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Travellers' Choice2023
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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All reviews pizza sticky toffee pudding salad the pub daily specials table service friendly atmosphere evening meal on tap generous portions lovely food ate here well worth a visit rachel beer ales gravy
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

On balance it is probably best to book which we hadn't. Fortunately we were accommodated as we were there early in the evening. Friendly, chatty staff. Good service. Prawn salad and crab cakes were lovely. Excellent value

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 30 September 2023

Staff very helpful in finding a table during a busy time. Food was lovely and nice atmosphere. Dog friendly too. We came back for a second evening. Recommended to book as it can get busy!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

Friendly and professional staff.Food very good. Pleasant company. Would go here again if in the area

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

Failing which, based on the two mains we had, you'd have the same food if you defrosted a low end ready meal.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

Very pleasant and friendly pub to visit. Food was good. Will happily recommend and visit again next year.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

Visited here with family a couple of weeks ago. We stopped by a few times for drinks during our holiday but only once for food. Had great service and nice friendly atmosphere but unfortunately the visit when we ate was somewhat spoiled. My mother in...law has gluten intolerance and asked for the gluten free menu. She ordered the ham egg and chips from the GF menu but unfortunately after the meal she experienced the negative effects of eating gluten and her stomach was upset for several days.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023 via mobile

Very genuinely friendly staff. Food excellent we both had seafood baskets which seemed to be a popular choice and wow it did not fail to please. Food arrived within a reasonable time and the price including a bottle of wine and beers was Under £60....Bargain. Overall highly recommended just be aware opening hours are limited.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 July 2023

A lovely Olde Worlde pub in the centre of picturesque Lynton. The food and drinks were served by a wonderfully attentive and cheerful guy (the one with the ponytail) and the portions were extremely generous. Great selection of drinks and dog-friendly too! Thank you for...a wonderful dining experience. Very highly recommended.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 8 July 2023

This is a great place for an informal dinner. We also had Sunday lunch there. Good food,good value for money,good service and friendly.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 4 July 2023

Visited on Sunday 2nd July. Lady behind the bar was rude when finally got to it to order after a fifteen min wait. I suspect because we ordered late the chef couldn't be bothered to put much effort in. Food looked awful. We had ham,...egg, chips (they served sandwich ham from a packet) and sausage and mash in a Yorkshire pudding... no Yorkie, cheap sausages, watery mash, enough peas to serve a family of five and tasteless gravy.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 1 July 2023

very busy when we arrived but the gentleman who we spoke to managed to squeeze us in in a timely manner. the food was stunning and very decent sized portions great value for money

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023 via mobile

Beautifully presented food , great portions and tasty very reasonable, good selection with daily specials Friendly atmosphere, bar serves a great selection of drinks

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 27 June 2023 via mobile

We ate a couple of times here during our stay on Lynton, the food was very good and the portions generous! The staff were always helpful, highly recommended!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 12 June 2023

The evening we were here it was exceptionally busy but the service was excellent. The chap behind the bar seemed to be everywhere, taking orders, serving etc, he was so efficient. The food was great and the atmosphere really nice. We have visited the area...many times but never been to The Crown before, we were recommended by a local which says a lot I think. We would definitely consider staying there too.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 4 June 2023

Glad we booked as it was busy. The vegetarian risotto was really tasty. Lots of different vegetables cooked to perfection. Followed by sticky toffee pudding and caramel cheesecake. A very good meal. Staff were very nice too.

Date of visit: June 2023
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The Crown is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5