The Rose and Crown in Vale of White Horse

Had the most amazing Sunday lunch carvery yesterday. Wonderful old village pub, great atmosphere, good service, and the food was delicious. A choice of 4 meats then as much veg, yorkshire puds and gravy as you wanted. All fresh and beautifully cooked with so much flavour, what a find. loved it and will definitely be back.

Friday night 6.30 meal Grandmother, Grandad, mother, father and 3 year old We were shown to our favourite table on arriving and welcomed back with big smiles and warmth Great beer and meal Lovely evening, thank you Shea as always 👍👌

Great venue, proper English carvery roast, choice of 4 meats (lamb, gammon, pork, chicken) and all the accompanying traditionals ie. Yorkshires, stuffing, crackling!! Really enjoyed it, fab value and friendly welcome. Will be going again and spreading the word! Typical English Sunday lunch, loved it.

The Rose and Crown serves the best Sunday lunch for miles around. The landlord, does the cooking, carving and masterminds the serving. Ĺots of delicious vegetables, Yorkshire puds and the best gravy ever make the meal very satisfying. There are home-made puddings too and coffee or tea to round it all off. This is a brilliant village pub, full of character and very welcoming but if you want to enjoy a 'Sunday Best', remember to book to avoid the disappointment of being unable to find a free table.

We went for the Sunday Carvery. This was our first visit to the Rose and Crown. Meal was excellent. They were very busy so there was some waiting. They did apologise when we needed to wait and the service was good. They were very friendly. The meal was excellent. I had beef and lamb and my husband had beef and pork. The meat was cooked very well and everything was hot. Would highly recommend.

Great tasty, freshly cooked food. We visited recently and were given a lovely table next to a roaring log fire. The service was prompt… the food delicious and excellent value for money. We shall certainly be visiting again.

After visiting back in December we couldn’t wait to try the Cavery which was a choice of lamb, gammon, pork or chicken and all the delicious vegetables and extras you could ever need. For £12.95 this was an absolute bargain as well as delicious and Shae and the team were hilarious and entertaining as always. Thanks

From the moment we walked in, we couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome. It’s so rare to find a pub that sells food rather than a gastro eatery with a tiny bar. Thanks to Shay for making us feel so welcome, we are looking forward to visiting again.

We arrived too late for the carvery on Sunday; in fact the landlord was closing up! But we could not have been made more welcome - the landlord/chef set about putting up two roast dinners for us (we’d driven hundreds of miles returning from holiday) that were delicious and hearty! What a lovely pub and friendly landlord!

Very warm welcome. Excellent food sunday carvery was delicious. Definately we will come again. Lots of meats and huge selection of fresh vegetables. Sticky toffee pud was yummy

Just like to leave a well earned review to the rose and crown, Shea could not have done more excellent warm and welcoming Irish charm . Shea went out of his way to prepare us a veggie dish , roast potatoes onions bread and butter plus condiments to go with the veggie sausage’s. Dispite all food orders finished hours earlier. Excellent selection of beers and wines, definitely worth going out of your way.

We saw their chalk board on the roundabout for the A34 advertising Sunday carvery. We popped in on the off chance and so glad we did. Good home cooked carvery, great service and very reasonably priced. We will be back.

We stopped here on our way home, looking for somewhere to grab a carvery at late notice, and absolutely fell on our feet finding The Rose and Crown! We were warmly greeted by Shea as we arrived, who made us feel very welcome straight away. The carvery was very generous and absolutely delicious, the potatoes especially are excellent! The atmosphere in the pub was really friendly and welcoming, a proper country pub! A great place for a Sunday lunch and we'll definitely be back!

Popped in for a little lunch and couldn’t be happier; lovely relaxed atmosphere, great beer and very tasty food. Thank you!

We had driven across from Kettering, after a trip involving the Yorkshire moors. We got there at 11.50, so parked up with another car waiting for the place to open. At around 12.00, the 'owner' turned up and said they had a private party. We had been sitting there for 10 mins and when I asked if we could at least use the toilets he refused. I tried to ask him about the next local place, but he seemed more interested in trying to sort out parking arrangements. I challenged him on his attitude and gather from another local pub that he is known!! It is extremely unlikely that I will be in the area again, but his attitude must go on record!

My sister and I had just arrived from SA and didnt know it was Mothers Day. We tried to have lunch at The Rose & Crown Chilton, who naturally, were fully booked. The very friendly man behind the counter said if we were happy to wait an hour, he would assist as best he could. It was well worth the wait. It was absolutely delicious. What an amazing Sunday roast offering. We shall be sure to book in time this week. What a treat. And thank you also for such friendly service. We felt so welcome.

