Set in an acre of idyllic Cambridgeshire countryside, with the River Great Ouse flowing close by, The Crown Inn in the village of Broughton offers guests a fine modern British menu in a charming Grade II listed cottage. Just outside the historic market town of Huntingdon, and close to St. Ives, The Crown Inn is easily accessible from Cambridge via the A14 and Peterborough via the A1.

Comfortable and informal, charming rustic interiors of exposed brick walls, flagstone floors, bay windows and an open fireplace invite diners to relax and unwind at leisure. The extensive grounds are perfect for al fresco dining when the weather allows it. Friendly efficient service makes the experience even more memorable.

The seasonally changing menu, using the finest local produce, showcases the kitchen team's robust British cooking with French and Italian influences. Whet the appetite with starters of flat mushroom stuffed with cranberry compote and melted brie, duck liver paté with orange compote and mixed herb crostini or smoked chicken with sesame potato salad and hazelnut dressing.

You could indulge the palate further with delicious mains of roast guinea fowl breast in a port and juniper sauce with prune stuffing, baby rosemary roasties and roasted beetroot; medallions of pork fillet wrapped in bacon with dauphinoise potatoes and sherry, sweet pepper and seafood sauce or char grilled venison steak with parsnip purée and parmentier potatoes with a red wine and blackberry gravy. A daily specials board offers more seasonal dishes.

For a quick lunch try the Broughton burger with lettuce, sliced tomato, melted cheese and onion rings with hand cut chips; sausage, mash and gravy of the day or chef's omelette with homemade chips and salad. A selection of sandwiches includes hot Cajun chicken with mango dressing, roast beef and horseradish sauce and smoked salmon with lemon mayonnaise, served on brown or white bloomer with salad and kettle chips. The family-friendly pub also offers a children's menu.

A delectable dessert selection tempts the sweet tooth with such offerings butterscotch pudding with whiskey sauce and cinder toffee crème fraiche, frosted meringue and pistachio slice with bitter chocolate sauce and white chocolate and pear bread and butter pudding with rum cream brings up the finale in style.

The pub serves a good selection of beer and changes its guest ale every week. The wine list is replete with a variety of carefully selected premium wines from around the world.

With its spacious grounds and location opposite All Saints Church, The Crown Inn is the perfect venue for a wedding reception and can cater for up to 200 guests, with a bespoke menu and excellent service making sure everything is in place on your big day.

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