Went here for the first time a couple of days before Christmas. Was a little put off being given a 'time slot' thought we might be a bit rushed off the table, in fact it was very laid back. The only criticism I could find was the service was probably too laid back, a little slow, that being said all staff seemed friendly and smiley (makes such a difference!) The food menu wasn't the ordinary pub grub - yes there was a choice of a roast and burger but there was also duck and pheasant on offer also. A really refreshing change. We both had duck for starter, then beef roast and pheasant risotto, brownie and . . . Whiskey and marlade bread and butter pudding (the best I've ever had!) All thd food was really tasty and nicely presented. The restaurant and bar was full but not loud, a nice atmosphere. Felt we could dress up or dress down. Three course meal for 2 costs us £140 (including 2 beers, 2 non alcoholic drinks and 2 Irish coffees). There was also plenty of parking, we'll definitely go back.

Another one of our "go to" pubs. Food is always delicious & staff are great. Recent Christmas group meal. A couple of grumbles but this was due to personal preferences & not due to the cooking or presentation. (well cooked meat preferences rather than medium rare for example) but meals were cooked as should be expected & suited everyone else & issues resolved. Would prefer a more varied vegetable mix & not red cabbage with everything, but as we love it not a problem. Highly recommend a visit for a meal or just a drink in a lovely presented village pub. Thanks Claire & to your team.

Visited on Saturday 7th December for a family meal out. Large car park to the rear and some available at the front. Pub is quite deceiving and quite small inside. We didnt opt for a starter but straight to the mains. I had the Beef, which came with Red pickled cabbage, quite strange and tasted awful, pigs in blankets, 2 roast potatoes and some stuffing and a few sprouts. My wife had the Turkey, which had the same accompaniments and my sisters had the Ox cheeks. For the price i would have expected more than 2 roast potatoes and maybe a Yorkshire pudding? The potatoes were nice as were the Pigs in blankets and stuffing okay, however the Beef was just pure fat and gristle (see photos) and the veg that came out was rotten(see photos) so did the chef and the servers not see this, yet still sent it out and delivered to the table. No one enjoyed the red cabbage, although they said the Turkey was quite nice as were the ox cheeks and the kidneys. Once the main meal was finished the waitress collecting my plate asked if my meal was okay and i just mentioned how awful the beef and veg was. I didnt want to make a big deal or a scene as i was out with my family. A lady then appeared at the table (assume the landlady/owner) who not only challenged me regarding my meal, but basically called me a liar twice!! I said i didnt enjoy the beef as it was just pure fat and gristle and that i wouldnt have gave it to my dogs, she then said the that wasnt true - (see photos) which i showed to her. I then said i didnt appreciate rotten veg, she again said it wasnt true - (see photos). After showing the photos, she then called me rude?? I said i did not ask for her to come over as i wasnt going to complain or make a scene and was certainly not asking for any reduction in my final bill. This may have been a one off but didnt appreciate being challenged or spoken to in this manner. She did however reimburse the cost of my main meal. The desserts we had were Chocolate orange cheesecake, poached pear and Gingerbread pudding. All desserts were okay and the best part of the meal. Maybe the days of the "Customer is always right" is now dead? Suggest not questioning a customer or calling them a liar in future. As i mentioned, i was not even going to complain, but the lady came over to me, and if she had been more professional my review would have reflected that fact. I suggest speaking to your chefs and to carry out more quality checks before sending out sub standard food.

I’ve always been a big advocate of The Rose and Crown and have championed it to others because I genuinely think the food is very good. Last night, I recommended it to a friend, and we decided to go for dinner. As always, the service was pleasant, and the staff were lovely—this is something the place does really well. However, I was disappointed by the food this time around. I ordered the soup, which was £9, and was really surprised it didn’t come with bread. Considering £9 is on the higher end for soup, I felt this was an oversight. When I asked for bread, I was shocked to find it came at an additional £1.80. I also ordered the burger, which I’ve had before and loved. Unfortunately, last night it was very dry and slightly burnt—not at all the beautiful dish I remembered. On the plus side, my friend ordered two vegetarian dishes and thoroughly enjoyed them. This was one reason I didn’t say anything about my food at the time—I didn’t want to taint her experience (though even she commented about the lack of bread with the soup). As a result of this semi-disappointing experience, I’ll go back if someone else wants to, but I’m reluctant to recommend or champion it like I used to. Such a shame, as I really loved it before.

Lovely heart warming visit for a Sunday roast. Staff were very accommodating when we called that morning and they managed to squeeze us in. The high chair for our daughter was clean and had all the straps. The atmosphere was welcoming and lively yet comfortable. Service, second to none. Considering the kitchen must have been rushed off their feet, our dinner was fab; I only deduced a star because it was a bit cold which was a shame because the my pork tenderloin was amazing. We’d already added condiments by the time we realised so felt it was too late to ask it to be warmer. We had a regally pleasant experience and we’ll definitely be retuning. Thank you.

I stopped for dinner at The Rose & Crown on a cold and dark autumn evening. The pub was very warm and welcoming after a rather wet and cold walk. It has a very classic pub aesthetic, with nice comfy seating and a big rustic bar. They have a great selection of drinks available, from local beers and ciders to a wide range of gins - the wine list was also fantastic and very affordable. The food offering was fantastic. The food was delicious and surpassed my expectations. My table shared some of their ‘Nibbles’ to start off with - I would highly recommend the Chorizo and the Whipped Honey Feta with Pitta. For main course I had Sausages and Mash. The quality and flavour was excellent, and I throughly enjoyed the meal. The service was equally as good as the food, and was the perfect balance of friendliness and efficiency. I also found the menu and drinks all very reasonably priced for the quality. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at The Rose & Crown, and I would highly recommend a visit.

Wow! The food here is utterly incredible. I do wish they had more vegan options, but what they have is wonderful. The Korean cauliflower thing is out of this world! The service is great, and the prices are no more than the norm. I love this place.

Wow! A super traditional old English Pub/ Bistro in the heart of Yardley Hastings village. I used to frequent this Pub many years ago and it was good back then, but now it has evolved to be one of the best Pubs I have visited in a long time. The food is home-cooked and very tasty (just like it was all those years ago) and the service is excellent. The Rose & Crown is a Free House and not tied to any brewery. Do book well in advance as even on weeknights it can get very busy. I had the Gluten-Free Fish & Chips & it was superb. For desert I had two scoops of delicious Ice Cream. My Son had Ham Egg & Chips and Sticky Toffee Pudding and he enjoyed it. The Rose & Crown also has Gluten Free IPA on draught and Peroni/ Duara in bottles. Great food, great service, all at a fair price. Highly recommended.

Such a beautiful English country pub, full of charm, character and warmth. The staff were so lovely, each and every person was attentive, helpful and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the roast turkey and vegetarian wellington, plus pudding, and everything was spot on. 😍

Beautiful food at a lovely pub. Big carpark and loads of outdoor seating ,I imagine very busy in the summer. Although we were the 1st ones there for evening service, it became very busy for a Tuesday evening. Food was great , traditional pub food. Thought the starters and deserts were slightly over priced for what they were , but the mains were fair . Overall a really good evening , would recommend and definitely go again .