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The Crown (JD Wetherspoon), Fareham
Fareham
PO16 0JW
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J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Quinno _ left this review about The Crown (JD Wetherspoon)
This Wetherspoon was, seen quite clearly when on approach, a former inn prior to its current incarnation. There’s some nice exterior tile work to take in and it’s a pretty little building surviving in what is a fairly drab town centre. Being an aged single-storey building means that the bijou interior is higgledy-piggledy and somewhat cramped due to the regulation JDW furnishings being packed in. Quite light inside and there’s a pleasant decor of burgundy and cream. Disappointingly just three cask on with a single guest of Bowman Shaft (NBSS 3). Service was swift and professional. Shame there was just the one guest ale available on a Saturday morning; poor planning or just a fact of life because of the pub’s size? 6.5
On 12th April 2022
- rating: 6
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Aqualung . left this review about The Crown (JD Wetherspoon)
Unlike other smaller towns with two Spoons Fareham has managed to retain both of them and this smaller one was the busier of the two on my Tuesday afternoon visit.
This one benefits from being an original pub and is two smallish rooms one designed for eating but nearly everyone was having something to eat. It certainly looks more like a pub than most JDWs inside and out.
There are just six hand pumps which had the JDW Trio Of Doom, Hammerpot Mosaic Pale, Upham Autumn Leaves and Goddard's Fuggle Dee Dum. I went for the Hammerpot Beer (£2.45) which was in good condition.
I quite like both Fareham Spoons but have a very slight preference for the more typical Lord Arthur Lee as it has more beers on.
On 9th November 2016
- rating: 7
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E TA left this review about The Crown (JD Wetherspoon)
An average JDW housed in a former inn and brewhouse dating from the 1840s in Fareham High Street's pedestrianised area which has declined in quality over the last coupe of years. I found it crowded, cramped and smelly. It's divided into two main areas, a bar and a dining area, both carpeted. There is a collection of guilded mirrors on the walls and some nice chandeliers, but other wise the decor was unremarkable. The staff were apathetic. There were 5 ales on: I had a pint of Double Helix which was too cold but otherwse fine. Worth dropping in for a pint if in the area.
On 22nd March 2013
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Crown (JD Wetherspoon)
The more appealing of the two 'spoons in Fareham's main street, housed in a historic inn which still retains a reasonable amount character following the transformation. Two main rooms, with the usual furniture and decor. Only six handpumps, offering the usual suspects plus Wychwood Scarecrow (£2.35). (NB - Review dates from August 2011.)
On 8th October 2011
- rating: 7
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Michael Wright left this review about The Crown (JD Wetherspoon)
Update April 2010
Now a functioning Wetherspoon's. Two room areas inside, one solely for eating, other is bar & food
JDW have kept the interior much as was, old fireplace etc.
Usual JDW fare & beers, was initially crowded at noon, but thinned out once diners had gone
Handy location for market & shops, if JDW is for you then this is your spot
January 2009 The Crown has been bought by Wetherspoon's and they're going to turn it into a Lloyds No 1
On 19th April 2010
- rating: 6
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