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4 out of 5
Impressive | 1684 reviews

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All reviews for The Crab Boar from all websites.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 874 reviews
gb2313rt
26.02.2024 - 06:07

We enjoyed the visit at the Crab Boar. The food was more than just pub food. Great combination of dishes. We enjoyed the cod cheeks (never had that before), Ven...

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don-c-grass801
26.02.2024 - 06:07

We went to visit in Newbury and so went for dinner by our motorhome and asking if we can parking for overnight and they said no problem and so great and stayed...

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samantha-p-store47
26.02.2024 - 06:07

My Sister and I went for a last minute Sunday roast and wow! We don’t eat big meals but both of us managed 3 courses as the food was just too good! Dave and the...

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robin-m-cactus0
26.02.2024 - 06:07

Excessive salt in gravy made pie inedible. Pudding was dry. Service very slow. Not good. We came here a few years ago and had similar experience and hoped it ha...

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pennyminterkemp
26.02.2024 - 06:07

Haven’t been here for 15 years when we had a disastrous evening. Sadly not much better. Very long wait for food (both main and dessert) despite it being very qu...

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4.0 ★ from 810 reviews

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"Really enjoyed our lunch,the food,the ambience and especially the service were excellent.It really seemed to matter to the staff that you enjoyed your visit. ,"
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City: West Berkshire, Overdown Rd, West Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG31 6PR
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