I've written about the fish and chips from here before, but Shay does you proud. Wifey was seeing her girlfriends this Friday night (at least that's what she told me), so I nipped into the Rose & Crown. An hour later I'm back for my fish 'n' chip supper. Awesome! I've been to places where its been three times the price and three times as bad. Shay does fish and chips to die for - as I said in my last review. Thanks Shay!!

I had a very brief visit to this pub. We walked in, asked if they had any vegetarian options, were told they did not and so left again. I was surprised, I can't remember the last time I was told there were no veggie options in a UK pub, and it says veggie friendly in the trip advisor description. There were no other local pubs so we drove home hungry.

First class every time. Shea is a wonderful cook, and the locals know it!We lived in Chilton for a while, now we have to commute for Friday fish & chips.Boy, they are good. Twice fried chips, perfect fish - sets us up for the weekend!Nowhere - and I mean nowhere - does this better.

Takeaway burgers were amazing! The portion sizes were very generous, high quality, so tasty and so well priced. They were packaged so nicely and we were impressed at the use of paper takeaway containers rather than polystyrene. The owner was very friendly. Ordering and collection were easy. I'd highly recommend this pub! We will definitely be getting takeaway again!

Once again my wife, my father in law and I had a takeaway from the Rose and Crown and once again it do not disappoint. The scampy and chips were brilliant. The burger and chips that I had was nothing short of fantastic. Well done Shea.

My Husband and I have eaten in the pub numerous times, the food has always been lovely and the Landlord Shae is always very friendly and welcoming. This is the first time we have had the take away roast - it was absolutely amazing - delicious, generous portions and well packaged. We will most definitely be back for more take always until we are able to dine in again.

We've not used the pub for quite while, but decided to try a takeaway. The menu is quite limited because of lockdown, but fish and chips were still excellent as was the chicken curry. We'll be back...

Some friends went for a Covid friendly Christmas meal and it was superb!The food was perfect and there was so much of it!Beer was local and exactly what we needed so thanks to the friendly and Covid aware landlord and staff.Booked up for Christmas Eve and can’t wait to return.

Shay is doing a great job feeding people on a Sunday. Great roasts sometimes think he needs help he so busy. Keep up the good work

I can't express my gratitude for the land lord Shay.. He went out his way to make sure I was OK. My battery died and I was stuck in the middle of nowhere. My bank card and bus pass were connected to my phone. He found me a charger offered me a pint and a sandwich. Very friendly guy and accommodating

I really wanted to like this pub but found it to be quite average. The owner was unfriendly on the phone whilst taking our booking, it is not dog friendly and the Sunday roast is average (the gravy in particular was not very pleasant). The atmosphere is cold and the pub itself is very dated. Not for me personally and I won't be visiting again for food but I could see how others may enjoy coming here.

I visited this lovely pub today with my fiance and my friend and her daughter who have recently moved to the village. What a lovely pub. Friendly people running it. Introduced themselves. Clean efficient good valie for money. The best carvery and knickerbockerglory in the world. We will return and we can highly recommend this place. My lamb was so tasty. Huge generous portions. Thank you so much. Sonia Williams

Visited with two friends on a Thursday night - Shea welcomed us warmly, and let us know that the England football match would be on TV that night in the bar. He offered to move us into a quieter area if we preferred, but we wanted to stay close to the lovely open fire!I had the Irish stew, and it was genuinely one of the most delicious meals I've ever had in a pub. Tender lamb falling off the bone, tasty vegetables and gravy and - best of all - mashed potato. Clare tucked into her regular burger & chips, Janice enjoyed the amazing spaghetti and meatballs. Based on previous visits, we also shared a side order of chips, which should be awarded some sort of prize :-)Looking forward to coming back later in the month for the quiz.

We have been coming here for a drink for about 6 months now and love the pub, atmosphere and friendly landlord. Decided to try it for food for the first time tonight and was not disappointed. Food was very tasty and very reasonably priced. I had the Caesar salad which was very good. They weren’t afraid to add the anchovies that should be in a Caesar salad, so many places give you a rather bland version because they are afraid of the anchovy. My husband had the homemade burger which again was very tasty and finished it off with a knickerbocker glory. I had a coffee with a mint club biscuit , a very nice touch. We will definitely be back for both drinks and food. Wish we lived closer so we didn’t have to drive and we could stay for longer.

