The Old Crown Coaching Inn

The Crown has a new chef, Jamie, who has taken over from Sam.
The food is less fine dining now but still superb.
Jamie showed off his skills with the Josper Grill- a sort of high end BBQ.
A good selection of different meat including venison- all delicious.
Service was the usual friendly and efficient level and we left feeling we had been well looked after.

We’ve dined here a few times since Jamie took over as head chef and honestly, we can’t get enough. The food has been consistently great, and it’s quickly become one of our go-to spots.

We’ve also stayed a couple of times and it makes for a perfect weekend escape. The rooms are really cosy and well-appointed — the beds in particular are incredibly comfortable, which always makes a difference.

Saturday nights are a highlight, with live music creating a really good atmosphere without feeling over the top. It still feels like a proper, welcoming pub.

One of the biggest positives for us is that it’s dog-friendly. Being able to bring our dog and head straight out for walks around Faringdon is a huge bonus.

The staff are always warm and friendly and genuinely make you feel welcome every time we visit.

Location-wise, it’s ideal too — about 30 minutes to Oxford and within easy reach of the Cotswolds, so there’s plenty to do nearby.

We’ll definitely be back again soon!
Thank you team Crown!

I use this place mainly for meeting a mate as it’s half way between us, that said there are lots of places we could go to and we often say ‘shall we try somewhere else’…. Nope it’s always The Crown!
They have a totally unrivalled selection of ales and lager on tap. We have eaten in the bar area on a few occasions and every time is been superb (the fish and chips and the burger stick in my mind as being memorable).
If you’re wanting a ‘date night’ with the wife I’d recommend the main ‘ballroom restaurant’ as it’s really special.
There is sometimes have a live band in the lower bar and huge outside seating area.
If you’re in the area you really must give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

We had a fantastic dinner at the Old Crown Coaching Inn featuring food cooked on their special grill (cooked over charcoal.) Beautiful langoustine to start, and a selection of other meats shared as a main. Pork, Barnsley chop, sirloin amongst others. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was fabulous and the setting very special. All in all a very memorable meal and highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Really enjoyed our stay here. The building is lovely, the room was comfortable, the food was exceptional, but the staff were the icing on the cake. Friendly, cheerful and nothing too much trouble attitude from everyone.

Amazing memories of this place. The atmosphere in the bottom bar was always so welcoming, especially thanks to Dale, the bar manager, who went above and beyond to make everyone feel at home. He always kept the log fire going, which made the place feel so cosy, especially on cold evenings, and he always looked out for me and my friend whenever we came in.

It wasn’t just a pub, it felt like a proper safe, friendly place where you could relax, have a laugh, and warm up by the fire.

I really miss coming here and hope to visit again soon. Places like this are special and hard to find these days.

5 out of 5. I attended the crown for my business launch party which was fabulous in the Ballroom. The staff and service were second to none. Food amazing and my hotel room lovely.

Great stay, lovely place, amazing staff! I would definitely recommend to anyone and I’m looking forward to having a reason to come back! First class all round, but a special mention to the fabulous staff who really made it special. Thanks so much! Xx

Lovely welcome in this old inn and, as a solo traveller, I was looked after while eating on the bar.
I gather the pub renovations are a work in progress, but the room was fine for the price, and quiet. Tiny bathroom had some issues but the water was hot..

This Hotel has been recently renovated to a hugely improved standard . We did not take food other than Breakfast after a one night stay, and this was excellent. Probably the best breakfast I’ve ever encountered whilst staying in a hotel.
Great Staff and amenities.

Great hotel/restaurant accommodation was first class clean warm comfortable. Food was v-good as was the beer . Great value definitely recommend

The room was upgraded and the price also reduced due to a last minute booking. A lovely room with lovely facilities

Lovely hotel. Very welcoming staff. Really enjoyable stay. A variety of a quiet bar & a more lively bar with some live music.

Lovely old building, staff were fantastic. Breakfast was fresh and tasty, coffee cups a bit small for my liking (but I am a coffee addict). Will definitely stay again.

Lovely room and stay, would have loved to have stayed longer and try the breakfast there too!
Faringdon is a lovely charming town

AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO PASS BY!
What a fabulous find, this hotel, pub, wine bar and restaurant has everything you will ever need for a perfect stay. At a drop of a hat I had booked into the most old quirky building ever, so pretty, old and clean. We slept in a lovey clean white linen bed, big fluffy towels and a good quality coffee in our room (complimentary water bottles) settled in lovely. Then onto the Wine/Cocktail Bar for pre dinner drinks, onto the stunning restaurant for beautiful food, then down to the pub for live music and after dinner drinks. What more can you ask for for a perfect evening??? Yep, what made it perfect was the cooked breakfast in the morning. It's was huge, and so bumming tasty (I wanted to box up the left overs to take home, but my partner wouldn't let me, sad times) and above all this loveliness the staff, everyone of them all made us both feel so welcome and were all so professional, great additions to a great stay. Thank you
Eve and Welsh Babe x

The hotel is an old building in a great location, the room I stayed in was clean and tidy but there's a fair climb up a flight of stairs to get to it which was fine for me but a less able bodied person might struggle. Staff are very friendly and the food is excellent, I'd definitely stay here again.

Friendly staff - Wonderful Food - Great rooms - Dog friendly
We spent a fab weekend at the Old Crown in early October, an atmospheric old coaching inn absolutely dripping with history but with comfortable beds. Built on several levels it offers a Cocktail Bar, warm snug with open fire and a outstanding restaurant. Sam the Inn's wizard chef dazzles with unusual dishes prepared in innovative ways. (Pigeon breast with salt crusted beetroot being just one example...normally my husband would run a million miles from beetroot.) Staff are super helpful and there is a full programme of musical events throughout the summer if you fancy a bop with live music.
Faringdon is the perfect base for exploring the Vale of the White Horse. We enjoyed some fabulous walks : in Faringdon itself to the Folly near to the Old Crown, to the ancient White Horse Hill and around Badbury taking in the 1000 year-old Great Coxwell Barn...all without sheep (essential for the keen dog walker)...simply a 5 STAR all-round experience

Came here for Sunday lunch with family and have to say the food was fantastic and very well priced especially considering its 2 Rosette level. Two courses for £30 and three courses for £35 is great value as you can quite easily pay £25+ for a Sunday roast in the local area.
There is service charge added on top though and we found the service a little hit and miss.. a young team of Waiters/Waitresses, there was no enjoy your meal, no check back, no one came to ask if we wanted another drink with a table full of empty glasses, no how was your meal when clearing, etc. Had to chase some one down for the bill and then after 10+ mins of sitting there ended up going to the bar to pay as no one came over with a PDQ machine. Service aside, would not hesitate to return as the food was great!

Characterful,Cosy and Comfortable old Inn with good dining, great ales,crackling fires.
Very affable Host and happy thoughtful staff. Busses routes from outside the Inn.
Unpretensiously correct in service and attention.in all departements. G.F.