The Old Crown Coaching Inn

4.4

218 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Samuel Squires, our award winning Head Chef at The Old Crown Coaching Inn, has devised a range of menus for the hotel where you can enjoy three different types of cuisines and atmospheres in our restaurant, wine bar & public bar area.

To the rear of the hotel, you will find our 80 seater restaurant. Where you can enjoy terrific food carefully crafted with an innovative twist on fine dining.

Our Wine & Cocktail bar at the heart of The Crown offers a range of fine wines, cocktails and sharing platters, such as our charcuterie boards.

Finally, our main bar offers a more relaxed experience where you can enjoy a delicious meal off our pub menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
25 Market Pl, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HU
Phone number
01367 242744
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Contemporary French, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:00 am–8:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Samuel Squires
Private party facilities
Tasting menus, weddings, receptions and parties.

Experiences

First-Class Titanic Night
£95.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 12, 2025 only
6:00 p.m.
✨ A selection of elegant canapés to begin your journey 🍽 A three-course menu, inspired by the Titanic’s first-class dinner 🥂 A glass of champagne upon arrival 🎶 Live pianist performing during dinner Surround yourself with chandeliers, candlelight, and opulence, just as Rose did in the Titanic’s grand dining room. 👗 Dress Code: Embrace the elegance of First-Class Rose – think floor-length gowns, pearls, gloves, tuxedos, and bow ties. But beware—Jack Dawson has other plans! As dinner ends, he will whisk you away to the third-class party, where the Irish band, The Publicans, will get the real celebrations started! 🛑 Limited to 50 guests. Secure your place before tickets sell out!
Evening of Cava & Fine Dining
£70.00 per person
Mar 28, 2025 only
Cava Night – A Journey Through Spain’s Finest Sparkling Wines Friday, 28th March 2025 | £70pp 📍 The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon Join us for an exclusive evening of exceptional Cava, expertly curated by Frank Merten, a leading authority in the field. Experience a 5-course tasting menu, each dish perfectly paired with exquisite Cavas from one of Spain’s most renowned producers. ✨ What to Expect: 🍷 Hand-selected Cavas, including Gran Reserva vintages 🍽 5-course gourmet dining experience 🎤 Hosted by Frank Merten, an esteemed expert in Cava Indulge in the perfect blend of gastronomy and sparkling wine, set within the elegant surroundings of our 2 AA Rosette-awarded venue.
Third-Class with Jack
£30.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 12, 2025 only
6:00 p.m.
Step below deck and experience the true spirit of the Titanic’s third-class passengers—where life was full of laughter, music, and dancing! 🍽 A hearty two-course meal 🥃 Includes your choice of a pint of beer, a glass of wine, or a measure of whiskey 🎻 Live Irish music from The Publicans, setting the scene for an unforgettable night of foot-stomping fun Forget the chandeliers and fine china—this is where the real party happens! Expect an evening of raw energy, good company, and plenty of dancing. 🧢 Dress Code: Channel Third-Class Jack with flat caps, braces, shawls, boots, and working-class charm. 🛑 Limited to 30 guests. Grab your ticket and join the liveliest crowd on board!

Chicken & Leek Terrine£12.00
chicken liver cigar, leek emulsion, tarragon, baby leeks
Heritage Carrot£12.00
tandoori carrot cream, minted yogurt, coriander, pickled mango, poppadom
Tuna Tartare£14.00
puffed quinoa, charred jalapeño, coriander & ginger, kohlrabi, ponzu
Charred Asparagus Salad£12.00
wild garlic, Jersey Royals, shallot crisps, crème fraîche

Mains

Pork Fillet£28.00
choucroute, prune ketchup, fondant, braised onion, cider & thyme jus
Hake£28.00
curried fish stew, samphire, pickled red grapes, new potatoes, sea aster, charred baby onions
Lamb Rump£30.00
smoked aubergine puree, tenderstem, mint yogurt, hash brown, wild garlic
Braised Globe Artichoke£26.00
parsley emulsion, toasted pine nuts, wild mushroom, charred leeks