We called into The Rose & Crown today for a quick lunch and were not disappointed! The owner Shea, a great loss to Dublin, served our drinks and my wife quizzed him about the ham. He assured us that he cooked the hams himself so we wouldn't find better! We both chose Ham, Eggs & Chips.We didn't have to wait long and two cracking plates of food appeared. The Ham was exceptional and no short measures here! The hand cut Ham nearly covered the plate and it was delicious. The eggs perfect with runny yolks as requested. I said to Shea that I noticed Colcannon on the wall menu and enthused about it saying next time we were there I would have Sausages & Colcannon. The simple dish was perfect!Then Shea appeared with a plateful of Colcannon and Eggs 'on the house!'PERFECT!! The only regret is that the Rose & Crown is a good half hour from home but nevertheless we will be back very soon! Keren & John.

We popped in for some food and a few drinks after a day out fully expecting to eat and be back in our apartment within a couple of hours. Several hours later we finally made it back after one of the most enjoyable evenings we have had in a long time.Shea the landlord was working solo due to staff illness and managed to cook our food, kept the drinks flowing and entertain us at the same time. The food was very high quality and despite the staffing issues was served promptly, all 4 steaks cooked exactly as they were ordered which seems to be something a lot of places struggle with.We will definitely be booking into stay in the village again and enjoying the food, drinks and hospitality of the Rose and Crown.Many thanks for a great eveningStuart.

our family went here today for a sunday dinner. You cannot fault the roast dinner it was lovely. Plenty of meat and help yourself to such a great variety of veggies. the landlord/chef was so friendly and welcoming. This was our first visit and will defo be going back. Need to try various things on his normal menu.

Shay is a very unfriendly and rude person. Would not like to have him in my business. I was told to leave as I had answered my phone. (We were trying to find out how to get to my cousins house) he said he had signs up saying no phone allowed. No he didn’t, only two people in the pub and it was 5:30pm

If you're looking for the quintessential country pub experience you'll not find much better than here.I was here with my family of 5 adults and my 8 month nephew. They couldn't have been more helpful in looking after us.Shae (the owner) is a great personality and made us feel very welcome. The girl behind the bar had my second pint within a minute of me ordering it. The staff were very helpful and lavished attention on my nephew.They have a good selection of lager and real ale on tap.We were there for the Sunday carvery and it had an excellent selection of meats and vegetables. Everything cooked to perfection.This for me is what a country pub should be. Friendly. Airy. Happy.You must go if you're in the area.Alex

Thank you Shay (sorry if I’ve spelt it wrong) for the lovely welcome and lunch- you made the visit most enjoyable. Definitely worth a visit, lovely food, great value for money and fab hospitality. Karen is enjoying her birthday weekend - what a great start.

I visited this pub smartly dressed with my briefcase after work with the intention of sitting in a corner, having a few pints and enjoying a meal as it’s the first time I’ve stayed in the area and I’m here for some months.

A great experience at this pub today. Excellent food from the carvery with a selection of Lamb, Beef, Pork and Chicken plus all the veg you can fit on a plate.

Called into this super pub on our way back to Bristol. Really friendly landlord and excellent food. Particularly liked the home baked ham.

My experience here was terrible

Another delicious roast at the Rose and Crown, this time it was the Christmas dinner. In a word fabulous . Friendly service , lovely Christmas atmosphere, nothing was to much trouble for Shea to make this a wonderful occasion for us. Thank you Shea , we will be back in the New Year for another one of your delicious carvery dinners.

THE Mmst superb Fish & Chips ..

I had identified this pub in advance as somewhere to idle away a couple of hours while my wife visited a friend in this pretty village. It proved a great choice. Three pints of Morlands Original in tiptop condition, a warm welcome from Shea, the epitome of the friendly, welcoming landlord, comfortable outdoor seating in the sun and, the mark of a well run pub, spotless toilets. A veritable country oasis just a couple of minutes off the busy A34 and a marked contrast to the urban sprawl of nearby Didcot. We will be returning as soon as possible to sample their well regarded food.

We came as strangers and left as friends. James, thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality. Thank you for recommendation. Your place is an enrichment for Chilton. You have a great character and add a soul to The Rose and Crown.

Fantastic home cooked food. The owner could not have been more welcoming and hospitable. Even opened the kitchen 30 mins early for me! Would thoroughly recommend!

