It's all about the base...

We're fighting back against shortcrust shortcomings. Our freshly baked pies are proper, traditional pot pies - with a lid and a base. Learn more...

Our pies

Food menu

Frequently asked questions

All your questions answered

Planning a visit? Make our FAQ section your first port of call. It's the perfect way to learn about our little quirks...

FAQ's

DIrections

Real ale and fine wine

The perfect pint

Every pie deserves the perfect pint. Sample our beautiful ales from Hook Norton Brewery - or enjoy wine from our historic cellar.

Drinks menu

Link to: WE'RE BACK!!!

COVID-secure and now open!

We are now ready and eager to serve you all once again in a safe and friendly environment

A couple of things for you to note: 
We currently cannot allow dogs (except assistance dogs) or children under 5 on to the premises, this includes babies.

From 24th September you MUST wear a mask at all times except when seated at your table.

Learn more about what we are doing to keep you safe.

Learn more
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HOMEMADE PIES

Known locally as ‘the pie pub‘, it’s fair to say we’ve got a passion for pastry. We’re always baking up new batches – that’s why the menu is changing all the time.

Real ale and wine

REAL ALES & WINES

Not just a dining destination, The Crown & Tuns is a popular watering hole too. Approved by and given a 5* hygiene rating by Cask Marque, we serve a fabulous range of well-kept drinks!

The Crown and Tuns

OUR TRADITIONAL PUB

Pubs don’t come much older than this one – it’s been around since Henry VIII times, early 16th Century. Take a look around it with our virtual tour or learn about us in our FAQ section.

360° tour

Look inside our pub

Visit the pub from the comfort of your own armchair! Take the 360° tour.

Tour our pub

Pie of the month

Pie of the month

We’re working with a reduced menu at the moment, so this month I’ve gotta say, all our pies are blooming marvellous! Come along and try one, let us know which ones you want to see back on

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View the menu

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

“Why no bookings?” That and other questions are answered in our FAQ.

Read the FAQ’s

Pie provenance

Pie provenance

We’re ready to lift the lid on our delicious traditional homemade pot pies…

About our pies

Pie counter

The pie counter

We make a LOT of pies. This year’s total is considerably lower than previous years but we’re determined to provide the good hearty home cooked comfort food that every one needs in these difficult uncertain times with a kind heart and a big smile waiting to greet you, so far this year we have warmed the tummies of this many people…

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Directions

Locate our pub

Planning a visit? Why not get directions to puddingface at The Crown & Tuns.

Locate us

Pie pics

Pie gallery

Whet your appetite by checking out our photoshop-free food gallery!

The gallery

Pie proof

Trip Advisor

The proof always used to be in the pudding. These days, it’s on TripAdvisor.

See the proof

The site is full of useful information to make your trip to puddingface at The Crown & Tuns a memorable one. If you cannot find what you need in the FAQ‘s then visit the contact page and get in touch.

Get in touch