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3.4 out of 5
Good | 14 reviews

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2.6 ★ from 17 reviews

The waitress had no clue to take over our order or deliver it! Food came out, but only for the three meals instead of four, no steak knives came with the food,...

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Alice
31.03.2023 - 04:02

Had to send the food back because the vegetables were served cold. Pie was okay, but only pastries of shed court. Pudding order, but not available, yet the real...

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We often eat at The Crown, food is usually very good with a very friendly service and usually very efficient. This special evening was unfortunately one of our...

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Overall good value for money, service a little slow but understandable given how busy it was and my meal could have been hotter! but I would go there again

Having used the Crown for the last 15 years this was the worst experience I have had. The quality of the food was very poor, for my starter I had a prawn cockta...

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The Crown, a beloved local venue, has recently received mixed feedback from diners. While many patrons have praised its warm atmosphere and generally high-quality food, recent experiences highlight significant service shortcomings. Numerous guests reported slow service and inattentive staff, impacting their dining experience. Issues such as cold dishes and incomplete orders were frequent concerns, leading to disappointing meals. However, some reviewers appreciated the restaurant's proactive approach to handling complaints, like deducting items from bills when issues arose. Overall, while The Crown remains a popular choice, improvements in staff efficiency and food consistency are essential for future success.

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3.4 ★ from 14 reviews
MarkD
17.07.2024 - 23:41

The waitress was completely clueless when it came to taking our order or serving it! Only three meals were brought out instead of four, and there were no steak...

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MarkD
18.11.2023 - 00:07

Waitress had not got a clue as to taking our order or delivering it!! Food came out but only for the three meals instead of four, no steak knives came out with...

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Jeremy
18.11.2023 - 00:07

We were disappointed with our recent dining experience at the restaurant. We were seated by the window and it was quite cold. The soup we ordered arrived cold a...

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Denis
18.11.2023 - 00:07

We had to return our meal because the vegetables were served cold. The pie was decent, but it was only a pastry topped dish. We tried to order pudding, but it w...

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MickyH
18.11.2023 - 00:07

We often drink eat at The Crown , food is generally very good with a very friendly service and mostly very efficient . On this particular evening unfortunately...

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