Maybe, i'm à grumpy french man. Not à very warm welcome,

First of all I would like to say this rating is not based on the food which was absolutely fine but rather the Landlords direction to staff not to give out tap water on request.

If you enjoy a great pint of the black stuff (Guinness) this is the place to be! Sunday carvery is incredibly good value and would recommend to anyone, families, couples and groups of friends etc.

Don't tell everyone, in case it gets too busy. Stopped off for Sunday lunch, great food and a superb village pub atmosphere.

We called in on spec as the pub looked welcoming from outside. Looks were not deceptive and we enjoyed a lovely hour or so.

Stumbled across this place when looking for some where for lunch. We enjoyed a lovely Sunday carvery, freshly prepared and reasonably priced. Lovely puddings too, children loved a knickerblockerglory each. Lovely chef, very friendly and welcoming. recommend and would return.

I go to the local pub about once a week on a Thursday, where they have a retired person's lunch club.

Stumbled across the bear and ragged staff when looking for somewhere new to visit. Lovely old building and smart interior. The food we had was delicious - pork and crackling with Yorkshire pudding, and lightly fried squid. Staff were attentive, to the point of offering an extra Yorkshire pudding half way thorough- which as a Northerner I had to turn down, simply because the first one was perfect and they are the size of a small planet!! The vegetables were well roasted and the side steamed greens retained their crunch and taste. Well done! Easy to find, large carpark and a decked area that would be perfect for sundowners... Or a long delayed " we will leave in 5.."

We had been to this pub a couple of times just for a drink, very clean lovely village pub, very friendly landlord.The menu always looked very good, so we decided to give it a try and very glad we did. Everything was freshly cooked, piping hot and plenty of it, it was delicious, would highly recommend eating here.

A very pleasant meal of fish & chips and scampi & chips to end the day. Well worth the visit and just of the the A34 near Didcot. A Simple but enjoyable menu with a specials board.

I booked a table for 15 just 6 days in advance for the Sunday carvery. As it turned out there were 17 of us . Shea kindly added the extra 2 in. The food was lovely with the choice of 3 roasts or Chicken Breast. There are always loads of veg and his lovely gravy and sauces. Shea and staff coped not only with our big party but two other big parties as well as other individuals. We had a lovely time in our newly re-furnished local.

My friends and I went to this pub for an evening meal after work. Finding it completely empty have a little scared us, but I am very happy we stayed: it became full after a while!

Really love this pub, just off the A34, outside Didcot. The food is really homemade. .I came for the Sunday Carvery and everything was fresh and tasty.

We popped in here at lunchtime during a hike/run on the Ridgeway - just in time for Sunday Carvery. Were made to feel very welcome, despite out slightly muddy appearance and the food was fantastic - will definitely be coming back!

Lovely food,bit more than just pub food, but service was slow. As a booking of 8 we were bigger than they could cope with. Difficult for elderly relative with mobility problems to get in and out of dining area. We had a nice time but probably wouldn’t return.

Went for quick drink before dinner. One of us asked for a tab water (due to driving), but the owner claims they don't serve tab water. We were also told that we didn't spend enough to even cover the cost of washing the dishes. The owner claimed he would rather have not served us at all.

We were meeting up with our Son who lives near Alton & The Rose & Crown was about the half way point. We had tried to book another pub close by but it was fully booked.

Turned up on Sunday (2 adults & 3yr old) for Sunday roast, although they were very busy it was not problem to them to squeeze us in. The food was lovely and great size portions. DESERTS!!! home made and yes, very very nice. All in all great village pub, great food and atmosphere- topped off with a friendly service by the staff. Thank you

Nice small pub with best Sunday carvery for miles around. Landlord works very hard and is very friendly. Best to book as busy

A party of 4 of us went here on Sunday for a carvery. As soon as you walk in you feel welcome and the atmosphere is lovely.We didn't have to wait long for our food and it was well worth waiting for there was plenty of choice and it was all well cooked. Will definately be going here again.

After walking from Harwell with our dogs the 4 of us were looking forward to a meal & pints in this "dog friendly" village pub. Entering the pub we were surprised to see it completely empty! BUT it became so apparent why. The landlord came from the kitchen and we asked if it was ok to sit in the bar with our dogs (4 dogs)? His reply was "Well, no I usually accept 1 dog & not 10!". We replied that it was actually 4 dogs and you do specify that you are a dog friendly pub that's the reason for walking for 45 mins. His reaction was rude and sarcastic as he tried to defend his response. Do not visit this pub if you are a dog owner! We can clearly understand why the pub was empty!

