Local Reviews
In December 2017, mwd33 said about The Crown, Hartest
I have eaten at the Crown many times usually for Sunday lunch and it has been very good every time. The staff are always friendly and efficient. The restaurant is old world but very comfortable and cosy especially in the winter when the fire is on. It is also dog friendly.
The Crown is tucked by the side of the village green and is not too easily seen but don't give up it is well with seeking out.
You will enjoy it.
The Crown is tucked by the side of the village green and is not too easily seen but don't give up it is well with seeking out.
You will enjoy it.
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In December 2017, Peter B said about The Crown, Hartest
Ate there a few times recently. Food good, staff friendly but don't seem that experienced or trained on the detail and the place was cold which made it a tad uncomfortable.
They take dogs which is a plus and on the whole if they turned the heating up we would recommend the place; though overall for good food and a traditional English pub would just about give it 4 out of 5.
They take dogs which is a plus and on the whole if they turned the heating up we would recommend the place; though overall for good food and a traditional English pub would just about give it 4 out of 5.
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In January 2018, 731lady42 said about The Crown, Hartest
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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In January 2018, 831austenb said about The Crown, Hartest
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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In January 2018, Lisa M said about The Crown, Hartest
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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In January 2018, gavinj2018 said about The Crown, Hartest
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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In January 2018, Olly W said about The Crown, Hartest
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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In February 2018, Faiergreen said about The Crown, Hartest
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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In February 2018, H7FJH said about The Crown, Hartest
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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In March 2018, Steve W said about The Crown, Hartest
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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