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The Ballroom. Elegant serving terrific food. - The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

The Old Crown Coaching Inn

4.3
4.3
214 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 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
  • 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.
  • 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

  • First-Class Titanic Night

    £95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    12 Apr 2025 only
    18:00
    ✨ 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!
    First-Class Titanic Night photo
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

NoiseEnergetic

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
  1. 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

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  2. 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

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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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 4.3 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
19:00
Booked 7 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
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