Crown Classics

Gouchjang & Honey Crispy Chicken Burger£20.00
kimchi slaw, soy pickled gherkin, triple cooked chips
Fish & Chips£20.00
battered haddock, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, curry ketchup
12oz Sirloin Steak£35.00
triple cooked chips, chefs salad, peppercorn sauce

Desserts

Milk Chocolate Delice£12.00
candied hazelnut, chocolate cage, salt milk ice cream
Thai Green Curried Roasted Pineapple£12.00
mango curd, coconut sorbet, mango and coriander salsa, jalapeño jus
Tonka Bean Cheesecake£12.00
ginger & white chocolate crumb, poached rhubarb, ginger beer
Olive Oil Sponge£12.00
pistachio ice cream, apricot, candied fennel crisp
Affogato al Caffè£6.00
vanilla ice cream. UE Double Espresso
- Pedro Ximenez£4.00
- Baileys£4.00
- Frangelico£4.00
Cheese Board£14.00
3 artisan british cheeses, celery, grapes, crackers, quince, chutney
Petit Fours£6.00
For Two

What 218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for groups
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for creative cocktails
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Hot spot
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for fine wines
Oxford/Oxfordshire
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The Old Crown Coaching Inn offers a "charming, unassuming" ambiance with "sublime" food and "friendly and knowledgeable" staff. Its "beautifully restored" setting includes a stunning ballroom and quaint courtyard. Guests praise the "excellent" menu, "creative" dishes, and "superb" service, making it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.

218 Reviews

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Kerry
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious if a bit pricey.But well worth it for such a great experience
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Tony
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good welcome . Warm & comfortable in the ballroom restaurant. Nice tasty starter. Top notch Sunday roast . Cooked just right and all piping hot . Will be back .
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GregH
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, super room, very considerate and attentive staff and super breakfast. Thanks Seb and team.
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Tanja
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Picked this restaurant randomly online. Turned out to be a great choice. Food was excellent. I would definitely recommend eating here. Nice ambiance and in the centre of town. Was easy to park.
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Michele
Oxford2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, staff, and food. Highly recommend
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Tanya
Oxford2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent three course Sunday lunch...all courses were tasty and well presented. The Sunday roast main was incredibly generous. Will absolutely be back
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Santiago
Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The breakfast experience was very good and very well present it.
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Sarah
Oxford1 review
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food not much choice especially for the children
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Wendy
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food in lovely surroundings. Sunday lunch with family.
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Mary
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and selection of wine. We will definitely return.
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FAQs

The Old Crown Coaching Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01367 242744.

The Old Crown Coaching Inn is rated 4.4 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 20, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Old Crown Coaching Inn

25 Market Pl, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HU

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
01367 242744
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Contemporary French, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:00 am–8:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Samuel Squires
Private party facilities
Tasting menus, weddings, receptions and parties.

The Old Crown Coaching Inn

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

First-Class Titanic Night

Evening of Cava & Fine Dining

Third-Class with Jack

Friday & Saturday

Porthilly Oysters£3.00

To Start

Chicken & Leek Terrine£12.00

Heritage Carrot£12.00

Tuna Tartare£14.00

Charred Asparagus Salad£12.00

Mains

Pork Fillet£28.00

Hake£28.00

Lamb Rump£30.00

Braised Globe Artichoke£26.00

Crown Classics

Gouchjang & Honey Crispy Chicken Burger£20.00

Fish & Chips£20.00

12oz Sirloin Steak£35.00

Desserts

Milk Chocolate Delice£12.00

Thai Green Curried Roasted Pineapple£12.00

Tonka Bean Cheesecake£12.00

Olive Oil Sponge£12.00

Affogato al Caffè£6.00

Cheese Board£14.00

Petit Fours£6.00

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