See all properties
Save

Crab & Boar

4.0 star property
Inn in Newbury with restaurant and bar/lounge

Photo gallery for Crab & Boar

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Explore the area

View map
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

View all photos for Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room

Classic Room

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room

Exclusive Double Room

Exclusive Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Newbury

At Crab & Boar you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Snelsmore Common Country Park and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Newbury Showground. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, a picnic area and free newspapers in the lobby. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Newbury inn, attractions include Highclere Castle and Thames River.
View more Inns in NewburyOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 41 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wine Press Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Red Lion - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Crab & Boar

Inn in Newbury with restaurant and bar/lounge
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
  • Conference 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets 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 on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Similar properties

Restaurant
Hare & Hounds Newbury
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 300 reviews
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hare & Hounds Newbury

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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 cots/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 cots/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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Crab & Boar?

Crab & Boar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Crab & Boar?

As of 21 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crab & Boar on 22 Dec 2025 start from AU$182.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Crab & Boar?

Yep, Crab & Boar has a free self car park.

What makes Crab & Boar a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Crab & Boar.

Is Crab & Boar family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Crab & Boar is a hit with families.

Does Crab & Boar serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crab & Boar?

No, Crab & Boar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Crab & Boar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crab & Boar?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crab & Boar?

Dogs are welcome at Crab & Boar, with food and water bowls on offer.

Crab & Boar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 253 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotels.com failed this booking process

Hotels.com allowed me to book a hotel with 5 minutes before checking closes, and I was an hour away. I have lost my booking money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome excellent staff great food lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant short stay Friendly efficient staff Very good dinner and beer Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Advertised EV charging facilities unavailable. Breakfast service very poor. Room security poor. Payment systems flakey. Restaurant overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024