The Shaven Crown Restaurant & Bar in West Oxfordshire

From the moment you drive into the carpark this hotel is just lovely. The court yard is stunning along with the entrance. The main hall to the bar and dinning room is stunning and has so much charter . We were meet by the hosts Andrew and Ann who were just awesome explained the history and showed us round . Great bar and lovely breakfast just wished we could have stayed longer. The rooms are lovely and the under floor heating is a great plus to the bathrooms. Lovely beds and feel comfortable.

My husband and I was traveling through the Cotswolds, we were keen to have a beer in this historic Inn, reportedly one of the oldest Inns in England. Sadly the bar was closed, but wait, the lovely new owners opened their doors, not only did Tom the owners son stop working on restoring this beautiful Inn, he served us the best alcohol free beer we’ve ever tasted the Lucky Saint. Whilst we sipped sat in the idilic medieval courtyard both he and his father took time to give us the fascinating history of this Inn and its guest, namely Queen Elizabeth 1st and Oswald Mosley. We live in the States so sadly we won’t be able to make this place our local. Lucky locals is what we say!!

Nicely done food in a pleasant environment. Friendly service. I had Cornish Battered Fish & Chips - thick piece of fish and really crunch batter. Trimmings just right. Rather quiet for a Saturday night so a god contrast to the Lamb (in the same village). Recommended

We booked in for supper here since it was near our overnight accommodation. We were warmly greeted by the owner and seated on very comfortable chairs in a warm and charming room. The menu is quite limited at the moment, I think the business is still recovering from the restrictions of covid, but our pork in a sauce was delicious and nicely presented. A sticky toffee pudding rounded off the meal nicely. The wine list had plenty of choice and was reasonably priced; we particularly liked the fact that house wine could be ordered in a half litre carafe. I'd recommend the Shaven Crown for a relaxing, pleasant evening with a delightful and professional host.

Highly recommend! Excellent food , service and attention from the boss. It is a must in the area for meat, fish, wine.

During our stay at the hotel we enjoyed a delicious dinner. I chose a chicken and bacon paupiette whilst my wife chose the burger, argued to be the best ever by the restaurant manager, and proved to be very good indeed! The mains were followed by a wonderful berry cheesecake accompanied by lavender ice cream, and a cheese board of local cheeses. The courses were presented beautifully, served expertly, and the meal overall was truly delicious.

We stayed at the hotel and had an evening meal in their restaurant. The hotel is full of charm and one of the oldest Inns in the country. the bar is well stocked and serves a good selection of Hook Norton beers. the dining area is well spaced and feels intimate whilst. still maintaining social distances. Abilio and his team are very attentive and service was excellent. I had the sirloin steak, (absolutely superb and from a West Country producer) and my wife enjoyed the Cod loin. The wine list is reasonably priced and extends from affordable single glass to vintage bottles. Very good value and perfect friendly setting. Thank you Abilio and Vasco for your hospitality.

The local wine club organised a dinner here in November. The menu was excellent with good use of locally produced food and beautifully cooked by their young chef.

Superb summer evening drinks and dinner post-lockdown. Abilio and team are consummate professionals. A must visit!

My wife and I visited the Shaven Crown yesterday evening for a superb dinner. I had salt baked beetroot to start and the curried cauliflower for main. I am not a vegetarian, but they sounded delicious as described on the menu. I was not dissapointed - both were superb. My wife had smoked salmon followed by a burger - also delicious. They clearly have a very talented chef! A good selection of wines on the list - reasonably priced as was the whole meal. The Shaven Crown is a historic treasure of a building and although it was very quiet, it has a charming, classy and peaceful ambience. Will definitely revisit.

We were due to stay at this lovely hotel, but had a call to say that the boiler had broken down and that there was no heating or hot water. They kindly arranged alternative accommodation nearby but we decided to continue with our plans for diinner and eat at The Hotel. We are so glad we did! We were warmly welcomed by the hotels newish proprietor who apologised for the heating issues (which hadn't affected the Restaurant area) and in any event there was a roaring fire cracking away in the magnificent lounge! We were then taking to our table and extremely well looked after by our host Jade for whom nothing was too much trouble. We ordered an excellent bottle of wine which was really good value, and our food was superb from starter through main to delicious desert. We were then shown around the hotel by the proprietor who is rightly proud of this lovely old hotel. We hope to stay another time.

