The Crown, Hartest

4.6/5 based on 833 reviews
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Went there for lunch after a fabulous dog walk starting from the pub.
Our waiter was the best. Very friendly and attentive. The lunch was spot on...menu changed regularly as shorter than usual.
Very clean and Covid measures well covered.
Would highly recommend
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The Crown is a favourite place to have lunch especially after a walk. This pub is spacious, clean and airy with attentive well trained staff. The menu always has a tempting variety of dishes which are obviously given a lot of thought. The food is not “pub grub” but a treat to enjoy. The young man who served us today couldn’t have been more charming or helpful. Good service really does make a difference to dining out and the provision of cloth napkins adds a spot of luxury.
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We came for lunch on Friday.....well what can I say .....the food fantastic and services was great .....all COVID-19 safe ....really enjoy our afternoon ....see you soon guys ....🍂🇬🇧🍻
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Lovely pub and very covid safe. Friendly staff and lovely pub
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Great menus; great food; great service. We are going again very soon.
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Fabulous. Very safe. Helpful staff and 1st glass food. Recommended and will be vack
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What a beautiful pub. Set back from the noise and bustle of everyday life, the staff were most welcoming. The beer was well kept and good to drink. My Prosecco was fresh and sparkly. The food was delicious. We had venison pie and it was nicely cooked and well presented. Our desserts were tasty too. All in all we had a great experience at this gem of a pub.
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Really good food and beer at very reasonable prices
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We ate at this pub twice, outside enjoying pizzas and drinks in large pub garden. Pub employed covid guidelines well. Village is gorgeous
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We enjoyed the most delicious 2 course meal - cooked to perfection - with divine ingredients - we can’t wait to go back - superb service - so friendly and thorough - you won’t be disappointed - if the crispy lamb starter is on the menu - try it - it’s amazing
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Absolutely delicious food at a great price. Very friendly staff too. Thank you!!
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We enjoyed an excellent meal at the pub last night.

Superb food,great service and a nice range of drinks.

Excellent value at £20.00 for a two course dinner.

strongly recommended
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Nicest food at a reasonable price for miles around. I've not had a bad meal yet. Highly recommended.
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Had sirloin steak and it was amazing and the staff were very promo and attentive in a lovely picturesque village
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The quality of the food and wine is absolutely outstanding. We knew that we were in for a treat when the flatbread arrived; it was freshly made, with just the right amount of bright green pesto and scattering of micro herbs to take it to the next level. The menu is short but perfectly formed and the same could be said about the wine list; unusual inclusions like a (delicious) Catalan white signalled that we were lucky to be in place where those making the food and wine choices knew their stuff. I am still dreaming about the kedgeree; I am lucky enough to live in London and be surrounded by amazing places to eat but this dish was the best I have ever tasted. Perfectly balanced, with peas to add pops of freshness and the most delightful “ketchup” (I don’t even like the red stuff so this is saying something). Special mention to the staff for their superb service and Jason, the magician in the kitchen.
It’s also an attractive spot in a stunning village.
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Went as part of Eat Out to Help Out - so glad we did. Menu was inventive, presented beautifully and tasted delicious. We felt very safe plus their beer is very nice, the atmosphere is always very nice
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We went for a meal on a Monday evening as part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
We were expecting just good pub food but it was actually a set menu with just a few dishes. We both chose a starter and a main and wow - it was delicious. Really high quality restaurant food, they obviously have a brilliant chef.We also had great service and they have done a lot to ensure social distancing and safety.
Highly recommend!
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Doing their best just out of lockdown. Limited menu but good food. Very warm day but windows open, so nice breeze through the dining area. Very efficient and friendly waiting staff. Note to owner: please don't ask the waiting ladies to ask customers if they would like to leave a tip when paying; if I want to tip, I will. On this occasion I did not.
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Wood-fired pizza in the beer garden with the kids. A big winner all round.

Good Covid safety procedures and lovely alfresco food.
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This is a pub with everything going for it. It's a gorgeous building with a large, peaceful beer garden. It's in an idyllic rural village, but near enough to Bury St Edmunds to be accessible. The beer is locally brewed and really good (the brewery own a few local pubs which are all great). Staff were friendly and helpful.
Menus are limited and change weekly, with a choice of really high quality options - these are always updated on their website. Portion sizes are generous, so you won't be left disappointed. Veggie options weren't so inspiring when we were there, but I've no doubt they would have been tasty. You can order individual plates, but two courses were £20, or three for £25.
Ideal place to go for a date, with friends, or with your grandma.
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Reduced menu but the food was excellent in fact so good that as we are on holiday in the area we are returning later in the week!
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We have eaten at the Crown many times previously but this was our first visit since lockdown and we visited as a small family group to celebrate a birthday. The group consisted of adults with young children and we were allocated a large table away from other guests and offered a limited menu, but which provided plenty of suitable options for everyone.
Social distancing measures were carefully maintained by the staff and other guests and there are clear instructions for visitors. Tables were immediately cleaned by the staff as soon as customers lef and the toilets were spotless.
On the evening of our visit the weather wasn't great, but the young children were still able to take advantage of the excellent play area, and there are hand sanitising stations installed right next to the play equipment.We always enjoy our visits to the Crown and the evening of the birthday celebration was no exception. Strongly recommended.
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Well organised very large garden and a wonderful setting!
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Incredible food, beautiful location and the best pub manager in England!!! Nothing is too much trouble here, you will not regret a visit.
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Popped over the The Crown to apologise in person for having to cancel a family meal due to a number of our party feeling uneasy about the current coronavirus issue and decided to stay and have a bite to eat. Their Wednesday Pie & a Pint deal was on so went for a steak & onion and a chicken & mushroom. Both were packed with filling and full of flavour. They came with mash, veg and gravy and at £12 were excellent value.
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