The Crown - Menu

Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh Colchester Colchester, Essex CO7 7QR, United Kingdom

🛍 Pubs, Pasta, British, Noodles

3.4 💬 5848 Reviews
The Crown

Phone: +441206231946

Address: Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh Colchester Colchester, Essex CO7 7QR, United Kingdom

City: Colchester

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 5848

Website: http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/content/vintage-inn/en/restaurants/east/thecrowncolchester

"my wife and I were thrilled to find a pub with a vegan menu so close to us. when we arrived there, the server was quite atmospheric, but we were excited to see what looked like a great menu. we waited for about 20 minutes for our food and were extremely disappointed when it arrived. we ordered the miso Aubergine reels with kale and flower cauliflower cousin salat ' that we thought would be aubergine rolled up in a fancy-ish art, but it was actually aubergine filled in a sad durability (at least so delicious) brotrolle. obviously they don't know what cousin is because it was cut small instead of semolina cous, it was just flower flower to see how cousin! there were no suits or tastes. we also ordered the spagel and minze tagliatelle, who agreed to have hardly taste, and the pasta was again, sad and mushy. the only thing it saved was to cover it in salt. it is so sad to see a menu so, all excited and disappointed, but at least there was a chance to warn others to go there. there are much better options in colchester, even a trip to sudbury is worth avoiding this place."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Sharers And Starters

British Traditions

Desserts

Grilled & Braised Specials

Starters

Fish Dishes

Puddings

Main Course

Steaks And Burgers

Dessert

Grills

Salads

Featured Items

Burger

Sides

Steaks

Pasta & Risotto

Signature Mains

Katarina Katarina

Traditional British pub fare, some of the menu developed with James MartinBeen here several times, food is ok but not great.

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Reviews

Waylon
Waylon

Great British pub food is what you'll find here! I've been here a few time for family meals and they appear to have changed their menu recently (they've


Frank
Frank

they have a separate menu for vegans, starters, net and a real dessert included! I had the sweeter for pornstars and the pecan pier for gloomy. really nice eating and very good service.


Alan
Alan

I had to send my meal back because the vegetables were served cold. The pie was okay, but it was only a pastry-topped dish. I ordered pudding, but it wasn't available, and they were out of the real ale I requested. There were plenty of staff walking around, but they weren't very attentive. View menu


Leonhard
Leonhard

there is a vegan menu that was great, but several items I ordered were not available as they did not have it on stock and so I had to order something else that was disappointed. the app does not work properly, so I did not get my 33% though my booking via the app after the promotion and the service was bad, as we ordered drinks extra and the half of our order came out and the other half never came. disappointed total and will not be back!


Wenzel
Wenzel

The waitress had no clue to take over our order or deliver it!! Food came out, but only for the three meals instead of four, no steak knives came with food, wrong sauce for my steak, had to wait while the other meal came, which left our meals cooler. In all those years I have gone out, I have never, never come about this much inability and unprofessional waitress, I will not go back, although after speaking with managers we had deducted money from the bill.


MarkD
MarkD

The waitress was completely clueless when it came to taking our order and serving it. Our food only came out for three of us instead of four, and we didn't receive steak knives with our meals. My steak had the wrong sauce, and we had to wait for the last meal to come out, which left our food cold. I have never experienced such incompetence and unprofessionalism in all my years of dining out. Despite receiving a discount from the manager, I will not be returning to this restaurant. View menu


Cristyn
Cristyn

We found the restaurant to be chilly, as we were seated by the window. The soup we ordered arrived cold, so we sent it back to the kitchen. One bowl was returned to us hot, but the other was still cold. Our main course was finished before our wine arrived. Throughout the meal, we were never asked if everything was satisfactory. The restaurant seemed understaffed for the number of diners. This experience was disappointing, especially since we have enjoyed dining at this restaurant in the past.


MickyH
MickyH

We often drink eat at The Crown , food is generally very good with a very friendly service and mostly very efficient . On this particular evening unfortunately one of our meals, a pie was slightly overcooked, but still eatable and tasty, after more gravy was brought out by the waitress. We did mention this problem but as it was not too bad, we did not think it was worth a major complaint or sending it back to the kitchen. On settling the bill we were told that the pie had been deducted from the bill, excellent policy with excellent service, problem resolved immediately by this action. Very happy to recommend this pub and we will continue to eat and drink here and make it our main Colchester...


Margit
Margit

my wife and I were thrilled to find a pub with a vegan menu so close to us. when we arrived there, the server was quite atmospheric, but we were excited to see what looked like a great menu. we waited for about 20 minutes for our food and were extremely disappointed when it arrived. we ordered the miso Aubergine reels with kale and flower cauliflower cousin salat ' that we thought would be aubergine rolled up in a fancy-ish art, but it was actually aubergine filled in a sad durability (at least so delicious) brotrolle. obviously they don't know what cousin is because it was cut small instead of semolina cous, it was just flower flower to see how cousin! there were no suits or tastes. we also... View menu

Categories

  • Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
  • Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite. View menu
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • Noodles Savor a variety of noodle dishes, cooked to perfection with authentic flavors and rich, savory broths. From spicy and tangy to mild and fragrant, our noodle offerings promise a delightful culinary adventure for every palate.

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