Me and a friend went for dinner at the Shaven. The food was absolutely gorgeous, the surroundings beautiful and atmospheric and the hospitality next to none! Would definitely go again, such a treat of an evening!

Outstanding service, everyone polite and more than helpful. Had 2 little ones with us as well and they enjoyed too. Great wine and amazing settings. Will definitely be recommending and be back soon.

Turned in for lunch seeing sign saying open for lunch to be told they don’t do lunch on Tuesday Manager or whoever he was was extremely rude when we mentioned his sign So much so that we was shouting abuse at us as we left Disgraceful behaviour by someone supposedly in the hospitality industry

Beautiful old building full of charm and character. Did not book but got a table in the lovely dining room , where the the service was very good . Food was faultless and delicious . Great place for a special occasion . Would highly recommend it.

This restaurant was very close to the B &. B we were staying at. The hotel and restaurant are apparently under new management and both have been recently refurbished. The entrance to the hotel looked very nice. There was a bar on the main floor, but we only came to eat. We were escorted to the dining room which was only occupied by one other couple. The waitress quickly arrived with menus. There were limited choices on the menu. My husband chose a steak and requested it to be cooked medium rare, and I selected the pork chop dinner. There was a bit of a wait before our meals arrived and we were getting a bit concerned . . . but had no other plans for the evening. But, oh my, when the food was placed before us, we knew we were in for a treat! The steak was perfect, moist, and flavorful. And my pork chop was the best I have ever eaten in about fifty years of traveling and more than sixty eating pork. We spoke with the new chef and complimented him on his fine cooking.

I hate thick lumps of raw chewy beef! This is the first time for years I have eaten all my serving! That doesn’t mean it was small, it wasn’t but perfectly cooked melt in the mouth type of beef, veg were perfectly cooked too - we will be back.

It is difficult to park here so we tend to go in the evening but this time we went for lunch and parked opposite. It is quiet dangerous coming out of the car park during the day.Anyway the food was excellent . Chef Paul produced an excellent aubergine soup. For the main course the Bream was excellent and the pork chop well done but very tasty.Excellent Merlot No. 23It is much improved so we must go again soon.

We arrived early for our table booking so we could enjoy a drink before our meal. we informed the waiter that one of our party was unable to join us, before our table time. We ordered main courses and then waited to be seated in the restaurant. We were called through to our table and then waited and waited to be served our food. Our food arrived, first impressions, small portions, presentation ok. My husband had the cauliflower dish which was tasty but the size of a starter. The fish I had was small but ok, uninspiring. Our son and girlfriend both opted for the burgers. Half way through it was found that one of the burgers contained, what appeared to be plastic. The burger was taken back to the kitchen and our sons girlfriend was asked if she wanted to order anything else. The menu is very limited and she obviously did not want to risk another burger and the rest of us had already finished. Our host seemed very surprised that we did not want to order deserts. We would like to support a local business, but based on this experience we can't recommend it.

Booked a Saturday night evening meal in very short notice food and wine were excellent as was the service and the setting.

Enjoyed our pre dinner drink in the atmospheric bar before a delicious meal in the restaurant.

What a beautiful setting for a beautiful brunch. We were very pleased with our meal, and will be coming back again.

A small party of five enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch in elegant surroundings. Pre- lunch drinks in the galleried hall and lovely staff added to the occasion. Few people were there but I expect that to change once they find out about it.

There is new mangement here ( we are not a pub!) and a new chef.

The hotel is a gorgeous little place with spacious rooms and lots of historic features. The staff are lovely and really helpful. The parking was a little difficult to find at first and there isn't too much room but if you talk to the staff, they're more than willing to help. Unfortunately for us, the restaurant was closed for renovation when we stayed but with at least two other pubs/restaurants within a 5 minute walk and another in the next village over, there plenty of options. And it just means we'll have to go again when the restaurant reopens!

