Review on The Crown at Wells, Anton’s Bistrot

Situated in Wells' historic market place and overlooked by the magnificent world-famous cathedral, the Crown is a fifteenth-century Grade II-listed building with all manner of attributes.

Anton's Bistrot takes its name from a renowned local cartoonist, whose creations appeared regularly in Punch: examples of his work line the walls of this flexible, family-friendly venue. Food is served right through the day: proceedings kick off with breakfast and morning coffee, before lunch, 'afternoon delights' and full evening meals.

The dinner menu has a colourful Mediterranean accent, witness grilled baby asparagus with a sun-blush tomato and basil butter, fillet of sea bass and king scallops on porcini and runner bean risotto, and pot-roast lamb shank in Rioja and roasted garlic sauce.

There are also a few worldwide forays for crispy duck confit on a rösti with pickled red cabbage, caramelised apples and Griottine cherries or Thai basil stir fry with teriyaki-roasted tofu and noodles, while desserts could feature baked vanilla cheesecake.

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 - 2.30pm Mon-Sat
Dinner: 6.00 - 9.30pm (9.00pm Sun)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

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Facilities at The Crown at Wells, Anton’s Bistrot

  • Childrens menu
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • Family Friendly

Accomodation

Accomodation is available, (15 rooms)

Internet

WiFi is available

Address

The Crown at Wells, Anton’s Bistrot
Market Place
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2RP

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The Crown at Wells, Anton’s Bistrot Sample Menu

SAMPLE LUNCH AND DINNER MENU

Nibbles while you wait
Crusty bread with flavoured butter £3
Parmesan and rosemary straws £3
Olives £3

Small Plates
Allerton Valley smokehouse salmon, lemon, bread £6.95
Somerset Charcuterie Board £7.25
Heritage tomatoes, mozzarella, basil v £5.95
Crown crab cakes, leaves, tomato chilli jam £6.75
Duck and Chorizo, bean cassoulet £6.95/£12.00

Sandwiches 12pm to 5pm
Brixham crab open sandwich, bloomer bread, leaves, lemon mayo £9.95
Bacon naan: smoked back bacon, cream cheese, coriander, chilli jam, rocket, naan bread £8.75
Somerset county cheese steak: 4oz rump steak, cheese, onions, rocket, ciabatta £8.75
Fish finger bun: fish fingers, rocket, tartar, brioche bun £8.75
Croque Monsieur/Madam, classic ham and Gruyere cheese sandwich £8.25
All sandwiches garnished with slaw. Gluten free bread is available.

Pub Classics
Ale battered Brixham cod, chips, tartar sauce, bashed peas £13
Free range Somerset gammon steak, local hens eggs, chips £10.95
A ham hock, Westcombe cheddar and stilton ploughman's, watercress, chutney, pickles, potato salad, sourdough £8.95
The Crown beef burger, caramelised onions, cheddar, red cabbage slaw, fries £12

Salads
Brixham crab and Cornish lobster seasonal salad with lemon mayonnaise bread £15.50
Somerset cold smoked trout, shallots, green beans, watercress and blood orange dressing £5.25/£10.50
Cantaloupe melon, cucumber, Parma ham, basil vinaigrette, shaved Parmesan £5.25/£10.50
Classic Waldorf salad v £5.25/£10.50
All served with Taylor's wholemeal bloomer

Mains
Pork tenderloin, white bean cassoulet, chorizo, seasonal vegetables £13.95
Wild mushroom and spinach linguine v £11.95
Somerset free range chicken supreme, charred leeks, sautéed potatoes, wild garlic, bacon, mushrooms, cream £13.25
Coconut and chickpea curry, brown rice, mango chutney, naan v £11.95
The Crown's Fish stew £14.95

Steaks
Local Westhay beef dry aged for 35 days
10oz Rib Eye £23
8oz Sirloin £19

All our steaks come with a garnish, fries - available with buttered crayfish tail £5

Sauces: Café du Paris butter or peppercorn £2

Puddings and Cheese
Knickerbocker Glory……the ice cream of childhood dreams £6.45
Strawberry Eton Mess v £6.45
Dark chocolate mousse, cream v £6.45
Sticky toffee and ale pudding, clotted cream ice cream v £6.45
Somerset Pomona apple cake, crème fraiche v £4.95
Westcombe cheddar, Vale of Camelot blue, Wootton organic camembert, condiments and crackers v £7.25
Pallette and Pasture Ice creams: Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry v £5.25

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

The Crown at Wells, Anton’s Bistrot Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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