My team and I were in Swindon on business from the US last October. My boss said we should go the Three Crowns for dinner one night, because she was there on a previous visit. I'm a vegan, so my expectations for finding something tasty at a UK Pub didn't seem very high. Even in the US, I find pub menus about the most vegan-unfriendly. I didn't see anything on the menu to eat, so I e-mailed them in advance to see if there were some options available.
Not only did they get back to me right away, but they offered me several off-menu options for starters, dinner, and even dessert:
Starters:
Soup of the day (we can do a veg soup if you book)
Orange & Walnut Salad with Watercress & Balsamic Dressing
Sun-Blushed Tomato, Olive & Artichoke Salad
Dinner:
Mushroom Stuffed Vine Tomatoes with Tempura Veg & Salsa Verde Dressing
Cous Cous Stuffed Peppers with Mixed Salad & New Potatoes
Marinated Tofu & Noodle Stir fry with Bean Sprouts
Dessert:
Red Wine Poached Pear With Sorbet
Fruit Salad with Fruit Coulis
Glazed Pineapple with Mango & Chlli
Are you kidding me? I don't get great options like this even when eating at restaurants with vegan options. I got the orange/walnut salad, cous cous stuffed peppers and glazed pineapple and everything was fantastic! Some of the best food I've ever eaten. This place can really cook. (By the way, my non-vegan colleagues loved their food as well) If you are vegan and want to go here, please e-mail them in advance, so they can provide some options and plan for your visit.
Not only was the food great, but the place has a nice cozy atmosphere and the owner and staff are great. Not only was the service great, but the owner actually drove us all back to our hotel in Swindon, which isn't that close. I can't say enough about this place, because it was such a surprise. I wish they would come to Minneapolis and set up a restaurant here, because it would beat every pub in town.
The next time I go to Swindon, I will be back. read more