Reopened on 2 February 2023 after being temporarily closed for refurbishment from 2 January 2023. The opening and meal times have been updated as per their website on 2 February 2023.

Reopened on 2 October 2020 having been closed in Sept 2019 after being purchased by Hook Norton from Greene King, to become Hook Norton's most southerly pub. There was a major refurbishment to include accommodation (six en-suite bedrooms).

The pub is a characterful 17th-century Grade II-listed, timber-framed former coaching inn, with a welcoming bar area on entrance from the rear courtyard, flanked by two dining areas each side. There is a refurbished pleasant courtyard and garden to the rear.

Alcoholic drinks served from 11am. With five handpumps, the pub serves four regular Hook Norton ales alongside a varying ale from Hook Norton's hand-crafted ale range. The food menu comprises modern British classics and is proving very popular with customers. Takeaway meals are available.

The Instagram account for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://www.instagram.com/crowninnbenson.

The Historic England website entry for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1059377.