Very nice pub! Good food and beer. Very friendly and you feel welcome! As a country side pub I will give it 5/5

The decor of this pub used to be very tired, as was the furniture. Shea has had the pub re-decorated...

Amazing food and a brilliant fair price. Service is second to none. Above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful night. Even a surprise ice cream for our little one! Well worth a visit for all. Newly furnished too :-)

The Rose and Crown was recommended by a family member, whom suggested we give the place a try out, as their experience was it was “good”, and they were aware that we had been searching for what seemed like forever for somewhere that did a great Sunday Carvery.

We were on a five hour journey when the sat nav warned us of a huge traffic jam ahead of us. So we took the next exit and headed for the nearest pub. Which was this one. Boy did we land on our feet. The landlord was very friendly and hospitable. They had clearly finished serving food for the day but we asked if he could do us some sandwiches. Wow. A platter of sandwiches arrived with a salad garnish and a few roasties. Wow. We will definitely head back here one day.

Booked in advance for family birthday & celebration and very disappointed and won't be visiting here again. VERY basic menu - choice of scampi, sausages, chicken lasagne or egg & ham all served with chips and peas. Freezer to fryer food with no cooking skills needed to serve this mediocre menu. Feeling foolish now for recommending this venue to my family for a celebratory meal when the food was so inadequate. The reason we chose this pub was because we had a good meal here last weekend which is why we chose to come again but we were told there were no steaks on the menu despite them being advertised on the boards outside and giving them a weeks notice of our booking. Don't waste your time here is my advice.

well as the title would suggest there were 11 of us went for dinner to our local. Ten of us were on the two steaks and a bottle of wine for £25 deal. With the Number of us it would have been understandable if the meals had taken a longtime to come out. However everything was produced quickly and to a very very high standard. Shea gave us the most wonderful peppercorn sauce and the steaks were cooked to perfection. This was a fantastic night and I would highly recommend the 'Rosie' to anyone who's in the area.

Pub et auberge dans la petite localité de Ashbury. L'accueil est gentil et souriant. L'endroit possède un charme certain. Nous habitons pour deux semaines dans un cottage au toit de chaume, bâti il y a environ 400 ans. C'est très pittoresque !

From start to finish a superb experience. Booking a table, straight forward. Pleasant owner and assistant. Very clean surroudings. Sunday Carvery cooked to perfection and plenty of it. Sensible price. Owner/chef went out of his way to prepare a vegetarian meal for one not on menu. A definite go again place. Thank you.

Had a lovely carvery with the family. Food was lovely, well cooked and ample amount. The staff were very friendly especially the gentleman serving the carvery, who I think is the owner. The venue is very clean and tidy. Will definitely revisit.

Fantastic. 11 booked in for full carvery. Lovely food. Not one complaint. 11 empty plates. Great service

Warm and welcoming on cold day. Plate full of pub grub cooked to order. Small country pub just off the A34.

A great example of what is rapidly becoming an endangered species, the village pub. Food is excellent and always well presented. Plenty of choice (vegetarian options continue to be a rarity, but it is always possible to negotiate with the chef). Atmosphere is exactly what you would expect from a pub that is rooted in its local community but welcoming to outsiders. Two steaks and a bootle of wine offer on Saturady night can be recommended.

Authentic local pub with lots of friendly locals, good selection of beverages, and great free wifi to stay in touch with those back home.

Just a good old fashioned local pub. Food is actually very decent & good value. Always very welcoming to visitors

Charming little pub with chilled out atmosphere on a weekday night and great hospitality. Not far from the science park, menu didn't have a veggie option on, but the chef (and owner) was more than able to whip up a great omelette. Highly recommend!

We were out walking on the Ridgeway locally and googled nearby villages and pubs and this one came up. We enjoyed a really delicious carvery and the landlord was really helpful and friendly! I would definitely recommend it. Thanks for a lovely lunch!We will definitely go back!!

This is your typical local British pub. If you're sick of gastro pubs and you just want to unwind with a nice pint and some tasty reasonably priced food then the rose and crown is the spot for you.

This is our local pub, it isn't very fancy just a traditional local but they do a good Sunday lunch. It does get very busy on Sunday's so you need to book or risk not getting your choice of meat.Each table is called up in turn, you help yourself to vegetables and the landlord serve your choice of meat. I had chicken wrapped in bacon and it was excellent. The portions are generous and the meat good quality with lashings of gravy available!Not the most luxurious surroundings but good hearty food.

