The Crown, Hartest

4.6/5 based on 833 reviews
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Very nice feel to the pub, plenty of space, good quality furnishings.

Food excellent and service very much on the ball.

Would love to visit again and have longer to linger and try a dessert too.
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I visit the crown regularly with my boyfriend and we always have a delicious meal with great service. The food is always faultless and there is always a warm friendly atmosphere in the pub/restaurant. We really enjoy the smoked mackerel pate and the Sunday roasts are always a winner!! After a long walk we stopped here for a bite to eat and had the deli sharing board which definitely hit the spot! I always struggle choosing off the menu as it is all so tasty!
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Lovely place and very nice to have a meal woth family and friends
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We were recommended to come here and eat as new to the area. Positives are the pretty location and lovely old building. Unfortunately the food we ate was disappointing. I chose those the salf beef hash with fried egg which I enjoyed but the fish pie was just salmon and peas with one small prawn inside but was lacking in flavour. My wife had a Wild mushroom pie (no WILD mushrooms) to be seen with chestnuts which there were only two. Served with a poor gravy. Food was presented well but the flavours could not hit the mark.
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Set in an idyllic setting. Modern inside. Large portions both starts and mains. Lovely food good friendly service. Clean comfortable seats, nice fire in grate. You can have drinks only if you wish.
Would go back. Bit more expensive but worth it.
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Such a nice friendly pub. Excellent food, really good beers too.
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Popped in hoping they were still serving food but unfortunately had just missed lunch. It looked a lovely place so we stopped for a drink by the fire, we were then told that the kitchen had kindly offered to make us something from the sandwich menu. We were so grateful they went out of their way to do this for us. Really friendly service, great portion size and a nice environment. If we're ever in the area in the future we will definitely be back!
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We travelled to Hartest for lunch with relatives. The pub is set back from the road on a village green and is beautifully styled with a sympathetic yet modern appearance. The dining areas are comfortable and spacious and the menu is fascinating.
I ate the posh fish finger sandwich - absolutely huge - but one of our other diners had a pork meat sandwich that could have fed our entire party! Drinks-wise, there's a very full selection of draught beers and a good wine list.
Prices are mdoerate and reflect the sophistication of the establishment. It's a beautiful place, with great food and good service.
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Amazing food
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We recently visited the Crown after a car rally. Cars were arriving at different times which must have made it difficult for the kitchen however they coped admirably. The service was excellent and the food delicious. Many thanks to all the staff for looking after us.
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I booked a table for a birthday lunch on a Sunday. I have specific dietary requirements and cannot manage a Sunday roast. once the chef was informed of this he arranged for mussels on the menu which he knew I could manage and were my favourite meal. Excellent service from the bar, kitchen and waiting staff.
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I organised an evening car rally for 32 people which ended at the Crown. The staff were very helpful and attentive. The food which we had pre_ordered came out on time, freshly cooked and extremely tasty. It was served by friendly and helpful waitresses. A very good experience and good value. We had a lot of good comments from the club members and look forward to returning.
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Superb food, drinks and service in a fantastic setting. Faultless.
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My daughter and I came here today for a light lunch. We wanted to try the deli grazing board in a vegan option which the Chef very kindly made for us as this wasn’t listed on the vegan menu. It was lovely. Very nice lady serving behind the bar, and our dogs were welcome too!! Will definitely be going back and would recommend. Thank you
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Came in for my dad's birthday dinner. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. The chef catered well to the fact I'm allergic to dairy. Lovely atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. Will definitely be returning soon!
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Great country pub, friendly staff
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Excellent bonfire night
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Amazing firework display. Perfect venue.<br>Garden is magical in the evening with the lights.
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Outstanding lunch. Delicious cheese and chive pie! Possibly best vegetarian meal I’ve ever had. Great subtle and clever flavours, textures and chef obviously has a talent for combining flavours. Highly recommend.
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Stopped in for a light snack and was seduced into more as started with delicious ham hock terrine with exceptional onion marmalade. Had to follow a cheese and chive pie, was dubious of description but Wow! What a dish! Beautiful subtle flavours, outstanding combination of textures and cannot wait to go back. I have my own restaurant so tend to be overly critical of others, this I highly recommend for food. Good value, GREAT food and warm and efficient service. Loved it! Well done chef! I’m still licking my lips.
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Excellent food and service at a fair price.
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Visited the Crown today with a group of 20 friends from Halstead U3A walking group, Excellent service and food, the staff were so helpful. We will certainly be back again.
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First visit for many years , food and service First Class. Charlotte could not have been more helpful ,nothing too much trouble .
Large menu covering all tastes ,something for everyone.
Well worth avisit , we will return again in the near future ,
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First visit for many years , food and service first class , Charlotte could not have been more helpful . Large menu covering all tastes ,something for everone.
Well worth a visit , we will return again in the near future .
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Stopped briefly. Enjoyed the microbrewedbeers and the lunches. Staff very pleasant. Food tasty and place tastefully decorated. Ample seating. Menu quite extensive. Not cheap but plenty of options for most pockets.
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