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About The Rose And Crown
The Rose And Crown is a pub on Main Rd in Ilkeston, and its story starts in 1786 as a wooden shed built to serve the growing coach trade, before it was rebuilt in 1937. The kitchen cooks seasonal pub classics, with a Sunday roast that includes pork belly, roast turkey and a steak pie of the day. Slow cooked beef shin is also on the menu, and the Pimms Strawberry Trifle sits among the desserts. Cask ales are poured at the bar, where dogs can sit with diners. The roast works as a walk-in, with no need to book ahead. For groups, the team takes large bookings and sends the food out together, including for a party of 20.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s)
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, dog-friendly bar area, pork belly roast and large free carpark.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, dog-friendly bar area, pork belly roast and large free carpark.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most mentions, with diners describing a roast turkey plate piled with potatoes and vegetables, a pork belly roast in a huge portion, and a steak pie of the day. Close behind, the slow cooked beef shin and the signature burger are praised for arriving hot and well presented, and one reviewer singles out the Pimms Strawberry Trifle among the desserts. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, including on a busy day, and several say they made birthday and Valentine's meals feel special. Dog owners note that dogs could sit with them in the bar area and that staff made a fuss of one small dog. One reviewer cautions that prices are not cheap pub grub, though they were happy with them after checking beforehand. Another, who organised a surprise meal for 20, says the group was accommodated easily and the food came out all together.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most mentions, with diners describing a roast turkey plate piled with potatoes and vegetables, a pork belly roast in a huge portion, and a steak pie of the day. Close behind, the slow cooked beef shin and the signature burger are praised for arriving hot and well presented, and one reviewer singles out the Pimms Strawberry Trifle among the desserts. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, including on a busy day, and several say they made birthday and Valentine's meals feel special. Dog owners note that dogs could sit with them in the bar area and that staff made a fuss of one small dog. One reviewer cautions that prices are not cheap pub grub, though they were happy with them after checking beforehand. Another, who organised a surprise meal for 20, says the group was accommodated easily and the food came out all together.
Featured reviews
- David Mapleston
“Superb place to have a meal. Lovely pub with atmosphere to boot and excellent food around. Extreme politel staff as like to name one member Jessica who been extremely helpful. Will come again”
- Alice Emily
“Absolutely lovely pub! Always amazing food and the staff are superb! Very cosy place to be in the winter months ! And fantastic beer garden for summer after a walk! Also fab for large bookings as we have done a surprise meal here before and they accommodated 20 of us easily and food came out all together 🩵”
- sherriepegasus
“Lovely pub, beautiful decor, friendly atmosphere, you can dress casual or smart and feel comfortable. Food was excellent 👌🏻 compliments to the chefs! Staff were lovely and amiable; Lottie, Ruby and Holly (i think!) made a birthday meal feel special ❤️ We were happy with the prices, we had checked before booking (but it's not wetherspoons, so don't turn up expecting cheap pub grub!)”
- Gill Hibbs
“Visited today for a Sunday roast. The roast turkey meal was delicious and plenty of potatoes and vegetables on the plate. Delicious desserts too, I had the Pimms Strawberry Trifle. Would definitely recommend the Rose and Crown and we'll definitely be back soon. Great service and friendly staff especially our server Gemma.”
- Jaz Rai
“First time here, and we had abgreat time. The service was great as was the food. The dessert was amazing, one of my favourites. Thank you 😊”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Rose And Crown in Ilkeston began as a wooden shed built in 1786 to serve the growing coach trade and was rebuilt in 1937. Enjoy seasonal pub classics, Sunday roasts and cask ales. Plan your visit.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Parking· 4
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has changing table(s)
Location
Bars near The Rose And Crown
- Denby Lodge4.39902.2 mi
three course set menu, two for £15 meal deal, vegetarian lasagne
- Kings Corner4.21,9452.3 miWheelchair accessible
indoor and outdoor play area, kids eat free Wednesdays, Christmas turkey dinner
- Mundy Arms, Heanor4.41,9283 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
toy story breakfast event, steak, sunday roast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose And CrownReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.31,963 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, dog-friendly bar area, pork belly roast |
| Denby Lodge | 4.3990 | 2.2 mi | — | three course set menu, two for £15 meal deal, vegetarian lasagne |
| Kings CornerWheelchair accessible | 4.21,945 | 2.3 mi | — | indoor and outdoor play area, kids eat free Wednesdays, Christmas turkey dinner |
| Mundy Arms, HeanorReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.41,928 | 3 mi | £10–20 | toy story breakfast event, steak, sunday roast |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
