Good Food and a Warm Welcome too (The Old Crown (Ashton))

Member Name: deehuff

Product:	The Old Crown (Ashton)
Date:	26/04/09 (105 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Nice pub with good freshly prepared food

Disadvantages: None that I can think of

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 were cooked to perfection. The peas puree was fresh and tasty. For dessert I had the banoffee pie which was one of the tastiest I've ever had, and beautifully presented.

A table just inside the front entrance covered with newspapers for customers' enjoyment was a nice touch. Combined with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and food that not only tasted beautiful but looked beautiful too, lunch at the Old Crown was a real treat.

Stoke Bruerne is just up the road from here, on the Grand Union Canal. There is a Canal Museum, and you can take a ride on a canal boat or just walk along the towpath.

Summary: I highly recommend this pub.