The Old Crown Coaching Inn

Name: The Old Crown Coaching Inn
Address: 25 Market Pl, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, SN7 7HU
Telephone: 01367 242744
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3

214 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

Make a booking

2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Contemporary French, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00 Wed–Sat 06:00–08:45 Sun 12:00–15:00
Phone number
01367 242744
Website
https://www.theoldcrowncoachinginn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Samuel Squires
Catering
Fine-dining menu
Private party facilities
Tasting menus, weddings, receptions and parties.

Location
25 Market Pl, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HU
Area
Faringdon
Cross Street
London Street
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
There are regular buses to Faringdon. The main bus route is the S6 which stops right outside the hotel and goes on late into the evening.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Evening of Cava & Fine Dining
£70.00 per person
28 Mar 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
12 Apr 2025 only
18:00
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!
Pre-Cheltenham Festival 2025
£35.00 per person
3 Mar 2025 only
Join us to embrace the thrills and spills of the racing world, prior to the launch of the thrilling Cheltenham Festival Week on the 11th March 2025. We are delighted to be joined by some of the racing world's best; Luke Harvey, Carl Llewellyn and Richard Phillips to give us an insight into the tips and tricks of the racing world. Alongside our talented guests, the evening's entertainment is inclusive of a main course and desert. We would be delighted for you to join us on this informative magical evening.

Halibut£28.00
champagne sauce, leek puree, mussel, sea aster
Venison£30.00
venison leg ragù, truffle pomme purée, blackberry chutney, baby turnip
Cotswold Chicken£28.00
wild mushroom, shallot jam, chicken skin, chicken jus
Salt Baked Celeriac and Ricotta Cannelloni£25.00
Roscoff, cavolo nero, celeriac beurre noisette puree

Crown Classics

TOCCI Burger£18.00
stilton, crispy streaky bacon, red onion, gherkin, fries
Shellfish Linguine£20.00
mussels, clams, garlic, parsley, lemon
Fish & Chips£20.00
battered haddock, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
120z Sirloin Steak£35.00
triple cooked chips, salad, peppercorn sauce

Desserts

Blood Orange Treacle Tart£10.00
Crème Fraîche ice cream, blood orange crackers
Baked Apple Sponge£10.00
cinnamon and apple crumble, burnt butter ice cream calvados caramel
Milk Chocolate Mousse£12.00
chocolate soil, banana ice cream, rum soaked raisins, chocolate caramel brownie
Cheese Board£14.00
3 cheeses, celery, grapes, crackers, quince, chutney
Affogato al Caffè£6.00
vanilla ice cream, UE Double Espresso
- Pedro Ximenez£4.00
- Baileys£4.00
- Frangelico£4.00

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
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
Good for special occasions
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Old Crown Coaching Inn impresses with its "lovely atmosphere" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the "superb" cocktails and "outstanding" Sunday roast. The venue offers a "warm and inviting" ambiance, enhanced by live music. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny" for a memorable experience.

214 Reviews

M
Michele
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, staff, and food. Highly recommend
Is this helpful?
T
Tanya
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 January 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
Is this helpful?
S
Santiago
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The breakfast experience was very good and very well present it.
Is this helpful?
S
Sarah
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food not much choice especially for the children
Is this helpful?
W
Wendy
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food in lovely surroundings. Sunday lunch with family.
Is this helpful?
M
Mary
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and selection of wine. We will definitely return.
Is this helpful?
S
Stephan
Bristol
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was the second time we gave the The Old Crown a chance and it was just as bad the second time as the first. The set Christmas Day lunch was ok, but for the price we paid (£240+) we really did expect more. The food generally was poor and they just forgot to include any potatoes with one of our meals despite it being included on the menu and were clearly ambivalent to this. We will not be returning nor will we be advising anyone else to go here.
1 person found this helpful
K
Keith
Oxford
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful old coaching Inn, have used it for ~50 years! The food was very good, the wine list excellent and the ambience of both the bar and the ballroom restaurant excellent. It is quite expensive, but definitely a real experience (culinary and ambience) and way above the usual level of pubs/restaurants locally.
Is this helpful?
S
Sarah
Oxford
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food - lovely flavours but crumble portion too big and my beef had a lot of tissue I had to cut out which was inedible. Apart from that I would definitely recommend.
Is this helpful?
K
Keith
Oxford
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
GRacious room, somewhat noisy because of many tables and people. The Sunday lunch menu is a bit limited (choice of 4 dishes for each course) but the food was very good. Portions were large and well-presented.
Is this helpful?

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 4.3 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Old Crown Coaching Inn

25 Market Pl, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HU

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
London Street
Area
Faringdon
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00 Wed–Sat 06:00–08:45 Sun 12:00–15:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Contemporary French, Contemporary British
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
There are regular buses to Faringdon. The main bus route is the S6 which stops right outside the hotel and goes on late into the evening.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Samuel Squires
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theoldcrowncoachinginn.com/
Phone number
01367 242744
Catering
Fine-dining menu
Private party facilities
Tasting menus, weddings, receptions and parties.

The Old Crown Coaching Inn

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Evening of Cava & Fine Dining

Third-Class with Jack

Pre-Cheltenham Festival 2025

To Start

Goats Cheese£12.00

Chicken Liver Parfait£12.00

Prawn Tortellini£14.00

Moules Marinière£12.00

Mains

Halibut£28.00

Venison£30.00

Cotswold Chicken£28.00

Salt Baked Celeriac and Ricotta Cannelloni£25.00

Crown Classics

TOCCI Burger£18.00

Shellfish Linguine£20.00

Fish & Chips£20.00

120z Sirloin Steak£35.00

Desserts

Blood Orange Treacle Tart£10.00

Baked Apple Sponge£10.00

Milk Chocolate Mousse£12.00

Cheese Board£14.00

Affogato al Caffè£6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Old Crown Coaching Inn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Old Crown Coaching Inn restaurant rated?

Is The Old Crown Coaching Inn currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information