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Summary
“Always a delight” – former music exec Alex Payne’s “lovely little pub”, set opposite his Rectory Hotel, is “excellent for romantics” with its “consistently good food” (not least the oversubscribed Sunday lunch) and “great ambience” to boot.
Summary
“A superb pub, part of the Rectory Hotel” opposite, and likewise revamped by music biz owner Alex Payne a few years back. Whether it’s for the “first-class Sunday lunch (if you can get in)” or the “cosy” ambiance it’s “well worth a visit” by (nearly) all accounts.
Summary
“A superb pub, part of the Rectory Hotel” opposite, and likewise revamped by music biz owner Alex Payne a few years back. Whether it’s for the “first-class Sunday lunch (if you can get in)” or the “cosy” ambiance it’s “well worth a visit” by (nearly) all accounts.
Summary
“Owned by the Rectory Hotel on the other side of the road” – both received a “very stylish” revamp courtesy of new, music-exec owner Alex Payne in mid-2017 – this beamed gastroboozer turns out some “superb cooking” (including game) on most (if not quite all) reports.
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"One of the best chicken supreme dishes I’ve ever had. Cheese Soufflé is outstanding but best shared between two. They do BYOB so you can bring your favourite tipple too and your doggie can come as well"
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Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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Service | 10.00% |
The St, Crudwell, SN16 9EW
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Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑3:45 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
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