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Rose & Crown, SW4
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SW4 0JG
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Quinno _ left this review about The Rose & Crown
Situated in an enviable location just off Clapham Common. The building has an impressive (if unattractive) Victorian glazed brown tile frontage on what looks like a Georgian structure. My visit came in the middle of a large internal refurbishment so hard to tell much about inside, beyond it being fairly small and the presence of much dark wood pew seating. Six pumps with ales five on, nearly all Greene King (including a house beer which is presumably a re-badge of Morlands Original – the barstaff confirmed it was a GK brew) bar a welcome sighting of Dark Star Hophead which was in good nick. Enthusiastic barmaid offered to top-up my pint even though I’d taken huge slurp of it between it being plonked down and me paying. A selection of papers available, alongside a telly showing the football. Won’t leave a rating due to the on-going refurb but it certainly seemed to have the trappings of a decent boozer.
On 8th May 2013
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Chris 87 left this review about The Rose & Crown
I have developed quite a fondness for this establishment, the best in the area and certainly the best in a triangle of pubs in Clapham Old Town (the others being the Prince of Wales and The Sun). Greene King do a very good job of rotating the ale selection in here, although Abbot and St Edmunds are fixtures. On a summer evening the outside will be busy with people both seated and standing, and inside in the winter it is warm and cosy. Watch out for the pub cat - I've nearly sat on it at least twice. Doesn't, to the best of my knowledge, do food.
On 17th August 2012
- rating: 7
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Rose & Crown
The ale selection was better than I expected having been confronted with a Greene King sign at the door, with Abbot, St Edmund’s, Wolfe Brewery Battle of Britain, Everard’s Tiger and a house ale called Rosie’s (brewed by GK?) on. I was in on Wednesday lunchtime, and there was no sign of menus or anyone eating.
The exterior of this pub is quite striking with its dominating red brick facade. Inside it still has a traditional olde worlde feel with its dark varnished wood panelling and furnishings of mainly solid wood settles, some small stools, normal chairs and rectangular wooden tables. The decor has a touch of WWII about it – as well as the Battle of Britain ale, one of the doors apparently leads to an air raid shelter, and I also spotted a framed classic “keep calm and carry on” poster.
It was pretty quiet when I was, and worryingly, although perhaps predictably, the gastropub over the road was doing a much better trade. But I liked this quiet friendly pub and would be happy to drop in for another pint sometime.
On 13th October 2011
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Rose & Crown
Nice old pub, no longer selling the 'Simonds Noted Ales & Stout' that the historic sign between first and second floor level proclaims but rather Greene King... Compact and traditional 'J'-shaped bar with additional wooden bench seating at the front. Five real ales on handpump - Abbot, London Glory, St Edmunds, the seasonal Ale Fresco (£3.50) and Tribute as a guest. Fine atmosphere, and well worth seeking out.
On 16th June 2011
- rating: 8
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Rose & Crown
The Rose and Crown is a nice looking pub that is opposite the bus terminus it seemed quite nice inside with a few different rooms i think this is a Greene King tied house as it had all their usuall beers on the bar,i tried the guest beer which was Ossett Big Red and it was a fairly good drink i think this pub is quite comfortable and homely and i would have happily stayed for a few more drinks.
On 20th June 2010
- rating: 8
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Philip Carter left this review about The Rose & Crown
Very nice pub. Serves a wide range of real ale. Not one of my best photos, but you can get a glimpse of what it's like. Very handy for the bus.
On 3rd February 2007
- rating: 8
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