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Crab & Boar

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Newbury inn

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Bar (on property)
Exclusive Double Room
Front of property
Garden
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Wantage Road, Newbury, England, RG20 8UE
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Racecourse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Double Room

Exclusive Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Newbury

In Newbury .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Newbury inn, you'll find Snelsmore Common Country Park and Newbury Showground. North Wessex Downs and Donnington Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Welford Park - 5 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Newbury Racecourse - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Highclere Castle - 17 min drive - 22.9 km
  • University of Oxford - 32 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Racecourse Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Red Lion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The High Horse - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Crab & Boar

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Newbury inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Crab & Boar. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Newbury inn is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Crab & Boar offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Newbury inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is 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

How close is Crab & Boar to the airport?

Crab & Boar is 32.4 mi (53-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Crab & Boar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crab & Boar.

Does Crab & Boar offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Crab & Boar, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Crab & Boar?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Crab & Boar?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Crab & Boar?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Crab & Boar have a pool?

Crab & Boar does not have a pool.

Does Crab & Boar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Crab & Boar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Crab & Boar to downtown Newbury?

Crab & Boar is 0.8 mi away from Winterbourne.

Crab & Boar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 263 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay in a lovely classic room and super friendly staff. Breakfast was good and the meal evening before for 14 of us was very tasty and served promptly. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
On the face of it, a nice pub with rooms (not really a hotel). Check-in was good, Breakfast was nice, there is on-site EV charging, and the rooms were fitted out nicely. However fundamentally the rooms are not fit for purpose. Our room was downstairs with another room above and you could hear every single footstep and conversation, which went on from 11pm to 1am. Also the bathroom ceiling was covered in fresh black mould in the shower due to lack of ventilation. Brought both to the attention of the staff in the morning. They apologised. But sadly would not recommend anyone to stay there for these reasons.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, efficient staff. Comfortable room. Great food. Able to accommodate my food intolerances. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, friendly staff, pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely service and great food. Room clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at this beautiful pub. Lovely comfy room and stunning views. Super attentive staff and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great for the races or local visits. Very relaxed.

Super old building easy parking simple quick check in, dog friendly, polite fun staff, parts of the place need some urgent investment, but shower room i had was new ish and excellent, rooms spotless and quiet. Kitchen breakfast wide choice great eggs and mushrooms. Good coffee. Dinner more good ingredients with some unusual pairings. Steaks costly.. The staff were all excellent and remembered names and showed interest in whatever it was you were doing For them alone it is worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent country haven with fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An incredible place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice country pub, but if a business traveller, be aware that breakfast doesn’t start until 8:00a.m.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy on a winters night

The room I was given was an accessible room on the ground floor so asked to change. This cost more which wasn’t great but the place was v friendly. The dinner prices are high.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Met up with friends, good food, good service! All good Accommodation very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024