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Crown & Horns, Newbury, ENG

Crown & Horns

3.1 (323)
£25 and under
Pub
Compton Road, East Ilsley, Newbury, ENG RG20 7LH

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for brunch
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm nestled in the heart of West Berkshire's racing countryside. Dating back to the 19th Century, the Crown & Horns is a beautiful country inn with heaps of character and history. The perfect place to sit back and relax with your favourite drink in hand.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01635 281545
  • Website
    https://www.crownandhorns.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer a take away service
  • Private party facilities
    We can cater for private events, please contact us on 01635281545
  • Location
    Compton Road, East Ilsley, Newbury, ENG RG20 7LH
  • Neighborhood
    Newbury
  • Cross street
    Compton Road, East Ilsley, RG20 7LH
  • Parking details
    Private on-site parking available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • School's Out For Summer: 50% off Menu Celebration

    Jul 17, 2025 only
    To celebrate the approaching School Holidays we're offering 50% off our food menu for one day only. Book for either lunch or dinner (12-8pm) on Thursday 17th July for parties of up to 8 guests (including kiddies!) and we would be delighted to take 50% off your food bill. Note this is just the food bill - drinks aren't included in the offer. Make sure to book your table through our website to qualify for the offer.
    School's Out For Summer: 50% off Menu Celebration Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 323 people are saying

Crown & Horns reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.1
3.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.0Food
  • 3.2Service
  • 3.0Ambience
  • 3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Crown & Horns offers a "wonderful and welcoming pub" atmosphere with friendly staff and a reasonable menu. Despite some mixed reviews about food consistency and wait times, guests appreciate the pub's comfort and service. Highlights include "really fantastic service" and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for social gatherings.
323 Reviews

  1. Pete

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Sunday lunch and we were the only people in there for food. Only had a main course as it took so long before the food came out. It was not worth waiting for. Board outside said local ales and all they had was doom bar.

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  2. Ruth

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We've been meeting friends here on a regular basis and have always been happy with the food and the service. This time, however, portions were much smaller than previously and my chicken was overcooked and tough. Disappointing. We asked for hot chocolate to drink but they didn't have any which was surprising. Neither did they have any ginger beer. The service was good and the noise level was just right, and the pub is comfortable and clean. We'll probably try somewhere else next time we meet based on the food...
    Crown & HornsResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Ruth, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you've enjoyed our food and service in the past, and that you found the service good and the pub comfortable during your recent visit. We apologise for the overcooked chicken you experienced this time. With regards to the portion size, the pub is now under new management and food items are now being served at spec level which is set by Punch. Your comments about the availability of hot chocolate and ginger beer have been noted, and we will look into this to ensure better stock management in the future. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the quality experience you've come to expect from us. Best regards, The Crown & Horns Team

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  3. Julie

    Devon1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately after ordering our food, we then waited 50 minutes until we received it. Very disappointed to wait this length of time. Further to my disappointment my salmon was nearly raw and I had to send it back, it took another 30 minutes until I received another meal by which time the Friends who were with me had finished their food. The person in charge apologised and said how sorry he was and gave us a complimentary bottle of wine, however after ordering a sweet and waiting a further 30 minutes this did not make up for our disappointment.
    Crown & HornsResponded on June 12, 2025
    Dear Julie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am truly sorry to hear about your experience with us. Waiting such a long time for your meal and then having to send it back is certainly not the standard we aim to uphold. I apologise for the inconvenience and frustration this caused you and your friends. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and I will ensure your comments are shared with our team to prevent such occurrences in the future. Simce your visit we have been hard at work retraining our kitchen team. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Kind regards, The Crown and Horns

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  4. Julian

    Berkshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service slow food order incorrect and drinks order forgotten

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  5. Ted

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, very friendly staff. A lovely meeting with friends

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  6. Hugh

    Surrey4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal, good service and chat from the bar lady. Company was great happy to go back again.

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  7. Nikki

    Berkshire2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Thought we'd give the pub another go as we went about a year ago and it wasn't great. Sadly nothing has improved. One meal wasn't cooked and one was swimming in fat and had mixed herbs on the top that were so thick, that's all you could taste. We did mention it to the waiter who knocked some off the bill. Used to be such a great pub and it's a shame it's gone downhill.
    Crown & HornsResponded on April 2, 2025
    Dear Nikki, Thank you for giving us another chance and for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet your expectations. Your comments about the food quality are concerning, and we'll address these issues with our kitchen team. We appreciate your honesty and hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future. Best regards, The Crown & Horns Team

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  8. Daisy

    Hampshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fantastic service! Have been a few times and will definitely be back again!!

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  9. Kevin

    Berkshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The pub was packed and once shown to our table there was a dog in the restaurant! We waited over an hour for our food, I requested an update on service with two of the staff. When the food eventually arrived it was Luke warm and not at the same time so once all 6 of us had our meals the first 4 plates were cold. We were told that as an apology the roast lunch es had double beef on them, this was not the case. Once the main courses were collected we were told that any puddings would be free of charge as an apology. Consequently we ordered our puddings and even they took ages to arrive. When I paid the bill the landlord / manager did apologise for reasons which really did not make the experience any better. Poor service and poor quality food. My Granddaughter even had her burger between two slices of toast because they had ‘run’ out of buns

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  10. Amanda

    Berkshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked a table for 4. Wanted to increase to 5 but OpenTable would not allow. Called twice to amend to 5 people. Turned up still as 4 people! Not good! No sourdough fir starters just cheap supermarket white sliced bread. Hardly any sauce on prawn cocktail. Roast beef meal however was good.

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FAQs

Crown & Horns offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01635 281545.

Crown & Horns is rated 3.1 stars by 323 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Crown & Horns

Compton Road, East Ilsley, Newbury, ENG RG20 7LH

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Compton Road, East Ilsley, RG20 7LH
  • Neighborhood
    Newbury
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private on-site parking available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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