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The Ballroom. Elegant serving terrific food. - The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

The Old Crown Coaching Inn

4.4
4.4
218 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Samuel Squires, our award winning Head Chef at The Old Crown Coaching Inn, has devised a range of menus for the hotel where you can enjoy three different types of cuisines and atmospheres in our restaurant, wine bar & public bar area.

To the rear of the hotel, you will find our 80 seater restaurant. Where you can enjoy terrific food carefully crafted with an innovative twist on fine dining.

Our Wine & Cocktail bar at the heart of The Crown offers a range of fine wines, cocktails and sharing platters, such as our charcuterie boards.

Finally, our main bar offers a more relaxed experience where you can enjoy a delicious meal off our pub menu.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary French, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:00 am–8:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01367 242744
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Samuel Squires
  • Catering
    Fine-dining menu
  • Private party facilities
    Tasting menus, weddings, receptions and parties.
  • Area
    Faringdon
  • Cross Street
    London Street
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    There are regular buses to Faringdon. The main bus route is the S6 which stops right outside the hotel and goes on late into the evening.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

  • First-Class Titanic Night

    £95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    12 Apr 2025 only
    18:00
    ✨ A selection of elegant canapés to begin your journey 🍽 A three-course menu, inspired by the Titanic’s first-class dinner 🥂 A glass of champagne upon arrival 🎶 Live pianist performing during dinner Surround yourself with chandeliers, candlelight, and opulence, just as Rose did in the Titanic’s grand dining room. 👗 Dress Code: Embrace the elegance of First-Class Rose – think floor-length gowns, pearls, gloves, tuxedos, and bow ties. But beware—Jack Dawson has other plans! As dinner ends, he will whisk you away to the third-class party, where the Irish band, The Publicans, will get the real celebrations started! 🛑 Limited to 50 guests. Secure your place before tickets sell out!
    First-Class Titanic Night photo
  • Evening of Cava & Fine Dining

    £70.00 per person

    28 Mar 2025 only
    Cava Night – A Journey Through Spain’s Finest Sparkling Wines Friday, 28th March 2025 | £70pp 📍 The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon Join us for an exclusive evening of exceptional Cava, expertly curated by Frank Merten, a leading authority in the field. Experience a 5-course tasting menu, each dish perfectly paired with exquisite Cavas from one of Spain’s most renowned producers. ✨ What to Expect: 🍷 Hand-selected Cavas, including Gran Reserva vintages 🍽 5-course gourmet dining experience 🎤 Hosted by Frank Merten, an esteemed expert in Cava Indulge in the perfect blend of gastronomy and sparkling wine, set within the elegant surroundings of our 2 AA Rosette-awarded venue.
  • Third-Class with Jack

    £30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    12 Apr 2025 only
    18:00
    Step below deck and experience the true spirit of the Titanic’s third-class passengers—where life was full of laughter, music, and dancing! 🍽 A hearty two-course meal 🥃 Includes your choice of a pint of beer, a glass of wine, or a measure of whiskey 🎻 Live Irish music from The Publicans, setting the scene for an unforgettable night of foot-stomping fun Forget the chandeliers and fine china—this is where the real party happens! Expect an evening of raw energy, good company, and plenty of dancing. 🧢 Dress Code: Channel Third-Class Jack with flat caps, braces, shawls, boots, and working-class charm. 🛑 Limited to 30 guests. Grab your ticket and join the liveliest crowd on board!

What 218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Crown Coaching Inn offers a "charming, unassuming" ambiance with "sublime" food and "friendly and knowledgeable" staff. Its "beautifully restored" setting includes a stunning ballroom and quaint courtyard. Guests praise the "excellent" menu, "creative" dishes, and "superb" service, making it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.

218 Reviews
  1. Kerry

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious if a bit pricey.But well worth it for such a great experience

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  2. Tony

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good welcome . Warm & comfortable in the ballroom restaurant. Nice tasty starter. Top notch Sunday roast . Cooked just right and all piping hot . Will be back .

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  3. GregH

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, super room, very considerate and attentive staff and super breakfast. Thanks Seb and team.

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  4. Tanja

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Picked this restaurant randomly online. Turned out to be a great choice. Food was excellent. I would definitely recommend eating here. Nice ambiance and in the centre of town. Was easy to park.

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  5. Michele

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, staff, and food. Highly recommend

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  6. Tanya

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent three course Sunday lunch...all courses were tasty and well presented. The Sunday roast main was incredibly generous. Will absolutely be back

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  7. Santiago

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The breakfast experience was very good and very well present it.

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  8. Sarah

    Oxford1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food not much choice especially for the children

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  9. Wendy

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food in lovely surroundings. Sunday lunch with family.

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  10. Mary

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and selection of wine. We will definitely return.

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FAQs

The Old Crown Coaching Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01367 242744.

The Old Crown Coaching Inn is rated 4.4 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Old Crown Coaching Inn

25 Market Pl, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    London Street
  • Area
    Faringdon
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:00 am–8:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary French, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    There are regular buses to Faringdon. The main bus route is the S6 which stops right outside the hotel and goes on late into the evening.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Samuel Squires
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
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