melted in the mouth. The host & staff were very friendly...

We ate here for the first time this evening and were very impressed. The menu is inventive and neither of us could fault what we had (scallops, the fig salad, monkfish, cod and a shared sticky toffee pudding, which we hardly had room for but...

This was a first visit with family for Sunday lunch, what a great experience. The perfectly pink beef was exactly that, the veg were Al dente and delicious with a huge Yorkshire pudding. The younger members of the family mentioned to their Dad they would...

I really enjoyed the visit with my family today. The service was really good and the hist was very interactive. We were trying the pay what you think it's worth menu and we really enjoyed the food. I felt the cod was very salt and...

Delicious Sunday roast on Mothers day. Every mouthful was tasty, it was good home cooked wholesome food. Staff were lovely too!

Beautiful food, lovely venue, nice choice of drinks, fabulous service, lovely scrumpy pudding, beef was melt in your mouth

It's no secret that I like a pie, but many pub pies are problematic - too often it's a messy stew with a few bits of meat and a dry pastry lid slapped on top. So it was with some delight that I discovered the...

Superb evening with friends tonight, the food was superb with an array of pies available. Service was excellent and staff very pleasant.

My partner, myself and friends like to think that we know our food as we do eat out often. On a recent break we was recommended The Crown and Tuns by the guy at reception. No booking show up and if you have to wait...

We were recommended this restaurant by a couple in our hotel (in Bicester) we visited about 7.00 on a Wednesday evening and it was very busy we were told it would be a 1/2 hour wait but it was no longer than 15 minutes. There...

On a recent trip to Oxfordshire, the Crown and Tuns were recommended to us. The food here is incredible, but word of warning, make sure you are hungry before you go. They specialise in pies. They don’t take booking at night, first come, first served....

We were a group of 8 who all had different pies and not one person was unhappy. The pies was extremely good! Very large so unfortunately nobody managed a desert!

Lovely place, lovely pies, very friendly staff. would go back next time we are in the area. recommend steak & kidney Pie.

Amazing food and service. The pies here are just incredible, also good vegetarian options. Nicely decorated and has a nice outdoor area with heaters :-) can’t wait to go again.

The best pies we have ever eaten! The service was excellent and the restaurant was very COVID-19 safe. We live 2 hours away but will definitely visit again when we are in the area. Thank you for a lovely meal 🙂

Yummy pies! I had Turkey/sage & onion stuffing. Wife chicken/mushroom/stilton. Also had apple/sultana/ice cream pie for dessert. BOOM! Wish they had one where we live, but might drive the 1:15 to go again. Can't wait to go back.

Called in one evening and and astounded at the menu. 90% pies of just about everything you could put in a pie, We had beef, mushroom and horse radish pie. It was huge and tasted exceptionally good and great value for money. A meal we will remember for a long time. If it was local to us I'm sure we would be back once a week. Thoroughly recommend.

My wife and I visited for our first time and we love the place we may make this our new local . Lovely community very happy lovely for a date nigjt

Fantastic place. Never disappointed with this place. Amazing pies, always leave feeling happy. Great value for money. One of my favourite local places to eat

Today we visited again for the first time since they opened. It was very easy to book over the phone the night before for the time we wanted. We were warmly welcomed (as always) and directed around to our table. A one way system is in place too. Our table had a paper bag with cutlery, sauces and a sanitising wipe in each. I’ve not had this service in a pub since COVID and was a nice reassurance that they are looking after us. We both had a pie, delicious as always. The prices are competitive with other Oxfordshire pubs and aren’t overpriced in our opinion. Freshly made and always tasty. You certainly get your monies worth. During these times it’s always important to support our local independents when we can, and there’s no where else nearby who do such great pies. Can’t wait to be back once again!

Both the service and the food was excellent, the measures put in place for covid were good and I felt totally comfortable there.