Dropping in on friends for spontaneous breakfast - lovely new owners giving a delicious breakfast. Highly recommend it!

We had a great time, it was very nicely laid out and the staff (and dog!) were lovely. Food was very well prepared and came quickly and the cost was not over rated like most places now. Highly recommended !!

It was sunny and a day not to be wasted so I searched for Oxfordshire pub restaurants - up came the Shaven Crown.

Made a late booking, but no problem , table for 5 booked at this wonderful old Inn ,one of the oldest in the UK, for Sunday lunch , which was excellent ,service with a smile and great surroundings ,food was superb and we would not have any hesitation in recommending a visit to anyone . Thank you once again ,Evelyn and Phil for such a lovely meal ,

We dined at the Shaven Crown on Friday 14th December. As soon as we walked in, we were blown away by the beautiful main room and Christmas tree, the ambiance was breathtaking. We were greeted by the wonderful proprietor Evelyn - she was a absolute joy! And meeting gorgeous Gerty the dog just added to the warm welcome and relaxing atmosphere. We were able to eat by the Christmas tree instead of the restaurant - which was great. Our meal was delicious, wine was perfect... everything was spot on. Thank you for such a great night!

Lovely venue, but...we froze and the food was extremely disappointing sadly. The Shaven Crown Is perfectly situated. Young couple in charge. Possibility of being exceptional BUT we froze as dining room was inadequately heated and lunch was not good. Sad as could be a real ‘go to’ venue.

We popped in to grab a quick drink and were immediately bowled over by the large, old oak doors, the sweeping staircase, the tall beamed ceiling and the inviting fire. It brought back memories of a luxurious country pub. The owners were really friendly and their resident black lab, Gertie, greeted us with enthusiasm but decorum. We didn’t eat or stay there (as we were staying up the road) but I must say that the main ‘grand room’ was the perfect place to ‘get away from it all’ and chill out with a hot cup of coffee (and Baileys!). They also have a wonderful courtyard surrounded by herbs, fig trees, water features, statues and more historical pieces which would be fabulous in the summer. It’s not often that you find a place that is steeped in history that is presented so charmingly. Plenty of car parking at the rear of the hotel/pub too.

We entered the pub and found ourselves in a small reception hall. There was no one to greet us so we hesitated a bit before spotting a sign painted in the wall indicating the direction of the dining room. So we headed that way. We turned the corner and barely took a few steps before a loud male voice barked “Can I help you?” Not at all in a warm welcoming tone but that of one who felt we were trespassing on his property. We told him we had reservations for lunch. He ordered us to go to the bar and wait. We were so put off that had we not travelled quite a distance to get there, we would have left right there and then. Thankfully the lady in the bar was very friendly and cheerful.

The hotel was very quiet on the Saturday evening we visited - I was told that the guests were either at a local music festival or at weddings. We ate in the bar and were very happy with the food and the hospitality. Others were eating in the courtyard of this historic small inn. The public rooms are interesting and comfortable. The menu is good value. What’s not to like?

This is a wonderful property. I wish we had had more than one night.

The lunch menu gives a range of choices for a very reasonable price. I had the pasta dish, which was OK, but I thought it was rather bland. It could have done with more taste, and maybe some parmesan. Some of the other dishes on offer in the same deal would probably have been better.

Lovely staff. Delightful spotless, comfortable dining room. Fantastic food and wine. Good menu. Fast service.

Found this on OpenTable and wished I’d found it sooner.

We were staying locally and this was somewhere on a list of local places to eat as we were looking for a nice Sunday lunch for a birthday meal. The menu was small but very appealing and was really good value for money 3 corses for £21.95. I enjoyed the mushroom risotto, pork belly and sticky toffee pudding and really couldn’t fault the food it was delicious.

4 of us decided to call in after a late local afternoon walk.

A group of over 20 of us had lunch here after a walk in the area. The hotel was doing a special lunch offer £9.95 for a main meal and drink, and we all took advantage of this. The main meals were a good size, and there was a choice of about 5 dishes. We had the chicken ham and leek pie and the fish and chips. Both were nicely presented and a pleasure to eat. Service was very good as well.

