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For three star American, try Crown And Anchor in Monterey. Find this very affordable restaurant in the Downtown neighborhood. It's known for its steak. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to wine and dine. We actually had our wedding rehearsal dinner party here back in Aug 09, and had around 40 people attend. One of the owner's, Sarah, was very nice as to accommodate our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place for dinner by any means. The food was a step up from your normal 'pub' grub and the beer selection was pretty decent. Really cool wallpaper in the bathroom; seriously, check it out.A...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came down to Monterey to visit a friend who I haven't seen in years, and she took me out to the pub. We found an open table in the patio as soon as we got there, but it was only 6:30 so that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crown and Anchor has great dinner food and an interesting selection of beers. I like the shrimp curry. Fish & chips are tasty too. Good place to knock back a pint or three, and get seriously full...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously? The food here is great. But don't sit at the bar. I come to Monterey every week on business and I come here every time. I don't know why. The owner must be crazy. The bartender that works...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to dinner at this place on Saturday night with some friends. After being seated we were ignored by the waiter, who had brought his dogs to work. He was seen on several occasions petting the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I'm not willing to wait outside a "club" for 45 minutes just to get through the door only to be deafened by crappy music and to meet girls who are probably under age. In Monterey you have few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice British pub, definitely more deluxe than the Bulldog or other pubs in the area, but for some reason, it just didn't do it for me. Not sure what it was. Went during a slow time during my other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went here on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks. The food was tasty, we all shared appetizers. The curry fries and artichoke appetizers were a hit in my group. We sat outside...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Crown and Anchor for a pre-wedding get together with friends and family. All in all about 20 people. We had such a great and memorable experience. Food was great, beer was great, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really hate to say anything bad about a place but I feel it is time I spoke up. I have tried this place four times and only once have I left semi-happy. Yesterday I took my two daughters and their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful selection of beer and excellent English food (if that's not an oxymoron ;-) Great decor with character and personality that makes you feel like you're in England. Good, friendly service. Hie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All around a great British pub! Excellent beer selection with 20 taps and a notable mention as the only place I'm aware of in the vicinity that has Fuller's ales on-tap. Great and authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm... Curry fries! (Curry fries that are real good!)Mmmmmm... Great Beer! (Beer that is real good!)It is so warm and inviting. There is a lot to be said for the decor. There is also a great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go here about once a month and true to other pubs it is cozy and very friendly. The staff are friendly and informed. The curry fries are excellent. Cottage Pie is great. Corned Beef and Cabbage is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very comfortable pub...really, I could sit here for an afternoon, watching sports and quaffing beer...and heck, with 20 beers on tap and a pretty decent selection of wines by the glass, you've a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great bar, average food, excellent ambience, fun staff -- but awful owners, who are petty & mean-spirited.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A cozy and friendly British pub in downtown Monterey. Directly across the street from the Marriot and less than a block from the Portola.The bar is full of model ships in glass cases. They have a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just about every bar in Monterey has a British theme and this place is no exception but it has great atmosphere. To enter this bar/restaurant you have to go down a set of stairs and it feels like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before heading to Monterey, I did some research on pubs to explore. This was one of the pubs that came up and it was my top pick for dinner on Saturday night. We were even able to walk from our hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the spicy meatloaf and it was OK. It kind of fell apart on me and there were too many flavors going on. I like complex flavors but this a bit much. The steamed vegetables were a little on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last week for my very first Tweetup (if you don't know, that's a gathering of local folks who also happen to be on Twitter). A whopping 6 of us showed up -- but that's okay, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here while waiting for our movie at the theater next door, and oh my god talk about a food orgasm! First off, my fiance had calamari, which he said was very good. Then came the tastegasm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff and open late I liked it!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is aiight.Really mellow and usually an older, more mellow crowd.It's a good spot if you actually want to try and sit down and talk to people while you are out.We came and grabbed a beer and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last year, I went here to have dinner. The fish is very good...nice staff. I especially liked the interior of the restaurant. There is a patio where guests hang out but it can get a little chilly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My most memorable experience at this place is the calamari.Order it, eat it, orgasm, repeat.Great seating out back and a great selection of beer.The crowd is definitely not the same as the other one's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mosdef my favorite of all of the downtown drinking establishments.the patio is a great place to hang out -- for whatever reason, the meatheads that doc's and the duck attracts don't come here.service...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My review remains largely unchanged; however, I wanted to respond to what another joker (Ayako M.) posted. It's great he knows how to write a witty (albeit inaccurate) review, but let's be honest:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best bar in the area for me. bartenders remember you after only a few times in. Even after i haven't been in months they will remember what I want to drink and have it ready in moments. love the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
plesant, affordablemight need reservationscheck firstdesert, delicioushad the french dip, calimari, and clam chowder
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We only came here for apps and drinks.The wings are awesome and the majority of the reason for the high rating. Crispy, tender, and smothered in sauce which was just barely too spicy. The chips are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the many reasons why I want to live in the Monterey area. I have only been here once, however every time that my girlfriend is up north with me I always mention going to Monterey. She'll ask...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The other night we arrive in a jolly mood and ready to enjoy some tasty adult beverages. We ordered some fries, crab cakes and chicken wings. The food did come fast. and was yummy. Our waitress on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Young's Double Chocolate Stout!Friendly conversations that lead to friendly shots of Patron.Not to shabby!
