The Crown Hotel, Brackley

The only true hotel in Brackley and with a commanding position in the Market Place. The bar is smallish and located to the left when entering. The elaborately carved bar counter is to one side and the rest of the room is a mix of bench seating with tables and chairs, the floor is mainly carpeted and there is an exposed stone fireplace. Tasteful wallpaper is decorated with photos of old Brackley and the Silverstone motor sport track over the years. Two handpumps on the bar, one with Hooky Bitter the other with Draught Bass, which was a bit odd to start but the traditional Burton taste came through later so a reasonable pint, a mundane line up of kegs from Guinness, Stella, Becks and Gaymers with a less predictable Bass Smooth for the nitrokeg choice. The staff were efficient as expected and quite friendly for a hotel.