Crab & Boar, an upscale inn, invites you to unwind on the picturesque terrace or stroll through the serene garden. Indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and connect with free WiFi throughout your stay. Guests rave about Crab & Boar's attentive staff.
Enjoy your visit to Newbury with a stay at Crab & Boar. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Crab Chieveley
Crab Chieveley Inn
Crab Chieveley Inn Newbury
Crab Chieveley Newbury
Crab Boar Inn Chieveley
Crab Boar Inn
Crab Boar Chieveley
Crab Boar
Crab Boar Inn Newbury
Crab Boar Newbury
Crab & Boar Inn
Crab & Boar Newbury
Crab & Boar Inn Newbury
Frequently asked questions
Does Crab & Boar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Crab & Boar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Crab & Boar?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Crab & Boar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Crab & Boar?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Crab & Boar and nearby?
Crab & Boar has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Crab & Boar?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Crab & Boar Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Food
Breakfast
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Pub
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Location
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and of high standard with a wide choice of options. (12 reviews)
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 5, 2025
Good, peaceful one night stay, in pleasant room with garden facility, and reasonably good service. Disappointing and limited dinner menu . Better b’fast menu but unfortunately the porridge was not as described.
richard
richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Lovely service and great food. Room clean and welcoming.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Excellent country haven with fantastic staff.
Ray
Ray, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
We had a great stay at this beautiful pub. Lovely comfy room and stunning views. Super attentive staff and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Annabelle
Annabelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Very pleasant short stay
Friendly efficient staff
Very good dinner and beer
Excellent breakfast
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Warm welcome excellent staff great food lovely location
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Amazing food, room and staff.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2023
A great stay for our board meeting with dinner
Great location, great food, lovely rooms and very accommodating staff.
Linzi
Linzi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2025
Nice place to Stay
Great little place to stay - a little tired and needing some maintenance but it didn’t detract from it being very nice
Great dog walk to the rear of the property
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2025
Gorgeous room and property, perfect for a midsummer stay. Room had a private patio which was lovely. First stayed here last summer and I think some areas could do with a freshen-up since then.
Ate in the restaurant which was quite disappointing; a distinctly average steak and overdone chips.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Very good hotel, amazing service
JAIME
JAIME, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Met up with friends, good food, good service! All good
Accommodation very reasonable
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
We had no problems with the pub itself.
Lovely room, clean and comfortable
What let it down was the food and menu.
For breakfast only granola was available, no ordinary cereals, no white or brown toast, only sourbread. Full English was available but not everyone wanted it
Evening meals we thought were expensive for what you got.
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2023
Road trip
Helt fantastiskt, maten, frukosten och rummen.
Sedan att miljön var exceptionellt bra och smidig parkering gjorde vistelsen till den bästa under vår ”road trip”
Sylvia
Sylvia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Very friendly and accommodating staff and manager. Had a wonderful stay
Lesia
Lesia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2023
great place
really enjoyed my stay, everyone was friendly and helpful, food was excellent, will definitely stay again
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2023
A new dawn for the Crab and Boar
Great new owners, friendly, can’t do enough, on a rebuild of a great place to stay and restaraunt…would highly recommend
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Really enjoyable stay.
Really enjoyable stay. Good food and drink. Relaxed and welcoming.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Great pre or post Highclere hotel :)
Very welcoming and friendly staff (Dave in particular) food and room also was great value for money.
Excellent location for Highclere Castle.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2023
Friendly comfortable hotel
Lovely room, warm welcome on arrival, really comfortable bed
john
john, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Lunch at the Crab
Good food, good drinks, great value!!
Friendly attentive staff
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2023
Real gem of a place
Fantastic hotel with stylish comfy room and even a patio. Breakfast was great. Definitely stay again
S
S, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2025
Nice country pub, but if a business traveller, be aware that breakfast doesn’t start until 8:00a.m.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
Lovely stay
Comfortable accommodation, very friendly helpful staff and lovely restaurant with great menu, delicious food, good value but clearly cooked by a proper chef. Good vegetarian and vegan options.
Leon
Leon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Two night stay
Lovely location, very nice room with private courtyard to sit in. Very clean.
Lovely breakfast and dinner menu good with meals produced to high standard. Staff very attentive.
Would certainly stay there again.