Visited here during the 6 nations and had a really welcoming atmosphere and great family feel to it. Near full time the landlord offered free chips to everyone watching the game which was a lovely touch.One of my favorite pubs I've been to for a while and will visit again

I have visited this pub several times since my previous review (March 2015) and called in again with friends 'on the off chance'. The landlord had seen us arriving in the car park, and had immediately reserved a good table for us - how's that for service! Unfortunately, all the fish and chips had gone, but the delicious Irish Stew was available, with home made soda bread. This pub isn't trendy, by any means, but the food is good, and everyone is friendly and attentive. Be advised - the landlord chooses and cooks the food fresh, and not from frozen or leftovers, so popular dishes may go quickly. If you want the fish and chips with homemade batter, don't get there too late.

From the moment you walk in to this country pub you feel at home, greeted by the chef and landlord himself who immediate makes you feel welcome. We had the carvery the roast lamb was delicious and the vegetables are freshly prepared with plenty of choice. A really lovely atmosphere and all the staff are so friendly, it's also very competitively priced. A real gem of a pub and excellent value for money.

good food cooked by the landlord. always fresh. it takes some time to be served especially if you are in a party. good english beer

Decided to try a little village pub for a Sunday lunch and what a fantastic choice we made. A genuine warm welcome upon arrival from the bar staff and the landlord. We knew straight away that this was going to be nice. Good sized portion of food, so you wont be hungry after. The relaxed atmosphere reminded me of a typical Irish village pub. Well done all of you. We will be back.

Well what a great little pub! Shea and staff really accommodating and made me a cup of tea (even though Shea said it's a pub not a cafe ;)) roaring fire and plenty of room to sit and chat. Had a bowl of chips as a little snack - delicious! The menu looks great and really well priced - Thank you, Shea - see you soon

This is a very welcoming local village pub with parking and an 'elevated garden', if you fancy a bit of a climb.

I come often to work close to Chilton and every time I dream to go there for my last night before flying back home. Th owner is a very nice guy, the food very good and the atmosphere excellent. Really a jewel!

We have eaten at The Rose and Crown on several occasions and have always been impressed with the atmosphere and friendliness of Shae and his staff.Sunday lunch is just like Mother used to make with meat cooked to perfection, crunchy roast potatoes and lots of deliciously vegetables and the gravy that brings the whole dish together. A real treat.

We enjoyed a very nice carvery lunch with a wide choice of vegetables and three beautifully cooked meats. The staff were cheerful and helpful. Open fire in pleasant rustic country pub. What more could you want for under ten pounds?

Excellent, dog friendly old fashioned style pub! The landlord and all his team of staff are very friendly and efficient. This was an ideal meeting place being a halfway point, close to the A34, between Southampton and Bicester. We met our friends there today and all enjoyed a delicious carvery with a choice of chicken breast wrapped in bacon, lamb or pork with a good selection of potatoes and an assortment of vegetables, all beautifully cooked.As the meals are very reasonably priced and the atmosphere within the pub is very relaxing, it is obviously a popular meeting place and I would advise booking.We shall be returning!!!

We recently had some friends stay whom booked a table in the pub for us all. On arrival we were asked to move to a different table which whilst larger was not as pleasant and hidden around the corner. The landlord seemed slightly happier but still does not welcome guests appropriately or makes you feel welcome. The food was slightly better than before but still greasy. Sadly the hygiene standards are not to our liking. A slight improvement on previous visits but won't be going back any time soon.The are plenty of surrounding village pubs with lovely landlords and locals and importantly the cleanliness and food standards are not even questioned.

I travel from the US to this area for work on occasion, and never miss a chance to visit this place. It is small and quaint, but not phony. The meals are surprisingly good for such a small place, and the cook (who is also the owner, I believe) clearly takes pride in his work. There is a good variety in the meal choice - though typically one only has 6 or so options. Last night I had the lamb cutlets with mashed potatoes and vegetables (broccoli and asparagus): standard (good) potatoes and veggies, and the cutlets were very good, with a nice light gravy with hints of mint. Taken with a couple of pints, this was, as always, a very enjoyable break from work!

Always enjoy our meal at the R & C and the Steak and and triple cooked chips were delicious and the Beer battered Fish n Chips were special with all served hot and very well presented and a good portion at very reasonable prices.Shea always tries to have a good selection of Real Ales on tap. A friendly welcome awaits you at the R & C.

Really superb food. The chips are the best. The landlord is a real character and the ambience is classic. What more could you want ?