BITE user comments - bdm
Comments by bdm
Very nice throughout- big pub, lots of space. Lovely outdoor area for families and excellent food.
23 Jul 2008 18:03
Excellent, friendly, non pretentious pub in the heart of Wellington. A small but excellent selection of real ales, well kept keg beer etc.
Some sport on at request but never too much to doninate. very friendly staff.
23 Jul 2008 18:02
Gastro pub in the centre of wellington. Very lively thursday (�1 a pint night), fri, sat and sunday (karaoke). Huge pub, service can vary. Food is ok for money.
23 Jul 2008 18:01
As a recent convert to real ale I'd like to say that the Crown is by far the best real ale pub in the area and I really cannot understand bad reviews, the only reason I can think of is jealously from rival pubs perhaps?
I must confess I was dubious about going into a real ale pub as a lager drinker but my experience was a great one. The staff are pleasant and helpful, the landlord is a character and they have made provision for outdoor drinkers and smokers by way of an outdoor courtyard type area.
Again as a newcomer to the world of real ale I have been amazed (and somewhat) confused by the range of ale's on sale - much more than I could get at any other local pub for instance.
I must also take issue with the reviewer who said they weren't allowed to eat chips in the pub - quite right too, this isn't a bland gastro pub and I for one don't want to hear or smell someone tucking into their chips while I'm trying to enjoy a pint. It is also my understanding that the reviewer in question still drinks in the pub - perhaps he's had a change of heart.
All in all, a cracking pub. Come and see for your self!
23 Jul 2008 17:58
The Crown, Oakengates
No regulars from Oakengates? I could name dozens of Oakengates residents who flock to the Crown on a regular basis, myself included.
I'm not sure what CAMRA members avoid it like the plague but the local CAMRA chairman regularly frequents the place, a ringing endorsement if ever there was one surely?
5 Oct 2008 22:19