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The Crown, Bloomsbury, WC1
WC1
WC1A 1BL
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Moby Duck left this review about The Crown
A fairly small Sam Smiths pub with two entrances either end of the pub from different streets. The interior is rather plain and unremarkable though it does maintain a pubby feel. No cask with the keg lineup as you would expect from a Smiths house, the pub is neither good or bad, probably worth a passing pint.
On 13th January 2025
- rating: 6
[User has posted 2151 recommendations about 2118 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Crown
Another Sam Smith house,which you can walk through with street entrances at both ends.The interior is traditional wood panelled with three sections,a front and rear saloon and a central section opposite the bar.It's typical of Sam Smiths with an authentic feel and many nods to tradition.
Sadly no real ale (even the keg OBB was off) and my keg Sovereign Bitter was indestinct.My drinking colleague had to send his soapy Organic Wheat Beer back ,but at least it was changed for a SS lager without complaint.It was very quiet ,but then why would anyone hang around drinking substandard beer ? One to avoid despite the pleasing interior.
On 24th December 2021
- rating: 5
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Quinno _ left this review about The Crown
A Sam’s pub in three parts with an entrance at either end of the building. The bar is in the middle separated by two sets of panels, nice. Salmon and brown colour scheme throughout. Plumped for a Sovereign Bitter (a pretty dreadful drink, it turns out), served-up by an old skool landlord. No cask OBB here. Has a beer garden on the pavement at what’s best described as the rear entrance, which is relatively pleasant. Not one of their more notable pubs in central London but a decent stop nonetheless. 6.5
On 29th September 2019
- rating: 6
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]
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- Randomness Guide to London - Crown entry
- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Crown - whatpub.com
Farringdon (London), 1.08 miles, 20 min walk (show)
London Euston, 1.12 miles, 21 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes - Rear sectioned off patio. - last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No - WCs downstairs. - last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- WiFi : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
