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The Crown Tavern

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4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(1,766 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 20 7253 4973
43 Clerkenwell Grn, Greater, London EC1R 0EG, United Kingdom
£20–30

About The Crown Tavern

The Crown Tavern is a pub in London at 43 Clerkenwell Green, set in a former concert hall on a public green. Original Victorian features remain inside the building, so visitors drink and eat in a room that once hosted concerts. The kitchen serves Sunday roast dinners, and fish and chips and fries are also on the menu. Beer is served at the bar, and orders are paid for there too. Tables can be reserved, which suits anyone planning a meal ahead. The pub opens daily.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

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Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • Sunday Roast
  • Cold Brew
  • Fish & Chips
  • Scotch Egg
  • Steak and Ale Pie
  • Aperol Spritz
See full menu & prices →

Reviews

4.4/5
1,766 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish and chips, fries and outdoor sitting area.

5★
1,071
4★
452
3★
164
2★
30
1★
49

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers point first to the Sunday roast, with friendly, helpful staff close behind and the beer and fries also praised. The outside sitting area is called lovely, though the inside is described as nothing remarkable. One Mother's Day party reports the roasts arriving well before the fish and chips, and no staff around to bring the bill, so they paid at the bar.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Although the pub itself inside is nothing remarkable, outside sitting area is lovely. Worth of visit for one or two!”
  • Google user
    “We visited The Crown Tavern on Mother’s Day as a family, taking our mum out for lunch. We’d made a reservation and on arrival were warmly greeted and shown to our table. As a Mother’s Day gesture, we were offered complimentary glasses of sparkling wine, which was a lovely touch. Unfortunately, only two glasses were brought out for the three of us, which made for a slightly awkward start. We made sure Mum had one, so one of us went without. The service initially was friendly and we placed our order without any issues. My brother ordered the fish and chips, while Mum and I both chose roast dinners. Unfortunately, our two roasts arrived at least 10 minutes before my brother’s meal, meaning we weren’t able to eat together. By the time his food finally arrived, Mum and I had almost finished. It was disappointing on what was meant to be a special family meal, and it took away from the experience. We did enjoy our desserts and coffees, which were both very nice. The end of the meal was equally frustrating. Once we were ready to pay, there were no staff around. After waiting more than 10 minutes to ask someone to bring the bill, we eventually got up and paid at the bar so we could leave. We’ve visited The Crown Tavern several times over the years as it’s local to Mum, and we’ve generally had good experiences. That’s why this visit was particularly disappointing. While there were some positives, the poor timing of the food and lack of attention at the end of the meal meant this Mother’s Day lunch didn’t live up to expectations. Sadly, it has made us think twice about returning.”
  • Google user
    “We held our Summer Party for 60 therapists here in the Apollo Room. It was great, the staff were friendly and ready for us when we arrived, it was easy to book our party and once there everything ran smoothly. Food was better than I'd hoped for (often pub fayre can be a bit hit and miss) the food was fresh and tasty and nicely presented. what we loved was that nothing was any trouble and everyone wanted us to have a good time ... and we did! Although we haven't used the Crown before we will definitely be back ... we've held parties twice a year for the last 15 years and this was one of the best.”
  • Google user
    “We hosted our son’s christening party in the Apollo Room and were very impressed. Giada was extremely helpful in organising the event, helping us shape a bespoke menu that everyone enjoyed. The room was light and perfect for our party of 20. All very reasonably priced as well”
  • Google user
    “We dined at Crown Tavern a Sunday evening. The atmosphere was lively at the outdoor seating and everybody seemed to enjoy the restaurant. Apang helped us navigate the menu for gluten free options and the salmon we chose was delicious.”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

“Pub in former concert hall on a public green, with outside terrace and original Victorian features.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
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  • Food at bar
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Solo dining
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Highlights· 2
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 1
  • Paid street parking
Dining options· 1
  • Seating
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy

Location

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