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Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum

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West Street
Blandford Forum
DT11 7AJ
Phone: 01258456626
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E TA left this review about Crown Hotel

This grand Georgian Hall and Woodhouse county hotel is reputed to incorporate Dorset's oldest pub; it is supposed also to be haunted. The large ground floor bar and restaurant, now open to non-residents again, is divided into 4 main lounge and dining areas which creates the impression of a rambling country house, an effect amplified by the large formal garden at one side. The grandeur is slightly undermined by the actual bar, the dire background music and a cheap hotel atmosphere. There are wooden floors, a mixture of seating arrangements, friendly bar staff and a civilised clientele base, some of whom are almost, but not quiet, genteel. The food is not a strong point, but it's edible at a push. Most of the Badger range of beers is available, and I had a pint of Holey Moley, not Badger's finest brew but well kept and rather enjoyable. Good for an evening out or inclusion on a crawl, and it makes for a convenient B&B if you happen to be in the area.

On 8th July 2014 - rating: 7
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by E TA
Hamworthy, 11.81 miles, 3 hr 48 min walk (show)
Holton Heath, 12.82 miles, 4 hr 7 min walk (show)
Wareham, 13.52 miles, 4 hr 21 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum
8th Jul 2014, 07:51
Review submitted by E TA amended by E TA
 
8th Jul 2014, 07:51
Review submitted by E TA

Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 19 December 2014 by E TA
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 19 December 2014 by E TA
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 19 December 2014 by E TA
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 19 December 2014 by E TA
  • Darts : No last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 19 December 2014 by E TA
  • Karaoke : No last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 05 May 2015 by E TA
  • Micropub : No last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • Pinball : No last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • Pool Table : No last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 30 April 2015 by E TA
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 19 December 2014 by E TA
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 19 December 2014 by E TA
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