Last time I came here was probably in the last century when this was a typical drinking pub with darts and cards and food amounting to nothing more than crisps and nuts. This is now THE pie pub for Oxfordshire. Some commentators have remarked that the pies here are expensive, but these are not Pukka pies; indeed neither are they (very good) Pieminster pies - what we have here is a grade well above this: delicious, very large homemade pies, and a wide selection available. I opted for the Steak & Kidney pie (£14.25). This is a personal favourite of mine and was a staple on all pub menus a few years ago but is now becoming a rarity, tending to be replaced by 'Steak & Ale pie' (they do that here too!) but for me the dish isn't the same without the kidney. A delicious pie it was too, with lovely tender steak and a generous amount of kidney. This was served with chips (or you could have mash), veg and a jug of gravy. The veg was peas and carrots which are perhaps not the most inspired choice but the carrots really tasted like carrots, not the isipid orange discs that you get in so many places. The only ale on offer at the time of my visit was Hooky bitter, but it was in excellent condition. They expressed concern that beer might have to be thrown away in the event of another lockdown, hence the reduced selection. The staff are very welcoming and friendly and they seem to have the Corvid thing very well organised. I hope it won't be so long till I come here again.

First time visit to Deddington with friends and we all chose the Sunday Lunch (Only choice is Roast Beef and veg served) I will review this aspect firstly.One platter came out with slices of beef, enough potatoes and a Yorkshire each.One pot containing a life supply of carrots for Bugs Bunny but not enough peas for 3 people to share. Gravy very thin and runny but potatoes were tasty the meat and subsequently whole meal lacked flavor and seasoning, especially when the gravy couldn’t save the day.I can appreciate the sentiment of sharing a platter, but if someone in the party takes more than their share it’s difficult to address the issue! (Would I choose a roast dinner here again? although not the worst I’ve had, I probably won’t have it there again)But it’s a clever way of getting Sunday punters in.Having been seduced by all the fabulous pies they had listed on wall, we decided to ask staff if we could take 3 pies back to our 3 elderly parents in London.I specifically ASKED one waitress “the cost for JUST taking away a pie, NOT the mash veg and plate it comes with especially due to the transportation issues”A few minutes later we got a receipt for £44.50 covering 3 pies that were in production already!! Let’s put it down to miscommunication? Difficult to get annoyed as through out our dining experience staff were polite courteous and helpful (Except at this point)Because they took the decision to bake 3 over priced pies regardless and then they brought them out in hot pie dishes to show us! Placed 3 cardboard takeaway boxes and 3 spoons in front of us and advised us to empty our respective pies in these containers. Unable to do much about it at this stage, we had to pay same price £15 for cooked pies that we had to decant ourselves to the amusement of other diners watching us tackle hot dishes into a takeaway box?At no point was it explained that the pies were being made to order, and that we would have to drag them into t/a boxes. I couldn’t have been any clearer when I asked!,Now that said the place is a lovely dining venue with a little bar going on, it’s not very pubby looking, too small, but cosy and they are hot on Covid compliance and cleanliness.Top marks!Staff wore masks and hand gel available etc. I even rate their brown paper bag wrapping of cutlery!! But to summarize, Please listen to what a customer has asked you!Your pies are big and lovely but overpriced. Not practical to take away once cooked too hot and product can deteriorate in quality when you have a 1 hour Plus drive,and taste of cardboard! Had you bothered to give us the option we would have left the takeaway but COME BACK with our parents and sat in for the whole meal.Just a suggestion but maybe run a trial with your pies, Review price, Freeze raw so people can cook at home maybe? Possibly missing a trick here?.Please understand this review is meant to be giving you constructive criticism.

Unplanned trip out for Friday evening meal. Met with a lovely welcome from a staff member who explained all the Covid measures. The log fire was lovely and nice on a cold evening. The selection of pies made it hard to chose, but I opted for the peppercorn steak and my husband had the BBQ chicken. Service was very prompt and the food was piping hot. The pies are massive and absolutely delicious!!!!! Served with chips and vegetable and washed down with a wee glass of wine. I truly needed a corner to sleep in after such a lovely meal. Absolutely no complaints from us at all. Perfect service from start to finish!!!! We will most certainly be back.

All staff are wearing masks, tables are properly cleaned between customers, cutlery is washed and sealed

The Crown & Tuns is favourite of ours and we missed it during lockdown. We're now venturing out to eating places again and have visited a few "Covid secure" establishments for food over the last month and this one had by far the best set up. Distancing is in place, fellow dinners seem sensible, contact details taken, staff wear masks, lots of cleaning going on and great attention to detail - your cutlery, napkins, salt & pepper etc even comes in a sealed paper bag with the date it was last handled on it. And the pies were excellent as usual. Yes, you will pay more than £13 for a pie but you are paying for a top notch pie (with lots of veg and lots of mash or chips and gravy all super tasty) cooked by a clearly excellent chef and you are paying for the great service you get from the team who ensure you're well looked after.It was a trip to pie heaven.

