The Old Crown Inn in North West Leicestershire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Four of us went for Sunday Dinner. This is such a friendly place to visit, with a proper local feel to it. There’s also a big beer garden with a play area if you have little ones with you, plus a nice sun trap deck. The food was outstanding and all freshly cooked, the bar prices are very reasonable too. We will definitely be back when we are next in Shardlow.

This is a nice pub with a lovely beer garden, but the food really lets it down. Ordered 4 meals; 2 of the meals (baguettes) were ok; the other 2 (burgers) were not. The cobs for the burgers were soaked in places with blood; one part of one of the burgers was still completely raw and the chips and onion rings were overcooked. We told the waitress and she took the food back to the kitchen. About 20 mins later, the food came back; the cobs had been replaced but this time the burgers were overcooked (the same burgers had been put back on the grill (including the cheese) and frazzled). The cheese had burnt on the grill and hadn’t been replaced. Everything else was the same, including overcooked chips and onion rings which had obviously been microwaved making them even drier. We gave up at this point. We are not fussy eaters but this was really poor.

Firstly we received a wonderful welcome this evening. Was here yesterday for lunch too. Tonight they went above and beyond, there was just 3 adults and 5 children and they allowed us to inflate the bouncy castle slide for the duration of our visit. Kids loved everything as did we, including the friendliness of the staff/owners

Lovely atmosphere , a little oasis of normality in a crazy world.friendly staff,sensible prices.you will want to go again

What a find!!! Lovely old fashioned pub, busy, friendly. Lovely home cooked food, and cheaper than most other pub nosh. Definitely worth a visit.

Pub Grub, ham egg chips & peas, the 3 meals arrived, the small plates were the size I had last seen in my mother’s care home, or even child’s plate, maybe to make the small portions look larger - the fried egg covered the ham and was barley visible. The eggs were overcooked to the point that they were barely recognisable on all three meals! I then had the audacity to ask for the eggs to be redone’ the young girl went back up the stairs from the garden to ask the question, another young lady came back to ask in a very sarcastic tone “Do You Really Want us to Redo the Eggs. I said that I did not like her attitude and tone and to leave it, especially because the people at the table were my guests and I found it embarrassing that I had recommended we go there. This is the second time we have eaten there and the food was poor and I say with some regret there will not be a third - after eating and drinking there for over 25 years and always having hearty food and great beer, Poor Food & Customer Service - somebody needs to retrain staff in customer service it’s a real shame about the staff and the food as they are letting down the pub you need to raise the game and rethink the plate size if you want to offer a small plate/ pensioner’s meal then make it clear.

Wow, this place is amazing. This is a hidden gem , ever so quirky with great food at a fantastic price. The Sunday roast dinner is value for money and is amazing the best I have had in years. Well done to the owner for making it such a lovely experience, the staff are amazing and location is really tranquil. We enjoyed our Sunday dinner so much we went back the next few days, the curry night was brilliant and the steaks, mixed grill are awesome. You have to check this place out if you are in the area.

Used to be a really good pub pre Covid Absolutely shocking food Couldn’t eat any of it black and charred on a red hot skillet and meat was off !!! Yorkshire pudding looked like it had been set on fire

Delicious food! Good atmosphere! Dog friendly and a very cute owl outside!

We were looking for somewhere local to go for a family meal that had outside play equipment for the kids aged 8 and 2. Decided on the Old Crown. Oh god what a mistake! Before Covid we would come and the food was great, we came during covid and swore we wouldn’t return, it’s been a while so thought we would give it ago. All I can say is avoid at all costs. Price was reasonable but that is more because the food is such poor standard. I had a lasagne which was just ok, my husband had surf and turf, the steak was over cooked even though we asked for medium rare, and was smaller than a beef burger and the scampi was over cooked, my daughter in laws burger was a dry bun with a burger, no relish cheese and the burger itself was inedible and looked like sawdust. The 2 year old wouldn’t eat his nuggets so we tested them and they were rock hard. I won’t go one but it didn’t get any better. Play equipment is dangerous, they have trampolines in the floor but there is no protection on the metal bars or springs . None of us will return and it’s a shame as it used to be. A lovely pub

Booked table for 8 people took 1 hour and half. Food cold as they don't have a hot plate. Would not recommend. Spend money else where as not good service when it's a busy day.

Lovely quirky village pub in a beautiful setting with a welcoming atmosphere. Staff are really friendly & attentive. Great food, great prices & lovely staff.

