Local Reviews
In July 2014, Jan K said about The Crown, Hartest
I have started going here again every two or three months as I appreciate the good service, helpful time and the ever-changing menus.
The chef does provide interesting experiences for vegetarians. This time I ate a great broccoli, blue cheese and onion tart. It was made with filo pastry and looked like a flower on the plate - so pretty. It was served with a great tomato and cannellini bean salad.
The chef does provide interesting experiences for vegetarians. This time I ate a great broccoli, blue cheese and onion tart. It was made with filo pastry and looked like a flower on the plate - so pretty. It was served with a great tomato and cannellini bean salad.
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In July 2014, beverley597 said about The Crown, Hartest
Had lunch here today. The location is rural & quiet, great garden for children. The staff were friendly professional. Don't expect large portions. I had duck caeser salad, basically crispy lettuce, half a dozen pieces of shredded duck & a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. I felt it was way over priced at £10.50 for what was actually in the bowl.
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In July 2014, matt w said about The Crown, Hartest
The Crown used to be an old favourite of ours, but over the last few years has been through some real ups and downs, (more downs than ups).
At last it has been given a sympathetically modern and stylish make over, including the garden, which is spacious and has a fun, safe play area for kids.
I can highly recommend the warm honey bread as something to nibble while you order....it comes served warm on a wooden platter in a brown bag and just oozes flavour and comfort!
Also to be recommended are the Sea Trout and the Rib Eye as mains and the black pudding scotch egg starter.
The owners also own the Cadogan Arms beyond Bury and a couple of other pubs and are soon bringing their own micro brewery online, which should be a welcome addition, especially in time for autumnal/winter open fires etc.
It is nice to see new life being breathed back into this favourite old haunt.
At last it has been given a sympathetically modern and stylish make over, including the garden, which is spacious and has a fun, safe play area for kids.
I can highly recommend the warm honey bread as something to nibble while you order....it comes served warm on a wooden platter in a brown bag and just oozes flavour and comfort!
Also to be recommended are the Sea Trout and the Rib Eye as mains and the black pudding scotch egg starter.
The owners also own the Cadogan Arms beyond Bury and a couple of other pubs and are soon bringing their own micro brewery online, which should be a welcome addition, especially in time for autumnal/winter open fires etc.
It is nice to see new life being breathed back into this favourite old haunt.
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In August 2014, NightScents said about The Crown, Hartest
Met family for lunch, I don't think The Crown has any pretensions to being a gastro pub, but it is a very pleasant village pub (one of a chain of 3 or 4). The food was decent not exceptional but worth a visit and I'd definitely go again.
We had the Suffolk ham with egg and chips, Haddock and chips, a fish-finger sandwich and the dry aged steak burger and everyone agreed it was very good, the girl who took the order just memorised everything, she was also pleasant enough. The micro brewery ales were lovely (I preferred the lighter ale), the barman knew what he was talking about and offered my brother a taste.
The interior, clean and well looked after; also the loos were clean and nicely decorated.The garden was well tended with a large lawn and a 'stream' (or trickle) at the bottom where we discovered frogs. There's children's play equipment that looks to be quite new.
All in all The Crown is situated in lovely surroundings; in a beautiful village and the little church next door ' All Saints is well worth a visit - we met a very nice gentleman who was looking after it that day.
We had the Suffolk ham with egg and chips, Haddock and chips, a fish-finger sandwich and the dry aged steak burger and everyone agreed it was very good, the girl who took the order just memorised everything, she was also pleasant enough. The micro brewery ales were lovely (I preferred the lighter ale), the barman knew what he was talking about and offered my brother a taste.
The interior, clean and well looked after; also the loos were clean and nicely decorated.The garden was well tended with a large lawn and a 'stream' (or trickle) at the bottom where we discovered frogs. There's children's play equipment that looks to be quite new.
All in all The Crown is situated in lovely surroundings; in a beautiful village and the little church next door ' All Saints is well worth a visit - we met a very nice gentleman who was looking after it that day.
