Rose & Crown, East Lambrook

was poor value for money,steak was tough,never worth 76 i paid for the valentine menu

I was served chicken instead of duck then they tried to tell me it was because the way it had been cooked , but it tasted and looked like chicken ,I didn't make a fuss just said i would get the piece and get analysed , she said she would talk to the landlord , they didn't charge but it just shows they will get away with it if they can

I am definitely impressed by the two times I've been here. The meals were good and served hot, delicious and fresh. Also, the bar has some very nice bourbon selection which is a big plus. My whole family had a very nice evening and we are definitely coming back soon.

I find this place almost too popular - staff and lady 'in charge' seem under pressure, unsmiling, unwelcoming on arrival. The food was fine ( we've been here before as a 'Sunday'group, but were shocked this time to be charged £6.50! for a large glass of wine ( higher than most London prices ). The reason? We were told that it was a good bottle of wine! and that the person should have ordered a bottle. Perhaps this information could be more obviously displayed, so that customers know before the wine is poured.

Rose and Crown -East Lambrook.

I went to order a second drinks for a girlfriend but was completely ignored by the lady bar tender, who seemed to be writing up accounts and kept her back to me. After 5 minutes I asked if she was serving. She snapped back that she was serving another customer. I told her that I didn't even know she knew I was standing there. She snapped again, as though I should somehow have known this (despite not being down the end of the bar with the customer) and that it was somehow obvious she knew I was there, despite keeping her back to me! She carried on writing for a further 5 minutes, so I gave up and went back to my chair to chat. We thought Christ what an attitude for a bar tender!

Normal (reasonable and polite) bar staff would turn and say something like 'I'll be with you in a minute'.

Recommendation: bring your own drinks?

Never had a bad meal, staff always attentive and courteous. I am sure that those who give a poor review are more a reflection of themselves than a comment on the pub - there are such things as obnoxious customers!

The Rose and Crown is always spotless, the food freshly cooked, can be busy at times, but that is because of the quality of the place.

Thoroughly recommended, particularly good if you have visitors to take out.

The senior lunches are particularly good and as always everything is freshly cooked to order, so cooking time is always a consideration.

The food is lovely but the attitude of the two women working behind the bar was rather poor. We felt as though we were inconveniencing them to order a drink, pay the bill etc. even though the pub was very quiet the day we were there. Plus the condition of the high chairs for babies was appalling - very dirty and germ ridden straps. I have to say that I will not visit again and would not recommend others to do so - shame because the food is good.

Never had a bad meal here. The staff are always attentive. A 'Real Ale' enthusiasts pub and the other drinks are pretty damn good too! It's always our childrens first choice out for a meal because of the variety of choice and quality of food. Alison and Graham know their stuff and the bar staff are always friendly and attentive. It can get very busy .... popularity is a good measure of success in this game .... which means that you may have to wait on occasion. If that's the case, then just order another drink! A good old fashioned country pub, serving super food.

We visit often and have never *ever* been disappointed. Full range of Palmers Ales available all (or most) of the time, food has always been outstanding (we tend to go at lunchtime and eat bar food rather than a full meal). Atmosphere is always calm, plenty of outside table in a beautiful garden....what more could you ask for?! We cannot recommend this pub highly enough.

If you are visiting on a Sunday you would be well advised to book ahead as it rightly *very* popular for dinner.

we went to rose and crown for lunch on bank holiday ,we arrived at 14.00 to be told they had closed the kitchen due to many people to cater fo,r no sorry we are closed !!! just we are closed not very good service. couldn't even get a sandwich dont think we will bother again stick to the brewers nothing to much trouble there even with beer festival they still catered for food