Harden's survey result
Summary
This red-brick hotel with rooms was formerly owned by TV ‘Hotel Inspector’ Ruth Watson, but is nowadays under local group The Hotel Folk; “the menu is seasonal and consistent” and features “lots of lovely fish” landed in Orford, as well as locally reared meats, with “professional” service thrown into the mix.
Summary
“Consistently good, flavoursome local food” (with “fish a strong point, landed on the nearby village quay”) is abetted by “efficient but laidback service” at this crowd-pleasing hotel; while TV’s ‘Hotel Inspector’ Ruth Watson sold it to a local hotel group recently, longtime regulars report that standards have been preserved.
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Market Hill, Orford, IP12 2LJ
Restaurant details
The Crown & Castle Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The four of us had a very good Sunday lunch. The roast beef, roast potatoes, roast vegetables and Yorkshire pudding all lovely. Gravy tasty and the right consistency. Service was attentive and friendly. We all enjoyed our lunch. Before we visited the interesting Orford Castle which was close by and dry inside despite the heavy rain outside. "
"Impressively high standards across the board in this charming Suffolk spot: very good food with fish a strongpoint, warm and professional service, a relaxed ambiance with a silver demographic."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.25 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Market Hill, Orford, IP12 2LJ
Opening hours
| Monday | 6:15 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:15 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:15 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 6:15 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Friday | 6:15 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 6:15 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
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