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   TaraP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Wow…I ate here twice, and I will be returning! The food is not only beautiful to look at, it’s tastes amazing too! I had the £18.50 for 3 excellent quality courses. Such value for money, and it’s a pleasure to pay the service charge for outstanding exciting food. In fact I would say it is too cheap for such quality ingredients. The cheese soufflé on the main menu…is a must! Please try this restaurant, you will not be disappointed!

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   DonH

   Gloucestershire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 July 2022

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   The Crown provided the perfect location to celebrate a special occasion. Good food with plenty of variety served by friendly, efficient staff in a delightful country style dining area. Good selection of beer and cocktails too in the nearby bar. Will definitely be back.

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   Beatriz

   London

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 July 2022

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   They had shortage of staff. One cook, so the food came very late. The service was slow as well, drinks came half an hour after we had ordered them.

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   AnnetteC

   London

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 28 July 2022

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   Our third try of the Plats du Jour menu. The best yet in terms of value and deliciousness! We also had the house hummus with excellent nigella seed crisp bread. Service just right and I love the planting in the small garden area.

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   suza

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 July 2022

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   It was a quiet Wednesday lunch for a family celebration. The food was excellent and we enjoyed our meals . I don’t always have a dessert but the berry sundae was super

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   Anon

   Oxford

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 July 2022

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   This was our second visit to the Crown recently. The first was disappointing service and a long wait for both drinks and food although the food was good. We decided to give it another try as this may have been a one off. Sadly this wasn’t the case and once again a very long wait for our drinks order even though the restaurant was pretty empty.. another worrying factor… The menu options were very limited and the fish option we were told was available turned out after a 30 minute wait not to be with only one portion left. The vegetarian option was very dry and tasteless with no option of a gravy or sauce.. not what you would expect of a Michelin restaurant and prices. Overall underwhelming food, poor service and overpriced. We won’t be returning or recommending

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   AdamG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 July 2022

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   Seriously upmarket chef, cooking imaginatively with fresh, mainly local ingredients. On off-peak nights only the fixed and bar menus are available - superb and astoundingly good value.

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   Josie

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 16 July 2022

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   A fantastic foodie experience not to be missed. Plat du Jour a steal.

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   SuzieQ

   N. Ireland

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 July 2022

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   Staff very welcoming and helpful. One of our party of 3 was late but we were not hurried in any way. The food was delicious. I have no hesitation in recommending the Crown Inn & will visit again when in the area.

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    ShaunR

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 July 2022

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    We came for a meal for my sons birthday, having had the Crown recommended to me and we were not disappointed the food and service was brilliant, and we will definitely be back

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    ianB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 June 2022

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    This was our first visit to The Crown and will definitely not be the last! I booked a table for our wedding anniversary with a request to cook a chateaubriand. Dave and his team embraced the request and went out of their way to make our evening special. The Monkfish cerviche and cheese soufflé starters were exquisite. Exciting flavours but light, leaving us ready for the next course. A complimentary gazpacho with an intense basil oil. Chateaubriand main was beautifully prepared. Paired with a rich Nuits saint-George was a perfect combination. Affogato and Chocolate Cremeaux for dessert and again, complimentary, a selection of sweet treats. The food was exceptional, not good, or great, absolutely exceptional. Perfectly balanced with delightful touches of taste and texture that constantly surprised. Service is attentive and friendly. The chef / owner took time to discuss the dishes and his approach with us. A very warm and friendly approach. When it came to paying the bill, I was expecting and would have happily paid double. Great value for money. A perfect evening that exceeded our expectations. Thank you!

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    Caz1

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 June 2022

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    Amazing service, incredible food as always, a fantastic birthday dinner & especially delicious pud😊.........cant wait until our next visit

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    Paige

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2022

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    This was our second visit to the Crown and I was not disappointed. Particular praise to the delicious soufflé and the charcuterie plate.

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    AlRa

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2022

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    We went expecting good food, and we weren't disappointed. At the end, we asked for the waiter to call us a taxi and then we hit an issue. This great pub is in the countryside. The staff probably spent an hour calling taxi companies until they managed to get us home. In summary, great place to eat but book your cab home when you book your cab there.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2022

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    Exceptional, as always

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    AnnetteC

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2022

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    Our second sampling of the Plats du Jour this year. Very imaginative and perfect for a hot summer day. Service was efficient and friendly. An excellent chef!

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    OrbitPhilip

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

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    This place was charming, an unexpected find. Food very impressive, well above gastro pub standard and staff we delightful. It is also in a beautiful setting, much recommended.

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    wh1066

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 June 2022

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    We first went for a weekday lunch. The food and service were very good, so we return one Sunday with friends. The service this time was very slow and it took nearly an hour and half for our food to come out. We returned for an evening meal this time. Waited half an hour just to get a drink. The starters were very nice, but the burger was over cooked and dry. We will not return again now. Shame, as the food can be outstanding, maybe just staff issues.

