The Old Crown Coaching Inn

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   Stephan

   Bristol

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   This was the second time we gave the The Old Crown a chance and it was just as bad the second time as the first. The set Christmas Day lunch was ok, but for the price we paid (£240+) we really did expect more. The food generally was poor and they just forgot to include any potatoes with one of our meals despite it being included on the menu and were clearly ambivalent to this. We will not be returning nor will we be advising anyone else to go here.
   

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   Keith

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful old coaching Inn, have used it for ~50 years! The food was very good, the wine list excellent and the ambience of both the bar and the ballroom restaurant excellent. It is quite expensive, but definitely a real experience (culinary and ambience) and way above the usual level of pubs/restaurants locally.
   

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   Sarah

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food - lovely flavours but crumble portion too big and my beef had a lot of tissue I had to cut out which was inedible. Apart from that I would definitely recommend.
   

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   Keith

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   GRacious room, somewhat noisy because of many tables and people. The Sunday lunch menu is a bit limited (choice of 4 dishes for each course) but the food was very good. Portions were large and well-presented.
   

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   Shenna

   Oxford

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a wonderful roast dinner. The staff were very good but the room acoustics were not good at all.
   

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   Jemma

   Dorset

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a gorgeous place, as soon as we walked in the staff were attentive and welcoming. We were seated and asked for an extra table setting as we had a late joiner, without hesitation they set an extra place. Drinks order was taken swiftly and drinks came in very good time, the atmosphere was very calm with moderate chatter in the background. We all ordered a Sunday roast and it is quite possibly the best roast dinner I have ever had in Oxfordshire, absolutely delicious! It was rather pricey but worth every penny. We will most definitely be back. Outstanding!
   

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   Cilla

   VIP

   London

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Great food with wonderful flavours . Attentive service . Room quite big and felt chilly which was a shame
   

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   Helen

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is of an excellent standard. The service was efficient. We had a very pleasant Sunday lunch.
   

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   James

   Oxford

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely fantastic experience at The Old Crown Coaching Inn! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. We started off in JJ's cocktail bar and had pre-dinner cocktail off their extensive and interesting cocktail list. I went for the cocktail the barman said was their best, a mojito. Oh my! It was superb. No soda, just rum but the balance of flavours made that genuinely the best mojito I have ever had. We dined in the restaurant and were blown away by the quality of the food – every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour. The atmosphere in the bar and restaurant was warm and inviting, and the waitress played piano in the background made the evening even more special. The rooms were comfortable and full of character, making our stay truly memorable. I can’t recommend this place enough – a hidden gem in Faringdon! After finishing dinner, we were told (though we could not hear it in the Ballroom or JJ's that they had live music on in their Crown Bar. We ventured down after dinner and listened to an amazing musician. We met a few locals and had a good dance. A big thank you to team who made our anniversary so special. We stayed in The Courtroom and had a terrific night stay. In the morning we had breakfast in the Ballroom and again, quality shines through. The waiter mentioned the important of provenance in their food, and you sure can see it. A must visit. Well done Crown, you know how to put on a great weekend. We will be back time and time again.
   

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    stephen

    London

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1

    the service was willing but not expert. The food was over fussy and frankly rather pretentious; every dish had too many ingredients. The decor of the 'ballroom' is unfortunate and the ambience of the room was poor.
    

    The Old Crown Coaching InnResponded on October 16, 2024

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're always open to hearing constructive criticism, we're surprised to hear your thoughts on the ambience, as you're the first guest to raise concerns about it. Our team works hard to maintain a warm and inviting atmosphere, and it's worth noting that our 2AA Rosettes and the title of Best Restaurant in Oxford are a reflection of the quality and experience we strive to deliver. Regarding your comments on the food, our chefs are passionate about creating innovative dishes using the best ingredients, and while we understand that tastes vary, our menu is designed to offer a carefully curated balance of flavours. However, we value your input and will certainly consider it as we continue to evolve.
    

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