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The Crown Tap, Ringwood

Southampton Road
Ringwood
BH24 1HY

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Ringwood Central

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E TA left this review about The Crown Tap

As described by Steve, below, this traditional town centre local hasn't changed much in the last 10 years, and its good to see a non-Marston's pub in Ringwood. They have recently introduced real ale to their line-up, in the form of a solitary handpump dispensing Flacks's Double Drop, which was in reasonable condition. The staff were enthusiastic and welcoming, the dartboard was in use, there was a gaming machine and live football on the TV, though the dreadful pop music on the juke box didn't add much by the way of atmosphere. Keg choices were Doombar, Prahva, Carling, Guinness and Madri. I'd include in a crawl, but I don't think I'd spend a lot of time here.

On 24^th May 2024 - rating: 6
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Crown Tap

Located in Southampton Road, off the Ringwood High Street, The Crown Tap is a small back street local that was formerly an extension to the long gone Georgian Crown Hotel.
I guess formerly two separate small rooms but now one internal U shaped bar around the central serving area which very much has the feel of a locals pub, with dart board at one end and a pool table and large flat screen tele showing sport dominating the other. Then there was a small but pleasant courtyard area outback with plastic wicker seating, but dominated by smokers for our Saturday evening visit.
Two hand pumps on the bar but only one in operation dispensing Ringwood Best, which is pretty much ubiquitous round these parts.
Was being well utilised by locals when we visited and I got the impression that its location doesn’t attract a lot of passing trade and everyone knows everyone else who comes here. May it long continue to offer a service to the good punters of Ringwood, but can’t really recommend it over the Inn on the Furlong for example if you are in town.

On 16^th October 2014 - rating: 5
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