We stayed for one night at a reasonable rate of £85. The place itself is gorgeous but the room was tiny as was the breakfast area. No room to swing a cat!! No hot water from the bathroom tap and only a trickle came out of the cold tap. Room was cold but most disappointing of all was the service. We weren’t made to feel overly welcome and everything seemed a bit of a chore, e.g asking for a piece of toast for our son for breakfast was met with a slight eye roll. We were charged an additional £10 to use the travel cot when it came to check out, we often go for weekends away and we have never been charged to use a cot before. Such a shame but for us the experience and customer service counts for a lot. Would not return.

Dropped into the bar at The Shaven Crown for a couple of coffees. The bar manager was surly and clearly didn't want to deal with customers!

Maybe we went on a bad day didn't feel very welcome and was very expensive didn't end up staying for a meal decided to go somewhere else

Really lovely place. We stayed as 4 friends, booking 2 twin rooms. Met by the owner who is a lovely lady, can't do enough for you, always smiling. Lovely place, beautiful, clean room, very comfy beds. Had already been warned that the kitchen was out of order, before we arrived, which was helpful. We spent a lovely few hours sitting in the courtyard in the afternoon. In the morning, it was a really sunny day and they allowed us to decamp outside for a tasty continental breakfast. They do have plumbing issues, with the cold water not working properly, so shower was far to hot, but this aside would recommend.

We stayed one night and were warned beforehand the kitchen was out of action for hot food. An excellent continental breakfast was provided. We stayed in a basic room which had crisp white bed linen and robes and a small shower ensuite. The shower controls were outside of the shower which was awkward. The shower pressure was good but the curtain and tiles had seen better days. The taps in the basin were loose and had poor pressure. The courtyard had crumbling tiles and there was bird detritus very noticeable just before you went into the main reception. It is however a stunning building with a helpful owner. There are three excellent pubs locally The Lamb (great pub grub and good atmosphere) The Wychwood (more contemporary venue offered theme nights) The Hare (excellent food & service). Visit Lower Slaughter (recommended by owner) it is like a picture postcard!

A wonderful weekend spent in a charming old hotel in the village of Shipton under Wychwood. Our room (the Shipton room) was lovely, overlooking the courtyard and small pond. The bed was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was lovely and spacious. We ate in the restaurant both nights and had fabulous meals. Breakfasts were delicious, cooked to order with plenty of homemade granola and fresh juices. Service was very friendly and efficient, all in all a wonderful place to stay. We will return!

Lovely little hotel. Really helpful Staff/Owners. Clean and fresh. Easy parking. Breakfast amazing. Dog friendly

We visited the Shaven Crown on the off chance whilst out for a long walk. So glad we did! We had a fantastic Sunday lunch of roast Sirloin with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and vegetables of honey carrots & swede, braised red cabbage and cauliflower cheese. Really good portion size, everything was hot and very tasty - 10/10!

We had a lovely dinner with relatives and were surprised it was so quiet. It is a hidden gem in this very pretty village. Great service with friendly staff?

A group of us had dinner here, and we received the warmest of welcomes and service. The hotel has been completely refurbished since our last visit, and we were impressed by the changes. We had an area to ourselves, and the taste and presentation of the food was excellent. We will be returning!

We stayed at the seven crown for two nights prior to picking our daughter up from Brize Norton. The couple who own this hotel were very welcoming and couldn't do enough. The food was fantastic and the breakfast made sure we were set up for the day.

You can't be but impressed by the external features of the Shaven Head. The pathway from the car park to the entrance reminded me of La Residenzia in Mallorca . A magnificent Christmas tree greeted your eyes in the entrance hall leading through to Reception / Bar where you were warmly welcomed. You were presented with a menu to study over a drink. You were then led to your table. Although the Christmas menu had a choice of only three starters, mains and puddings they all were or looked delicious. Goose proved a popular choice of all four of us.

Stayed here for two nights with my fiancé and Our 3 dogs who were welcomed with open arms by lovely Evelyn. Doggie heaven. We loved this historic building. Our room (the pump room) was full of character and decorated to a high standard. The food is amazing! Evelyn and Phil are great hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended.

