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The atmosphere at The Crown - Colchester is rated 8.9/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at The Crown - Colchester is rated 8/10 by TheFork users.

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The noise level at The Crown - Colchester is rated 7.5/10 by TheFork users.

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The service at The Crown - Colchester is rated 9.1/10 by TheFork users.

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The quality of the food at The Crown - Colchester is rated 9.1/10 by TheFork users.

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Reviews - The Crown - Colchester

Name: The Crown - Colchester
Address: Old Ipswich Road Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QR, United Kingdom
Price range: £25 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9

Reviews

9
of 10

Excellent

63 reviews

Ambience

8.9

Food

9.1

Service

9.1

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Nicholas W. • 1 review
9 March 2025
10/10
a lovely old fashioned pub whit a excellent staff and extremely good food
Pete S. • 1 review
1 February 2025
10/10
Excellent food and excellent service.
Neill V. • 1 review
19 January 2025
8.5/10
very cosy pub with a great Sunday lunch menu and a roaring log fire. The service was mostly good with very friendly people. Had to causes down some mustard and a round of drinks but all in all a solid menu and relaxed feel. great parking and right off the A12 to easy to get to and park.
Paul B. • 1 review
19 January 2025
10/10
I have been here with parents, children, the kids chums, my mates and a lady or five. This was for my 60th with the eldest, her Man and a lady chum of mine. The waiting staff were effective and courteous the foid was good and got to have a Dad chat this is the first time since my last parent passed a way so a comfortable and warm place. The walk in Dedham was very chilly a lunch to remember.
Maria R. • 11 reviews
17 January 2025
10/10
Warm cosey lovely food staff and atmosphere
Richard C. • 1 review
7 October 2024
10/10
Lovely food, nice atmosphere, quick service and friendly staff
Geraldine R. • 2 reviews
11 August 2024
10/10
Service was excellent, efficient, prompt and friendly. On the other hand no pressure when we needed to change an order choice because of a dietary requirement. Good value and the food was well cooked and presented.
Andrew H. • 1 review
4 June 2024
9/10
A great casual dining experience, embracing good food, ambience, service and value for money. Definitely one to keep on the radar for future visits.
gaynor m. • 1 review
24 April 2024
9.5/10
The staff were really understanding when I rang to say we would be a bit late for our booking. Our server Zoe was really friendly and efficient and we had a lovely meal in beautiful surroundings- we come from wales and are envious of the atmosphere of the classic English pub!
Jo F. • 33 reviews
8 March 2024
10/10
Very good service from our waitress. Service was quick and efficient. Food very nicely presented and tasty. Was a really pleasant, relaxed lunch.
Maz V. • 2 reviews
18 October 2023
6/10
Unfortunately really busy and very very slow. Took an hour for desserts to arrive.
samuel b. • 1 review
6 August 2023
9.5/10
We have been here a few times, quality is excellent. The staff were atentive. My only gripe is the sunday roast portions. 1 slice of beef, 4 small potatoes, half a parsnip and 1 yorkie for £21.50. The portions usally good sized, and to be honest if there was stome fresh veg it would have really brightened the plate up.
Jo F. • 33 reviews
23 June 2023
10/10
Great ambiance. Varied menu. Pleasant service and fresh tasty food
Elizabeth C. • 11 reviews
8 January 2023
8.5/10
Very helpful attentive staff.
Deborah H. • 4 reviews
16 October 2022
8/10
Arrived to find car park fairly empty but several cars arrived just after which was a good sign! Restaurant fairly empty too which was odd as we hadn’t been able to amend our booking so just assumed it was full? Seen soon after arrival and seated. Not the best table as by the toilets and the service entrance/exit but ok. Took a while for waitress to arrive so when she did we ordered drinks and mains. Drinks took a while to arrive which was painful as could see them on the counter! Food didn’t take too long and it was lovely. I had seabass and my partner has the pie. Pie wasn’t full which was a shame but tasty all the same. We decided to have dessert which was cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. Cheesecake was a bit stingey in size but lovely. We both downloaded a free pudding voucher. Thought my drink was expensive - £3:05 for a Diet Coke when two glasses of wine were £7:10? Waitress was lovely. She engaged with us and we had some banter which is rare these days. All in all a lovely meal
Paul R. • 1 review
5 September 2022
10/10
Received a very warm and friendly welcome from the Manager The level of service was excellent they were very attentive and nothing was to much trouble for them We will definitely be returning and will recommend the venue to others
Graham P. • 1 review
10 August 2022
8/10
Very good food, little disappointed that several dishes were unavailable due to 'freezer issues' so we were limited to what was available. Service good.
Douglas O. • 1 review
27 June 2022
8/10
The food was very good but We were very disappointed , as they had run out of beer, especially as all 4 of us were going to order . I'm afraid a pub with no beer is a very sad affair. We were not impressed. D. Ord
Julie W. • 1 review
27 May 2022
7.5/10
We have been to The Crown several times and always enjoyed everything about it, my 2 friends and I visited last night but unfortunately there were a few hiccups. The service was ok although we waited a while for someone to take our order, then when our food arrived 2 of the 3 meals were cold so had to be returned. This left one person eating alone who had finished by the time our meals came back. I can’t fault the food on its return and it won’t put me off coming back, hopefully it was just a one off! The staff were helpful and friendly as always.
Lorraine N. • 15 reviews
24 April 2022
10/10
Superb restaurant really worth a visit. Friendly staff and lovely food
Elaine F. • 1 review
13 April 2022
8.5/10
Really nice surroundings, plenty of parking and easily accessible from the A12 (from both directions) - the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely go back again.
Amanda B. • 1 review
8 March 2022
8/10
The restaurant has improved since i was last there. There was a lot available on the menu this time. Only 2 things not available The service was excellent.
Kevin B. • 1 review
1 August 2021
7.5/10
Food was very nice
Karen C. • 1 review
13 July 2021
10/10
Had a lovely evening with friends the food was good staff helpful and friendly atmosphere pleasant will definitely go again and recommend to other's
Geoffrey c. • 2 reviews
11 July 2021
8.5/10
As always very friendly and attentive staff especially Natalie good choice of food and drinks - good venue to meet up with our friends for an enjoyable Sunday lunch
Geraldine S. • 1 review
30 June 2021
9/10
Nicely spaced out restaurant. Attentive staff the main meal was nice but the edible plant pot dessert was amazing!
- -. • 1 review
22 September 2019
8.3/10
We have dined at The Crown before and we love it here. Only downside to this particular visit was the steak and ale pie, the meat tasted very gritty and cheap, wasn't pleasant to eat at all so I had to leave it. Everything else we ordered was very nice.