Crown Inn, Coniston Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Staff were extremely friendly and very attentive without being invasive."
• "The staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly."
• "Really friendly and helpfull staff."
• "Staff were all very friendly and efficient."
• "Really lovely staff and management, attentive, polite and nothing was too much trouble."
• "The Staff couldn't do enough for you, all very friendly & helpful."
• "Staff very good, friendly, helpful."

Cons:

• "Most of the staff unfriendly & cold."
• "Bar staff didn't go to charm school-incredibly rude! Staff don't communicate with each other."
• "Staff seemed really miserable."
• "The lady with her hand in a bandage is very rude and abrupt."
• "A very unfriendly pub from the moment we walked in."
• "Our server had a cold attitude towards our group."
• "TOURISTS - DONT GO HERE... Extremely disappointing having visited the Lake District in the past to speak to such friendly locals and be faced with such a frosty receival."

Food and Drinks

Pros:

• "This was Indeed tasty and they had a great selection of drinks, alcoholic and Non-alcoholic."
• "Very good traditional pub grub."
• "Food was excellent. Good selection of beers."
• "Big portions of delicious pub grub and a great choice of fantastic local beers."
• "Food was fresh, good quality and not overpriced."
• "The food was good, we were happy to eat at The Crown both nights."
• "The food was very good and was served quickly and hot."

Cons:

• "So go here for a drink, it's great but I wouldn't recommend the food."
• "Food very poor, ordered the pie... they were not homemade and the pastry was very hard and burnt."
• "Very disappointing that we were refused food even though it was quiet in the pub."
• "Sadly the food is very poor and overpriced."
• "We also ordered an apple pie that came out lukewarm and partially raw."
• "None of the five in our group enjoyed their food, sadly like a few pubs in Coniston, definitely one to avoid for dinner."
• "Food was terrible and expensive."

Accommodation and Location

Pros:

• "Beautiful room, high quality and clean fixtures and fitting."
• "The rooms are stunning and beautifully decorated, very clean and comfortable with lovely linen and fluffy towels."
• "It’s right in the centre of Coniston so well placed for walks, and amenities."
• "The room was spacious, clean and had all the amenities i.e. coffee, tea etc."
• "Clean, nice spacious rooms. Lovely sized bathrooms, and right in the centre of Coniston."
• "Room very Comfortable, dark and quiet - perfect for a decent sleep."
• "The accommodation is wonderful, tastefully decorated and really comfortable."

Cons:

• "Only problem, we booked a table for 9 people and were given a table suitable for 6 people."
• "We'd booked a table online and had two dogs with us... they informed us our table was in a section where dogs are not allowed."
• "Went up to room to have a dog barking all night in the room next door."
• "Although the window was quite small, which did make the room a bit dark."
• "Noisy rooms and very thin walls so you can hear everything."
• "It was annoying to find dogs still barking at 10.30 pm when trying to relax and have a drink."
• "Paid £161 for our room and needed some TLC with tatty carpets and old furniture with handles missing and some of the towels looked dirty."

Atmosphere and Experience

Pros:

• "Bar was quite busy with locals, always a good sign I feel. Their banter and the background music made for a pleasant atmosphere."
• "The scenery is stunning and the people, warm and friendly."
• "The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed."
• "The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming."
• "A very pleasant experience. Very welcoming bar in a public house / Inn."
• "Gorgeous pub in a great location in Coniston. Really friendly staff, great beer options, fantastic atmosphere and outdoor space."
• "The bar staff were all chatty and there was a very homely atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Big spoiler for me was the prolific and unchecked use of foul language around the main bar area."
• "I was put off staying for long as there were televisions everywhere displaying sport... and I didn't want to stay for ready, loud football crowds."
• "The rooms are old fashioned. The dining area is modestly clean. The rooms are noisy overnight as you are on the top of a pub."
• "Again Disappointed to find numerous dogs in the Breakfast room again barking."
• "Terrible service. Stood in a queue at the bar for several minutes to be totally ignored."
• "Unwelcoming and rude!!! Lovely evening, wanted to sit outside with the dogs - apparently not possible to do this and eat!"
• "Pleasant pub. Very smart decor/furnishings but somehow lacking in the atmosphere of other local hostelries."