The Crown and Thistle is a 16th Century traditional village pub and restaurant located in the heart of Great Chesterford just 3 miles north of Saffron Walden, Essex. We are just 10 miles away from the University City of Cambridge, with the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, Audley End House and Gardens also Audley End Miniature Railway just on our doorstep.
Being a Freehouse we have four hand pumps offering an excellent choice of real ale & a fantastic wine list of hand picked wines along with an extensive Gin selection served with Fever Tree Tonic water. Many of our soft drinks are supplied by The Cambridge Juice Company, which are also a perfect accompliment to our gins & spirits selection.
Being a Freehouse we have four hand pumps offering an excellent choice of real ale & a fantastic wine list of hand picked wines along with an extensive Gin selection served with Fever Tree Tonic water. Many of our soft drinks are supplied by The Cambridge Juice Company, which are also a perfect accompliment to our gins & spirits selection.
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We recently moved to the area and had driven past the pub a few times, we were surprised to see that it said Thai food. We just had to try it, what a fantastic idea a traditional pub with a twist. We loved it! My partner and I now argue about how often is acceptable to visit! Better yet they even do takeaways for those nights when you fancy pjs and good food.
We have a wide range of real ales from a variety of sources that we offer. You will find that we change our range frequently and you will be able to keep track of it all here. 3.8% in strength and light in colour this beer has helped drive the success of cask ales in recent times. Should be served in a branded glass with sparkler on to give a creamy head, revealing a strong bitter aftertaste.
A classic amber beer delivering a crisp, refreshing taste. With its light fragrance, lovely malt flavours and long hoppy after palate, Adnams Lighthouse shines through as another champion Beer From The Coast. Made with, you guessed it, Mosaic hops, this pale blonde has bags of personality with bold mango, peach, lemon and pine flavours and a dry hoppy finish.
We have a wide range of craft beers for your enjoyment. If there is a particular craft beer you have come across elsewhere please feel free to ask us to stock it and we will do what we can. A classic lager that's exactly what it should be: easy-drinking, crisp and dry with beautiful bubbles. Clean and refreshing with a dry hop finish, you can taste the great depth of flavour which comes from the long, slow maturation in tank.
Reviews (11)
Ls Thompson
Jan 10, 2022
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Easily our favourite restaurant. The starters and mains are Thai - prawn crackers, satay chicken, spring rolls, duck pancakes, various types of curry, most meats available. All absolutely superb; very, very tasty. It's hard not to keep ordering the same dish every visit, as it's so lovely, but those that have, usually find themselves with a new go-to dish, as all of the food is so amazingly good there. Desserts are traditional British winter warmers such as, the highly recommended, sticky toffee pudding. It's a cosy pub with a nice welcoming atmosphere, and the staff are always really friendly
Rowanne Harritt
Nov 18, 2021
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Booked online this time..easy to do and got table we requested in comments. Thai food was really amazing and the pizza a hit with our son...and we tried a bit too!. Layed out well inside (covid), staff were really friendly and obliging. There is an outside marquee in garden (didn't go in it though). Would definitely recommend to others 😁👍
Karen Martin
Nov 10, 2021
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Kevin Reed
Sep 19, 2021
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John Reilly
Jul 25, 2021
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Love this place. Can't say very much as I was only grabbing a quick pint while making a connection on public transport. My pint was excellent, the service quick and cheerful. The pub itself is a very pretty period building, typical of the area and the regulars are a joy to behold. Wish I could have stayed for another, but I'll be back!
Ryan Pavey
Jul 23, 2021
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Wow, what a great meal!
My boyfriend and I visited here and were greeted with friendly staff & some wonderful food. Unfortunately, I only have 1 photo to share, but it’s definitely worth visiting to see how fantastic this place is!
(P.S - Book beforehand, they’re busy and it’s obviously due to the high level of food & hospitality)
So impressed for a local Thai! Can’t wait to return!
My boyfriend and I visited here and were greeted with friendly staff & some wonderful food. Unfortunately, I only have 1 photo to share, but it’s definitely worth visiting to see how fantastic this place is!
(P.S - Book beforehand, they’re busy and it’s obviously due to the high level of food & hospitality)
So impressed for a local Thai! Can’t wait to return!
Stephen Cawsey
Jul 20, 2021
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James Ballingall
Dec 21, 2020
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Sheila Foster
Oct 14, 2020
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Adrian Coleman
Sep 11, 2020
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Suzanne Harding
Aug 03, 2020
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Great food, plenty of it and have a children's menu too. They are still offering the eat out to help out deal, which is very handy. Service was a bit slow, but the restaurant and pub were busy and mainly only one girl serving good. A big problem is the parking - people seem to take more space than is needed, which means the small car park fills quickly. Then, you need to park on the road, which is a bit risky. Would recommend, despite that.
