The Downsman - Menu

Wakehurst Drive, Crawley, United Kingdom, RH10 6

🛍 Kebab, Curry, European, Chicken

3.6 💬 639 Reviews
The Downsman

Phone: +441293526173

Address: Wakehurst Drive, Crawley, United Kingdom, RH10 6

City: Crawley

Menu Dishes: 10

Reviews: 639

Website: http://www.downsmancrawley.co.uk

"Been to this pub many times as the Indian food is usually great but unfortunately last night could be our last night!! They have introduced a new menu which started last night and none of the staff seem to know what’s going on! They were actually printing off A4 copies of the menu as customers asked to see a menu!The evening started with me asking the barman for a pint of Kingfisher (Indian beer) and he asked if I wanted a single or a double!! After clarifying that I wanted a pint of beer not a spirit, I then asked him for a pint of coke and a half pint of lager. This little teaser had him totally flummoxed! He asked if I meant half pint coke and a half pint of lager? NO says I, I want a pint of coke with ice and a half pint of lager! It took him a good 30 seconds to figure out it was two separate drinks and he was thinking where could he find a big enough glass to mix a pint of coke with half of lager .The evening continued along the same vein when we tried to order food. The order was written down three times before he got it right.The food turned up after 30 minutes but was immediately sent back as it was all cold .When the meals arrived the second time, they were all hot and very tasty. This was surprising given the Fawlty Towers experience we’d just had at the bar.So the management have clearly screwed up with the introduction of their new menu. There has obviously been no planning and no staff training. We saw several customers complaining directly to the manager. We will wait a few months for this place to either settle down or go out of business before we would consider trying it again."

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Lamb

Indian Rice

Stuffster Stuffster

A good pub to watch sports with friends, they have great Indian food and fairly priced as well. Highly recommend the place.

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Pursuit
Pursuit

Recommended by my colleagues, I went to try the food on my second day in Crawley with my colleague and it was a hit. Tasty food and very nice staff.


Courty61
Courty61

Have been ordering for years from you Ordered last night to be told you have new chef and some dishes not available nowPrices gone up and really gone up. Picked food up and was worse curry we have ever had with you. Will never order again


lucindakristen
lucindakristen

I was disappointed with my recent experience at this restaurant. The quality has declined, the prices are too high, portions are small, items were missing from my order, and they no longer provide side dishes. I will not be ordering from here again, unfortunately. View menu


L4043HJpaulh
L4043HJpaulh

A work colleague suggested we ate here rather than the normal high street curry houses. It was fab. Nice to be able to enjoy real ale with great Indian food and sports on the tv we really enjoyed the night and all reasonably priced too.Staff friendly.This will now be a regular for me when I come to Crawley !


Paul
Paul

Visited this pub with my customers who recommended the food. From the outside, I thought we were just visiting a normal neighbourhood pub, however was very wrong when we walked inside. For a Thursday night it was very busy. Warmly greeted by the staff who set up a tab for me, took our drinks order and then gave is the menu to look over. They dont do table service which is not an issue at all. The menu is loaded with great starters/bar snacks etc in addition to great mains. Very simple and traditional curry dishes aswell as a great tandoori menu and chef specials. Speed of service was faultless and the food was fantastic. If you are in Crawley, be sure to search for this hidden gem.


943harryj
943harryj

I visited this restaurant in April 2018 and found the food to be okay. I decided to give it another try with my friends on Saturday. The biryani was excellent, well done. However, the lamb bhuna was poor, similar to the lamb stew in curry sauce from 2018. The chicken madras was absolutely awful. Moving on, the kababs were excellent and tasty, the naan was brilliant, and the chicken tikka was very good. Unfortunately, the curry dishes were disappointing, as they seemed to be stewed in curry sauce. The BBQ dishes were good. Overall, the prices were a bit expensive for the quality of food. My experience in 2018 was not great, and unfortunately, the visit in 2022 was no better. I apologize for t... View menu


Paul
Paul

My family and I have just had a delivery from you and I have to say that it was appalling, everything that arrived was so Spicey hot and the food was so cold, the madras we ordered only had 3 pieces of chicken in it and the goat Biryani was mainly bones. We used to eat at the Downman on a regular basis, at least once a week and I have to say that the quality has really dropped, we will not be coming back either personally or delivery until things improve, another £45 wasted......We had a delivery from you a couple of weeks ago which was not great which we thought was unusual as we have never had a bad meal with you in the past, so disappointing that quality has deteriorated so quickly.Same c...


133estherb
133estherb

We dined at The Downsman this week and I must say the staff were excellent. They checked our temperatures upon entry, took our contact details, and provided detailed information on the venue layout, one-way system, and restroom procedures. We felt safe and welcomed. The restaurant was not too busy, so we were able to find our own table. There was a slight delay in placing our orders, but the food arrived hot and delicious. We were surprised to receive our meals in takeout bags with wooden cutlery and styrofoam plates. It would have been helpful to know this in advance. Despite this, we enjoyed our meal and disposed of the waste in the provided bag. Overall, we were satisfied with the food an...


gatpatandallthat
gatpatandallthat

Been to this pub many times as the Indian food is usually great but unfortunately last night could be our last night!! They have introduced a new menu which started last night and none of the staff seem to know what’s going on! They were actually printing off A4 copies of the menu as customers asked to see a menu!The evening started with me asking the barman for a pint of Kingfisher (Indian beer) and he asked if I wanted a single or a double!! After clarifying that I wanted a pint of beer not a spirit, I then asked him for a pint of coke and a half pint of lager. This little teaser had him totally flummoxed! He asked if I meant half pint coke and a half pint of lager? NO says I, I want a pin... View menu

Crawley

Crawley

Categories

  • Kebab Savor our delicious kebabs, expertly grilled and bursting with flavor. Choose from a variety of meats and vibrant spices, served with fresh sides. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
  • Curry Savor our exquisite range of flavorful curries, each dish infused with a unique blend of spices and herbs. From mild to fiery, explore the diverse tastes of traditional and contemporary variants, perfectly paired with rice or naan. View menu
  • European Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life.
  • Chicken Discover a variety of delectable chicken dishes, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Our menu offers everything from classic favorites to innovative new creations, sure to satisfy every palate.

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