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    SimonB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2022

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    another brilliant meal at the Crown! we arrived early on Friday evening, 6pm table. After a relaxed drink at the bar talking through the menu we headed to our table for 4, we were the first people to be seated. The menu was excellent, and honestly I could have ordered all of it.. a really nice choice across meat, fish and vegetarian. I opted for venison croquette following by lamb rump. The complimentary sourdough bread (I presume baked on-site) was delicious. my croquette was small but ample, the flavour sublime. My lamb was pink, just right, the stars for me were the freshest green veg, I believe grown in their garden, just spectacular. The whole table were pleased with their choices, in particular the lemon sole dish looked amazing, I will go for that next time. Service was a little slow and confused, I think some of the waiting staff must have been new hires, but when everyone is struggling for staff we really can't mark them down for this, I'm sure they will soon find their feet and anyway we will be back just as soon as we can.

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    motorman

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 May 2022

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    Really good food and good service, we were in on a quite Sunday evening which obviously reduces the atmosphere but a great celebration meal.

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    Moll

    Dorset

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2022

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    Birthday lunch with girlfriends . Waited 30 minutes for a menu and water. A further 30 minutes for drinks. When food eventually arrived it was cold though beautifully cooked and presented. The waitress was rude. There was only one other couple in the restaurant so why did it take one and a half hours to serve food?

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    HugoP

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 May 2022

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    Sunday lunch. Restaurant was not busy but clearly kitchen was in melt down. Really really slow - arrived 12:30. Didn’t get our starters until 2pm and then had to wait another hour for mains. No apologies from front of house.

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    MrFP

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2022

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    Generally the food was excellent. Pea and nettle soup was delicious as was the crab salad. The steak was very tasty and well cooked. The brill was delicious. The Guinea fowl was beautifully cooked. The wine was great and reasonable. Puddings we’re slightly disappointing. The pub was very quiet and with the quality of food should have been packed.

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    Marker

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    Excellent food as always, slightly delayed orders which was understandable on a busy bank holiday.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    The Crown at Upton just get it right, the food is exceptional, contemporary, innovative and always so full of flavour then the service is friendly and approachable and they always go the extra mile.

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    PaulC

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

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    A great meal after a 3 mile hike. Friendly and quick service, lovely food.

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    RolandF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

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    The Crown was recommended by a friend for dinner, we in fact had lunch. Lovely and original dishes with fresh & local ingredients. We didn't try the classic pub food, but I imagine that would be amazing too. Dave Watts (head chef) came out to clear dishes and have a chat before desserts. Highly recommended for a nice lunch or dinner in a Hampshire country pub

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    ShanaK

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2022

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    Excellent service and ambiance. Top notch staff and wine. Chefs pairing recommendation was perfect!

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    Bear

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 April 2022

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    Food was amazing. Staff extremely attentive and chatty.

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    RebeccaW

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2022

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    If you are looking for a special night out with really excellent food this is the place to go. We had fillet steak main course and affogato dessert. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Not a cheap meal but you get what you pay for and I can't wait to go back to try some of the other dishes.

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    rocknroller

    Hampshire

    59 reviews

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    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 13 March 2022

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    The food was very good, and all the staff were very friendly and helpful, but the service was a bit slow, fortunately we were not in a hurry.

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    MaryclareP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2022

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    Delicious and exceptional food but I thought the atmosphere could be more endearing & cosy. Turn down the lights & perhaps table cloths.

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    KatherineL

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2022

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    A lovely experience, with an open fire and cosy pub atmosphere. The quality of the food was sensational.

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    MeloloW

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2022

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    Top quality, probably one of the best roast we've had! Staff were excellent! Attentive and friendly. Nicely spaced out tables. Highly recommend to anyone!

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    DavidF

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 March 2022

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    Excellent food and friendly service as always. Venison tagliatelle a real highlight. Impressive that the service was so efficient when there was a large party under way. Thanks for fitting us in on short notice!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2022

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    Valentine’s Meal Fantastic Meal Lovely Set Menu for the Day Superb food Attentive Service Looking forward to our next visit there

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    MarkG

    Bath

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2022

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    Lovely evening out. Food was very good, although there could of been a bit more choice on the menu. Waitress seemed to of forgot us when asked for the dessert menu (or perhaps she thought we didn’t need a desert)!

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    Jess

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2022

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    We love coming here, it’s a beautiful pub with incredible food and lovely staff. It was quieter than usual, I think because of the chimney fire they’ve just had, which was fine. The only thing that was a little frustrating was it felt like you had limited choices in the menu and the prices played into decision making too much and we’re overall very high. The food is excellent, but it would have been nice to be able to choose two courses rather than having to stick with just a main to keep costs reasonable.

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    CatherineW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2022

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    The Crown didn’t let us down! Having raved about the pub and it’s food we invited 2 other couples to join us for lunch. We had the most delicious food and wine and had a wonderful time. Thank you to Dave and the team.

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    ClaireC

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2022

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    Friendly check country pub offering great service and great food at an excellent prices. I would go back especially for their lunches

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