The Crown is a quaint bar, restaurant, and hotel situated in Benson, Oxfordshire. This is a great example of rustic, homely dining thanks to a wood panelled bar, a mixture of tiling and wood flooring, as well as feature fairy lights decorating old-fashioned beams in the ceiling. Pop in for a special occasion and test out all the extensive bar has to offer before dining in the restaurant area - plus, if you want to extend your styay, The Crown has six beautifully decorated ensuite bedrooms for you to rest your head for the night.
The Crown supports local producers and suppliers across its menu with award winning cask ales, lagers and ciders supplied by Hook Norton Brewery.
The restaurant menu serves traditional favourites alongside more elegant examples of British and modern European cuisine. Begin with enjoying a Hook Brewery ale or sipping on a refreshing gin and tonic, and pair these with nibbles of pork puffs with a homemade preserve.
Next, relax at your table in the restaurant and try The Crown's take on the comforting classic of bubble and squeak for starters, which is served with a rich hollandaise sauce.
It is the main courses that the kitchen team shows off their skills. Even traditional plates of homemade pie are elevated with additions like truffle mashed potato, braised red cabbage, and a rich, decadent gravy. Alongside these classics, the menu also boasts a seasonal section which offers more adventurous plates for you to try. You'll find pan fried gurnard served with potatoes, artichoke and lemon caper butter; as well as an indulgent pork belly dish with wholegrain mustard mash and gravy.
Of course, you won't want to miss out on dessert with the likes of homemade banana loaf on the menu. A thick slice of banana bread comes served with an oozy butterscoth sauce and salted caramel ice cream.