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The Crown Inn (JD Wetherspoon), Knaresborough
Knaresborough
HG5 0HB
Pub Type
J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Aqualung . left this review about The Crown Inn (JD Wetherspoon)
This one is an original pub but the entrance on the corner is quite clearly an adjacent building rather than the original pub. It's been well described below and is a square room with a lower area at the front and the bar at the rear right. Furnishings are a bit better than average and there is a patio. It was doing a good trade on my Saturday midday visit.
It seems that 12 hand pumps is more than needed here as there were three unused, Abbot and six festival ales with two duplicated. I went for the Maxim Azacca (£2.15 festival price) which was in good nick. The beer choice was enhanced by the absence of Doom Bore and Ruddles. I found this one to be OK.
On 23rd October 2017
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Crown Inn (JD Wetherspoon)
A very compact Spoons with the majority of the space taken up with tables and chairs. I even noticed a family of four squashed up at a small table near the corner porch entrance.
The beer choice across 10 handpumps was a disappointment, with the majority of the clips 'available soon'.
The deco here was quite refined, with the central pillars decorated with a crackle glaze paint effect.
On 21st June 2015
- rating: 5
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Crown Inn (JD Wetherspoon)
This is a large Wetherspoons pub on the main road through Knaresborough, set in an existing pub and sporting a bit of an upmarket look for a 'Spoons - presumably the result of the recent conversion which saw the place undergo a brand new refit. A large carpeted room has been broken up by numerous pillars and short sections of wall, creating a few distinctive areas and obscuring sight lines to such a degree that it isn't immediately apparent where the bar is upon entering. Armchairs and standard seating options can be found around the entrance area and down the right hand side which has a bit of a lounge feel to it, enhanced by some attractive floral displays. The bar is in the middle of the rear wall, behind a maze of high tables and stools that can make it a bit awkward trying to pick your way through the crowds at busier periods. There is a large skylight above which is most welcome given the small windows and various walls blocking other natural light sources, whilst an open kitchen can be seen at the front of this space. To the rear right there is a slightly lower seating space with standard tables and chairs, interesting local history items on display and plenty more fresh flowers. The front left side has bare stonework walls and some particularly nice booths, each with bright stained glass partitioning screens that match the glass in the canopy over the servery. The booths run past the left hand end of the bar, towards a small, cosy room a little further back with more comfortable seating options. There is also a small outdoor patio area, which I didn't get round to exploring on this occasion.
The ale range was a little disappointing, with four 'Spoons regulars and just two guest ales ready, despite an alarming number of guest ale clips with a 'Coming Soon' sticker on them. To be fair, it does appear that at least two of these did appear son, as JAQPTIO lists two more guest ales being available, and he visited a couple of hours after I was there. I tried a pint of Moorhouse Witch Hunt but found it lacking ideal conditioning and struggled through it.
I felt this was a bit of a mixed bag, as I liked the clean and comfortable surroundings, but found the layout a bit chaotic and impractical. The staff seemed friendly and efficient but the beer wasn't kept so well. If I was back in Knaresborough again, I would likely give this place a miss as there are much better options around town, but it's probably worth an occasional look in to see what's on the pumps and will obviously appeal to those looking for the usual cheap food and drink.
On 5th June 2015
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Crown Inn (JD Wetherspoon)
Large 'spoons created from an old pub of the same name and an adjacent building. Opened-out inside to leave the usual variety of seating areas but with lighter decor than most. Nine of 12 handpumps in operation when I visited, with the standard range supplemented by a couple from Moorhouse's, Titanic Wit Stout and a few rarities such as Naylor's Eclipse (£1.89).
On 15th April 2015
- rating: 6
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Old Boots left this review about The Crown Inn
Renovated and extended by Wetherspoons in 2014, it's an open plan pub with a profusion of tables and chairs between the front door and the counter making it a bit of an assault course to get a drink. The ceilings are low and supported by a number of pillars which add to the congestion, fortunately the walls are in white so any gloominess is avoided. There is a lower seating area at the High Street side with a large open area beyond and to the back a more secluded area with booth like seating. There's a screen at one end and a few machines dotted about. The stained glass and Tiffany style lights give a slight deco or 1930s air to the main area while the rear has some nice prints of Knaresborough and there's also some good original artwork. The counter has the usual JDW layout with two banks of six pulls inter-sperced with T-bars and keg wine founts. Daleside provide a house beer called Crown Ale. Not bad as 'spoons go and a reasonable addition to Knaresborough's select drinking places.
On 2nd April 2014
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Old Boots left this review about The Crown Inn
Trendy yoof oriented pub with evening only opening, comprises one large, open plan, multi-level room with the bar counter in one corner, there is also an outside drinking area. The room is split up into various seating areas by level and style, there are two pool tables at the back in a less furnished area. All the usual kegs you know from the TV ads plus a quite decent John Smiths. Constant music and non-descript decor. Probably only one for the 18-30s and the oldest swingers in town.
On 25th May 2010
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Crown Inn
The Crown is a large pub that is quite near the train station.
Once inside this pub has got one long and very large room that goes down a few steps the further you go into the pub.
This pub is geared up for younger drinkers who come out in the evening so when i was in here on a monday dinner the pub was empty.
The surprising thing about this place was there were two real ales on the bar i had a drink of John Smiths cask which was ok but nothing special the other beer was Tetley bitter.
Pub visited 16/7/2007
On 16th July 2007
- rating: 6
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