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The Crown Inn

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In an idylic setting the the village of Shorwell this pub offers traditional homemade food, real ales and a menu created using local produce. A log fire will keep you warm during winter and there's an outdoor play area in summer for children. Dogs are very welcome.

The Crown Inn
Walkers Lane
SHORWELL
Isle of Wight
PO30 3JZ

Telephone

01983 740293

1 Stars

Jul 2025

Terrible service

Arrived and hardly anything available on the Menu on a Monday evening. There's no table service so ordered at the bar. Food took around an hour to arrive and yet the place wasn't busy. Steak was very tough, full of gristle and chewy. My beef Stifado was nice and arrived hot only to be asked if I would like anything else. When I said yes please can I have 1/2 a bitter, was told you have to get it yourself. After waiting an hour for my dinner, certainly wasn't going to let it get cold so ate my meal without a drink. I spent £100 that evening. Wish I hadn't bothered. Didn't go back for the rest of the holiday even though it was within walking distance. Such a shame

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4 Stars

Jul 2024

Decent food

Be aware of restricted hours for food
Friendly pub with a good range of home cooked food

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5 Stars

Sep 2023

Lovely pub

We had two very good meals at The Crown Inn. The food is very good with plenty of choice and the Specials were delicious. The staff are very efficient and sociable and it is very dog friendly there both inside and outside in the garden

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