The Crown, Hartest

4.7/5 based on 844 reviews
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We came on Sunday, after a recommendation and we weren't disappointed. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, Friendly staff, great drinks selection, decent sized portions, we both had a roast which came with beautifully cooked vegetables and potatoes. Excellent value for money, will definitely return.
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We made a second visit to the Crown, as we had enjoyed our first one. The Crown is one of a small group of pubs centred in Bury St Edmunds. On a decent day it was good to sit outside in the large rear garden. We enjoyed our bar food and the excellent beer brewed by the company for all its pubs. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and its obvious the standards of the Crown are high. We shall return next time in the evening to try their supper menu.
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We have been here several times over the last couple of years, the food is always excellent and the staff polite and helpful. It is not cheap, so we only go occasionally for a treat, or special occasion. But it is one of our favourites.
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One word amazing
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Great food at excellent price. Very accommodating with request for smaller portion. Excellent lamb and pea pie. Very pretty village
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Great setting in a lovely village. Food was good and all for a reasonable price . Will definitely go here again.
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We were lucky enough to visit on a Wednesday when they have a "Pie and a Pint for £11" offer but we were tempted by the pork crackling starter. Our pies, a venison and a chicken/leek with buttery mash and cabbage - beautifully presented and very tasty. Our best of intentions not to have a dessert disappeared when we saw the menu - the panacotta and the lime and ginger cheesecake were absolutely delicious.
The staff were really friendly and helpful and I would certinly recommend this pub if you are in the area.
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Lovely location, great for a Guinness and food
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Fantastic pub. Great food and wonderful service. We had dinner with our young kids and my parents. We received a warm welcome had fab food and lovely service. The kids playground was an added bonus.
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Visited this nice pub awhile back. Lovely friendly staff meet you and make you feel welcome. Atmosphere is nice and very pleasant. Menu is well presented and all meals are moderately priced
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The bar round the back is like an old fisherman's hangout, amazing. You don't know it's there so you need to hunt it out.
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Good ambience, pre-booked meal for large party, some problems with undercooked dessert resolved by staff
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Very friendly staff, top quality food and their own great beer. The American IPA is pretty special.
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Great food and service
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Very pleasant location, staff were very helpful, food was very good.
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Good food and very pleasant and helpful staff. Recommend and will definitely visit again.
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Great food, great for the family with a large play area and open space for children to not be a nuisance whilst running around. Nice walks leading off the pub
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Shared the cheese platter with the other half, it was lovely, surprisingly accompanied by some freshly baked bread which stole the show! If you're not into cheese the onion rings are also amazing!! Brilliant value, service and food, triple thumbs up!!
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Absolutely Brilliant!
Shared the cheese platter and onion rings with the other half, was delicious and surprisingly came with some stunning freshly baked bread too! The bread certainly overshadowed the biscuits but the cheese selection was lovely!
The onion rings were the best I've ever had... Perhaps I've lead a sheltered life but they were!!
Sharing platter was £14 and the onion rings were £3, exceptionally good value!!
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Great food and extremely friendly staff with a great range of drink options !
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A great pub beer garden, plenty of space to let the kids run about.
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We haven’t been to The Crown for many years, but had heard some good reports so thought would re-visit. There were 6 of us. We had a good welcome and there was a handy space so I could stay in wheelchair which is easier. Still and sparkling water was immediately placed on the table. No pushing to buy alcohol straight away. It was such a hot day so this was very welcome and a few of us couldn’t have a drink because of driving. 4 ordered fish and chips, one had Suffolk ham which looked a very generous portion and one had a vegetable tagine. There was quite a wide choice.
Desserts were very popular. I had chocolate brownie which was excellent and others had panna cotta and a ginger cream dessert and ice creams. There was no sense of pressure to leave. Easy parking and flat access. Excellent for disabled access. You can also sit outside if you wish.
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We took a party of 30 to the Crown and I cannot fault the food or service. We had pre-ordered and everything was served quickly and correctly. The service was efficient and friendly. They even accommodated a diabetic and a garlic hater! Lots of happy diners. Will return soon.
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A wonderful night at the Crown, greeted by the Team and shown to the table.
Great service, discreet but attentive, with the specials showing an exquisite understanding of the seasons bounty.

Perfect!
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Good food and friendly staff. Prompt and polite service.
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