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About The Crown, Islington
The Crown, Islington is a Victorian pub at 116 Cloudesley Rd in London, with a log fire indoors. It is a Fullers pub, and the kitchen serves a roast of lamb, beef or a nut roast, plated with Yorkshire pudding, carrots and sweet potato mash. The roast can be reserved ahead online. Blade of beef is also on the menu, and the dessert list includes a Mandarin tart. The space can be rented for private parties, which gives groups a place to gather for an event.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, braised blade of beef, mandarin tart and london pride beer.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, braised blade of beef, mandarin tart and london pride beer.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is the main draw, with reviewers praising the lamb as tender and melting in the mouth, the beef as delicious, and the nut roast as very good for anyone who doesn't eat meat. One reviewer says to reserve ahead online for it. Close behind are the Christmas lunch dishes, including the mandarin tart, called excellent and gorgeous, the sea bream, the braised blade of beef and the brie cheesecake, plus a steak pie and a shared steak. The London Pride is described as lovely and fresh, and the hummus and wine also earn praise. Friendly staff and the sunny terrace come up repeatedly. The complaints are specific. One roast diner found the cauliflower cheese lacking any cheese and the potatoes dry inside, as if reheated, and a companion found the beef chewy. Another thought the blade of beef small next to friends' plates, though still gorgeous. One reviewer says the room is so loud that people can barely hear each other.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is the main draw, with reviewers praising the lamb as tender and melting in the mouth, the beef as delicious, and the nut roast as very good for anyone who doesn't eat meat. One reviewer says to reserve ahead online for it. Close behind are the Christmas lunch dishes, including the mandarin tart, called excellent and gorgeous, the sea bream, the braised blade of beef and the brie cheesecake, plus a steak pie and a shared steak. The London Pride is described as lovely and fresh, and the hummus and wine also earn praise. Friendly staff and the sunny terrace come up repeatedly. The complaints are specific. One roast diner found the cauliflower cheese lacking any cheese and the potatoes dry inside, as if reheated, and a companion found the beef chewy. Another thought the blade of beef small next to friends' plates, though still gorgeous. One reviewer says the room is so loud that people can barely hear each other.
Featured reviews
- Gabriela Melo
“Such a great spot! The food was unreal. We shared the steak and it was honestly one of the best we’ve had. We also got the hummus to start and it was so good. The service was perfect too. Everyone was really friendly and attentive. We had such a great time and would definitely come back next time we’re in London. Highly recommend!”
- Emma Ashmore
“Amazing beer garden, pub and such friendly staff. Perfect for private party, we rented a space for our group for civil ceremony and was amazing!”
- Leezia Dhalla
“Amazing Sunday roast — beef was delicious and my friends couldn’t stop raving about the lamb. Service was excellent. 10/10!”
- Viktoriia Poliakova
“Delicious Sunday roast, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere inside. Having lunch on a sunny terrace was great. Would definitely return here on my next trip to London!”
- India Sjunnesson
“I had a very positive experience at The Crow. The service was friendly and fairly quick, and the food was brilliant. I highly recommend the chocolate dessert and the wine. The only drawback of this beautiful place is the noise; it’s so loud that you have to raise your voice and can barely hear the other person talking.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“A relaxed Victorian pub with great personality and atmosphere, it has a shaded outdoor area for balmy summers and a roaring log fire for cold winters.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Crown, Islington
- The Pig and Butcher4.42,5440.1 mi
sunday roast, steak and chips, porchetta
- The Albion4.01,9570.1 mi
sunday roast, lamb roast, cheesecake
- The Three Johns4.51,6850.3 mi
pizza, beer selection on tap, Guinness
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown, Islington | 4.5801 | — | sunday roast, braised blade of beef, mandarin tart |
| The Pig and Butcher | 4.42,544 | 0.1 mi | sunday roast, steak and chips, porchetta |
| The Albion | 4.01,957 | 0.1 mi | sunday roast, lamb roast, cheesecake |
| The Three Johns | 4.51,685 | 0.3 mi | pizza, beer selection on tap, Guinness |
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