Crab & Boar★★★★
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Inspector comments
"It was a pleasure to be greeted by a friendly polite team."
Overview
Located in an enviable position high in the Newbury Downs, close to The Ridgeway, history claims that the roots of the Crab & Boar date back to the second battle of Newbury in 1644. Famous former guests include Oliver Cromwell himself. There's character in abundance here, an inviting atmosphere, featuring a roaring fire and a great ambiance. Beyond the bar several candle lit, cosy rooms are available for dining. It's popular for events and weddings inside and out. There's more than a nod here to local seasonal produce providing interesting dishes. The comfortable ensuite bedrooms offer good comfort.
Ratings & awards
AA 4 Star Inn
1-Rosette restaurant
Our inspector loves...
Enviable location - High in the Newbury Downs includes 14 comfortable en suite rooms.
Historic thatch - Dates back to second battle of Newbury in 1644.
In famous footsteps - Former guests include Oliver Cromwell himself!
Dine in style - There are several candle-lit cosy rooms for dining.
Seasonal ethos - Look out for the interesting dishes on the menu.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Rooms
- Rooms 14
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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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