The Crown, Hartest
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Wonderful food, wonderful staff and wonderful location. Simply wonderful.
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Always a favourite place to eat when meeting up with a couple of friends. The service and food is great and good value.
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Visited by chance as we haven't been for a while and just fancied some different fare from the usual pub grub. Menu looked enticing with lots of nice options - steaks, fish as well as the usual staples like burgers etc.
The Crown is as lovely as ever with a beautiful, long garden.
There only seemed to be two staff front of house who both appeared very busy. In fact, we felt for them as they seemed run off their feet. Service was slow and whilst we were seated quickly we were not offered refills of drinks (so we gave up as there seemed to be a queue at the bar and we didn't want our food to go cold). Items like cutlery, sauce accompaniments seemed to take an age to arrive too and people around us were clearly disgruntled. We were patient as didn't feel the staffing was the staff's fault and there didn't appear to be a manager on duty.
The food though was disappointing too. There seemed to be a taste of horrible oil on the chips etc....which all appeared reheated....and certainly were not very nice. So we left after we'd eaten and while I think we will probably give it another go will be somewhat more hesitant next time.
I hope too, that the management invest in more staff. On a summer's evening two people to run a pub with a busy garden seems a recipe for complaints.
The Crown is as lovely as ever with a beautiful, long garden.
There only seemed to be two staff front of house who both appeared very busy. In fact, we felt for them as they seemed run off their feet. Service was slow and whilst we were seated quickly we were not offered refills of drinks (so we gave up as there seemed to be a queue at the bar and we didn't want our food to go cold). Items like cutlery, sauce accompaniments seemed to take an age to arrive too and people around us were clearly disgruntled. We were patient as didn't feel the staffing was the staff's fault and there didn't appear to be a manager on duty.
The food though was disappointing too. There seemed to be a taste of horrible oil on the chips etc....which all appeared reheated....and certainly were not very nice. So we left after we'd eaten and while I think we will probably give it another go will be somewhat more hesitant next time.
I hope too, that the management invest in more staff. On a summer's evening two people to run a pub with a busy garden seems a recipe for complaints.
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Loved this house it was clean comfortable and cosy, we had 3 dogs with us. Its in Hartest. Places around about to visit. Flatford where Constable painted and grew up. Clare where Richard the Lionhearts mother was sent by her husband Henry when he was fed upwith her. Sutton Hoo where there is a anglo saxon burial ground which eas excavated in 1939. Beautiful cottage and great places to visit
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Perfect cappuccinos. Friendly service.
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Beautiful Cottage in Hartest Village. People in Village as hospitable and very friendly. Having a fantastic holiday thanks to Mr Howard letting us rent his house. Will be coming back for years to come.
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Visited during the week at lunch time, sat out in the huge garden and ate which was nice. Interior of pub is lovely. Very, very slow service, only 1 person behind bar and average wait on a pretty quiet day was 5+ minutes. Food pricey for what it was, but it was ok.
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We went here for lunch on a sunny Saturday and found it absolutely fabulous! Although the food seemed a little pricey, when it came out it was clear that it was worth the money as the quality was fantastic. The garden was lovely to sit in, and the staff were very friendly! I would recommend this to anyone in the area.
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Great for food or just a quick drink lunch time
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We just had a wonderful meal at The Crown. As always food was excellent, the ambience was perfect and the staff 5* . Can’t wait for our next ordinary special dinner.
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Over the last 3 days I have visited The Crown twice for lunch and once for an evening meal. On every occasion the staff were attentive, knowledgeable and keen to please. I tried various choices from the menu and all without exception were outstanding quality, there is clearly a vary talented team in the kitchen. The vegan in our party rated the Tofu Katsu Curry as the best she had ever been served! Thank you.
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Went on an evening with eight family. Dreadful service - had to wait 35 minutes for three drinks and when we asked about them they were on the bar waiting!! Waiting for the waitress!! Desserts ages arriving and the pot of tea never came at all. Food ok but not as good as in the past I feel - a shame as we have eaten there for years.
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Huge beer garden with children's climbing frame and stream at the end of the garden. Great food and beer on offer. Ample parking.
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My wife and I had a nice evening meal here whilst visiting the area. The service was excellent and the setting very pleasant. The food was very good with the exception of the parsley root which was inedible but was quickly swapped for carrots. Not the cheapest place but well worth a visit.
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We chose this pub for lunch. Very nice for the middle of nowhere. 11 people Inc children. Big garden with play area and room to play football if you take one. Outdoor decked area for food too. We had a variety of meals, some had just starters some toasted sandwiches and others mains. All really nice and they had a gf menu too. The bill was under £100 So not badly priced either. Very nice server and good atmosphere
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Loved the large garden and play area, spent the whole afternoon relaxing in the sunshine. We didn't want to leave!
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We just love this place! Our Airbnb host recommended this pub to us and we were pleasantly surprised. Not only is it situated in a beautiful little village the food is great! I would recommend the very flavoursome lamb kofte for starters. The food is of high quality and the service is friendly and fast. We sat in the garden which is dog and kid friendly. Would recommend this place for anyone!
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Lovely setting, large garden and play area for the kids, expensive and spoilt by one rude member of staff.
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Thank you The Crown for a lovely Sunday lunch complete with a candle in my pudding.
The food was delicious, the service couldn’t be faulted and the setting spot on.
The food was delicious, the service couldn’t be faulted and the setting spot on.
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Great pub in a gem of a village. Quality all round..., location, pub, beer (own microbrewery, not on these premises), food and staff.
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We enjoyed our relaxed Sunday lunch here today !
Good,efficient service ..not over the top resulted in beautiful fresh bread arriving at our table along drinks and olives.Our mains meals were very tasty and plentiful and well cooked vegetables served separately...always better than “ plonked “ on your plate .
Good atmosphere ...will most probably revisit .
Good,efficient service ..not over the top resulted in beautiful fresh bread arriving at our table along drinks and olives.Our mains meals were very tasty and plentiful and well cooked vegetables served separately...always better than “ plonked “ on your plate .
Good atmosphere ...will most probably revisit .
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Came here for Sunday roast with my boyfriend and was not disappointed. The starters were tasty and a good size portion. The roast beef was delicious. I struggled to eat all of it as there was a lot. We managed a dessert too which rounded off the meal nicely. Great service in a nice country pub.
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Food not its usual standard. Waitresses not interested and seemed inexperienced. We’re going to order dessert but gave up waiting. Have eaten here many times before but this visit has put us off from coming back!
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Excellent food, great service and a beautiful setting. There was plenty of choice for adults and children. We were allowed to eat a leisurely lunch in a comfortable room. Easy to book a table.
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Great location very old building, although a bit 'greyified' inside now, not really very sympathetic to period. Food is good, with rather small portions baring in mind the rather expensive menu which at this price level should be more extensive.
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