The Crown, Hartest

4.7/5 based on 917 reviews
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Staying locally and read the reviews but they didn’t do it justice. Atmosphere and welcome was first class, food was out of this world. The chicken and bacon pie was amazing as was the battered haddock. The service was probably the best I’ve had to date, all the staff were young but so focused on customer service that they are all a credit to the management. Would highly recommend but make sure you book as they get very busy.
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Absolutely beautiful food and their crumble was
the best I've ever tasted
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Lovely place in the middle of nowhere. Surroundings are amazing.
Good range on the menu and very nice food.
Also was a pizza food van outside if needed.
Outside bar
Not too badly priced for the area.
Would visit again when in the area
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Good food, good service,
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Always so relaxing, so nice
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Nice pub and location. More upmarket food, good presentation but for the money it lacked taste and quality. Took orders at the bar but then the card machine asked if I wanted to tip, cheeky. Much better options elsewhere.
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3 of us had lunch here and the food was very good and the portions almost unmanageable! Altogether a great place to go. And Lara was a really great server and an asset to the place
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Can't speak more positively about this place. Great family atmosphere, great garden, bar both inside and out, pizza outside, great food and a lovely setting. It just seems to have everything.
On a side note, and this is not a dig, more a concern. A few times being there for 4 hours or so, the lovely dog is tied next to the fireplace on a small bed. Doesn't have the freedom to go outside and seems to be ignored a lot for hours on end. Just a few weeks ago i was there for at least 5 hours enjoying drinks outside and then later a meal inside, and he was only taken outside for all of about 3 minutes. If I'm wrong I apologise but that's what I saw.
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Simply cannot get a nicer dining experience than The Crown. We had a large table of family for Sunday lunch and we were well catered for. Sat us promptly on arrival and quickly took a drinks order. ‘While we wait’ bread arrived freshly baked, along with a delicious Garlic Butter and enjoyed by everyone. On to the Mains which we enjoyed with something of everything off the menu! I had incredible slices of Roast Beef, other members of our party had a melt in-the-mouth Roast pork, delicious Roast Chicken and the vegetarian option of the stuffed mushroom. All served with a huge Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and then bowls full of delicious vegetables all along the table - with at least 3 varieties on each bowl! Extra gravy duly brought to us, along with whatever sauces we requested. Absolutely delicious and cannot be faulted at all, high class food, not some cheap microwave food. And dessert was delicious, I had a particularly tasty white chocolate and raspberry baked cheesecake which came with a very tasty raspberry sorbet, my family members chose from the chocolate tart or ice cream and some others chose a freshly prepared coffee instead. The staff were very friendly, engaged with us all, from the young children to our Aunt who’d turned 90! The waitresses were helpful without being over-the-top and we felt very looked after. Cannot recommend this fantastic High end Country pub highly enough!
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Just went for a beer was a great pub
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Brilliant location, food is a limited menu in my opinion so not everyone ate in our party, but still excellent quality food, i would like to emphasise that, those of use that ate had 0 complaints about, and brilliant atmosphere. I only give 4 stars as they don't except cash and if your paying by phone the mobile signal is hit and miss.
Still worth visiting and a lovely garden in the back.
P.s, there is a stream at the back so excellent place to bike to or walk
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Nice building in a nice setting. There is a nice lawn at the back with a play area. But (and perhaps only to me is this a But) it is definitely a restaurant with a bar rather than a pub that serves food
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First class all round.
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The Crown is in a beautiful, quiet, quintessentially English village (think gorgeous cottages around a village green). We (2 adults, 12 yr old and 9 yr old) ate lunch on a sunny day in The Crown's large garden. Nice play area for 12 year olds and under. We enjoyed pizzas and two meals from the lunch menu.
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Enjoyable evening with Mrs P. We both had the Guan beef curry with Naan bread which was very tasty. I enjoyed the best bitter and Mrs P enjoyed Sauvignon blanc. Good service and clean toilets. Recommended.
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We went for Sunday lunch and the Food was really good however service was all round incredibly slow - waited 15 minutes for a drinks order to be taken and then another 15 minutes for the round of drinks to actually arrive. Food took a very long time to come out as well. The room we were placed in was also very loud and crowded and so was unfortunately was difficult to have conversation until later in the afternoon when people started leaving.
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We have eaten here 3 times now after hearing such good things and they have not disappointed us, wonderful food and friendly professional service. What a fabulous team! Although it’s a short drive from home this is now our go-to for a bite and drink. Highly recommended.
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Really cosy, comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff. Love it here :)
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Had lunch here, family occasion, couldn't have been better. The food is next-level, you would pay a lot for this in London. A lot of review mention roasts - we didn't have that (wasn't Sunday?) but these people have other talents too, with delicious results! Service was just right - not in-your-face but always there when needed, friendly staff. Comfortable dining chairs. Good wine. Plenty of car-parking, lots of outside space for those sunny days. Go and try it, thank me later!
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Great Sunday roast perfectly cooked beef
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A great place in a beautifull environment!
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First time here. Lovely pub with fantastic Sunday lunch and friendly staff.
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Booked well in advance for a table. Arrived and took over 20 mins to be served and seated, on to find two of the main meals unavailable so no white meat or fish at all. This was a real disappointment after early booking for a special occasion.
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Just happened on this well hidden delightful pub. We had starters to share they were large and delicious.
We sat outside but the building is spacious yet snug. Hope to go back.
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After being recommended this place by airbnb hosts we popped down for a quick drink, couldn't resist the food as the whole menu looked incredible!
Fresh and tasty ingredients, staff really knowledgeable and friendly, plus a lovely selection of wines
Couldn't not have a fuss with the pub dog Rocket who stole our hearts
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