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The Crown is a 17th-century village pub in Pilton, Somerset, reopened in 2022 after an extensive restoration, offering a restaurant, bar, venue, terrace and garden.

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Overview

The Crown Inn (commonly known as The Crown) is a historic village pub in Pilton, Somerset, in the United Kingdom. According to its official website, it is a "beautiful 17th century village pub" that was recently refurbished with a new restaurant, cosy bar area, games room and large garden. The pub reopened its doors in 2022 following an extensive restoration and refurbishment project, and now boasts a traditional bar area, a new restaurant, a large beer garden and a play area. The Crown positions itself as a local, seasonal and sustainable hospitality venue. Its ever-changing menu is focused on seasonal and local produce, complemented by a great range of local ales and an extensive wine list. The venue describes itself as offering a Restaurant, Bar, Venue, Terrace and Garden, and hosts a programme of community events such as Taco Tuesdays, cinema nights and Wednesday Fish & Chips. It also promotes bookings for Christmas parties. The pub serves the village of Pilton and the surrounding local community in Somerset. A resident is quoted on the website saying, "We're so excited to finally have a decent village pub. It's exactly what Pilton and the local community have been waiting for!" This suggests the restoration was welcomed as a community asset. Note: The name "Crown Inn" is shared by many pubs across the United Kingdom. The Wikidata entry Q26507008 refers to a different Crown Inn located in Dyrham and Hinton, South Gloucestershire. This dossier concerns the Crown Inn in Pilton, Somerset, whose official website is thecrownpilton.com.

History

The Crown is a 17th-century village pub in Pilton, Somerset, England. According to its official website, the pub reopened its doors in 2022 following an extensive restoration and refurbishment project. The refurbishment introduced a new restaurant, a cosy bar area, a games room and a large garden. The Crown now boasts a traditional bar area, a new restaurant, a large beer garden and a play area. The website describes the venue as a "beautiful 17th century village pub" and notes that it was "recently refurbished." The restoration was evidently significant to the local community; a Pilton resident is quoted saying, "We're so excited to finally have a decent village pub. It's exactly what Pilton and the local community have been waiting for!" The Crown's offering centres on local, seasonal and sustainable food and drink. Its ever-changing menu focuses on seasonal and local produce, with a great range of local ales and an extensive wine list. The venue hosts a variety of events, including Taco Tuesdays, cinema nights such as a screening of "GLASTONBURY – THE MOVIE," and Wednesday Fish & Chips. It also promotes Christmas party bookings. It should be noted that "Crown Inn" is a common pub name in the United Kingdom. The Wikidata entry Q26507008 describes a Crown Inn in Dyrham and Hinton, South Gloucestershire, which is a different establishment from the Crown in Pilton, Somerset. This dossier focuses on the Crown Inn at Pilton, whose official website is thecrownpilton.com.

  • 2022

    The Crown pub in Pilton reopened following an extensive restoration and refurbishment project.

Products and positioning

A local, seasonal and sustainable village pub and dining venue in Pilton, Somerset, offering a traditional bar, restaurant, garden and community events.

  • Seasonal and local food menu

    An ever-changing menu focused on seasonal and local produce.

  • Local ales

    A great range of local ales.

  • Wine list

    An extensive wine list.

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