Harp & Crown Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was fantastic; the seitan wings were some of the best seitan I've ever had, and the pumpkin crostini was just exceptional."
• "Absolutely delicious food. Lovely wine and all very reasonably priced."
• "If anyone ever tells you that vegan food is dull, tasteless and depressing, then you need to bring them here."
• "The brownie for dessert was to die for, and the Eton mess was a triumph."
• "It’s easily one of the best vegan places, hands down."
• "This was by far the best Mac & Cheese I’ve ever had."
• "All the waiting staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and paced the serving well."
• "The food was fresh, delicious and nutritionally considered."

Cons:

• "Food ok to good very popular so quite noisy not much soft furnishings to absorb some of the sound."
• "The fish and chips was a bit of a let down - it tasted strange (sort of like sour banana) and very salty."
• "The nibbles were also pretty unimaginative... quite a lot of money for a small bowl of olives."
• "Food has gone downhill, mains are now quite basic with the bolognese being bland."
• "The food and drinks took ages to arrive, everything was cold, the 'the fish' was raw banana blossom and it tasted gross."

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "The pub area feels cosey and the restaurant has lots of real plants and feels light and airy, the decor is lovely."
• "The perfect place. Beautifully prepared food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff."
• "The restaurant has a lovely light, modern relaxed vibe."
• "The decor and ambience was first class. Tastefully decorated with thoughtful design."
• "The rooms are brilliantly decorated and cute as hell!"
• "Beautiful pub with a tasty menu and 100% vegan, what more could you ask for!"
• "Nice pub, restaurant and hotel. The rooms are clean, modern and functional."
• "The fish and chips was a bit of a let down - it looked amazing and the texture was fantastic but it tasted strange."

Cons:

• "The food and drinks took ages to arrive, everything was cold, the 'the fish' was raw banana blossom and it tasted gross."
• "Not actually the fault of the restaurant."
• "Food quantity again ok not overly generous."
• "The nibbles were also pretty unimaginative... quite a lot of money for a small bowl of olives."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Friendly staff and changing menus so there’s something different."
• "The lady who served me (Genna?) was so friendly and understanding it really put me at ease."
• "Staff were friendly. The Eton mess was delicious."
• "Staff very friendly, helpful and accommodating."
• "With a couple of drinks we made our way through and sat down ready to eat."
• "I celebrated my birthday here with a party of 10 and the staff was really helpful and accommodating."
• "All the waiting staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and paced the serving well."
• "The staff are very friendly, food was fantastic, and it was so nice to be able to order anything off the menu."

Cons:

• "Because it was so hot, people didn't seem to be chatting much so hindsight says we should have eaten outside."
• "The food and drinks took ages to arrive, everything was cold, the 'the fish' was raw banana blossom and it tasted gross."
• "Also don't get the rose lemonade expecting it to be rose lemonade. it was a fizzy drink in a bottle."
• "They also forgot about our sides so everyone was finished before they arrived."
• "Only downside is the waitress/waitors never approached our party to see if we wanted more drinks."
• "Food was lovely, always nice to be able to feed everyone without worrying about dietary restrictions."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Absolutely delicious food. Lovely wine and all very reasonably priced."
• "The prices were really reasonable for the amount of serving we had."
• "Very reasonably priced given the standard of service, food and dining experience."
• "Pricing is VERY reasonable given the standard of service, food and dining experience."
• "Lovely place and tasty food! This all vegan pub & restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and awesome staff."
• "Absolutely fantastic place for amazing Vegan food. The staff are always lovely, food is great."
• "Fabulous & I'm not vegan 😊 I had heard such good things about this place."
• "Nice pub, restaurant and hotel. The food and desserts are delicious and reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "The nibbles were also pretty unimaginative... quite a lot of money for a small bowl of olives."
• "The food and drinks took ages to arrive, everything was cold, the 'the fish' was raw banana blossom and it tasted gross."
• "Also very small portions so not great place if you are hungry."
• "Food has gone downhill, mains are now quite basic with the bolognese being bland."
• "They also forgot about our sides so everyone was finished before they arrived."

Vegan and Non-Vegan Appeal

Pros:

• "Had a fantastic evening here with the husband. We are both vegetarian, so this was a no brainer really."
• "Absolutely loved it here! Went for my birthday (me being the only vegan) and my family of non vegans loved it too."
• "Personally I’m not vegan/vegetarian, however my other half is, and despite being somewhat sceptical at first."
• "Truly a 5 star experience. Managed to convince my non-vegan family to come here for an early Xmas dinner."
• "A fabulous discovery. Most of the party were meat eaters, but there were plenty of delicious vegan dishes available."
• "Fabulous & I'm not vegan 😊 I had heard such good things about this place that I suggested it for a family meet-up."
• "It was my first but certainly not my last visit here. A very nice selection of vegan dishes with something for all."
• "Being honest, I was now expecting to enjoy this visit. Previous experience of Vegan dishes didn't full me with confidence."

Cons:

• "The food and drinks took ages to arrive, everything was cold, the 'the fish' was raw banana blossom and it tasted gross."
• "Also very small portions so not great place if you are hungry."
• "Food has gone downhill, mains are now quite basic with the bolognese being bland."
• "The fish and chips was a bit of a let down - it looked amazing and the texture was fantastic but it tasted strange."
• "The nibbles were also pretty unimaginative... quite a lot of money for a small bowl of olives."