Excellent B&B; and restaurant. The owners are lovely and made a fuss of our dog who was also staying. Rooms are very nice and fresh. The place is decorated to a high standard. We stayed two nights. Breakfast is yummy. We also ate in the restaurant the two night we were there. Very highly recommended. Would love to go back!

Had dinner here whilst in the area. We both had the chicken. I LOVED the panacotta with a garnish of fresh figs! I hav enever eaten fresh figs before"

Doesn't look much from the roadside and doesn't have a very catchy name! But don't be fooled, it's a beautiful building! Had a lovely meal with a great menu instead of the same old stuff. The lady behind the bar was really friendly.

Popped in for lunch having just done a lovely 10km walk in the sun. Pint of cider in the courtyard was just what I needed, followed by great steak sandwich and some of the best chunky chips I've had in a while. My husband's burger was delicious too, perfectly seasoned and cooked. The building is stunning, we'll be back for dinner soon - and hopefully to stay over if I can persuade someone!

We were pleased by the warm friendly welcome and unstuffy ambience, and even more delighted by the quality of the food. Our dishes were very expertly prepared and presented. This was high quality cuisine. The proprietors are fortunate to have the services of a very talented chef. I hope they are able to retain his services.

These days it is not often that you look at a menu and you are spoiled for choice. Our party had great difficulty choosing including the specials! Many items can be starters or mains so the big and the little eaters are catered for. The bar area is cosy and the resturant area is attractive and relaxing. The quality of the food is excellent and the waiting staff attentive. All in all a lovely place to go for a meal ( Dogs given a warm welcome in the bar).

The building had kept a lot of the characteristics with a tasteful mix of modern upgrades. It was lovely and quiet and the staff were very accommodating. The food was delicious and cooked and served to a very high standard.

After visiting Blenheim Palace we wanted lunch and a drink. The Shaven Crown was recommended by another book guide and has been extensively renovated in recent years. The hostess was very welcoming and the food truly first class. Great beer too!

Totally unexpected and after dining in Pubs all around UK, we ate at the bar and it was amazing!! And not expensive at all. I hope we come back and eat at the restaurant cause I'm sure we'll be really great.

we had both dinner and breakfast at The Shaven Crown and I can easily declare that both meals were of very high quality. The ingredients were fresh, the cooking was impeccable, the portions generous and the taste was worth travelling miles for. The staff was attentive and polite and overall, very strongly recommended!

Bar area is spacious and comfortably furnished. Restaurant is also very well presented but a little stretched out. Not recommend if you have mobility issues. However staff are great, food is faultless and not too pricey taking everything into account. Live local and will visit again

We went to the Shaven Crown some weeks ago for a drink and for some reason forgot about it!

We received a very friendly welcome. Slightly disappointed that the Sunday menu was more limited than the one I had viewed online. Very pleased that the children's menu was a half portion for half price rather than a chicken nuggets option, so the children got to choose their own meals (they usually share an adult portion). The starters and mains were beautifully presented and delicious (goat's cheese salad, one on an English breakfast theme and a salmon and prawn starter, followed by cod with ratatouille and spinach with an aubergine purée which was lovely). The puddings were fine but not quite in the same league. All served by fantastic staff in beautiful surroundings. We will be back.

In chilly January, we sat down to a delicious meal in this old but newly restored Public House Restaurant , in the Village of Shipton under Wychwood. The Village green is opposite and the other side of it is the Tall spire of the Church a lovely site in this Village on the A361 road . We all had an extremely nice meal in very pleasant surroundings and were served by happy staff who managed to get our meals out to us all in good time, there were around 24 of us at the sitting and no one had to wait too long , quite a feat of service to accomplish, well done.

We stayed 2 nights and were made to feel very welcome especially our dog! It makes a change to be able to stay in such a lovely hotel with our dog. Our room was perfect - comfortable bed, quiet, spotlessly clean. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. We had two dinners - all the food was good and fresh, and good choice of wines. We loved the ambiance and decor - very calm and restful. Friendly hosts and prompt service. We would definitely visit again.