Excuse the title of the review but these are Pricey Pies - £15 for mine!!!We travelled here based on a recommendation and I’d have to say it’s nice ...... pleasant ........ alright ......... but £15 for a pie - have the people of Deddington not heard of Holland’s??!!They are incredibly tasty though and good on all the Staff for their A* attention to COVID adherence!

Very impressed with Covid compliance, it felt very safe. The staff were obviously all very well trained in this. The food was fantastic and the portions were huge and well priced. An excellent meal under trying conditions, we’ll done!

This was my first visit and it was brilliant but let down due to a couple of issues.The good - Food is fantastic! I had smokey bacon pie with mash, absolutely brilliant. good size, full of flavour, piping hot. The mash potato was also first class and I'd buy it by the bucket if I could afford to do so.Veg was basic yet cooked just the way Ilike it, steamed but not so that it falls apart on your fork.Waiting time was good, and staff well dressed, polite and with masks.decor was spot on, refurb during lockdown, it looked quality without going over the top.The bad - With pies starting at £15 and prices of beer on the wall, I didn't expect tap drinks to be nearly £4, for the price I might as well have had a beer as they're about the same price!. Gone are the days of designated driver having cheap drinks. Call me tight and yes I am to a degree but that didn't go down well with me.There was four of us three had veg and mash, the mash bowl was tiny, we ended up ordering another mash at extra cost, once finished we put the single mash bowl into the other one and it only just fit! there wasn't enough gap to with the edge of a knife.This seems stingy to me, we should have been given one of this each not a slightly bigger bowl between 3. £20+ per person, this isn't a pub chain selling 2 meals for £10.apart from the few little tweaks above, I still recommend this place and give a 4* star review because the food, staff, decor is as good as anything I've had. But being a 20+ stone guy and a stingy I have to mention it :)

Called here today while on a staycation; was recommended. More than lived up to my expectations. I knew that what would be offered would be a selection of what is shown on their website; but what a selection. There were 12 pies to choose from. My choice was the BBQ Beef, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon pie. It was huge and delicious!!! We would have loved to have a desert but the pie was so filling that we just couldn’t. Maybe next time I will just call have have a pudding!! Service was excellent and place was smart. Wish we had this place close to home.

We were passing and realised we were running too late for lunch elsewhere so stopped at the Crown and Tuns. The waitress said we could eat if we ordered within 5 minutes as the kitchen was about to close. If you don't like pies this is perhaps not the place for you, There is a huge and varied selection which covers all options. We chose a steak and kidney plus the moroccan lamb with apricots. Both arrived within moments, how do they produce them so quickly? They were substantial and delicious. Many thanks, we will certainly return when passing again.

Excellent food - all the pies we had were fantastic - make sure you go there pretty hungry as the portions were large Excellent friendly service throughout Customer safety was paramount. We will definitely be visiting again - highly recommend

I’ve wanted to visit here for a while post covid as my brother has never eaten here. I think there was a reduced menu which is understandable. After the meal my brother said he can see why I love visiting this place!! Despite him & my partner being less than satisfied with the mash portion which was for three but they managed to polish off this plus an additional single portion. There’s a lovely variety of pies, the food service is quick & flows well. There’s a lovely atmosphere and it’s a perfect setting for a nice family/couples feast if you want plenty of fresh tasty & hearty food! It still remains one of my favourite places to eat out and never disappoints

I’ve been here many times as a couple.1 bowl for veg 1 bowl for mash with your pies which is value you money. I came as a 4 for the first time. 3 people ordered mash and one chips. 1 bowl of veg to serve 4 people. 1 bowl of mash to serve 3 people and a bowl of chips. This is not value for money, I asked for more mash which we were charged extra for. The conclusion is if you come with more than 2 people it’s not worth due to the portions.The customer service is great always polite and on point. Great atmosphere, I will come again but just as a couple

We arrived early (5.45pm) to get a table for 6 outside in the garden area. Friendly & welcoming staff. Fantastic Pies, not a morsel left on anyone's plate. Good safe covid measures. Very enjoyable.

