Crab & Boar, an upscale inn, invites you to unwind on the picturesque terrace or stroll through the serene garden. Indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and connect with free WiFi throughout your stay. Guests rave about Crab & Boar's attentive staff.
Enjoy your visit to Newbury with a stay at Crab & Boar. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Does Crab & Boar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Crab & Boar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Crab & Boar?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Crab & Boar?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Crab & Boar?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Crab & Boar and nearby?
Crab & Boar has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Crab & Boar?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
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Crab & Boar Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2025
Met up with friends, good food, good service! All good
Accommodation very reasonable
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Warm welcome excellent staff great food lovely location
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Very pleasant short stay
Friendly efficient staff
Very good dinner and beer
Excellent breakfast
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Amazing food, room and staff.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
Very friendly and accommodating staff and manager. Had a wonderful stay
Lesia
Lesia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Really enjoyable stay.
Really enjoyable stay. Good food and drink. Relaxed and welcoming.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2024
Very good hotel, amazing service
JAIME
JAIME, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 January 2025
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.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Two night stay
Lovely location, very nice room with private courtyard to sit in. Very clean.
Lovely breakfast and dinner menu good with meals produced to high standard. Staff very attentive.
Would certainly stay there again.
Sheila
Sheila, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Great pre or post Highclere hotel :)
Very welcoming and friendly staff (Dave in particular) food and room also was great value for money.
Excellent location for Highclere Castle.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2023
A great stay for our board meeting with dinner
Great location, great food, lovely rooms and very accommodating staff.
Linzi
Linzi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
Lunch at the Crab
Good food, good drinks, great value!!
Friendly attentive staff
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
First Rate Food and Lodgings
Food and staff were amazing. Our room had a small private patio, which was beautiful, and lovely for the dogs. Staff were very helpful. And the food was top notch. Beautiful setting. Was lovely having breakfast outside in the morning. Loved it.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2024
Lovely stay
Comfortable accommodation, very friendly helpful staff and lovely restaurant with great menu, delicious food, good value but clearly cooked by a proper chef. Good vegetarian and vegan options.
Leon
Leon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2024
We booked super last minute on a Monday evening but still had a very lovely welcome! All of the staff we met were amazing and the room was lovely. Super dog friendly with a lovely garden area for walking them - breakfast in the morning was really good also! Will definitely return soon and make sure we have time for dinner and drinks in the evening!
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2023
great place
really enjoyed my stay, everyone was friendly and helpful, food was excellent, will definitely stay again
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
28 November 2024
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.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 May 2024
Lovely place, but breakfast only starts at 8.00, would be better it it started at 7.30 for those on the road earlier
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2023
Friendly comfortable hotel
Lovely room, warm welcome on arrival, really comfortable bed
john
john, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 January 2024
Good location for Highclere Castle
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 March 2024
Bedroom well fitted out. Good food and top quality. Will stay again.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2023
Real gem of a place
Fantastic hotel with stylish comfy room and even a patio. Breakfast was great. Definitely stay again
S
S, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 June 2023
Lovely spot, stunning building with a high end feel at a very reasonable price. Overall excellent value and well worth a visit.
tom
tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
Great property, good food and EV charging just off the M4. Wish I had reason to use it again
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2024
Excellent service and great food.
Excellent service and food of a high standard. Good selection of really good beers. Room comfortable but could do with a desk and chair for business travellers.
Highly recommended!