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The setting alone makes this pub special, like sitting in the hull of a ship, with wide black beams overhead, cozy booths, a picture of the crown heads of England, ships, models of ships, and other...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another year, another Monterey conference. We've probably spent as much time at the Crown & Anchor than at the conference, actually, and I figured they were due for an update. While the food continues...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot, the old back patio. Love it! Great place to catch up and chat with some old friends.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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I am not the biggest fan of British cuisine, but this wasn't a bad place for a decent meal. For those who love fish and chips, this is the place. The price is manageable and they have a decent beer selection.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to other Yelpers, I felt well prepared for dinner last night. We arrived at 7pm on a Friday night, seated within minutes and drinking a cold beer moments later.Like others have mentioned, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umm....to those who may be craving a real "British pub" you're not going to find that in Monterey, CA....hate to disappoint, but come on people-let's be real.The Crown and Anchor has better than...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks and feel authentic Brit! Great beer and single malt selections... Crowd seems more mature. Haven't tried the food... not a big fan of brit food. Anyway, I'm sure I'll visit this bar...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
How anyone can mess up British food is beyond me. I'm British and how anyone can claim that what they serve as "cottage pie" is authentic, is a joke - you'd be run off the island - If you want "proper...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not big into the whole nightlife thing; especially in Monterey because of the stupid drunk girls and high prices. But the Crown & Anchor is my absolute favorite spot to enjoy a Newcastle and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over the two years I lived in Monterey, this place went from my local pub to a place mostly to be avoided. It's definitely one of the better places to go with a crowd of people, as the outside patio...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you first go down the steps of the Crown and Anchor, you'll notice the walls are plastered with Royal Naval artifacts. Pretty cool, it's as if you are stepping into a real British pub with museum...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't drink beer, so I can't comment on the beverages. The bar scene/bar area looked pretty cool, though.We've come here for the last 2 years and had their fish and chips. The restaurant isn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the drinks and not the food. Just had my first food experience out here, but have been here plenty of times for the drinks. We had the fried fish platter, which consisted of fried cod,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool atmosphere, it definitely feels like you're on a ship. Our waiter was very friendly, perhaps a little too chatty but still nice. We started with 2 appetizers, the Curried Potato Wedges and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
20 beers on tap.Fish and chips. Fried!!Fried calamari.Raving reviews about the Monterey chicken sandwich from coworkers.English ambiance.Friendly wait staff.Super cute ladies room, too (but super...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a welcome respite for weary travelers. TVs to watch the games, lots of beer on tap, friendly service and huge portions of food. Braised lamb was juicy and tender. Meatloaf was deliciously...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite British Pub in Monterey, I have been a costumer here for years. The food is great for a pub and i like the atmosphere. I usually avoid the super crowded nights or come down in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are certain things that need to be taken into consideration with this place:1. The indoor and outdoor seating are two different worldsSit inside if you don;t want to deal with obnoxiously drunk...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An old favorite. Actually the bar that my wife and I were sitting at when we found out we got our place in Monterey. Tony, the owner, is great and always good for a joke, especially at the expense of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I have never been here to drink in the evenings. That, plus a third party actually throwing a fried chicken at my face WHILE drunk (they somehow pulled that off anyway) pretty much painted my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 5 stars (for pub food)Clam Chowder: 5 starsPrice: 5 starsAtmosphere: 5 starsParking: 5 starsThis is the best pub food I've tasted in the U.S. The $9 sandwiches are always made with fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my first trip down the entry stairs I felt like I was going below deck on a boat. Several hours later I began to feel sea sick in my rickety wooden booth. And I loved every minute of it!That was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here whenever I'm in town. LOVE the food and the beer selection. For the most part the servers have been awesome, save for one occasion. We always find seating inside and I love their giant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, warm place to go for a beer. This place has a genuine British pub feel to it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!I cannot tell you how many great times I have had sitting at the bar, at a booth, or outside at the patio. No matter where you are the ambiance is great, everyone is usually super...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Too bad I live in So Cal on the border of the OC! Anyway, we found out about this place, having visited an Irish Pub/Restaurant (Shane's) on foot near our motor inn; we were on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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If you're jonesing for a mostly-authentic English pub, I'd recommend the C&A. As another reviewer noted, it's not particularly conducive differently-abled people--it's downstairs from street level. It's a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love everything about this place! The ambiance is awesome, total english pub in and out. Great back patio. Menu is good, food is great, drinks are wonderful, waiters are nice and helpful. yay!
