Local Reviews
In February 2016, lifebeginsatfifty said about The Crown, Hartest
We recently moved to the area and are really very impressed with The Crown. It is in a beautiful setting just set back from the village green. It is certainly a beautiful village, and agree that it is a hidden gem as mentioned by others. We have been here on quiet nights and very, very busy nights and the standard of service and food is always excellent. Everything seems home-made and of good quality. Worth travelling a little out of your way for. Or if you are lucky like us, just a short trip away. Their 'Pie and a Pint' nights are especially enjoyable and excellent value.
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In March 2017, 210PamB210 said about The Crown, Hartest
Visited last night, booked a table online and met up with some friends who we regularly eat out with around Suffolk. We decided that this was the best meal we've had in a very long time. Friendly and attentive service throughout. Some unusual flavours on the menu - who would want bubble and squeak soup? My husband did and thought it was lovely! He followed that with the duck and then squeezed in a sticky toffee pudding. We all left saying it was a very good venue choice. The chocolate sundae is worth leaving a little bit of room for. It's our friends turn to choose the venue next time, and we never go back to the same place twice, always wanting to try somewhere new to us, but I think the Crown could be the exception!
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In April 2017, Michael H said about The Crown, Hartest
My son recently moved to the area of Hartest, so we decided to try the Crown for a meal on a Sunday lunch time, good range of beers and wines Sunday lunch was good the menu had a number of options to cater for all tastes, my sons partner is vegetarian and had a exceptional meal, large garden for children plus some slides etc.
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In April 2017, MrRobbb said about The Crown, Hartest
Came to the crown for a spot of lunch after house hunting in bury St. edmonds and was not disappointed.
It was an absolute beautiful spring afternoon so we decided to sit outside in the fantastic open garden. I had the duck spring roll special starter which was great and tasted superb. And the smoked tofu main I had was full of flavour and worked perfectly with the puy lentils.
Will definitely return!
It was an absolute beautiful spring afternoon so we decided to sit outside in the fantastic open garden. I had the duck spring roll special starter which was great and tasted superb. And the smoked tofu main I had was full of flavour and worked perfectly with the puy lentils.
Will definitely return!
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In April 2017, Nina D said about The Crown, Hartest
My husband and I popped into The Crown for Wednesday Pie and a Pint. I have a severe nut allergy now which is a problem with eating out. The staff here were superb in giving me confidence the meal I had would not be cross contaminated with anything nutty which, for me, goes a long way to reduce my anxiety when eating out. When the food came it was delicious. Service was good. In fact, we went back two weeks later to again, superb service and food. This is a pub for everyone with a lovely big garden for children. We will be taking ours in the summer.
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In March 2018, Kevin S said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This is a lovely restaurant with really nice atmosphere, this was a pre-theatre dinner for us, but I wish we had spent more time over our excellent meal, Once the staff knew we were going to the theatre, they made sure our three courses came in quick succession. The food is typically French and i particularly liked the fixed price menu concept. We will definitely return to this restaurant the next time we visit Sudbury and allow more time to linger over the superb food and service
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In March 2018, Emma H said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We had high hopes for our evening at The Secret Garden from the reviews we had seen on line and were so disappointed when it didn’t live up to expectations.
The main issue we all had (there were 6 of us eating) was the poor service. Having been shown to our table and supplied with water we then waited 25 minutes before we had to get someone’s attention to take our wine order. It then took them another 10 minutes to advise the red that was ordered wasn’t available (no apology).
As for the food this was a mixed result! Half of the group enjoyed their food, the other half weren’t impressed – the two that ordered scallops to start didn’t appreciate them being cold. Those that had the Camembert as a main were surprised at how little Camembert was on the plate.
A tip for the restaurant, if a party gives you nearly a week’s notice that one of them is dairy free it would be nice to be offered a dairy free spread with bread. (again no apology for not having any). Also if you know someone if dairy free let them know the options available when handing out the menu, not when you come to take the order.
The main issue we all had (there were 6 of us eating) was the poor service. Having been shown to our table and supplied with water we then waited 25 minutes before we had to get someone’s attention to take our wine order. It then took them another 10 minutes to advise the red that was ordered wasn’t available (no apology).
As for the food this was a mixed result! Half of the group enjoyed their food, the other half weren’t impressed – the two that ordered scallops to start didn’t appreciate them being cold. Those that had the Camembert as a main were surprised at how little Camembert was on the plate.
A tip for the restaurant, if a party gives you nearly a week’s notice that one of them is dairy free it would be nice to be offered a dairy free spread with bread. (again no apology for not having any). Also if you know someone if dairy free let them know the options available when handing out the menu, not when you come to take the order.
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In March 2018, JOY E said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Had an early table for Sunday lunch, it was Mothering Sunday so expected the restaurant to be busy and was pleasently surprised to get a table
The food was excellent and although a set menu we could not fault it It is the service that needs attention, on a busy lunch they needed more than 2 waitresses one of which was training. On arrival the service was impeccable but as they go busy it deteriorated , we waited 25 mins for a cheese plate and as our wine had been decanted and was on the bar with empty glasses. At £120 for 2 We expect better
However we would return but PLEASE more staff
The food was excellent and although a set menu we could not fault it It is the service that needs attention, on a busy lunch they needed more than 2 waitresses one of which was training. On arrival the service was impeccable but as they go busy it deteriorated , we waited 25 mins for a cheese plate and as our wine had been decanted and was on the bar with empty glasses. At £120 for 2 We expect better
However we would return but PLEASE more staff
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In March 2018, Jane C said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We had been recommended this restaurant be some' foody friends' and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere and service were lovely with attentive but not intrusive staff. The food was just lovely.. seafood soup and pork belly for me. The wine list was interesting too. We had a lovely evening and it was VERY reasonable cost wise.
We will be back.
We will be back.
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