RestaurantsOxfordshireFaringdonSN7
25 market place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU

Owner's description

Elegant, quirky and serving exquisite food alongside a beautifully renovated 4 star hotel. Escape the fast pace of everyday life with a visit to The Old Crown Coaching Inn. Located in the centre of the historic market town of Faringdon, seize the opportunity to sink into a relaxing ambiance of pure bliss.

Prices

  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 80.00 Dinner only 7

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£11.00 £55.00 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £0.00
Filter Coffee £2.50
Extras  
Bread £6.00
Service 10.00%

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
Yes
12
No dress code
50

The chef

Chef Samuel Squires has worked in many top restaurants before joining The Old Crown coaching inn including the 5 starred Grove in Watford, the Ritz London, 3 starred michelin l'Assiette Champenoise, several private yachts, Hibiscus in Northampton before settling down at The Old Crown in March 2022.
Sam's use of only seasonal ingredients compliments his style of food which is modern with a nod to his classical french training.

The Old Crown Coaching Inn Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Old Crown Coaching Inn Restaurant in SN7, Faringdon by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Old Crown Coaching Inn restaurant.
David P
Beautiful restaurant! The food and service ...
Reviewed 10 months, 27 days ago

"Beautiful restaurant! The food and service is world class for a fraction of the price. The chef is amazingly talented with a creative yet somewhat nostalgic menu, that is a true delight. Special mention needs to go to their wine list that has some brilliant and unique wines that leave you wanting more time to try them all."

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nicholas E
Attended the Titanic evening at this venue....
Reviewed 11 months, 5 days ago

"Attended the Titanic evening at this venue. The food was exceptional and the wine list amazing. Congratulations to all the staff for organising such a wonderful evening. We shall be returning again as soon as possible !! Thoroughly recommend."

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25 market place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
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Opening hours
Monday7 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Tuesday7 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Wednesday7 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Thursday7 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Friday7 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Saturday9 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Sunday9 am‑4 pm

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