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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2961 reviews

What Dave Holland doesn't like about The Craven Arms:
The restaurant offers a beautiful setting and great amenities for both kids and adults, but unfortunately, things took a turn from there. Our reservation wasn’t recorded, and we were placed at a table on the porch, which wasn’t ideal. Our server was very pleasant and did his best to make the experience more enjoyable. However, the food was disappointing. It lacked flavor, especially the peri peri chicken, which was d... View all feedback. What User likes about The Craven Arms:
Having known this pub since the early sixties and created countless wonderful memories there, it was the perfect choice for lunch with an old school friend. It did not disappoint. Everything about it was excellent: the food and beer were great, and the service was exceptionally good and welcoming. We will definitely be returning for our mini reunions. A big thank you to the amazing team for providing us with such a w... View all feedback.

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4.5 ★ from 582 reviews
Katw
22.12.2023 - 05:54

Price per person: £40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Patrick
22.12.2023 - 05:54

Great for kids, parking and lovely staff Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Emily
22.12.2023 - 05:54

We were a large party for Sunday lunch, and the service was great. Menu is lovely (several roast options) and outside play area for kids. Dog friendly and staff...

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Michelle
22.12.2023 - 05:54

Beautiful spacious pub. We had a table outside on a sunny day and it was a relaxing place to hang out. Beef rendang curry with rice hit the spot. Children’s por...

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P
22.12.2023 - 05:54

Fantastic and cosy pub, awesome food, amazing staff, very friendly and helpful and personable, gmhad the lamb shank roast and partner had vegetable curry and bo...

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4.8 ★ from 8 reviews

It's a nice place that was here a few times. eating was ok today, although it was excellent. very busy and under pressure. it will be expensive, however, from m...

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This is a nice friendly pub. We were made to feel very welcome and the food was delicious. Recommended.

Delicious and hearty food. It has a play area for kids and plenty of seating outdoors. The staff are very personable and made the experience even better. It is...

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Lovely food, brilliant garden for kids and adults alike. The climbing frame and swings are fab. Service was superb too. We will definitely be back soon

Booked for x16 for a birthday lunch, we often go here as it's so good for the kids to play whilst the adults can chat. As we were a large group, I was asked to...

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Facebook
4.7 ★ from 428 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 779 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 205 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 4 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 625 reviews

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