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The Crown, Highgate, N6

86 Highgate High Street
N6
N6 5HX
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Tris C left this review about The Crown

As the Rose & Crown, this pub dates back to around 1730; I wouldn’t be surprised if the façade is original, given the area’s history and indeed as a grade II-listed building, Historic England confirms this is an 18th century structure with 19th century windows, once a Whitbread house, Charrington’s lanterns extant. Sadly, it closed in 2012 to become an upmarket chain bakery only to reopen on 22nd June 2023 as the Crown, for some reason.
I don’t recall the interior from my one original visit from many years back, but I suspect it had been messed about with; the staff member in black slacks, black waistcoat, white shirt and black bow tie have certainly gone, as has the restaurant slant. There’s a raised area to the rear, modern boarded and carpeted floor, mid-grey all-over colour scheme, traditional furniture with some natural wood peripheral pews, dried flowers and tealights to tables, framed period prints and beverage makers’ mirrors, a few plants and shelf with knickknacks and Toby jugs. There are board games, middle-aged local customers and garden with the only remaining details being part of an elaborate dentilled cornice, all to a decent REM/Smiths soundtrack.
The cask front amounted to Pride, Northern Monk’s A Little Faith, Marble Pint and Five Points XPA at a reasonable £5.40 a pint, on decent form, served by a friendly barman.
Given that the Duke’s Head, Angel and sadly Prince of Wales have largely gone to the dogs, this place is a welcome reinvention, now the best option along this short strip, but given the history, why on Earth did the tenants dispose of a name dating back nearly 300 years?

On 4th August 2023 - rating: 6
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Steve C left this review about Rose & Crown

The Rose and Crown was pretty empty when I was in there a couple of weeks ago. It was a bit of a neck strain watching the football from the sofa in front of the plasma screen, but the lager was good and the staff were very friendly. The place is very bright and airy, but it does feel like a small bar attached to a restaurant, rather than a pub with an eating area.

A good place for a drink and some food, but not one for a good old knees up.

On 31st May 2007 - rating: 6
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4th Aug 2023, 18:38
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4th Aug 2023, 18:38
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Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : No last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Darts : No last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Jukebox : No last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • Live Music : Yes - Occasional. - last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Pinball : No last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • Pool Table : No last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Wednesdays 20.00. - last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : No last updated 17 July 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Wheelchair Access : No - Step up to rear and WCs upstairs. - last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 04 August 2023 by Tris C
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