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#2,328 of 2,465 Bar in London
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Bar, British, Pub
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Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available
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Reviewed 18 October 2023

Our visit was during the first really cold snap of the autumn, and the pub was absolutely freezing. This meant it was not possible to remove any outer clothing. Couldn't fault the quality of drinks or service, but the food was dreadful. The sausage sandwich...was served on white bread spread with margarine without the promised mustard and was barely edible. In fairness though, the chips were delicious despite being cooked from frozen. On a more positive note, it's in a great location (it is after all in Blackheath) and has a great outdoor seating area perfect for summerMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

Fish and chips, fish batter not cooked through, burger very over cooked. Lovely waitress apologised and spoke to her manager who never came out to speak to us to investigate further. Refund given. The fact that there were only 2 cubicles in the toilets proved...to be a challenge, one of my friends was very sick when she got home , good for drinks but not food.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023

We waited 45 mins for a sandwich, and were told a large party of 8 had just ordered and it could be a while, then literally seconds later they appeared, poor food, high price for what it was, as the ratings prove, very average if...not belowMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 July 2023

The Crown!!! A Pub I really learned to know real People!!! Do you know Why!!! I visited 2day ,Saw Keith and Faical... Great Guys...You be been Running the Crown Montpelier Vale as Loyals and Gr8!!!! I am from the Hare Billet up the Heath..we always...enjoyed the Village Feelings.. Keep up the Good Work.ThanksMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 26 June 2023 via mobile

This was our first time earing here, family of 6 and sadly we will not be returning. We waited 1hr 25 mins for our food. We did get 3 free cokes, a wine and an apple juice free for the wait being so long and...also to be fair it was really busy due to race for life and beautiful weather. The food though was not food. We ordered two kids cheeseburger meals, each only with half a hamburger and a sprinkle of cheese. How can you only put in half a hamburger? The fishfinger sandwich contained two fishfingers and at £10, this is a bit of a joke. The kid’s macaroni cheese was dry and bland. Im not sure if we were served these dishes on purpose because we complained about the length of time but thats a shame becausethe actual pub is nice and cool with lots of space. Given the quality and portion size of the food though we will never return.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 2 January 2023 via mobile

Popped in here for a few drinks with friends whilst out in Blackheath. Got served straight away and found a seat. The beers were ok, toilets were a bit small

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 28 October 2022 via mobile

Had such a lovely afternoon in The Crown. Nearly never went because of bad reviews. Glad I changed my mind. I had curry and chicken wings. Food was delicious and HUGE portions. None of us could finish our meals. Staff were so friendly

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 29 August 2022

I ordered the Traditional Fish and Chips large size (£13.95) and was given a tiny, thin, curled-up piece of fish, probably pollack or some other cheap and very non-traditional fish, not cod or haddock, with a wafer-thin coating of batter. The chips were flabby and...unappetising, but I could have forgiven that if the fish had been half-decent. But it was terrible, worthless, hardly any fish there at all. The staff did have the good grace to apologise, but there was no refund or offer of another dish forthcoming. Don't expect a good meal here.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 8 May 2022 via mobile

My husband and I stopped off here on a walk with our dog. Staff friendly and 2 glasses of red wine cost us £13. Dogs are allowed in the downstairs area of the pub but no signs in the window to indicate so or on...their website. We enjoyed our stop here.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 27 February 2022 via mobile

Haven’t been in The Crown for many years and was really looking forward to Sunday lunch in there. What a disappointment as both of our roasts were stone cold! I don’t want to send it back for it to be microwaved so are it due...to hunger but I prefer my roasts hot or at least warm! Another two friend turned up and had also ordered roasts and one was stone cold and the other was so small it looked like someone had eaten half. When we complained we were told it was all that was left but you. An have some pigs in blankets to make up for it! A bowl of pigs and roast potatoes duly arrived but wouldn’t it have been better to have put the potatoes on the plate in the first place! At least the small portion was hot!More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 18 August 2021

I have driven past this pub for years and always wanted to go in it, honestly the experience was awful. The soft drinks and beer were flat. We asked to change it and again we’re serve with flat beverages. We ordered sandwiches and loaded fries...which were absolutely abysmal. Both myself and my partner were ill that night with upset stomachs and nausea. The bar staff were friendly but pretty clueless. Do not go here!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 31 October 2020 via mobile

Visited the pub whilst on a break from work, and had the service was spot on. I have previously visited shepherd's neame pubs and I do enjoy their wine! Only downside I noticed was that I do not believe they respected the new law for...Tier2 for same household/social bubble.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 12 October 2020

Good check in and shown to table. Efficient service and didn't have to wait long for drinks. Good choice of gins. Staff really friendly.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 18 September 2020 via mobile

A friend and I met up for a catch up over a couple of drinks. The measures in place are good, check in on entry and shown to a table. The table service was very good, friendly and efficient staff and a good choice of...beers. Definitely would return.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 12 August 2020 via mobile

After trying several unfriendly locals I came here I know things are difficult but these people bend over backwards to accommodate, well done to the extremely helpful team.

Date of visit: August 2020
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  • Food: 3
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 2.5