The Crown, Groombridge - pub details
Address: The Green, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9QH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 16457) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Ashurst (1.7 miles), Eridge (2.3 miles), Tunbridge Wells (3.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by TheCaptain on 26 Nov 2004
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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 13 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Junction Inn, Groombridge (0.3 miles), Hare, Langton Green (1.2 miles), Chafford Arms, Fordcombe (1.6 miles), High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells (1.8 miles)
user reviews of the Crown, Groombridge
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| We hadn’t been here for a few yonks, but popped in for a drink late on Sunday afternoon and had the most blissful Rural Pub experience ever. Only two real ales that I noticed, but the Harveys was good and served in a jug without me asking. After a horrendous experience at a similarly should-be-venerable rural hostelry the day before, the locals were friendly, and did not think it incumbent upon themselves to block the bar and swear loudly. One of them had been taking his pet ferret and polecat out for a walk, and it was so funny and nice the way they were behaving; I never thought of these as being such good pets before. One of them curled up on me and went to sleep! After the locals left, me and the Mrs. Couldn’t resist going and sitting by the open fire; there was a beautiful sunset outside of the windows, an old clock ticking reassuringly, and we only realised belatedly that we had stayed over closing time – the landlady hadn’t mentioned this and had let us finish our drinks in contentment. We will definitely be going again. The villagers are VERY lucky. Warlock - 20 Feb 2012 10:30 |
| Agree with most of the previous reviewers - a good traditional pub serving good food alongside a good selection of ales and with friendly service. Enjoyed the open log fire too! aaroncp - 8 Jan 2011 19:59 |
| Truly Amazing! stellaforme - 2 Nov 2010 01:35 |
| Nice old pub but we were unlucky on our visit yesterday as there was only Harvey's and when I said it was not my favourite, the barlady asked if I wanted lager. I said I didn't so she suggested a brandy! Perhaps she was trying to be funny but I got the impression she'd had a busy day. The food was OK but a bit overpriced - £10.50 for fish & chips and £9.90 for pie & veg. As we were leaving the Larkins was being replaced - sorry to miss that. The overall experience was not favourable. Even when pubs are busy there should be more customer friendly service and choice; how long does it take to put a new barrell on? If publicans want customers to return and / or make recommendations then they need to be giving service all the time. inmyopinion - 11 Sep 2010 10:00 |
| Smashing traditional pub. Always good beer, tasty good-value food, and a warm welcome. One of the best in the area. LDW - 29 Oct 2009 07:30 |
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