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Monday 7am - 11pm Tuesday 7am - 11pm Wednesday 7am - 11pm Thursday 7am - 11pm Friday 7am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm Sunday 8am - 11pm

The Crown At Playhatch

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Restaurant with rooms and a large outside seating area. located close to Reading, Henley and Sonning. Has hotel rooms available
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28/10/2026

Missed it? Don't worry, there's another one next Tuesday.

Our Steak Night is back next week! so if these photos have got you thinking about dinner, now's a good time to book your table at The Crown.

25/10/2026

Our Sunday carvery is a celebration of the classics, with carefully prepared meats, seasonal veg, golden roast potatoes and rich gravy, oh and fantastic Yorkshire puddings.

Served every Sunday at The Crown.

What’s your go to from our famous carvery? 🍖

22/10/2026

Schools out, and half term is here. 📣

Keep the little ones happy this school holiday with our Kids Eat for £1 offer at The Crown. It’s a great excuse to get the family together for a bite to eat without stretching the budget.

Bring the family, enjoy a relaxed lunch, and let us take care of the cooking.

We look forward to welcoming you.

T&C's apply. Up to two children's meals for £1 each with every adult main meal, Monday - Friday at lunchtime. Offer can also be used with the October/November lunchtime set menus 🌟

Call up to book: 01189 472872

21/10/2026

There’s something new to look forward to at The Crown! 👑

Our new menus have arrived, with warming curries, favourites from the grill and plenty of dishes to enjoy as the seasons change.

Whether you’re joining us for a catch-up over lunch or a relaxed evening meal, we look forward to welcoming you in to try what’s new!

16/10/2026

A few favourites from last season.

We're making a few changes to the menu next week, so before we introduce what's coming next, we're looking back at some of the dishes that have been on the menu.

Swipe through for a few of our favourites. We'll be sharing a first look at the new menu soon.

12/10/2026

It’s steak night tomorrow! Our favourite day of the week 🥩 Every Tuesday evening at The Crown from 6pm.

Rump steak cooked to order, served with your choice of potato and a simple side salad.

• 8oz £14
• 10oz £17
• 20oz £24

Call up to book or simply walk in!

09/10/2026

Hands up who's organising the Christmas do this year? We’re here to help!

Our Christmas Party Menu is on from 16 November to 24 December, Monday to Saturday.

To start there's native lobster and brown crab cocktail with avocado mousse, or chicken liver and cognac pâté with spiced plum chutney and warm focaccia. Mains are roast Norfolk bronze turkey with pigs in blankets and all the trimmings, or a sirloin steak Café de Paris with triple-cooked chips. There's pan-fried salmon too. Then pudding: profiteroles with salted caramel sauce, or a fig, plum and hazelnut frangipane with vanilla ice cream.

Got a vegan in the group? There's a full three courses for them, chestnut, squash and apple soup, an apricot and chia nut roast and a strawberry mousse. Vegetarians have the burrata and poached pear.

2 courses £39, 3 courses £44.50

December weekends are filling up, so get your group sorted and your table booked!

06/10/2026

Autumn's made its way to The Crown 🍂

The wreath is up, the pub's looking rather good and there's definitely a chill in the air now. Not that we need much of an excuse for a pint, but we'll take one!

01/10/2026

Come for the main. Stay for the pudding.

Our new October & November set menu is here from 5 October, with beef bourguignon, lamb rogan josh, chicken supreme, crispy gammon steak and all the comforting stuff we’re craving as the weather turns.

And yes, there’s apple pie.

2 courses £20 | 3 courses £25
5 October – 20 November | 12–6pm

Call up and grab a table.

*Available Monday-Friday lunchtime

24/09/2026

🌟 CUSTOMER ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

The Crown will be shut on Wednesday 30th until 5pm for a private function.

We’ll be back open from 5pm as usual, ready for the evening.

Thanks for your understanding, and we’ll see you then.

Address

The Crown Inn Playhatch
Reading
RG49QN

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 11pm
Tuesday	7am - 11pm
Wednesday	7am - 11pm
Thursday	7am - 11pm
Friday	7am - 11pm
Saturday	8am - 11pm
Sunday	8am - 11pm

Telephone

+441189472872

Website

http://www.thecrown.co.uk/

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