A amazing family pub. The food is always ok but the facilities for kids are the best I've ever seen in a pub. They often bring in bouncy castles too. Grate walk to get there too

Good service but sent the 1st meal back (omelette & +chips) as scorched one side and under cooked the other plated up with overcooked very dark brown chips. The next one came out undercooked but burnt around the edges with chips that were the same. I struggled to find any cheese in them too. I would say the worst omelette AND chips I have ever had and the worst meal I can remember. I don’t know how they stay in business. Certainly won’t be returning.

nice friendly place great play area

Delicious food, good service and a fantastic play area, loads of seating tables outside. Atmosphere inside was very cosy also. Would go back. The kids meal was a very good size, unlike other places we’ve been.

Called in for a beer nice friendly staff and good beer

Excellent friendly and welcoming pub 👍 staff were lovely and friendly and the cold beers were excellent and reasonably priced 👍🍺🍺🍺🍺the locals were lovely to 👍thank you so much 😀 we will be back 👍 10/10

Lovely staff and very nice food. Beautiful place. Highly recommended.

First time there, thoroughly enjoyed it. Food lovely had small portion menu and just enough to leave room for dessert. Staff friendly, chatty very helpful please T and informative. Will go again

A unpretentious little country pub well worth the visit, just make sure that the River Trent isn't flooding. Cosy interior, friendly staff, usual pub menu at good quality and reasonably priced. As an unexpected bonus a couple of geezers were quietly playing old rock songs on their guitars. We really enjoyed our evening there.

Real home made fresh delicious food!

We went for lunch after the popped into our pub blue bell sandiacre and wow very clean and welcoming bar man very polite the food was worth waiting for and generous portions and traditional menu we will be back phil n lesley blue bell sandiacre

Small, friendly traditional pub that serves excellent food at very fair prices. Great staff and the food is home cooked. Will definitely go again

Excellent old school pub. Great beer and decent grub. Both staff and locals were exceptionally friendly. We stayed the night in our campervan in the car park. We will return.

Not been here for years but called in as cycling past. Superb Steak pie, homemade chips and mushy peas. Will certainly be calling back soon! Thank

The best pub in the area. Very friendly staff and customers Good choice of beers. No stupid craft ales Struggled with floods recently but kept open and customers are supportive.

We had our daughters Christening at the old crown inn and I can’t recommend it enough. The staff were so kind and couldn’t do enough for us, the food was outstanding! Everyone was commenting on what a lovely pub it was. A proper traditional English country pub, the best service we have ever had! Fantastic!!!! 5+ stars, an asset to the community.

We had our daughters Christening at the old crown inn and I can’t recommend it enough. The staff were so kind and couldn’t do enough for us, the food was outstanding! Everyone was commenting on what a lovely pub it was. A proper traditional English country pub, the best service we have ever had! Fantastic!!!! 5+ stars, an asset to the community

Fantastic service Food and drnk excellent Pleasant staff Parking good Excellent value for money Definitely will return

Nice cosy pub, liked the mugs hanging from ceiling. Not for kids though..

Lovely old style pub great atmosphere food looked appetising. Staff are friendly and efficient. Outdoor seating for the better weather.

It was about to flood so we did not stay too long but it was good so our group will be back. The beer was excellent.

Lovely warm fire and friendly atmosphere. Homemade Sunday lunch was great. Sometimes you think that the food was great but expensive and other times cheap but basic...but here you get value for money. The food matches the price. The staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. I was offered a test before buying a cider as the knowledgeable staff knew this drink was not to everyone's taste ( she was right!) . Although busy the wait for food was not too long and staff were eager to make sure we had all sauces we needed and checked that we had enjoyed our meals . We will definitely return and try other lovely meals available on the menu . Thank you x

First time eating at The Old Crown but drink there fairly regularly. Meals were small and poor quality for the price. Beef in the curry had stringy strands running through it and rice under cooked. Gave feedback but unsure it will get back to the owner!

First time here and was unplanned. From the outset the friendliness of all the staff was fantastic. Lovely home cooked food, varied menu and excellent value for money. Had cheese and onion pie, homemade chips, fresh veg and delicious gravy. Old school puddings were on offer and I chose treacle sponge and custard- absolutely fantastic! Where else can you get a home cooked 2 course meal and a pint of shandy for under £20!

A Proper Pub with a friendly atmosphere, great food,great beer, one of the best pubs in the area & will definitely return

Lovely pub. Didn't have food but it looked lovely. Great value too.

Traditional English pub. Nice food and Good service.

Loverly old pub,a rare thing these days.

