Harwich's Crown Post pub - A gorgeous game pie fit for a King

The Crown Post, in Church Street, in the heart of Old Harwich was already known to me as a ‘great restaurant’, and after a busy Wednesday in July I was glad to finally be able to check it out.

Historic - The Crown Post's building is 600 years old (Image: Newsquest)

Inside I was greeted by a few friendly pub goers and then was kindly escorted upstairs to the huge dining room. It did feel a bit cavernous as I was only person there so far in the evening.

Having been in a few similar Tudor-style houses in Harwich, I may not have been surprised by the historic appearance, but I did love dining with the original exposed wooden beams.

Large - The pub is like the Tardis being 'bigger on the inside' (Image: Newsquest)

Keeping the ‘old world’ theme alive, I ordered the Post pie of the day which I was pleased to hear was game, a meat I had never tried before,  and chose to have it with vegetables, gravy, and mashed potatoes.

Perhaps a sign of an attractive meal, is that in a heatwave, my eyes still ballooned at the sight of the huge portion of the somewhat wintry food. 

Thoughtful - I appreciated being given the freedom to season how I wanted, with not being being needed at all (Image: Newsquest)

I was told that the pie was made that day by the owner’s mother. The pie’s size, pastry, and rich filling proved it was unique and I haven't had a pie like that ever. 

Homemade- The homemade game pie was delicious (Image: Newsquest)

Having had a twenty-minute wait, luckily my appetite was strong enough to eat the meal and it was so good.

Another intrigue was that the food was delivered up a lift, likely a necessity with the old building’s stairs, another charming touch.

Quirky - The food lift made sense with the old stairs (Image: Newsquest)

The ‘Post Pie of the day’ at £13.95 is great value for money, and I have already decided, in advance, that my next meal without a doubt will be ‘Donna’s Famous Fish Pie’.

5 Stars