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Crown Inn at Benson, Benson

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Operator: Hook Norton
52 High Street, Benson, OX10 6RP (View on Google Map)
(01491) 528930
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Reopened on 2 February 2023 after being temporarily closed for refurbishment from 2 January 2023. The opening and meal times have been updated as per their website on 2 February 2023.

Reopened on 2 October 2020 having been closed in Sept 2019 after being purchased by Hook Norton from Greene King, to become Hook Norton's most southerly pub. There was a major refurbishment to include accommodation (six en-suite bedrooms).

The pub is a characterful 17th-century Grade II-listed, timber-framed former coaching inn, with a welcoming bar area on entrance from the rear courtyard, flanked by two dining areas each side. There is a refurbished pleasant courtyard and garden to the rear.

Alcoholic drinks served from 11am. With five handpumps, the pub serves four regular Hook Norton ales alongside a varying ale from Hook Norton's hand-crafted ale range. The food menu comprises modern British classics and is proving very popular with customers. Takeaway meals are available.

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Historic Interest

Historic England Grade II listed, entry number 1059377. Built 1709, with 19th, 20th & 21st century alterations.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Crown
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
31/07/2025
Last surveyed
21/11/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hook Norton
Pub ID
SOX/0380
Asset of Community Value
Monday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:30am - 10:00pm
Monday
7:30am - 10:00am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 10:00am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 10:00am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
7:30am - 10:00am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 10:00am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
8:30am - 10:00am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
8:30am - 10:00am & Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hook Norton - Hooky TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 3 times.
Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Crown Inn at Benson, Benson.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hook Norton - Hooky Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Hooky Mild
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild Mild • 2.8%
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild

This beer is served regularly at Crown Inn at Benson, Benson.

ABV 2.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hook Norton - Old Hooky TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Old Hooky
Hook Norton - Old Hooky Premium Bitter • 4.6% Spotted 5 times.
Hook Norton - Old Hooky
Hook Norton - Old Hooky

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Crown Inn at Benson, Benson.

ABV 4.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hook Norton - Off The Hook TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Off The Hook
Hook Norton - Off The Hook Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted 6 times.
Hook Norton - Off The Hook
Hook Norton - Off The Hook

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Crown Inn at Benson, Benson.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

from Hook Norton hand-crafted range

Changing beers typically include: Hook Norton (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild usually available

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
international soccer and rugby union only on terrestrial TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
six en-suite rooms
Events Events
quiz evenings first Tuesday of month
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
courtyard & garden, no covered area
Wi Fi Wi Fi
ask for password or look for hard to see sign
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Thames Travel: 139 (not Sun nor public holidays), NX40 (800 m on A4074 - Fri (not public holidays) & Sat only, after midnight), X40 (800 m on A4074)
school services only are not listed
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU620917

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