The Crown

Old Ipswich Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester
01206 231946

Recent Reviews

David Packard

Update March 2024Went for early evening meal. The place was very busy, but the service was attentive.Menu had recently changed to their spring menu. The quality of the food was very good.Car park has several disabled spaces, and a lot of the restaurant is on the level. There is a step up to further seating, so I recommend you let the restaurant know when booking if you have any access difficulties like a wheelchair user.The disabled toilet / baby change is of a reasonable size and standard.Will certainly visit again!Parking: You must register your Licence Plate details inside the restaurant to get free parking. Otherwise you will be charged!Wheelchair accessibility: Several disabled parking spaces. Most of the restaurant is level access and pleased to see the garden has been made accessible. Disabled loo/baby change inside.

William McDonald

Food was very good, and the waitresses were very attentive. Real ales need a better and more local selection.

Han Lou

Wow! What an amazing Early Birthday Lunch! My Nan loved this place and was made to feel very welcome, by Waitress Bethany and managers Alex and Rio!Can not wait to return ❤️

Richard Palmer

We come here often to meet for a beer, and the service and welcome from the Manager Rio is second to none. Really appreciate the time spent talking and making us feel welcome.Never had a bad beer, and never had a bad meal, very reasonable pint, still under £5 for a Doombar.Free parking too.

Joaquim Candido

Great service and good was

john clark

First timer here, everything was lovely, food , service atmosphere along with the open fire was very homely. Toilets were clean and were of a good standard which to me says alot about the rest of the pubs hygiene. Special mention for Alicia, She was perfect in recommending certain meals when I was in a quandary when we were choosing..Only one drawback! Can someone please turn the lights on in the carpark! it was as dark as a mine shaft. Well done..

Carol Marshall

We waited ages to order our food and when it came the roasts were Luke warm, at no point were we asked if our food was ok, limit less gravy… couldn’t get anyone’s attention to ask for more and given a little gravy boat with the roast, certainly not enough.It didn’t seem that busy but they were definitely understaffed.This place needs to get its act together, either get enough staff or reduce the amount of covers, one person on the bar trying to cover drinks for the whole place!!On the plus side the cauliflower cheese I ordered as a side was hot and tasty.

A Lee

Arrived at 15:20 for 15:30 booking, didn’t get seated til 15:40-45. Then waited ages for someone to take our order, then even longer for the food. Asked for another drink and again, waited. Sat there longer still for someone to take our plates, decided not to get desert and we just wanted to get out of there. Was plenty of staff around but we just seemed to be ignored. Spent 2 hours there just for a main meal. Disappointed. Would not recommend. Actually kind of gutted

jamie forsyth

Fantastic time thank you all great hospitality and a big thank you to Rio for all her

Nicky Faulkner

Visited The Crown for dinner and the food was lovely. Great atmosphere and we were made to feel very welcome on arrival. We were served by Bethany and she was very helpful and attentive throughout the evening - I would highly recommend

huffey

Absolutely brilliant evening celebrating our friends 40th Birthday. We had the pleasure of Bethany serving us throughout our evening, she was so lovely and friendly which made our evening that bit more special so thank you Bethany for being an A⭐️ waitress.

Cheryll Burton

Lovely evening, food was great but must thank Bethany for her service tonight, very friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble and very

Shawn Marjoram

Cold food rude staff food came back still cold and with salt on after telling them 3 time can not have salt will never go back

Wayne Tearle

Great food with good quality service. Bethany was pleasant and great with customer service. Burger was top notch and mini pudding with hot drink great value. Would recommend definitely.

Tania O'Neill

An idyllic warm, cosy country pub/restaurant with the most delicious freshly-cooked food. Varied menu, friendly staff and ample parking. Wheelchair accessible and the layout lends itself to enjoy privacy as well as ability to access all tables. Also DOG friendly.Parking: Large carpark but you must remember to enter your car registration onscreen when you enter.Wheelchair disabled spaces close to the entrance. Only slightest of lips that do not require effort or getting out of power chair. There are 2 doors to enter which are manual. If you are on your own, it would not be easy but the staff are always on hand to help as the bar faces the door. The dining area is laid out so that there is plenty of room to reach any table and the disabled toilet is clean and accessible.

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