Rose & Crown, Wimbledon Village, SW19

Tris C left this review about Rose & Crown

This is a 17th century pub, enlarged in the ‘80s, given a makeover in 2002 and reputedly a favourite of Algernon Swinburne (?).
As mentioned, the interior is pleasingly traditional with a typical contemporary pastel palette of burgundy, blue and ochre; to the rear is the hotel check-in, then a flagstone floor at front, bare boarded to the rear, mixed though traditional furniture, knickknacks, potted palms and of course, eclectic prints, all lapped up by wombles of a mixed age, making for a good atmosphere during my Saturday visit at just gone 9.00pm.
Of course, there was London Original and Special, then Hophead at an awful £6.40 a pint, good condition, served by a friendly barman.
This is one of the better offerings in the Wimbledon locale and more restful than the Dog & Fox (opposite), but if in the area, I’d take the short walk to the Hand in Hand.

On 31^st May 2024 - rating: 6
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