I gave this charming pub only three stars because my dish, a fish pie, was disappointing. Although there was a lot of fish and a good taste, the sauce was very liquid, like warmed milk, and the pie contained almost no mash on top. My friend enjoyed her burger and was delighted to find Hook Norton stout. I would not rule out coming again.

We ordered Fish pie which was very tasty but not really a pie as the filling was more like soup and we had to request a spoon with which to eat it.

Supremely friendly staff, serving delicious food in a 'wowing' environment. Prices were reasonable given the quality of food (excellent) and the wine menu has what most people will need. Former monastery which is 700 years old and was given by Henry VIII to his daughter, Elizabeth. Superb, will visit again.

Very personable and friendly owner who we got chatting to in this historical pub/hotel.

I have driven past many times and not ventured in but so glad that I remembered this place when deciding where to dine on a Friday night. We booked just an hour before and the restaurant wasn't overly busy but it still had a nice atmosphere, very relaxing and sedate. There is plenty of space in the restaurant so even when it gets much busier I still think you could have a nice intimate dinner. There is a snug area which looks very comfortable for whiling away a Sunday afternoon.

Amazing, partly medieval, building in course of renovation with all the public areas we saw finished to a very tasteful and authentic looking standard. We enjoyed lunch; 3 from a set menu and one a la carte. The main courses were enjoyed by all. Not overly generous portions (but they were sufficient for lunch) and skilfully cooked and well presented. Desserts were OK but spotted dick was definitely not 'like mother made' and was crusty and dry rather than a traditional suet pudding. Hence the dropped star - sorry.

The Shaven Crown is a wonderful building and we were hoping for great things under the new owners, but we were disappointed.

Saturday lunch of sandwiches and a beer at it was jolly good. Both beer and sandwich was good value although as we were almost the only people in and the barman was not the chattiest of people it was a little solitary.

Beautiful historic building, car parking at rear, comfortable room, great food. Fantastic breakfast! Hosts are friendly and welcoming. We'll be back!

I had visited the bar for lunch. The nature of the Inn is that is more a restaurant (there is also a separate restaurant) than a pub. The ploughmans lunch was reasonable but not exceptional or very good. The ancient building is beautifulo but the rexcent renovation was done carefully but made the place look more like a museum than a living building. The price of the ploughmans was exceptionally high almost double than it costs for instance in Devon and even more than in London

From the friendliness of the owners to the wonderful meal in the restaurant, not forgetting a tasty lunch in the pretty courtyard, we thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stop here in May. Dinner was outstanding value with good choices, great presentation and interesting flavours. A place definitely not to be missed if you are in the area and it is one of the most beautiful areas of the Cotswolds with plenty to see and do nearby.

The menu is varied and far beyond the scope of most pub or hotels. The chefs are obviously imaginative and highly skilled, producing food that is typical of exclusive, highly priced restaurants, but at affordable prices and in an informal atmosphere. The seafood in particular manifests the Head Chef's connection with the West Country. All important presentation of the dishes is first class and the service is friendly and efficient. This is now one of the best eating spots in the Cotswolds.

We stayed for 3 night in this wonderful historical building, which has been tastefully refurbished to a high standard. Ample parking spaces in the rear car park. Excellent service and food. Our thanks to the staff and hosts Evelyn and Phil

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I was interested to read that the Shaven Crown had reopened under new ownership because I had read a history of the inn published by the local History Society. This included a description of the building itself together with its importance as a hostelry near a river crossing (the cost of maintaining different halves of the bridge lay with the parishes on either side!).

Stumbled on this charming old Coaching Inn on the way home from a wet and windy visit to Highgrove and we were pleasantly surprised to be shown straight into the dining room and served without delay. The service was polite, efficient and prompt and the food was excellent. The dining room was very comfortable and my only criticism would be in agreement with a previous reviewer in that the place where you eat is slightly detached from the old building at the front where the bar is located. This provides peace and quiet as well as privacy but it is a bit sterile when it comes to atmosphere. There were only two other tables occupied and it may be different on a busy weekend but I would not discourage a visit because it really is very good.

We visited as a family, including 2 year old, for a bar snack lunch on a wet weekday. Our party was a little large for the tables in the bar and so we were kindly offered a table in the dining area - this was perfect for our needs. The service was very friendly and efficient and the food was superb, excellent quality and just what we needed. We spent a lovely leisurely time there and will be sure to call in again the next time we visit the area.

The food was great, and although the menu didnt have a massive choice it wasnt necessary as it did offer a good range anyway. The food was really nicely presented and tasted amazing (even if the steak was slightly overcooked). The only improvement I would say would be a bit of background music or something to add atmosphere, the building itself is fantastic, but without any other noise by my partner and myself it was a bit quiet and felt like a school building.

Dropped in on the way home from work for a relaxing drink and got just that. Bar area very welcoming as are the staff the owners gave us a very warm welcome, following a late afternoon hiking. The food was excellent the price was right too, with a good selection of real ales too. No complaints at all

This was one of the best Sunday lunches we've had - the food was excellent, the service impeccable, and fantastic value for money. We were left to enjoy our meal without being rushed, and felt like we had the place to ourselves. We can't wait to return!

The Shaven Crown has to be one of the best hotels I have stayed in, and having stayed in a number of international hotels on business and pleasure that is how highly my party and I rated it. The transformation of the building by the current owners is extremely impressive and in keeping with its age. The owners made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived and nothing was too much trouble. The food was to die for and quite how I will be able to survive without the Costwolds' breakfast is anyone's guess. The rooms are tastefully furnished and there are plenty of car parking spaces at the rear of the property. My only very minor comment is the shower needs a soap dish and a grab rail for the more mature customer. When we next return to the Cotswolds The Shaven Crown is top of our list. A truly enjoyable stay.

Really enjoyed our lunch here. The place is impressive - centuries old but with a recent modernisation of the interior that has been done sympathetically in order to maintain many of the original features, a good combination of old and new. Service was great - friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and our little one enjoyed all the attention from the staff! Food was just what we needed for the occasion. Generous portion of roast beef with all the trimmings and tricky toffee pud! Couldn't fault it and surprisingly good value too. Will definitely be back when we're next in the area.

Met friends here for lunch today. The food was delicious having had the Pork Loin. The Cambridge Cream (Creme Bulee) with shortbread was delicious.

Thank you very much!! Your restaurant is absolutely wonderful - we had a fantastic Sunday lunch! The food was wonderful and exceptional value for money and to top it all, your hospitality is second to none - very friendly and welcoming!

I visited the Shaven Hotel earlier today with my other half for lunch as we were in the area. We'd actually tried to eat at a nearby pub but were told that they had just finished serving as we arrived. Cloud, silver lining and all that!!

We only popped in for drinks as the rooms were fully booked. Would like to return to stay over during the summer

We had last visited The Shaven Crown a few years ago - a long time before it's new owners took over and undertook a complete refurbishment. The entrance hall is pretty much the same and reminds you exactly how old the building is and what an amazing history behind it. The new layout moves the bar to the front of the building (nearest the road) and the restaurant out towards the back of the building - overlooking an inner courtyard. The new decoration is a very successful mix of modern and traditional resulting in a nice, light open restaurant - and good spacing between tables as well, which is always nice.

had a wonderful few days at the shaven crown hotel.

This family hotel is most friendly run by a lovely couple, it has been refurbished to a very high standard and combined with its history it is a must for all who like the Cotswolds, the rooms are very comfortable and keeped to a very high standard, the food morning and evening that we were served was to a very high standard the young chef knows his job well and should be praised , the restaurant was very nicely layed out and comfortable the hole expirence was brilliant and we will most certainly be revisiting again. ( to both Goed gedaan)

I hadn't realised that this hotel had re-opened after being refurbished so when invited for lunch was pleasantly surprised.

This is a beautifully restored hotel which has retained a cosy, homely feel. The hosts, made us most welcome at all times. So good to find a hotel that GENUINELY welcomes dogs. My little canine friend received even more fuss and attention than I did!