Local Reviews
In August 2013, snapone said about The Crown, Hartest
The Crown at Hartest has been taken over by our friends at the One Bull, Bury St Edmunds, tonight was the opening night and what a fabulous turn out. On a glorious summer evening, children loved the massive grounds and play area, the village of Hartest now has a great pub, with two dining rooms and all my favourite wines. The car park was heaving and people were all over the inside and outside, I cannot wait to take mum and friends out for a luncheon.A great selection of wines and this could be a must go to venue for christmas lunch or dinner.
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In August 2013, Alan S said about The Crown, Hartest
New owners started here and now fully open. Excellent for families plenty of room for kids outside to play&climbing frames.Good choice of food well presented.
Can see this pub doing great and booking in advance recommended .
Can see this pub doing great and booking in advance recommended .
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In August 2013, Maz945 said about The Crown, Hartest
Well, this place has been open for a week today, and as we're Londoners who have a weekend cottage in Suffolk, we're always on the look out for a decent country pub. As it was featured in the Bury Free Press last week we thought we'd suss it out.
The good news is that the new owners have spruced the place up, so the photos of it on TA are all out of date. The loo's have also been spruced up; I know a strange thing to put in a review but when you go to the loo in a pub and almost die of suffocation and/or infection it's something to note.Anyway, arrived at about 1.20pm today. Although Hartest isn't actually the largest village you'll ever go to, finding the pub isn't that easy! Basically, from Bury, when you reach the village, turn left! The inside of the pub decorated very nicely, and it was quite busy. This place has only been open for a week?
Bar pretty good, and shown to a table. Then we noticed we recognised some of the staff who used to be at the Fox in Bury. I had the fish and chips and my partner the burger, and a bottle of NZ Sav Blanc. Wine was £20 which isn't bad considering it was a decent wine, and the burger/f&c about £12 each.Food excellent. I mean it really was for a place open a week. Wine good, surroundings nice, decent car park, and of course, the loos. Service a little rusty, but they'll sort that out I'm sure.
Will we go back?Oh absolutely.
Should have taken a photo though to update the photos on here!
The good news is that the new owners have spruced the place up, so the photos of it on TA are all out of date. The loo's have also been spruced up; I know a strange thing to put in a review but when you go to the loo in a pub and almost die of suffocation and/or infection it's something to note.Anyway, arrived at about 1.20pm today. Although Hartest isn't actually the largest village you'll ever go to, finding the pub isn't that easy! Basically, from Bury, when you reach the village, turn left! The inside of the pub decorated very nicely, and it was quite busy. This place has only been open for a week?
Bar pretty good, and shown to a table. Then we noticed we recognised some of the staff who used to be at the Fox in Bury. I had the fish and chips and my partner the burger, and a bottle of NZ Sav Blanc. Wine was £20 which isn't bad considering it was a decent wine, and the burger/f&c about £12 each.Food excellent. I mean it really was for a place open a week. Wine good, surroundings nice, decent car park, and of course, the loos. Service a little rusty, but they'll sort that out I'm sure.
Will we go back?Oh absolutely.
Should have taken a photo though to update the photos on here!
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In August 2013, Julianna1963 said about The Crown, Hartest
We went to the Crown a week after it had re-opened and it certainly didn't disappoint. The food was excellent and the different courses were perfectly timed. The staff were very attentive. The refurbishment has given a tired environment a much needed face lift resulting in a bright, clean welcoming atmosphere. If I had to give a negative it would be that the drinks service to the table was not very quick. We ordered wine with our main course but we had eaten half the food before the wine came, but do not let that put you off giving the Crown a try, you won't be disappointed!
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In August 2013, bigmalcKent said about The Crown, Hartest
We were eight people booked in for 7.30pm.On arrival good parking with plenty of room for a Saturday evening.Gastro pub atmosphere.Speedy service, menu varied one special !the duck
Not available.Food OK but lacking in appetizing sauces.On the whole a satisfying evening.Would return again.Prices not extortionate.
Not available.Food OK but lacking in appetizing sauces.On the whole a satisfying evening.Would return again.Prices not extortionate.
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In September 2013, Sestu said about The Crown, Hartest
We went for lunch with a group of friends, it was not to busy lots of staff on.
The Crown really looks great the decor is clean, modern & very comfortable.Unfortunately service not good, staff very pleasant just slow and unaware , the food was a long time in arriving, and when it did the chicken dish was awful. I would have brought it to staff attention but really felt they would have not known how to deal with it.
The menu was bit limited and the food, was nowhere near the standard of either the One Bull or The Cadogan.Hopefully this was because they are settling.
The Crown really looks great the decor is clean, modern & very comfortable.Unfortunately service not good, staff very pleasant just slow and unaware , the food was a long time in arriving, and when it did the chicken dish was awful. I would have brought it to staff attention but really felt they would have not known how to deal with it.
The menu was bit limited and the food, was nowhere near the standard of either the One Bull or The Cadogan.Hopefully this was because they are settling.
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In September 2013, LLOYD0643 said about The Crown, Hartest
The pub is lovely and probably great for a pub lunch in the garden; however, we went for dinner there and had the chicken and choritzo dish which was swimming with oil. I understand that the choritzo is very oily when cooked, but it seems as if they've tipped all the oil all over the vegetables and there was a large amount of oil at the bottom, so much so I couldn't eat it. My friend had the steak and it was cooked as it should be but was as tough as anything. The food was very expensive for what it was and it seems too much time was spent on making it look fancy but not tasting up to scratch. Drinks were expensive too. There are many other lovely pubs around this area, I was disappointed and won't return.
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In September 2013, snapone said about The Crown, Hartest
Apart from the fact, I got lost on the way, my own stupidity, then my sat nav died, I did arrive at the Crown Hartest, its a lovely venue, its on your left by the village green if coming from Bury st Edmunds. Lovely and welcoming interior and staffl, although one guest did trip on a short step, we all laughed and said one for Tripadvisor. Starters and service were great, we were fortunate to have Kevin as our waiter, his smile and willingness to please made for a great service and a lovely event. My salmon was a tad over done, I like it pink inside, other diners might want it cooked a little longer. The others had roast beef and or pork, with lovely Yorkshire puddings, nice veg and some fine wines. One guest was vegetarian, and had olives as starter and a rather boring plate for mains, it must be so difficult for any establishment to cater not knowing how many vegetarians are coming. All in all, with the sun shining, horse's and riders stopping by for a beer, old cars, children playing in the extensive grounds, a great chocolate cake, a lovely day, well done to all, I had a great time and so did all of our party, and I didn't get lost coming back to Bury St Edmunds
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In September 2013, iann481 said about The Crown, Hartest
Really good staff - very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Starter and main course were excellent. Pudding was not bad, but lack of choice and fairly ordinary selection were just enough to take the edge off the evening. Really good choice of starters from main menu and specials, also for the main course. Highly recommended though, and we will certainly go back.
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In September 2013, Spartan1960 said about The Crown, Hartest
A beautiful restoration with comfortable and attractive furnishings. A huge fireplace for warm autumn evenings, plenty of space outside including a kids area that is far enough away that adults can enjoy the garden too!
Well cooked lunch, some really tasty roast pork with well presented veg. The chef knows how to get the crackling crisp.Duck egg on toast is a great starter as was the beef loaf with 'Bread and Butter' pickles. Plenty of debate about where that phrase has come from.
Well cooked lunch, some really tasty roast pork with well presented veg. The chef knows how to get the crackling crisp.Duck egg on toast is a great starter as was the beef loaf with 'Bread and Butter' pickles. Plenty of debate about where that phrase has come from.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk