The Crown, Stony Stratford - pub details
Address: 9 Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1BE [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 6970) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Wolverton (2.1 miles), Milton Keynes Central (4 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Quiz night
- Food served, Sunday roast, Gluten free meals available, Real ale
- Outside seating, Children allowed, Credit cards accepted, Smoking area, Function room for hire, Wireless internet access, Air conditioning (Function Room Only), Disabled access
Pub suggested by Sue Malleson on 8 Mar 2004
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> Current user rating: 6.8/10 (rated by 16 users)
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| An extensive pub in the middle of the market square, this is a strange mix of old and new and different styles of decor, but is nonetheless a pleasant enough place and seems to be a popular spot. The main bar at the front is a traditional affair, but doesn’t have a particularly pubby a feel to it, although it’s difficult to pin down exactly why. There’s a rough wooden floor, and a real log burning fire which was a nice touch, along with some exposed stone walls. Elsewhere there was maroon paintwork on the walls, with wood panelling below, and there were candles on all the tables, so they were clearly trying to create a homely ambience. Seating was mostly tables and chairs, although there was a wooden bench type of seat in the window with old leather cushions on. A smaller bar on the left had a slightly more formal feel, and was empty on a recent Wednesday evening. An unusual glass counter next to the bar would have looked more at home in a deli. Beyond this was a whole warren of rooms. The pub is quite Tardis like, and extends back far further than you would imagine. The decor here is a mix match of different styles. In some places there is fresh plaster painted in a pale beige colour, with plenty of accessories such as large pewter bowls, paintings and candlesticks like a trendy modern dining pub. Elsewhere was dark red painted brick work and an attractive old flagstone floor. On the ceiling there were painted boards in some places, and some curious drapes in others. Many of the walls were covered in old wooden slatted doors which was unusual. At the back it opened out in to an area that looked like an old pantry, complete with wine rack and a large plate rack. Next to this was a larger room with a vaulted ceiling, and some elaborate hanging candelabra. As I said, a real mix match of styles. Services was friendly enough, if a little slow at times, although my food arrived alarmingly quickly. There was a decent looking menu with a reasonable choice for all courses. Dishes were mostly of the more traditional variety, with burgers, a Thai green curry and even fish fingers available. Prices were perhaps slightly ambitious though, with the mains ranging from £8 – £12 or so, and I felt that my Duck & Pepper Stir Fry was a little overpriced at £10.40. Much of the duck was fatty and gristly, and the portion size wasn’t exactly generous. Beers on tap were Spitfire and Doom bar. The solitary cider was Scrumpy Jack. Blackthorn - 23 Nov 2011 21:22 |
| Went there for the mmusic festivsal with a Pink Floyd tribute band playing upstairs. Reasonable pint of Doombar. Didn't see much of the pub otherwise lout_from_the_lane_ - 16 Jun 2009 15:54 |
| First place of call in Stony for pub food... it 'is' very much 'gastro pub'... but they still pull a good pint there no matter what you say...if you're looking for 'oldie worldy' atmosphere, suggest you go to Vaults bar ( who incidentally are now doing good food themselves, without giving up their identity ).. pubgeezer - 25 Jan 2009 23:26 |
| This pub is devoid of human attention, it has corporate written all over both the menu and the decor, hated it but the one thing I did enjoy was the wines so there was an upside to this mismatched over priced wannabe gastro bar citygirl - 28 Oct 2008 21:33 |
| Gone downhill recently. Went in for lunch to find it was freezing. Staff were off-hand but worse of all was £7 for a 'Cheese & Ham Plughman's' which had no ham. CHeese was also cheap cheddar. It used to be great for lunch but won't be going back. chopsy - 31 Jan 2008 12:55 |
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