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The Crown, Blandford Forum
Winterborne Stickland
Postal town: Blandford Forum
DT11 0NJ
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Local Pub (Marstons)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about The Crown
Known for a while as The Shire Horse, it reverted back to its original name earlier this year. It is a detached, thatched cottage with two bars. Outside there is a reasonable carpark and a pleasant garden terrace, with a brick-built well supplemented by a higher level garden at the rear. Both bars are carpeted and have oak beams on display. The décor is lived in, a bit dreary, but it is functional and adds character. There is a disused dartboard, tv screens and tables laid for diners. The food looked good and was reasonably priced, but we didn't eat. There is a strong local cadre, the pub is family friendly, and the staff were cheerful and welcoming. There were four ales on. I tried the Wychwood Piledriver, but it was off. It was replaced by an excellent pint of Boondoggle with no fuss. It's a pleasant village, worth coming out here for a decent pint in relaxing surroundings.
On 28th August 2014
- rating: 7
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Wynne Route left this review about
Warm welcome, real ale and food .
On 19th May 2014
- rating: 7
[User has posted 349 recommendations about 334 pubs]