Visited with a friend, I believe the opening night after lockdown? Friendly staff and amazing pie! Mash potatoes was not the best, seemed as if it had been left under a food warmer and the veg was tasteless. however, the pie more than made up for it. It was filling and very tasty. Beer also tasted like the line needed a clean but we still had a brilliant visit and would not be put off coming back. Social distancing was taken very seriously.

The best pies served anywhere bar none. The selection of pies is unbelievable. The staff are super friendly and you definitely won’t leave feeling hungry. Don’t make the mistake we did by eating here lunchtime and booking a meal out in the evening as it’s a struggle. Would recommend this place to anyone as it is certainly an experience you will savour for a long time. First class.

Two of us went for lunch on a Friday and were warmly greeted. It was easy to social distance as tables had been removed. We both had pies, I had the mushroom, potato and tarragon and my husband had the beef, bacon and cheese and they were both very tasty. The bill was accompanied by two packets with two jelly babies each, a really nice touch. Very friendly service.

We had a Sunday lunch here on the way back from a trip.We were very excited by the menu and the reviews and for the most part I would agree with all of the 5 star reviews.The staff were brilliant, so helpful, friendly and lovely. The place was clean and welcoming, not too jammed in, plenty of space and a great atmosphere.The only reason I haven't given this 5 stars was the chips! They were not what I would have expected from the reviews. The pie I chose was lovely but the chips were dry and nothing special. Maybe I am being picky as everything else was lovely.Good value for money and I would recommend.

Great little pub, with a fantastic selection of pies! Would definitely recommend for a good pub dinner, not too expensive and great with current safety guidelines, all tables social distanced, cleaned, and track & trace system in place.

And it does! They do pies and pies and more pies. But they do them very well. Lovely pub with lovely staff. Great hosts too. Will be back. Thank you xx

Brilliant food, service and staff; prices are also reasonable; been here many times most recently January. Only downside is they don't let small children in most hours but this is understandable as it is a small restaurant.BBQ beef, smoked bacon pie with chips highly recommend! They also have a brilliant range of desserts and drinks

What a great find. Outstanding service from all staff and quick service even though it was very busy. I had the peppered steak in cream sauce pie and it was excellent. A huge menu to choose from and hopefully we’ll be back soon to work our way through it.

Great food, lovely atmosphere and great staff. Only downside was that i asked them to put a candle in my boyfriends dessert as it was his birthday and i wanted to surprise him, but it wasn't a problem.

Lots to choose from and even something for everyone who does not want a pie. Definitely a place to visit again and again. Loved the steak and pepper pie yum.

What an amazing place!!! First of all the staff are outstanding. Whether you pop in for a quick drink or two or want to sit and eat, they are so welcoming and polite. Ambur and Vicky are just brilliant and will do what they can to assist. Cathy and Anton know what they are good at and excel in it...PIES!Always warm and welcoming to everyone, including dogs.There is a very good size outside space with a pool table and is the perfect summer place to chill and also a lovely open log fire indoors for those more chilly days.The food is exceptional and just gets better everytime.**Be warned you may not be hungry when you enter but the smell and look of those pies will make you wanna eat one **You won’t leave there feeling hungry, that’s for sure, I couldn’t recommend it more...

Good pies served here plenty of choices. Book at weekends. Scampi was nice...good service..worth a visit.

I was looking for a pub for lunch for us to stop on the way to a weekend away in Woodstock. Trawling through Trip Advisor there were so many to choose from - but the name of this pub caught my eye. And how happy were we that it did! If you like a pie - then look no further. I defy you to have a better choice of pies! My “party” had steak & kidney and the beef, mushroom & horseradish. Yum yum .Service was great, ambiance was fine, food was perfect !

We went as a group here, helpful staff, lovely pies and selection too. I would say the chips were bad, I would recommend home made chips rather than bland oven chips super market style chips. But overall a good visit.

Have been here several times and each time try a different pie! They have all been great! The Peppered Steak by was amazing, you also get a bowl of veg and a choice of chips or potatoes as well! It’s big! The puddings look great, but so far I’ve always been too full to try one! A must for any pie lover!

