RestaurantsWiltshireMarlboroughSN8

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Not exactly a newcomer, but relocated from London Road in October 2019 to bigger premises at The Crown.

survey result

Summary

£58
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4
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3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“If ‘Cheers’ was a restaurant, this would be what it felt like” – a local indie (now with a marquee) that has built up a “good reputation locally”, and where Aussie owner “Dan (Bond), Charlotte and their team produce great grub” by most (if not all) accounts; however, “what really matters is the embracing atmosphere, defining the phrase ‘neighbourhood restaurant’”.

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£56
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3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Australian Dan Bond’s unpretentious restaurant, which gained an outdoor marquee in covid times, is a real local hit; “you know everyone will like the food, you know it will be fair value” and “you know they’ll work their socks off to give you a good time”….“plus, Dan’s just a good bloke”, so “how could it not be everyone’s favourite?” Top Tip – “their occasional wine dinners are great fun too”.

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£53
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Going from strength to strength” – Australian Dan Bond runs this “delightful” restaurant, which serves an “interesting and excellently prepared” menu. “The entire staff work hard to give customers a great experience and this is one of those thoroughly well-run spots where the whole is more than the sum of the parts!”

Summary

£50
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4
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Probably the best food in Marlborough” – this local favourite is not exactly a newcomer, but relocated from London Road in October 2019 to bigger premises at The Crown. There’s “a choice of small dishes or full meals” and “very friendly service with Dan himself playing ‘Le Patron’”. “We had a memorable meal featuring in turn: carpaccio of beef with Parmesan ice cream, taleggio, roast quail, paella (superb match with an unexpected heavyweight Bertrand rosé), lamb moussaka and lemon polenta cake. Superb!”.

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6-7 The Parade, Marlborough, SN8 1NE

Restaurant details

Highchair,Portions
Yes
30
No dress code

Dan's at The Crown Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Dan's at The Crown Restaurant in SN8, Marlborough by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Dan's at The Crown restaurant.
Ian C
We drop in at Dan’s unannounced for an ea...
Reviewed 5 months, 24 days ago

"We drop in at Dan’s unannounced for an early supper on a grey Wednesday - the perfect antidote to a dull local meeting. My monkfish medallions are meaty and perfectly cooked. The accompanying mussel curry is hot and sweet with nasi goreng - the mussels are soft and pillowy. In this company broccoli is quite the surprise, yet brings a flash of green and a crunch to the dish. Who knows if these ingredients will ever meet again, but this is completely comforting, tasty and satisfying soul-food. My long-suffering partner chose an innocent-sounding crispy aubergine starter which fairly burst with sweet, sticky, chilli-infused flavour, then dived into iberico pork presa, a fine cut cooked pink, on a base of romesco sauce with butter beans and crunchy fresh artichoke hearts. The sauce could perhaps have been more distinct, but once again, this was a tasty dish made with excellent ingredients. All in all, delicious."

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Ashley d
Dan's has a good reputation locally but the...
Reviewed 8 months, 10 days ago

"Dan's has a good reputation locally but the food is very overrated. Good menu but the food not terribly special. Service friendly and ambiance good."

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£9.00 £18.00 £0.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £29.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
6-7 The Parade, Marlborough, SN8 1NE
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday5 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑12 am
Saturday12 pm‑12 am
Sunday12 pm‑6 pm

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