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The Crown & Thistle Hotel, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 3HR
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve C left this review about The Crown & Thistle Hotel
An Archway leads to the Crown and Thistle Hotel that is found at the back of a courtyard that is shared with the hotel entrance and a café restaurant. Inside is a bar counter on the left wall that faces a sparsely furnished area with a couple of tables and two sofas either side of a fireplace on the right wall. A step leads up to a strip of seating along the rear wall and doors lead to a rear section that was being used for a private function. In the left front is a separate leather sofa seating area where another fireplace can also be found. There are no televisions, but there was background music playing. The bar supports Premium keg and three handpumps. One was unused which left Fuller’s London Pride and Dark Star’s Hophead as the cask options. I went for half a Pride which set me back £3.20 and was in terrible condition. I’ll not be rushing back here.
On 18th November 2022
- rating: 5
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Quinno _ left this review about The Crown & Thistle Hotel
Ancient (C.17 coaching inn) back-of-the-cobbled-courtyard pub. Quite large and atmospheric inside, with two bars. Knocked-through and modernised (£1.8 million in 2013, apparently!) with some character injected to replace what was. There are three distinct areas; a central bar, a room with exposed stone walls and dog legged red walled room with pictures on the walls. Three pumps, all on; Fullers Swing Low, Fullers London Pride and Loose Cannon Singing in the Grain – the latter of which was in pretty good nick. I quite liked it here, worth a visit. Look out for the cannon in the courtyard.
On 15th February 2019
- rating: 7
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Graham Smith left this review about The Stocks Bar (Crown & Thistle)
A lively bar situated at the back of the courtyard in this 2 star hotel. Attracts a young local clientele and shows most TV football matches. Has a pool table and usual quiz and fruit machines. Occasional live music. Has eight handpumps with usually five or six in operation. Although a free house normally has beers from the Marstons and Wychwood ranges with a couple of unusual guests as well. Offers 20p a pint discount and 25% off bar meals for CAMRA members. Can get a little boisterous on friday and saturday evenings.
On 13th April 2010
- rating: 7
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john mcgraw left this review about The Stocks Bar (Crown & Thistle)
Large bar attached to The Crown & Thistle hotel.2 large bars,one with a pool table.3 real ales on tap.Friendly staff.Outside drinking in the courtyard.
On 31st May 2007
- rating: 8
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