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and great place for friends and family to come out to. Awesome appetizers and great crown and anchor burger. Overall it's the best place to go if you want authentic fun...British Pubs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was our first time here. The dude and I decided to go to Monterey for a couple of nights to unwind. We decided to have a late late lunch or an early dinner. We got there around 3ish. We've had the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went in there with low expectations: a pub right next to two hotels and a convention center? But I was greatly surprised! It has an awesome decor, the food is pretty good, the beer selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My high school was small. My graduating class had about 98 students, a third of whom can still be found on the Monterey Peninsula at any given time.So, when I found myself in Monterey with time to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times (including during the infamous New Monterey Blackout during the winter of '06-'07 - that's one to tell the grandkids about one day for sure - or maybe not) and my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay for boddington's, belhaven, guinness paired with nearly anything you want (black & tan, half & half, and the new-to-me black & brown). lighting was a little too bright and harsh, but our waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting Monterey I happened to stop in at The Crown and Anchor. It was love at first site. The interior is a sailors paradise filled with artifacts, brass and roomy booths. But really what's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite pub in Monterey. There's a little bit of everything here. If you opt for dinner there is a great menu that you can peruse while your sitting in one of their booths. Also, there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good ol' Crowded Spanker. My roommate used to dig this joint back in the day. Good atmosphere, usually full of friendly folk, & enough beer selection to ensure you'll add to that already impressive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great English pub with the right price point for those who don't want to drop $50 per person on dinner in Monterey!It's chummy and very intimate in that you are 'below street level' -- all the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have some nice pubs in Sacramento, but none as nice as this. With 20 beers on draft , plus wines and liquor, there should be a drink to satisfy anyone. Service is friendly. I didn't try any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of English beers and the dessert really is to die for!!! At $5.50 a pop, their Toffee Pudding is a REAL treat! It has all the goodness of toffee without needing to pick out toffee...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Thought the food was sub-par for a british pub, but did like the atmosphere. Service was slow and table next to us annoying. Maybe if someone had grabbed my ass...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here when I was starving.. got the fish n chips.. hit the spot. Great beer selection.. decor inside was great as well.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Having spent two weeks in London just a month before we were in Guinness withdrawal. What a find in the heart of Old Monterey. The requisite fish and chips(minus the mushy peas), the pint after pint, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Crown and Anchor is my favorite dinner restaurant in Monterey, hands down. When I lived in Monterey I'd go there at least weekly either for dinner or just to have a pint and hang out with friends....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is at least good. The bangers and mash is my favorite brit pub meal, but crown and anchors version is only my 3rd fav in the area, behind (2) Mucky Duck and (1) that other pub (Penny...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere of this place is awesome! I regularly attend this amazing pub. A great place to just sit back, drink, converse, and enjoy a snack or meal. I completely recommend this place to everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I just ate at this nice little English pub restaurant over the holiday weekend. We LOVED it... the bottle of cabernet may have influenced us a little (can you say, "pissed"?), but I think...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it love it love it!1. Love the clam chowder! Best in CA so far.2. Love the brit-ness about the whole place and the fact that you seem to be eating under the deck of a ship.3. Love the fish and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun English pub with a great beer selection (yeah Boddington's!) and good food. Very cosy atmosphere, and they dealt with a massive crowd with some measure of grace....We went twice, I enjoyed it both...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my many drinking places, the fish and chips combo is yummy. i love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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It is, after all, an English pub. The ample plate of fresh breaded cod and traditional chips make the C&A fish and chips the best around the area. Their version of Sheppard's Pie is rich and tasty. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great and quite authentic English pub. In fact it's the closest to the real thing that I've seen on this side of the Atlantic. Located downstairs below street level in downtown Monterey,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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We dine at the Crown & Anchor every time we visit the Monterey area. The beef pie and lamb shanks are rich, hearty and tasty while the fish and chips taste as fresh as the sea can deliver. A wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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Stumbled across the Crown & Anchor whilst visiting Monterey briefly in October 03. The atmosphere & company were excellent & so were the bartenders. I had such a good time sampling the local & foreign
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the crown and anchor is probably the most authentic of the several english pubs in the downtown area......
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this british pub is right off alvarado street and one of the few eateries that are open till midnight. we had a late dinner there. their menu offers mostly meat dishes, including juicy hamburgers with bacon...
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this authentic british pub serves dinner until midnight and the heated outdoor patio is legendary. you will think that you are in london, as the decor is truly british in all respects. the grub is typical pub...
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