The Crown

We have just returned from a 2 night stay at The Crown with one evening meal. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel extremely welcome, the room was a delight and the food was just great - every member of staff always greeted us with beaming smiles and good wishes for the day which was lovely. As front of house Stella is the consummate professional and looked after our every need, thank you so much. The Crown (as most of the licensed premises in Southwold) is owned by Adnams who clearly take the time and trouble to invest in their staff - this has indeed paid rich dividends from our experience at The Crown as that is what made our stay special and memorable!

Took my mum here for 3 courses on Mother’s Day. The roast was excellent and the service was great. They even gave my mum some flowers at the end of the meal, which was a really nice touch

Pleasant and comfortable surroundings. Friendly and competent staff. It feels as if you could turn up in wellies or tuxedo and feel comfortable (we had pre booked to ensure a table). Nice selection of food and drinks , children's menu, light selection and a la carte. Good experience. Would happily return. Adults expect to pay around £10 for a starter, £23 for a main and £10 for dessert.

My wife and I went last night 17th march for her birthday..
What a wonderful experience..made us feel so welcome..food was fantastic.
Also gave us a discount when they knew it was her birthday.
We shall return soon.

Lovely comfortable pub with a nice little back bar, great restaurant and wonderful people. The room was ok, but the staff really set this place ahead. I look forward to working in the area again, just to stay here.

Great pub in a lovely town .Excellent service and a warm friendly atmosphere . Fully recommended. Will definitely visit again when in the area

Fabulous food and service...the menu was so good it was tough to choose what to have. Such an enjoyable evening, thank you.

Fabulous food friendly happy staff we have an absolute great meal and service...highly recommended thank you xx♥♥xx

Excellent meal with excellent service. An interesing menu and a 5 star chef.

Had 7 nights in Southwold and went to The Crown for an evening meal 3 times. Food and atmosphere were excellent. My wife loved the Plum & Orange Meringue with Stem Ginger Ice-cream. But the star of the show was Siobhan who made us feel welcome, had time for us and nothing was too much trouble. Had a constant smile on her face and in her voice.

Wonderful staff. Really helpful in a difficult situation. A family member fell ill and we had to get an ambulance. They went above and beyond to be supportive and kind. I returned late from the hospital when all food establishments were closed and they found me delicious cold snacks to see me through. The beds were comfortable and even before the incident nothing seemed to be too much trouble. We would definitely come back.

We liked both rooms. The larger one in particular was amazing. Service was very good and we thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast.
Quirky and historical building, lots of atmosphere.

Room was small and stuffy (cheapest room available) but everything worked perfectly, particularly the blasting shower. Excellent back bar, unchanged for decades. Fine breakfast, supper good but expensive. All staff a delight and 100% professional.

Really enjoyed our Sunday Lunch here today. The roast lamb and roast beef were so tender and there was a great selection of vegetables. The Adnams bitter was also very well kept. Very cosy dining room with comfortable chairs and no crowding at all with the tables. Staff were friendly and very efficient.
A bonus for those not keen on our canine friends is that dogs are not allowed in the hotel.

Had the immense pleasure of spending an evening in the pub to catch up on some emails while away on a work trip. Enjoyed a few lovely local pints from the brewery across the road (Komond & an Ease Up) along with some banging cheesy chips. Staff (in particular Jo) were super friendly, the place is a treat and I'm so glad I stopped by. Deserves more than it's 3 star rating - top work.

Lovely restaurant. Lovely setting. Very comfortable with cushions for your back/to sit on if you want to. Lovely food freshly prepared. Very nice ambiance all round.

Lovely Sunday 3 course lunch, greeted by friendly staff, given our usual table for two in the green room. Time for a aperitif in the back bar before lunch. Excellent service.

Couldn't fault this place. Came with family as a walk in and they were very accommodating. Best pork belly I've had, would defo recommend. All staff very friendly, absolutely gorgeous venue. Until next time ❤

Thank you to the staff for their care and consideration when we stayed for lunch with our four month old granddaughter. Kept meals warm when mum and Nan had to go and change the nappy just as food arrived....very grateful to you !! Made our lunch really good.

Jan 23. Very much enjoyed a three day break here. The menu was excellent and there were enough choices for three meals without feeling that one was running out of options. The wine list is now sensibly priced. The hotel has refurbished their dining area and it's been tastefully done. It's easy to be nostalgic about the good old days, but it seems there are good new days to come.

Jan 20. New head chef but still a great inventive menu (which also includes seaside standards for those who prefer fish and chips and burgers). Good service staff. Highly recommended still.