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The Old Crown Inn, Dursley
Uley
Postal town: Dursley
GL11 5SN
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Old Crown Inn
An attractive stone-built and whitewashed pub in the centre of this small village, it was perhaps a couple of old cottages at one time that have now been knocked in to one. There is apparently a beer garden at the rear, although we did not investigate this. Internally it’s not quite as “olde worlde” as might have been expected, and whilst not unpleasant, it was perhaps lacking that much in the way of any character.
It consists of one open plan room, although divided in to a couple of sections. The smaller part to the right included the bar counter and had pale brown tiling on the floor. This is where all the locals were congregating, and it was quite difficult to actually get to the bar and see what was on offer. The slightly larger area to the left had a wood strip floor and a couple of thick beams on the ceiling as well as one or two supporting timbers. The walls were mostly plain white plasterwork, although the area around the bar counter was finished in a contrasting maroon. There were a few old black and white photos as well as some colourful artwork on the walls, but little else of any note other than a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove and a large pile of logs ready for the colder weather. Unusually there was a small table and a couple of bar stools in the gent’s loo, which didn’t strike me as the most enticing spot to sup my pint, if I’m honest.
Beers on tap were Hobgoblin Gold, Uley Pig’s Ear, Wye Valley Bitter and Rev James, whilst a fifth pump appeared to have run out. There was also keg 6X available. Ciders were well represented with Thatcher’s Gold, Cornish Rattler, Mortimers Orchard and Stowford Press. All in all, this was certainly a decent enough pub and I’m sure it would make a great local, but I’m not sure it’s really worth making a special journey to get here.
On 31st October 2017
- rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Old Crown Inn
Lovely 17th Century pub in an idyllic location.
Six real ales on - including 2-3 from the nearby Uley Brewery. I went for the Uley Bitter and it was in fine fettle.
Lunch time baguettes were taken in the nice beer garden were world class.
A very decent pub this.
Photos at my blog - http://bit.ly/2bysPiW
On 27th August 2016
- rating: 9
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Jonathan Wilde left this review about The Old Crown Inn
To be fair I think I can only reinforce the below review as it sums the place up perfectly. A very cosy feel when visited tonight which can only be increased since the Kings Head at the other end of the village closed down. Well worth a visit, even has accommodation and maintains being open all day despite being off the beaten track.
On 26th April 2013
- rating: 8
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Old Crown Inn
A cracking village pub in a pretty village surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Old Crown is made up of 3 areas, the bar which is to the right as you enter, a smart seating area to the left of the entrance with a wooden floor and wood burner and beyond the bar a small games room with dartboard.
The bar area is standing only and is cosy enough to encourage conversation with the friendly locals who take a keen interest in beer and rugby and may include the local brewer of Uley Ales.
Food is standard pub fare but in our experience is fresh and well done.
Beer: Six handpumps dispense predominantly local ales which included 2 from Uley, Pigs Ear and Premium Bitter, 2 from Wye Valley, Butcombe Best and RCH Pitchfork. Having been recommended the Pigs Ear by its brewer none of the other ales got a look in and I'd wholly recommend giving this quality ale a try.
An excellent village boozer in a lovely part of the world and well worth seeking out.
On 1st November 2010
- rating: 10
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