Crown & Horns

Name: Crown & Horns
Address: Compton Road East Ilsley, Newbury, ENG, RG20 7LH, UK
Telephone: 01635 281545
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (364)

£25 and under

Pub

Compton Road, East Ilsley, Newbury, ENG RG20 7LH

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Crown & Horns

4.4

£25 and under

Pub

Newbury

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Dog-friendly
Good for groups

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm nestled in the heart of West Berkshire's racing countryside. Dating back to the 19th Century, the Crown & Horns is a beautiful country inn with heaps of character and history. The perfect place to sit back and relax with your favourite drink in hand.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
Phone number
01635 281545
Website
https://www.crownandhorns.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer a take away service
Private party facilities
We can cater for private events, please contact us on 01635281545

Location
Compton Road, East Ilsley, Newbury, ENG RG20 7LH
Area
Newbury
Cross street
Compton Road, East Ilsley, RG20 7LH
Parking Details
Private on-site parking available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sharing plates (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 8 people
18 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
For those looking to celebrate with a larger group for a pickier occasion, we've got our bar snacks ideal for sharing. Think pigs in blankets, pork belly bites, halloumi fries and tater tots to name a few. Perectly paired with our drinks list, you'll be set for your celebration this festive season. Choose any three of our bar snacks for £18. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of £10 per person.
Festive Set Menu - £33.95pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 8 people
18 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Join us for our sumptuous three-course (£33.95) or two-course (£29.95) festive set menu. Choose from our beautifully inventive dishes like French onion soup with homemade Parmesan crouton, British pork fillet wrapped in bacon with daupinoise and festive vegetables and Panetonne bread & butter pudding to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of £10 per person. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of £10 per person.
3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£95pp(£25pp deposit)
£25.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 8 people
25 Dec 2026 only
Join us for our sumptuous three-course Christmas Day set menu featuring a glass of fizz on arrival and beautiful dishes like Gressingham British duck breast, slow-roasted, grass-fed shoulder of lamb and pan-fried trout whilst giving the classic turkey & traditional trimmings the respect they deserve. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. A non-refundable £25 per person deposit is required for Christmas Day bookings. A pre-order will be sent to the email used to made your booking and a full payment for Christmas Day is due by the 4th December.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Crown & Horns.

4.4

(364)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Crown & Horns offers a cozy atmosphere and "great value for money" dishes, particularly their "excellent fish and chips and sea bass." The staff are friendly and attentive, though service can be slow during busy times. Diners appreciate the picturesque location and delightful food, making it a "nice little find."

