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The Ballroom. Elegant serving terrific food. - The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

The Old Crown Coaching Inn

4.4
4.4
207 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Samuel Squires, our award winning Head Chef at The Old Crown Coaching Inn, has devised a range of menus for the hotel where you can enjoy three different types of cuisines and atmospheres in our restaurant, wine bar & public bar area.

To the rear of the hotel, you will find our 80 seater restaurant. Where you can enjoy terrific food carefully crafted with an innovative twist on fine dining.

Our Wine & Cocktail bar at the heart of The Crown offers a range of fine wines, cocktails and sharing platters, such as our charcuterie boards.

Finally, our main bar offers a more relaxed experience where you can enjoy a delicious meal off our pub menu.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary French, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:00 am–8:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01367 242744
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Samuel Squires
  • Catering
    Fine-dining menu
  • Private party facilities
    Tasting menus, weddings, receptions and parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Faringdon
  • Cross street
    London Street
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    There are regular buses to Faringdon. The main bus route is the S6 which stops right outside the hotel and goes on late into the evening.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve Celebration

    £125.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at The Old Crown Coaching Inn! Enjoy an exquisite evening featuring a specially curated dinner menu with gourmet dishes and decadent desserts. After dinner, dance the night away to live music by Yorkshire’s renowned band, Kaya, as they play well into the new year. Dinner is priced at £125 per person.

What 207 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for business meals

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Romantic

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Crown Coaching Inn offers a charming blend of history and hospitality, featuring "excellent breakfast" and "delicious meals." Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting" atmosphere, with standout dishes like the "best roast dinner in Oxfordshire." The "friendly, attentive staff" enhance the experience, making it a "must-visit."

207 Reviews
  1. Keith

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful old coaching Inn, have used it for ~50 years! The food was very good, the wine list excellent and the ambience of both the bar and the ballroom restaurant excellent. It is quite expensive, but definitely a real experience (culinary and ambience) and way above the usual level of pubs/restaurants locally.

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  2. Sarah

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - lovely flavours but crumble portion too big and my beef had a lot of tissue I had to cut out which was inedible. Apart from that I would definitely recommend.

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  3. Keith

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    GRacious room, somewhat noisy because of many tables and people. The Sunday lunch menu is a bit limited (choice of 4 dishes for each course) but the food was very good. Portions were large and well-presented.

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  4. Shenna

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a wonderful roast dinner. The staff were very good but the room acoustics were not good at all.

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  5. Jemma

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gorgeous place, as soon as we walked in the staff were attentive and welcoming. We were seated and asked for an extra table setting as we had a late joiner, without hesitation they set an extra place. Drinks order was taken swiftly and drinks came in very good time, the atmosphere was very calm with moderate chatter in the background. We all ordered a Sunday roast and it is quite possibly the best roast dinner I have ever had in Oxfordshire, absolutely delicious! It was rather pricey but worth every penny. We will most definitely be back. Outstanding!

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  6. Cilla

    VIP

    London

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food with wonderful flavours . Attentive service . Room quite big and felt chilly which was a shame

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  7. Helen

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is of an excellent standard. The service was efficient. We had a very pleasant Sunday lunch.

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  8. James

    Oxford

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic experience at The Old Crown Coaching Inn! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. We started off in JJ's cocktail bar and had pre-dinner cocktail off their extensive and interesting cocktail list. I went for the cocktail the barman said was their best, a mojito. Oh my! It was superb. No soda, just rum but the balance of flavours made that genuinely the best mojito I have ever had. We dined in the restaurant and were blown away by the quality of the food – every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour. The atmosphere in the bar and restaurant was warm and inviting, and the waitress played piano in the background made the evening even more special. The rooms were comfortable and full of character, making our stay truly memorable. I can’t recommend this place enough – a hidden gem in Faringdon! After finishing dinner, we were told (though we could not hear it in the Ballroom or JJ's that they had live music on in their Crown Bar. We ventured down after dinner and listened to an amazing musician. We met a few locals and had a good dance. A big thank you to team who made our anniversary so special. We stayed in The Courtroom and had a terrific night stay. In the morning we had breakfast in the Ballroom and again, quality shines through. The waiter mentioned the important of provenance in their food, and you sure can see it. A must visit. Well done Crown, you know how to put on a great weekend. We will be back time and time again.

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  9. stephen

    London

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    the service was willing but not expert. The food was over fussy and frankly rather pretentious; every dish had too many ingredients. The decor of the 'ballroom' is unfortunate and the ambience of the room was poor.
    The Old Crown Coaching InnResponded on October 16, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're always open to hearing constructive criticism, we're surprised to hear your thoughts on the ambience, as you're the first guest to raise concerns about it. Our team works hard to maintain a warm and inviting atmosphere, and it's worth noting that our 2AA Rosettes and the title of Best Restaurant in Oxford are a reflection of the quality and experience we strive to deliver. Regarding your comments on the food, our chefs are passionate about creating innovative dishes using the best ingredients, and while we understand that tastes vary, our menu is designed to offer a carefully curated balance of flavours. However, we value your input and will certainly consider it as we continue to evolve.

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  10. Jon

    London

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for lunch and ate in the main bar, nice area and not crammed in. Fish and chips were on the menu, the chips, tartar sauce and peas were great but the star of the show wasn’t, clearly mass produced no crisp beer batter as expected and for £20 a real let down. Not one to go back to for us anyway
    The Old Crown Coaching InnResponded on October 16, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the setting and some aspects of your meal, but I’m sorry to learn that the fish didn’t meet your expectations. We always strive for high quality in every dish we serve, and it's disappointing to hear that the fish wasn't up to our usual standards. We certainly use fresh Cod from Brixham, certainly not mass produced. Your comments are really helpful, and we’ll certainly review this with the kitchen team to ensure we’re consistently delivering the best.

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FAQs

The Old Crown Coaching Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01367 242744.

The Old Crown Coaching Inn is rated 4.4 stars by 207 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Old Crown Coaching Inn

25 Market Pl, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    London Street
  • Neighborhood
    Faringdon
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:00 am–8:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary French, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    There are regular buses to Faringdon. The main bus route is the S6 which stops right outside the hotel and goes on late into the evening.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Samuel Squires
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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