The Crown Inn, Leamington Spa

Ian Mapp left this review about The Crown Inn

I have a walking book that suggests Harbury was the village with the highest amount of pubs - it once had 5 and down to three. I was here a month ago and Google Reviews suggested to avoid the Crown - so I went to the shakespeare.

To my surprise, I subsequently determined that this was actually in the Good Beer Guide. Should have completed better research.

A chalk notice board proclaimed a grand re-opening just three days before - as a cafe/bar.

Omninuous.

I entered to an unmanned bar and waited for at least 10 minutes. After 5, a harassed man came and said he would be with me in a minute. A sandwich emergency.

He then came back and still wasnt in a position to serve me.

By this point, the locals (two at the bar, one in the corner) had told me it was carnival day and unless I wanted to get trapped, I should move my car.

I took their advice and didnt stop.

For what it is worth - its a solid stone built pub, where the restaurant is now a cafe - leaving a small, flagged bar with three hand pulls on. I remember Butcombe.

However, its not going to work as an enterprise unless they employ more staff.

May have been teething issues but a disappointing visit.

On 13^th June 2023 - no rating submitted
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