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The Crown Inn, Winscombe
Churchill
Postal town: Winscombe
BS25 5PP
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about The Crown Inn
As mentioned below this is a traditional country pub neatly hidden away from the nearby main tourist route. The car park is a bit hazardous for motorcycles due to its steep approach and gravel surface, but we survived. There is a small outside seating area at the front, and there is a very pleasant private beer garden at the back with mature plants, wooden tables and seating, with nothing to attract unruly families. Inside, the original rooms have been maintained intact, making it feel labyrinthine and rustic. The two small room son the left as you enter are loosely a public bar with a stone fireplace and a piano, the two larger rooms on the right more of a saloon and dining area and including an inglenook. Nome of the rooms looked like they’d been decorated for decades, which simply added to the unspoilt rural character. It was refreshing to be told that tables are never reserved, so we could sit wherever we wanted even though we weren’t eating on this occasion. Ales on draught were Otter Bitter, Palmer’s Gold, London Prode and Butcombe Original. We caught sight of more barrels on stillage behind the bar, but it wasn’t clear whether these were live on gravity or just the ‘coming next’ array. Real ciders were well represented – Stan’s Cheddar Valley, Jason’s Special, Sheppey’s and Rib Tickler were all available. The keg choices were Rattler, Guinness, Thatcher’s Gold and Dry. There may have been lagers on but we didn’t spot any. Food was restaurant standard, looked well cooked and was reasonably priced. The staff were welcoming and happy to chat despite it being very busy. I really liked it here and will certainly return, and we’ll eat next time.
On 23rd July 2026
- rating: 8
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Crown Inn
After a game of frisbee golf at the nearby Mendip Activity Centre, I was glad to retreat into the village of Churchill for a drink! The Nelsons Arms will probably attract most of the passing trade, whilst the Crown is tucked away up a bank, away from the main A368. It's car park is across the lane and has a massive pothole at its entrance. Many people park on the lane itself, presumably to avoid the hole.
Judging by the number of people sat on the benches outside at the front, I was expecting the pub to be busy. In actual fact, inside there were relatively few customers. There are a number of small rooms with stone floors. Most people seemed to be to the right-hand side of the entrance. We headed left, where access to the bar was from a room at the rear.
Blackboards display the real ales, which are served directly from the casks. Regular beers are St Austell Batch Bitter & Tribute, Butcombe Original & Palmer's IPA. Guests were Otter Bitter, Bath Gem and the "weekly special" Cheddar Bitter Bully. The cider was Mole's Black Rat. Although, locals seem to like the Black Rat mixed with Rattler!
It's an extremely old fashioned, cosy and welcoming pub. Whilst we ate nothing but a packet of crisps, food portions we saw being brought out were on the large side.
On 16th May 2022
- rating: 7
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Crown Inn
A fantastic, unspolit country pub in a lovely rural location. True it's a little tricky to find, but only a two minute drive from the A38 so worth checking out.
Beers on this occasion were - Hewish IPA, Batch Bitter, PG Steam, Butcombe, Bass, Palmers IPA, Gem, Tribute and Pitchfork. Also four ciders on tap, Thatcher's Traditional, Thatcher's Dry, Mendip Magic and a pear.
On 4th June 2010
- rating: 9
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Pete Yeates left this review about The Crown Inn
Excellent choice of beer.
On 10th September 2007
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graham dunbavan left this review about The Crown Inn
Step back in time here, One of the best pubs in the country!! Good food, Real Ale straight out of the Casks.
On 21st March 2007
- rating: 10
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