Rose & Crown, Wimbledon Village, SW19

Clean looking Vintage Inn with their standard menu,so most punters are here for the food.However you can drink in the area close to the bar and the staff are friendly.Very well kept TT Landlord ,which was a pleasant surprise but probably not the sort of establishment for a really heavy session.

Historic coaching house in the heart of the village end of Wimbledon, and a now rather well heeled upmarket pub with accommodation attached. It's Youngs as is the norm around here, well kept though, Ordinary Bitter, Special, Winter Warmer and Charles Well's Bombardier on today. Sadly no guests. Despite its upmarket ambience it was rather pleasing to note on arrival that although the lone barman was busy serving another group, he acknowledged me straightaway with a nod and a "Be with you shortly". Good manners and pleasing as it's rare these days. The main and original room at the front has a central dark wood polished island bar, stone flagged floor and had a proper real fire going. Some wood panelling and a series of old cartoon drawings about "London Apprentices". The rear area is more modern, with exposed roof rafters and a wooden floor and a bit of a conservatory feel. A rear outside terrace extends beyond. Lots of old photos of the locality provide interest, and the rear corridor behind the bar contains a series of old tennis pictures, reflecting the area. The same corridor contains a fruit machine...I'm a 70's starter, doubt it shows any fruit TBH.....at least it is out of the way. Not a bad pub and good beer, however there is a bit of a feel that you are visiting a posh aunt and sitting on the wrong chair.

Official site of the Rose & Crown, includes menu and wine list - www.roseandcrownwimbledon.co.uk

Official site of the Rose & Crown, includes menu and wine list - www.roseandcrownwimbledon.co.uk