364 Reviews

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Denise
Berkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at this pub - first visit but it was cosy, great value for money for the lunch special with a drink and great food.
Crown & HornsResponded 4 days ago
Thanks, Denise! We’re delighted you enjoyed your first visit, especially the cosy atmosphere, lunch special and food. We hope to see you again soon!
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Christina
Bath/Somerset2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely pub, staff and food. We've been before, and we will go again!
Crown & HornsResponded on 9 October 2026
Dear Christina, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Crown & Horns Team
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Alison
Dorset1 review
4.0
Dined on 12 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Spur of the moment decision to have a meal on route home from Oxford. Looked at maps and found this lovely pub just off the A34. Easy to book a table on line and lucky as the restaurant was full as we left! Service was good. Friendly staff. Food delicious. Excellent fish and chips and a sea bass. We had had a busy day so only stayed for mains as we were tired. Glad we stopped, nice little find.
Crown & HornsResponded on 16 September 2026
Hi Alison, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you found us and enjoyed your meal. It's great to hear our fish and chips and sea bass hit the spot after your busy day. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more leisurely visit. Best wishes, The Crown & Horns Team
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Malcolm
Berkshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully presented, tasty and great value Sunday roast.
Crown & HornsResponded on 28 August 2026
Dear Malcolm, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Sunday roast. Your kind words about the presentation, taste, and value mean a lot to us. Best wishes, The Crown & Horns Team
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Patrick
Berkshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Due to the fact that there was a blip on this app, the pub was over-busy. Therefore, we agreed to wait in the garden with a drink for an hour after our booking. However, once we were called in to the restaurant, it still took over an hour before we could order and get our food. Therefore, having booked at 13:00, we did not eat until 15:15. The staff were very apologetic, but maybe free drinks or free coffees could have been offered as compensation. The food was good, but my pork did not have the promised crackling and the lemon meringue pie was tiny! I did not mark the pub down too much as I have been there before and the service was excellent, so this may have been a one-off.
Crown & HornsResponded on 20 August 2026
Dear Patrick, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologise for the delays but it you got the meal 14:30. We are sorry that encountered the distruption during your visit. It's disappointing to hear that your meal took longer than expected and that some aspects of your food did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your understanding and your kind words about our staff and previous visits. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to improve our service. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more seamless experience. Best regards, The Crown & Horns Team
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Gwenda
Manchester/Greater Manchester29 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely tasty food (sea bass risotto) and good value for money. Some main courses a little small but reflected in the reasonable prices. Nice eating area outside and friendly staff.
Crown & HornsResponded on 16 September 2026
Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed you visit with us and liked the food. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Richard
Berkshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 12 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delighted to find such a nice venue to meet friends from a distance away. Have already recommended. Molly was excellent, very attentive.
Crown & HornsResponded on 15 August 2026
Dear Richard, Thank you for your kind words and for recommending us! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and that Molly made a positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends again soon. Best regards, The Crown & Horns Team
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Nicki
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this pub. Staff are always so friendly and polite and food is excellent.
Crown & HornsResponded on 5 August 2026
Thank you for this lovley reviews lookforward to welcoming you back soon.
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William
Berkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have no complaints on the food, in fact it was great, but there was a long delay in being seated especially as it wasn’t massively busy, and in total and even though we booked and arrived on time we didn’t actually get our food until an hour after we arrived. I’m putting this down to being under staffed as it only seemed that there were two people actually working this day, or only two that we ever saw. I would definitely recommend and return but there does need to be an investment in extra staff especially at the weekend. I would suggest advertise on arrival that they are short staffed and there would be a lengthy delay, at least we would either make other arrangements or be happy to that the service would be lacking. A solid 8 out of 10 on the food, but taking an hour (from arrival time) to get our food is not great, plus we were only a table of 3 so a 5 out of 10 there.
Crown & HornsResponded on 27 July 2026
Dear William, Thank you for your detailed feedback and for rating our food so highly. We sincerely apologise for the delay you experienced in being seated and served. Your observation about staffing is noted, and we are actively working on improving this aspect, especially during busy periods. We appreciate your suggestion about informing guests of potential delays and will consider this to enhance our service. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide a more seamless experience. Best regards, The Crown & Horns Team
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Peter
Oxford/Oxfordshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a warm evening and most customers were in the garden so the restaurant was quiet. Food was good and well presented. Good service and value.
Crown & HornsResponded on 7 July 2026
Dear Peter, Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, presentation, and service. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, The Crown & Horns Team
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
Phone number
01635 281545
Website
https://www.crownandhorns.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer a take away service
Private party facilities
We can cater for private events, please contact us on 01635281545

Location
Compton Road, East Ilsley, Newbury, ENG RG20 7LH
Area
Newbury
Cross street
Compton Road, East Ilsley, RG20 7LH
Parking Details
Private on-site parking available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For the Sunday roast in particular, portions are generous, guests mention lots of meat, plump or huge Yorkshire puddings and 'massive portions.'

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are entirely appropriate for a visit to Crown & Horns.

Crown & Horns fills up at popular sittings, reviewers report it can be packed for Sunday roast sittings and busy on Friday evenings (a reviewer noted the car park full around 6:20pm), while mid-week lunches and some quieter Sundays have been called calm and low-key.

Yes, Crown & Horns offers outdoor dining: guests mention a garden/beer garden and patio that are popular on warm evenings.

Crown & Horns is a characterful 19th‑century country inn with a cosy, traditional pub feel, roaring fires, homely charm, and friendly service; the bar area can be buzzy while the back dining room offers a quieter option.

For the classic roast, Sunday lunch is a favourite, several guests praise the Crown & Horns’ Sunday roasts and family Sunday lunches; if you prefer a quieter visit, reviewers note Friday lunchtimes or midweek lunches tend to be calmer, while Friday evenings often fill up.

Sunday is the go-to day for Crown & Horns if you want a classic roast, guests consistently praise the Sunday lunch and roasts.

Yes, guests regularly mention bringing dogs, with reviewers describing dogs curled up in the back dining room and parties dining with a dog, so friendly four‑legged visitors are commonly seen.

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Crown & Horns

4.4

£25 and under

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Newbury

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Crown & Horns

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Crown & Horns

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Sharing plates (£10pp deposit)

Festive Set Menu - £33.95pp (£10pp deposit)

3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£95pp(£25pp deposit)

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