Local Reviews
In September 2013, Thomas S said about The Crown, Hartest
New owners,new look and super staff. How lovely to be greeted by welcoming smiles. Super menu and service,this large restaurant is back on the map.
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In October 2013, Griffy100 said about The Crown, Hartest
Very very impressed. Lovely relaxed setting, attentive staff, sublime fish and chips, lovely fresh haddock like it was just off the boat. Relaxed atmosphere, looking forward to going back.
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In October 2013, 19520511 said about The Crown, Hartest
I've always liked the crown but sadly over the past 20 yrs its gone into steady decline then David Marjoram tok it over and hey presto what a fab place again.oldy worldly charm with a modern twist.
We booked for dinner on a Saturday night 6 of us and from the off it was great excellent friendly staff Darren and the team are doing a great job.one of the couples with us were from Saffron Walden and they together with the rest of us thought the food,wine and the Abbott ale was first class I wouldn't hesitate to go back,keep up the good work.incidently I've eaten at all of the group restaurants and I would say with out a doubt the Crown is the best experience I've hadRussell volkert
We booked for dinner on a Saturday night 6 of us and from the off it was great excellent friendly staff Darren and the team are doing a great job.one of the couples with us were from Saffron Walden and they together with the rest of us thought the food,wine and the Abbott ale was first class I wouldn't hesitate to go back,keep up the good work.incidently I've eaten at all of the group restaurants and I would say with out a doubt the Crown is the best experience I've hadRussell volkert
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In October 2013, jeff m said about The Crown, Hartest
Just like to say a big thanks to everyone involved with The Crown. It is so nice to have a successful pub on our doorstep. Food is great, especially now the winter menu is on. Staff are extremely helpful friendly and attentive. A great buz about the place and a welcoming atmosphere. Well Done.
Christine
Christine
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In October 2013, Sue S said about The Crown, Hartest
Had a wonderful family celebration lunch at The Crown yesterday. Lovely surroundings and great service. Food was excellent and staff very helpful. Wonderful pub to have as a local!
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In October 2013, Busot said about The Crown, Hartest
Hartest Crown is a place that has been known to our family for many years, and the recent refurb changes are encouraging (as are the great loos as previous review pointed out). However there is quite clearly a lack of knowledge when it comes to the "dining experience". It seems like the staff are not clued up as to the offering of this establishment and presentation and delivery does not match up to the quality of the premises, overall a major disappointment. Ok it's early days, but there are not many times that you would want to waste your hard earned cash on testing the ability of others to provide a service that you quite clearly pay the price for
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In October 2013, FiFiLabonbon said about The Crown, Hartest
We have just visited this pub after being advised it had been taken over. We were not disappointed. Although our table wasn't ready on arrival we were made very comfortable in the bar and the host ould not have been more apologetic. We were fine as we were ordering our drinks and taking in the sights and smells! When we did get to our table, we were very disappointed to disover a large family with the noisiest children, one who ust screamed and was never encouraged to cease! However we asked if we could be moved and this was accomodated - it wasn't the restaurants fault. When our meal came we were all delighted, a thoroughly good Sunday lunch, great choice of vegetables and plenty of gravy. My Aunt claimed the Cheesecake the best she had had out. The wine was good and we were cosy and warm. All in all a very enjoyable trip not marred by the antics of the rude family. We will be back.
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In October 2013, Jan K said about The Crown, Hartest
I have been going here on and off for years. I hadn't been for a while, and someone told me it was under new management.
I went for lunch. The menu is varied and interesting and the food was beautifully cooked. The front of house people were friendly and helpful.
I will go back. It's so much nicer than it has been for a while now.
I went for lunch. The menu is varied and interesting and the food was beautifully cooked. The front of house people were friendly and helpful.
I will go back. It's so much nicer than it has been for a while now.
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In October 2013, Solbarca said about The Crown, Hartest
On the day of the storm (Monday 28/10) our power was down and we had no cooking facilities and did not want to open the fridge, through fear of heating up or losing the chill for food in there at the time (our excuse and we are sticking to it!!!). Our booking was accepted!
The present team at the Crown have been there only 9 weeks .... I used to go there before and had no complaints! Anyway the new team ..... the choice on the menu is good - but not extensive, thank goodness! They do have a vegetarian option which is well thought out, but I chose the duck liver pate, lamb and Carrot Cake Roulade. I was not disappointed at all. My family had different choices (a bubble and squeak soup: pork and apple starter (as a main) and chocolate brownies or white chocolate cheesecake with a cinnamon doughnut.) The only disappointing thing, which is extremely minor, is that the cinnamon doughnut, whilst definitely freshly made, did taste of chips.
The service was attentive and we enjoyed several bottles of complimentary water.
I am told by my Husband that the Beer is well kept and they run their own micro-brewery.
The cost is on the high side for the food, but actually I cannot really find any other fault. If living near by, or passing through then a 'must try for myself' place.
The present team at the Crown have been there only 9 weeks .... I used to go there before and had no complaints! Anyway the new team ..... the choice on the menu is good - but not extensive, thank goodness! They do have a vegetarian option which is well thought out, but I chose the duck liver pate, lamb and Carrot Cake Roulade. I was not disappointed at all. My family had different choices (a bubble and squeak soup: pork and apple starter (as a main) and chocolate brownies or white chocolate cheesecake with a cinnamon doughnut.) The only disappointing thing, which is extremely minor, is that the cinnamon doughnut, whilst definitely freshly made, did taste of chips.
The service was attentive and we enjoyed several bottles of complimentary water.
I am told by my Husband that the Beer is well kept and they run their own micro-brewery.
The cost is on the high side for the food, but actually I cannot really find any other fault. If living near by, or passing through then a 'must try for myself' place.
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In November 2013, BricklayerLondon said about The Crown, Hartest
We've been there twice since the new proprietors took over and refurbished everything, and it's lovely to see it so improved in every respect. Clean and smart outside, a really nice welcome from the staff when you go in, the menu is modern and varied and the food was really well cooked and presented, and helped down with a selection from the excellent wine list. Well done to the new owners for all the effort and enthusiasm.
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