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We stopped for lunch on our way through to elsewhere. The food was spot on - good pub food all hot and tasty, the ale on tap was good too.

After not visiting this pub for a while, I decided to come for dinner and unfortunately it isn’t the gem it used to be. Firstly, the pub hasn’t been updated in the ten years I have been visiting with basic furnishings, old carpets and lack of paint. It is also very cold in the pub and as we are transitioning into spring from a long winter, the sunny weather can be misleading and by the evenings it is chilly and the pub has always lacked in warmth. But as I am paying for a cosy and warm experience in ac country pub, I expect to feel warm and not feel cold. The staters were lovely though lacks presentation and garnish. The mains were poor and it makes you wonder why the pub itself was so empty. The Thai curry was anemic, and the eggs on the ham, egg and chips were poor with crispy bottoms. It isn’t a Japanese donburi bowl where they should have crispy bottoms. And as a chef myself, I know the difference between cheap cheese and cheeses worth their price and unfortunately the lasagna was of very poor quality. It had been overcooked so much that the cheese had split and become claggy. The mince wasn’t even in a rich tomato sauce and was absolutely tasteless and as it’s a lasagne it should have a béchamel sauce to make it go creamy. If it did have one, it must have evaporated. The chips were nice though overwhelming on the plates and as the menu states it comes with a side salad - seven leaves for not equate to a side salad which has come out of a mixed salad bag. Overall very poor quality. The service was good and the prices are good but the quality of food and the quality of the setting does not reflect the price.

What a great place to go to, staff very welcoming Lots to look at in lovely surroundings, we had a great conversation with the owner Tom Keane who is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful, would recommend you check this place out you will not be disappointed Thank you Tom and all your staff for giving us a wonderful experience.

Best Sunday Roast for miles! What a fabulous roast we all had at the Crown - couldn’t fault a thing. The meat (we had the lamb, pork and beef) was perfect - succulent and thinly sliced, and a lovely selection of vegetables both on the plate and to share. The option of a smaller portion at a very good price (which I think only lost one roast potato and slightly less meat) was really welcome as then we had room for puddings which were just delicious! We will be back!