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The Crown Inn

West Down, Ilfracombe EX34 8NF, England
+44 1271 862790
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Ranked #30 of 71 restaurants in Ilfracombe
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 19 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
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Barnstaple, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We arrived a little before our booked time and offered to order, asked to wait a minute then a large party came in and were served first. Caught the waiters eye and got a very offhand "2 minutes" ten minutes later got the same patronising "2 mins". 15 minutes later the barman decided to take our order by which time... More

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Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We are regular visitors to the Crown Inn in West Down and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys are good selection of food. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service.

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Peak District National Park, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

We spent 3 weeks caravanning in West Down this summer and dined a few times at The Crown. We as a family with 3 boys aged 3,6 and 8, were made very welcome. The food was beautifully cooked for both young and old, with generous portions at an affordable price. By far the best experience about this family run pub... More

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Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

We were recommended to visit this Pub/Restaurant, and I'm so glad we took the advice. Don't be fooled by it's outside appearance, there is a re-vamp in progress, and from what we saw of the inside, it's looking very impressive. The food is all homemade, we all chose a different meal from the menu, I, had Liver & Bacon my... More

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Barnstaple, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

Don't be put off that the place resembles a building site! Some great improvements are being made. Through the door you will get a warm welcome. Had dinner there last night, with friends from the Barnstaple Camera Club. Service was good, as they had other parties there. Food, there was a very good selection on the menu, arrived and was... More

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Birmingham, England.
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34 reviews 34 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We stayed here for some lunch on our way to Woolacombe (about a 10 minute drive away) and were very glad we did. The Crown Inn is in a small village (West Down) about a mile off the main road between Braunton and Woolacombe and is probably a better bet than some of the bigger pubs on the main road... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Returned here hoping things might have improved. It was 1830 on a Saturday night and all we wanted was an early evening drink but there was nowhere to sit as all the tables were reserved (regardless of the times they were booked for) - lazy or what? We could have perched by the pool table but finally the barman pointed... More

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Woolacombe, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

My parents reccomended that me and my boyfriend try this restaurant after our trip to woolacombe, as they had discovered it and often raved about it. That was back in 2009.....We went back 4 times that summer with various friends and family to show off the gem we claimed to have discovered....The food is always absolutely amazing, the service is... More

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Southampton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

5 adults and 3 dogs visited 4 out of a 5 night stay in area as so pleased with the food and staff - really looking forward to them opening as a B & B in 2012

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somerset
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011 via mobile

My husband and I had a fantastic meal at this lovely pub. Home made deserts worth saving a space for!

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