First time we visited after driving by a couple of times ,what a lovely welcome very freindly, food was delicious &hot we will be back .

Lovely traditional pub where we were made very welcome by both the locals and delightful young staff. We ate here twice - good old fashioned pub menu but with some inventive additions, and lots of choice for a gluten free option. They even bad a couple of gluten free beer choices, and the beer on the hand pumps was excellent according to my other half. Best thing I can say us we would like to fake the whole pub home with us!

First time here, just had a pint but will definitely be back! Lovely traditional old pub, no music, no TV blaring out, just fab! Food options look great so I will try that as well.

Great pub good selection of ale's and Cider food was great fantastic beer garden with Avery and play area to keep the little ones amused

I went here over 40 years where I used to take my greyhound hound pup to be schooled I was taking my grandson a driving lesson and I said we will go there for something to eat me and my grandsons girlfriend we had the 3 courses and my grandson had a lansange with home made chips all 3 of us really enjoyed it normally we would go for a carvery but this place his 5 times better than any carvery and I have tried a good few its only pub I know what sells mild and it was like nectar

What a great pub, food was fantastic, staff really friendly and helpful, a really great, traditional pub.

Great night out with my mate for bridge fest.

Lovely 'proper' traditional pub. Lovely atmosphere and helpful staff. Only gave it 4 stars as the food was not brilliant.

Only had a few night caps of cider so can't really comment on food or atmosphere

Great place for parents to chill whilst the kids play outside!! The hand cut chips are also gluten-free, which was a major plus for one of our group!

Great food, great beer great place.

Nice pub and nice outside for kiddies but sorry the beef baguettes we had were awful , stodgey bread and not warm , chips were hard and the Yorkshire pudding you got was still frozen , just horrible

Amazing lovely place friendly atmosphere and all round great food not alwsys easy to satisfy all with it being so busy but couldn't fault at all

Just had a really lovely meal at the Old Crown Inn, a one of the few traditional pubs still around in the area. A warm welcome by the landlady and excellent service from the bar and waiting staff. Food was delicious…..we especially loved the home cooked chips. Well worth a visit and we will definitely be back

Not to the usual standard as we've eaten here numerous times, sausage and mash were overcooked as well as the chips. Shame really as we've always had good food before.. we all have off days I suppose.

Very small oldie world pub. Food leaves a lot to be desired. Staff are very poor and they are very poor. They are very inattentive. The food is poor. Very disappointed will not return.

Found by chance passing while ago now pop in quite often class as one of our favourite pubs big plus found out sell 0% Guinness which is brill wish more pubs would sell it good show on today's festival well done guys .

Typical 'old' pub unchanged and lovely. Pleasant staff. They serve great food from a wide menu.

Great place to visit with kids, playground outside and trampolines, enclosed garden to keep them contained and we'll entertained.

Fantastic traditional pub. Full of character and charm. Staff are polite and attentive. Great beers, didn't have food but was told it is of a great standard and value for money.

Went for food (3 adults and 1 child), wasn't informed about the wait of nearly 1 hour. When asked got told 10 minutes longer, still another 30 minutes, chilli was luke warm, lumpy gravy, veg tasted of vinegar, no sauce on steamed cod. Tried to order coffee, told machine was broken, then 2 people walk out with coffee 15 minutes later. Wouldn't recommend

Cosy pub with large outdoor space, picnic tables and playground. Good ales.

real ales and home cooked food are a must get plenty of food reasonable priced been today for surf & turf and a few ales. Would definitely recommend it definitely come again.

Superb country pub good food really friendly staff good beer garden what more do you need on

Absolutely lovely atmosphere in the garden and in the lounge area. Quite busy for a Tuesday evening.. Now we know why . Menu - great selection including vegetarian options. Lovey friendly staff smiling and friendly. The food was excellent from steaks to vegetarian lasagne. We were a family of 11 all food came out on order and the same time . We will be back ..thank you .

Wasn't nice experience. We with my partner still waiting for meal for hour. Disappointed

Absolutely loved this pub. Great food, friendly staff and the outside play area is brilliant.

Friendly and nice traditional 'pub facilities '. Convenient for fishing waters additionally, for post angling imbibation.

Fabulous Sunday lunch , very popular so be prepared for a wait

Best sausage and mash ever and the steak and ale pie was to due for. Great service and lovely atmosphere.

