The Crompton Arms
Quick info
About The Crompton Arms
On High St in Ripley, The Crompton Arms is a pub and bar that runs on walk-in visits, with no booking needed. The bar pours beer, and snacks cover the food side rather than a full menu. A pool table sits inside for anyone looking to play a game. The entrance is step-free, making the pub accessible to visitors with mobility needs, and the beer garden out back gives an option for outdoor dining. Dogs are welcome throughout, and free Wi-Fi is available for those settling in. The pub opens daily, keeping its doors on the same footing across the week rather than restricting hours to certain days.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table, beer garden, karaoke nights and town/market-place prices.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table, beer garden, karaoke nights and town/market-place prices.
Customer Review Summary
Regulars keep returning for a pint at the pool table, with several describing a friendly, chilled atmosphere and good beer kept decent. The landlord and landlady draw repeated praise for being accommodating and friendly, and the bar staff are called nice and helpful across multiple visits. Close behind, reviewers flag it as handy for a quick drink near the market place and bus stops, with good prices and an outdoor beer garden, though it's noted repeatedly as not a food pub, snacks only. The recurring gripes carry real weight: one visit describes over 70 people with only one person serving behind the bar and tables left uncleaned, and one reviewer reports being sold a bad pint, then told to pay for an alternative without being offered a refund after taking one sip. Others mention indoor vaping in view of staff going unaddressed, and one describes karaoke loud enough to make conversation impossible, driving them to a nearby Wetherspoons instead. Despite these complaints, one longtime pub-goer says the current landlord and landlady have the place feeling as settled as if they'd run it for years.
Customer Review Summary
Regulars keep returning for a pint at the pool table, with several describing a friendly, chilled atmosphere and good beer kept decent. The landlord and landlady draw repeated praise for being accommodating and friendly, and the bar staff are called nice and helpful across multiple visits. Close behind, reviewers flag it as handy for a quick drink near the market place and bus stops, with good prices and an outdoor beer garden, though it's noted repeatedly as not a food pub, snacks only. The recurring gripes carry real weight: one visit describes over 70 people with only one person serving behind the bar and tables left uncleaned, and one reviewer reports being sold a bad pint, then told to pay for an alternative without being offered a refund after taking one sip. Others mention indoor vaping in view of staff going unaddressed, and one describes karaoke loud enough to make conversation impossible, driving them to a nearby Wetherspoons instead. Despite these complaints, one longtime pub-goer says the current landlord and landlady have the place feeling as settled as if they'd run it for years.
Featured reviews
- Metin Nera
“Came with a group from work and had a great night. Landlady is so accommodating and friendly, pub has a nice chilled vibe to it with the pool table tv screens all around. Looking forward to the next one!”
- dave
“Pub with over 70 people only one serving behind bar shocking tables not cleaned total mess shame nice pub sinking fast.”
- Paul
“I was served a bad pint of beer I went to the bar and told the barmaid she told me because I had a drink of the beer she told me I had to pay for an alternative drink and wasn't offered a refund,I said I only took one sip of the drink she …”
- Steve Sims
“Nice enough pub in Ripley that is handy to pop in for a quick pint, seems quite a popular place with it's regular customers. If you are looking for a drink close to the market place and bus stops this is the place.”
- tracy Fletcher
“Nice friendly pub lots of different characters .Staff at the bar on Saturday were very nice n friendly. They don't do food only snacks . There is a back where you can sit , this is nice if you smoke thats ok , Prices are also good . Recommended you pop in n try .”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Has bar games
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Serves beer
- Has dancing
- Serves spirits
- Has seating
- Good for watching sport
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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