The New Crown Inn

We’ve just spent a week in Bolton and ended up in the New Crown Inn more times than we can count. Didn’t stay there, but it soon felt like our local while we were away. Friendly folk, both behind the bar and sat at it, and a decent choice of beers to work through. The food’s spot-on – I had a Cumberland sausage pizza that was so good I had to take a photo. Dog-friendly too, which is a big plus for us, and ours made himself right at home. Cracking pub, good atmosphere, and we’ll definitely be back next time we’re up.

We had an alternative afternoon tea at the New Crown Inn for my hen do, and it was absolutely fantastic! The pulled pork was hands down the best I’ve ever eaten — tender, flavourful, and perfectly cooked. Thomas and his staff went above and beyond, catering to all 26 of us with ease and a friendly smile throughout. The service was seamless, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. Highly recommend for a unique and delicious group experience!

Arrived a little before 7.30pm and had a drink, had to wait for a table but couldn't see anyone else eating. Waited well over an hour for our starters which was below average quality tbh. When the main did come out at 9.30 we were pretty much starving at this point. The food was very poor, and very surprised it took 2hrs to cook. Half the menu was missing and the famous steak pie not on, was only told after we had our orders taken, would of just left if we'd know and went elsewhere but time wasn't on our side. Overall a very poor experience and one which I would not recommend, avoid is my advice ! Edit!! Hi Team, I see your reply and I didn't approach you as the family were very disappointed in the food and they didn't want me to cause a confrontation. The pub was not busy at all, there was a few locals watching the football but I saw absolutely no one eating any food. I appreciate your response hiding behind a keyboard as this seems you rhetoric response, but please be truthful as I have been in my comments, my opinions remains the same, avoid, especially with your negative response. Edit 2: Well done for trawling through my google account and you making it into my 3rd poor food review in 15 years, that is quite sad and embarrassing for yourselves 😆 Why not concentrate on trying to master your "Professionally cooked food" instead of showing yourselves up on here. Let's not get the spin you have made up with the facts eh 😏 4 out of 5 of us had very poor substandard food, that's why you got 2 stars, I wanted to leave 1 star but I was trying to be fair, I'll knock that off for your arrogance and hiding b3hind a keyboard. Still poor food, arrogant management and one to avoid folks. Have a nice day 😊