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In August 2014, 200911 said about The Crown, Hartest
Nicely situated Pub in this Suffolk Village, usual soft neutral interior, sea grass floors etc. of the bistroised pub and a large garden at the back..
I popped in on a Sunday evening for a bite to eat, started with some whitebait which were served in a small tin bucket as a little taster rather than a starter which simply means it was a smaller portion. This was followed by the chicken Caesar salad, coffee and a Brandy.
Whitebait was good, nice and crisp. The Chicken Caesar salad was a little disappointing, I think it was about £11 but when it arrived I admit to being somewhat disappointed by the portion size a few bits of chicken, crotons and a lettuce for £11.00, what was there was nicely done but this dish must provide a healthy profit to the owners. Had a bit of fun with the waiter who hadn't a clue about drinks or the various coffees on the menu.
In conclusion then my meal was perfectly adequate but not one of life's most notable moments and I was left with a feeling that whilst I had not exactly been ripped off that I had overpaid for the meal. In other respects a pleasant pub some what spoiled by the ubiquitous Essex Man and friends " Giving it large" in the corner.
I popped in on a Sunday evening for a bite to eat, started with some whitebait which were served in a small tin bucket as a little taster rather than a starter which simply means it was a smaller portion. This was followed by the chicken Caesar salad, coffee and a Brandy.
Whitebait was good, nice and crisp. The Chicken Caesar salad was a little disappointing, I think it was about £11 but when it arrived I admit to being somewhat disappointed by the portion size a few bits of chicken, crotons and a lettuce for £11.00, what was there was nicely done but this dish must provide a healthy profit to the owners. Had a bit of fun with the waiter who hadn't a clue about drinks or the various coffees on the menu.
In conclusion then my meal was perfectly adequate but not one of life's most notable moments and I was left with a feeling that whilst I had not exactly been ripped off that I had overpaid for the meal. In other respects a pleasant pub some what spoiled by the ubiquitous Essex Man and friends " Giving it large" in the corner.
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In August 2014, FamilyP101 said about The Crown, Hartest
We have been a couple of times and enjoyed both. It can get very busy which puts a strain of the service but, overall, the food, atmosphere and experience have always been very good. We look forward to going again.
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In September 2014, ansersuffolk said about The Crown, Hartest
Took friends for a meal on a Friday evening. Sat down at 7.15 but no service for 20 minutes.
When our order was finally taken it took 45 minutes during which time we reminded the waitress that we had been waiting a long time. The food when it came was very good apart from my friends chips which were clearly the end of a batch as they were tiny and hard. We mentioned it to the waitress when she cleared the plates but no apology.Didn't leave a tip but did explain why we were doing so.
Will go back again and hope they have sorted out the waiting problem.
When our order was finally taken it took 45 minutes during which time we reminded the waitress that we had been waiting a long time. The food when it came was very good apart from my friends chips which were clearly the end of a batch as they were tiny and hard. We mentioned it to the waitress when she cleared the plates but no apology.Didn't leave a tip but did explain why we were doing so.
Will go back again and hope they have sorted out the waiting problem.
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In September 2014, 466MaryB said about The Crown, Hartest
Excellent food. Portion size very generous. Staff very helpful. Large beer garden to rear. Will be returning to sample the evening menu.
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In September 2014, wallsjs said about The Crown, Hartest
Food was very good as was the ambience. However, the service was quite slow for a simple Sunday lunch and there is a need for more pro-active management of the staff and some training e.g. we were asked if we wanted plates for the warm bread etc... Good be very good if the service is improved
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In September 2014, BoshamBiddy said about The Crown, Hartest
Visited on Sunday 7 Sept and Thurs 11 Sept. Food excellent and good value. Great choice menu so something for everyone and more than happy to accommodate special requests. Good range of beers, wines and spirits. Staff very friendly and helpful on both visits. Darren and his staff are doing a great job.
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