The Crispin Inn

The Crispin Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Shannon

   Kent1 review

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I took my mum to The Crispin Inn for Mother's Day yesterday, as it came highly recommended, and I was really looking forward to trying their food. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing from the start. When the starter arrived, there was a hair in one of our meals, which had to be sent back. While this was quickly resolved, it set a negative tone for the rest of the meal. When the main courses arrived, I was surprised by the small portion size of the roast dinner. I had expected a bowl of vegetables to accompany it, but that wasn’t the case. The meal didn’t feel like good value for money. The roast potatoes tasted stale, as if they had been sitting out for a long time, and didn’t taste fresh at all. I feel the menu is over priced for what you are getting. Throughout the meal, one of the waitresses seemed to repeatedly forget our requests—whether it was for drinks, to find out information about the menu or the dessert menu. The service felt lacking. Overall, the experience was underwhelming, and unfortunately, we won’t be returning.
   

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   Richard

   London5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were a bit disappointed. Cold , roast dinners not hot, beef chewy, all 4 yorkshires burnt which we asked to be replaced only to be replaced with almost the same. Vegetables were sparse on the plate with one carrot each and a dessert spoon of cabbage. Horse radish sauce looks like a cheap supermarket brand. Roast potatoes were good, albeit not hot. Desserts are good and staff friendly and helpful. Photography on this site is a little misleading. Sadly, we would not return. Overall, it was very mediocre.
   

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   Matthew

   Oxford1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First time visiting and eating here at the Crispin Inn. A delightful old pub with a very traditional menu that is perfect for my taste. Service was friendly and very personable and we will definitely be returning
   

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   Wendy

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were visiting for the day and booked online. We wanted to change our seating area from the Boathouse to the main bar and the staff were extremely flexible. Service was friendly. We had the Sunday roast and it was lovely. Puddings were amazing too. Our pugs enjoyed their pigs in blankets. Wish we lived closer 🤣. Definitely recommend.
   

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   Richard

   Cambridge1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I ordered the cheeseburger, for some reason there were 2 patties and a whole gherkin, it was overstacked, making it very difficult to eat and served on a wooden board. The burger and the chips (served in a basket), were tepid and the bun was soggy, I would have preferred it all served on a plate. When I said to the waitress about how it was presented, she just said, "cut it up". I hardly ate any of it and did not pay for it. I My wife was happy with her fish and chips.
   

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   Bob

   Kent1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had another great meal at the Crispin today with delicious food as always. My wife said her Nut Roast was the best she has had, and my homemade cheeseburger was very tasty. We sat by the lovely log fire and had a wonderful meal. You really can't go wrong here. The service is always excellent and the Crispin has a lovely cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
   

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   Chantelle

   Kent1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Popped in for lunch today and we will definitely be back! Service was excellent and the food was beautiful. The fire was roaring which gave a lovely cosy feel. I had the cheese burger and added bacon and my partner had the pork belly, when it arrived I had food envy and had to try some! It was delicious he also tried some of the burger too which was also delicious! We can’t wait to come back at the weekend already.
   

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   Rebecca

   Kent4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had some much today at the crispin inn Lovely staff and the food was so yummy decent portion sizes the fire was amazing and super cozy!!!! And very kid friendly 1000%%% recommend
   

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   Colin

   Kent2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The setting was lovely staff all friendly , the only issue was the chicken on the roast was raw , the staff were notified and removed cost of these from the bill , Raw meat being served is a No No for any restaurant
   

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    Amanda

    Kent2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    Roast was good. Not very welcoming in tho . Expensive for what it was
    

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