What a find... only by chance because the M40 was mayhem so we did a detour... and came across this wonderful place. If you like pies you’ll love this place... if you thought you didn’t like pies well this will change your perception. Huge pies (ours had puff pastry) with so many choices of filling you will have to spend a month here to get through them all. We had the steak, mushroom and brandy cream sauce... just yummy... oh and chips and vegetables which were plentiful. If you happen to be in this area or fancy a break from the motorway traffic then this place is well worth it! Enjoy!!

We visited the Crown and Tuns on Monday 21st December, we chose the location as its situated about halfway between where we live and where our daughter lives. This was our first visit and we were not disappointed. The staff we met made us very welcome, the service at the bar and later at our table was very good. There was an excellent choice of food to suit all tastes and plenty of it. Certainly well recommended

We went mid week and it was a lovely place to visit, the staff were very professional and service was quick. The pies were outstanding, if a bit huge, the sides of vegetables and potatoes were great too if a bit small. Overall we would visit again, perfect for warming you up on a cold winter’s night

My family really enjoys going to this restaurant, and this is based on its wonderful service and great menu. We have a vegetarian in our family, who can always find something good on their menu. We have tried over half of the items on the menu and have never been disappointed. The wait staff is friendly and ensures that we have everything we need, especially Ambur and Ula. If you are passing through, you must stop and have a meal.

Very welcoming on arrival.Food was amazing,plenty of choice and when served was tasty and hot,staff were very friendly and always helpful.We will definatly be going back and will recomend.

Wonderful pies, excellent friendly staff. Our fifth visit in four months and we live an hour away, says it all really. Derek H

We often eat at the pie pub, as we call it, good service and great choices in pies, if you love pies, then you will love their meals, out of the past 6 years, i've only made one complaint!

Visited here last night with friends. Food was delicious and the waitresses are so polite and professional. Only thing I would have liked to see was more vegetarian options. Could only see two which was Vegetable Masala which I had and a mushroom one. It would just be nice to have a bit more choice but not an issue just a suggestion. Cant wait to go back again. The pies are amazing and we didnt have to wait long for the food to come out. The lemon meringue was huge and tasted so good. Definitely worth a visit!!!

My wife and I went tonight on a whim for my birthday. Greeted immediately by the friendly staff and were quicky allocated a table. We ordered pies (the menu is almost entirely pies). I ordered a shortcrust pie with mash, my wife ordered a puff pastry pie with chips. When they arrived the pies were big! Seriously could have shared one between two as we are not massive eaters. We both however, devoured them both though as they were both really tasty. Afterwards I was so stuffed, I felt like I'd eaten my sofa!

Ett stort urval med engelska pajer. Trevlig personal. Många gäster, vi fick sista bordet vid lunch. Rejäla och goda pajer med potatismos och grönsaker i skålar brevid.

Greeted warmly on arrival, good beer but was disappointed with the pie. Mine had an odd taste. It was all pastry and not much filling. There was only 1 apple pie left so we ordered it but staff refused to provide an extra plate so we could share it! Poor value for money too.

Well presented, extremely clean and tidy Pie Pub. Staff are always extremely polite and friendly and service is excellent. The menu is varied and has excellent choice. Pies are amazing and taste delicious. Can highly recommend a visit - you won’t be disappointed.

Atmosphere is cosy and warming. The food was tasty, well presented piping hot and plentiful. All staff are friendly helpful and are genuine in the efforts to ensure that expectations are exceeded. Be prepared to wait for a table but the staff do everything they can to get a table for you and keep you informed of waiting time. Relax at the bar. Good that bookings are not permitted in the evening as this seems to help to get a good and fair flow of customers.

This is my second visit and it did not disappoint. With a large group and no option to book you do take the risk of a long wait, however the staff are very attentive and seem to have a very slick system in place. We got a table within 10 minutes. This also gave us plenty of time to choose, which is needed with such a large choice of pies!

Thank you to Amber, Ella and Vicky for your great service and the chefs for the lovely pies which were outstanding as usual!

This is our second visit to the Crown and Tunns. Service excellent, food excellent, choice of draught real ales limited to two choices from Hook Norton (both were a bit bland and low on the ABV scale).

Me and my partner came here a few months back and enjoyed this place SO much! It was one of the most delicious pies we had had in a while! The portion size of extra veg we received was generous, and the prices over all were very reasonable for the whole experience.