The Crown, Hartest
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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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Last minute booking for this restaurant as we found ourselves in the area last night. Telephone booking handled courteously and efficient. The Crown is a beautiful old building,it will be nice to visit again in daylight hours to see the setting. There was a lovely ambience,a relaxing feel helped with an open fire!
Good choice of courses on menu with some additional starters, very good wine list with reasonable prices, I like the carafe idea!The waitresses were young, enthusiastic and clearly enjoyed their work. We had some fresh bread which was warm and delicious and came in a brown paper bag which when opened the smell was devine ! Started of smoked salmon with dill dressing and soda bread - delicious good quality salmon, also a Scotch egg which my husband said was excellent.
8oz Rib eye steak and steak burger for mains were cooked perfectly. Malted milk ice cream brought warming childhood memories of Horlicks at bedtime! Fantastic to have a decent dessert wine on the menu which was very good and fairly priced.Overall a definite 5 stars across the board, the management should be proud of their staff for making this establishment 1st Class.
I would highly recommend The Crown, we shall definitely return, especially as we found a gem of a place to stay not too far away from the restaurant.Thank you again and well done! X
Good choice of courses on menu with some additional starters, very good wine list with reasonable prices, I like the carafe idea!The waitresses were young, enthusiastic and clearly enjoyed their work. We had some fresh bread which was warm and delicious and came in a brown paper bag which when opened the smell was devine ! Started of smoked salmon with dill dressing and soda bread - delicious good quality salmon, also a Scotch egg which my husband said was excellent.
8oz Rib eye steak and steak burger for mains were cooked perfectly. Malted milk ice cream brought warming childhood memories of Horlicks at bedtime! Fantastic to have a decent dessert wine on the menu which was very good and fairly priced.Overall a definite 5 stars across the board, the management should be proud of their staff for making this establishment 1st Class.
I would highly recommend The Crown, we shall definitely return, especially as we found a gem of a place to stay not too far away from the restaurant.Thank you again and well done! X
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First visit here for a quick lunch after going on a local walk around Hartest, Shimpling and Chadacre. Left the dog in the car as he was too dirty and muddy but understand the pub is dog friendly which is always a bonus.
Welcome was great and staff were really friendly insisting on showing us to a table after our drinks were ordered at the bar.We just went for the soup and a sandwich (£7.50) and these were really tasty and nicely presented (would recommend the toasted cheese and tomato).Service at the table was great and seeing the meals served to the other tables around us made us want to come again to try some more.
As a previous reviewer has commented, the pub is part of the Brewshed chain, but don't let this put you off from what I was told this is a local family business with a small number of other places mainly in Bury St Edmunds and from what I can see they are doing a great job! Plus they have their own microbrewery and the best bitter I tried was good stuff.Lovely big beer garden with tables at the rear of the pub which looks as if it would be great in the summer time too so definitely one for our return to again list.
Welcome was great and staff were really friendly insisting on showing us to a table after our drinks were ordered at the bar.We just went for the soup and a sandwich (£7.50) and these were really tasty and nicely presented (would recommend the toasted cheese and tomato).Service at the table was great and seeing the meals served to the other tables around us made us want to come again to try some more.
As a previous reviewer has commented, the pub is part of the Brewshed chain, but don't let this put you off from what I was told this is a local family business with a small number of other places mainly in Bury St Edmunds and from what I can see they are doing a great job! Plus they have their own microbrewery and the best bitter I tried was good stuff.Lovely big beer garden with tables at the rear of the pub which looks as if it would be great in the summer time too so definitely one for our return to again list.
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Came here with my wife and enjoyed the rustic country charm of this pub. The food was very good and catered for my wife being vegetarian with some of the tastiest food she has had in a while. We both enjoyed squid to start which was cooked to perfection with a red pepper ketchup and I then had pork loin which was delicious and my wife had a Moroccan vegetarian pie.
We will definitely be coming back and it is good quality and good value.
We will definitely be coming back and it is good quality and good value.
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Very friendly and also good to go to the Crown. Any day is a Crown day!
Service is good and menu varied. In summer the park at the back is wonderful and backs on to the stream where our boys have caught wild crayfish whilst waiting for lunch or dinner.
Service is good and menu varied. In summer the park at the back is wonderful and backs on to the stream where our boys have caught wild crayfish whilst waiting for lunch or dinner.
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The menu changes, but the Wednesday pies are superb!!
More seriously, the Crown is now part of a chain, which always makes me wary, but as far as the food goes, there has been no need. I'm not going to go through various dishes, but I've never had anything tat has been less than a nice surprise...ok I'll mention three; the Wednesday lunch beef pies.....quite simply one of the best, if not the best, I've had. Venison on garlic mash with kale...and I don't even like kale, but I ate all of this and the venison (I think it may have been muntjac?) was wonderfully pink and succulent. Muntjac is one of the best of meats.........Homemade cinnamon doughnuts with apple puree and toffee sauce....as delicious as it reads.
The staff have always been so pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. Love it. Not cheap, indeed, a little pricey.....but love it when I can afford it!
(have eaten there several times, lunch and dinner)
More seriously, the Crown is now part of a chain, which always makes me wary, but as far as the food goes, there has been no need. I'm not going to go through various dishes, but I've never had anything tat has been less than a nice surprise...ok I'll mention three; the Wednesday lunch beef pies.....quite simply one of the best, if not the best, I've had. Venison on garlic mash with kale...and I don't even like kale, but I ate all of this and the venison (I think it may have been muntjac?) was wonderfully pink and succulent. Muntjac is one of the best of meats.........Homemade cinnamon doughnuts with apple puree and toffee sauce....as delicious as it reads.
The staff have always been so pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. Love it. Not cheap, indeed, a little pricey.....but love it when I can afford it!
(have eaten there several times, lunch and dinner)
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Just held my mums suprise 70th and the crown and staff couldn’t have been more helpful...all 26 of us had a wonderful evening with fabulous food, great local wines, and amazing staff. All in all a wonderful evening.
Nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you
Nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you
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Popped in today . Excellent food , nice warm pub , roaring fire 🔥 took the dog in with us . Soup and sandwich 🥪 all food very nice great menu will be back thank you
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We had heard good reports about this pub and restaurant but we were not imprest by the food and price of it,staff were friendly would not return.
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The food was excellent all courses well presented. Staff were very attentive. Look forward to going again very soon
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Friendly, warm and open during the afternoon. Perfect.
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Good food and beer, especially good in warm weather nice fire in winter.
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Great pub, fab food will defo return
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First time there and the food and service was first class
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My favourite place for a Sunday lunch. The food has always been great
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Nice local pub and family friendly feel.
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Great food and a really lovely place
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Lovely pub good food little pricy
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Celebrated my daughter's 30th. 22 of us for sunday lunch. Excellent service and great food as alwayz
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Nice place to meet friends for a meal
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Good service and food
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Lovely pub, dog friendly, great food, great beer, friendly staff! We’ve been a few times as it’s our (temporary) local and always had a great experience. Definitely recommend getting the long table by the fireplace if you can. We’re frequently taken care of by Will behind the bar who’s very friendly and helpful. Fully recommend this lovely family pub.
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Lovely pub complete with roaring fires, perfect for families.
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Absolutely belting dinner, kid and dog friendly, inventive menu cooked beautifully and in a great setting. Recommended!
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Food was awesome. Beef & Stilton pie..yummy...great garden area. Fantastic beer & great service from the staff. Large car park area too
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