The Crown at Bray
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"Cosy, Thames-side village inn."
Overview
This lovely white-painted, half-timbered Tudor building is a well-preserved reminder of days long gone, with heavy beams, open fires, plenty of gleaming brass and copper and all the trimmings. It’s been an inn for several centuries; its name possibly derives from regular visits made by King Charles II when visiting Nell Gwynn nearby. Assignations today are firmly rooted in the desire to enjoy the distinctly traditional English menu. Restaurant bookings essential, but not for bar meals.
Ratings & awards
AA Pick of the Pubs
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Restaurant
The Crown at Bray
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
- Children welcome
- Wheelchair access
About the area
Berkshire consists of two distinct parts: the western half, which is predominantly rural, with the Lambourn Downs spilling down to the River Lambourn and the Berkshire Downs to the majestic Thames, and the eastern half of Berkshire, which offers plenty of opportunity to get out and savour open spaces. Reading and Newbury are the county’s major towns, and the River Kennet flows through them both.
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- Private garden
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