The Old Crown (Ashton)

The Old Crown at Ashton is a traditional country pub. As you approach, a welcome sign marks the turning into a good sized parking area at the front entrance to the pub. Inside, the central bar is surrounded by comfortable seating and dining areas, with doors leading out to a very large garden with open air seating at the back. This is a warm and welcoming pub run by a young couple, Bex and Ian Street. The bar and restaurant are Bex's domain, while Ian, an accomplished chef, creates the freshly prepared dishes listed in the menu. I ordered the sole, which was absolutely delicious. The fish was covered in a light and crispy batter, and the chips ...  Read the complete review