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The Crown Inn

3.0 of 5
Foxhill Lane | Playhatch Nr Reading, Playhatch RG4 9QN, England
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The Crown Inn
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3.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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Berks, UK
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Our first visit since the refurb. Good food, good service, charming helpful staff. But The Crown has lost some of its charm and character. The conservatory where you could look out over the herb garden is no more and although overall the redesign has been well executed, the room/area where we sat had very loud wallpaper – a repeat pattern... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

My first visit since it has reopened, we have been eating there since 1988. The light and airy conservatory has gone - its now a bar. The decor is dark, nice and cozy in the winter but would feel stuffy in the summer. The menu didn't look very interesting, I struggled to find anything which I wanted to eat -... More

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Telford
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Very well presented hotel a unique accommodation. Sick of the same old corporate soulless hotel? Yes me too, thats why I tried the Crown Inn and I am very glad I did. I am a road warrior that appreciates excellent service, and when you visit the crown you get that with one of the best steaks Ive ever had! My... More

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Reading England
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Since our visit last year it has had a refurb. Looks very nice, the food is still the same good quality, not cheap but well presented. Nice to be able to sit outside in March in the newly made over outside area. It must be very popular as the car park was completely full and we had to park on... More

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Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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We had dinner here with friends recently having not visited the Crown for some 3 years. Our last visit had left us feeling that the restaurant was overpriced, and nothing special. Things have changed a bit since then. The place has had something of a makeover recently (re-opened 1 March) and the bar and restaurant have been very tastefully decorated... More

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Travelmerchant
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

The Crown Inn serves pretty good (but not great) pub food at central London prices, despite being in rural Berkshire. We had x4 meals and each seemed about 25% more expensive than other pubs in the area: Steak and Ale pie with chips - £16 (not much meat in the pie, but was tasty) - pie and chips for £16??... More

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London, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
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I was part of a large group who had booked a function room to celebrate a wedding anniversary. On arrival the room had not been set out as per instructions. During the meal a dirty piece of cutlery fell from a plate as one of the staff members was clearing the table, it landed on my suit jacket leaving a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

I'll review the food first: It's just amazing. It is pricey enough to be a treat, but it is worth every penny. The service is good too. The main pub is nicer than the conservatory style 'dining room', but both are lovely to eat in. The garden is very pleasant too, perfect for a pre-dinner Prosecco! We've been for lunch,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011 via mobile
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Hi myself and wife got married hear in feb this year,we had a fantastic day and the staff were so nice and helpfull they really made are day special We went there today Sunday 14 aug 2011 and wat a total difference I haven't seen such a miserable looking team in ages I folded a paper a4 menu and actualy... More

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Foxhill Lane | Playhatch Nr Reading, Playhatch RG4 9QN, England
Price range (per night):* 124 AUD - 394 AUD

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