This is a pub you want to live in walking distance to, a selection of real ale that are constantly changed, real honest pub grub and not Bistro that serves the same food but posh descriptions, pretty food placed, and of course inflated OK Yah Prosecco prices. A warning to those visiting is that it is a busy, friendly pub whose prices are also friendly.

Popped in for a drink on the way home. Really great atmosphere, lovely service and nice to be in a pub with great staff and some real character.

Amazing for families. Great play areas in the garden to keep kids busy. Rabbits and chickens to see to. Lovely food. Very reasonable prices. A real gem, would recommend!

Stopped for a drink with the grandchildren and family on a lovely sunny day. The garden is ideal for the children and the service was good

Nice historic pub with a good bit of character. A few ales on, about four or five. Large outside area with a garden and decking. Swings etc to keep smaller children happy.Keeps hens and owls. Does food . Plenty on during week and weekend. Live music outside in the summer. Presumably does overnights but definitely phone ahead. Short drive off main road. Recommended. 🍻 🥚 🦉

Sunday dinners here are the best x

Have eaten here several times in the past. However, the past few times the meal has been very disappointing. Greasy, cold plates and extremely over cooked chips with dark parts that should have been cut out of the potatoes. The price has gone up and...

Awful. Rarely write a bad review but have never felt so unwelcome in a pub. What a shame.

Called in here yesterday (25/04/23) and was pleasantly surprised to find a traditional pub in a lovely spot (Cavendish Bridge). There is a nice beer garden, and also saw a beautiful Eagle Owl on a perch (during an earlier walk by to check the place out).

Lovely pub, friendly staff and they always make you feel welcome! We ordered the pork pies and my god they were amazing! Amazing value and absolutely delish! The kids love it here too! Such a good outside area for kids!

Beautiful old fashioned styled pub. Prices are good lots of ales to choose from .

Lovely little pub I sat in today with my laptop while my car was in the garage across the road, greeted with a warm welcome by the bar maid Abi and got to meet a beautiful owl called Amber who has the most gorgeous eyes!...

If you're looking for a hidden gem to satisfy your appetite, look no further than the Old Crown Inn in Shardlow. This charming pub may be off the beaten track, but it's well worth the journey. Its old-world character and exceptional food make it a standout among other establishments. One of the things that sets the Old Crown Inn apart is the generous portion sizes. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much food you get for the price - which is very reasonable. And speaking of prices, they're quite low compared to other places in the area. But it's not just the food that makes this pub special. The atmosphere is always lively, thanks to the presence of a few local characters who frequent the place. It's also dog-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along for the ride. The Old Crown Inn is set in beautiful surroundings, making it an ideal stop-off point for ramblers or dog walkers. There's car parking available both at the front and rear of the pub, so you won't have to worry about finding a spot.

Great place sadly one of the last old world pubs with a great garden and wonderful staff

Great place for kids and food 👌 on

Excellent pub,Good Food and very friendly barstaff,definitely a must,👍

Cracking little pub in the hart of shardlow. This is the first pub I ever went in as a baby sat on the bar by my mother in 1980. It’s still a good and traditional pub with a good selection of real ales. Good for...

Interesting place full of drinking brands memorabilia.

Great old English country pub. Cosy, warm, nice atmosphere. Welcoming, friendly staff. The beef baguette is to die for and whats more, sensibly priced.

My daughter and I popped in for lunch during the Christmas holidays. It’s a lovely little old pub with two seating areas, stools at the bar, low ceilings, a good open fire, and a decent range of lagers and bitters. The owners and staff were...

All day breakfast to die for. Good price.

Fantastic venue. Very friendly staff and lovely food

Properly kept real ale, comfortable and high grade interior.

Lovely traditional pub. Great beer garden and great prices! Food is delicious!

Me and wife went on pie night well worth money would recommend it

Perfect Sunday lunch all cooked fresh.. friendly staff, good selection of beers and a decent garden for the kid's. Nice traditional pub👌

Started well. Friendly welcome. Great choice of beers. Our starters were pretty good but sadly our mains were terrible. Soggy pie, chilli tasted like it was tinned and the chips were the worst we have ever had. Cold, hard, under cooked, full of nasty tasting oil. All a bit of a shame as the environment is great and the service was great. Maybe we were just unlucky

Proper old pub with loads of character. Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Huge collection of jugs hanging from the beams. Large garden and playground, and they keep ducks and chickens.

Visited for the annual Bridge Fest.... Brilliant afternoon....FUN ,laughter and great music ...often go for a drink ,lovely cosy pub with Brilliant atmosphere. Staff very pleasant.....

Lovely old fashioned pub,nice welcome ,