I was genuinely surprised by overall appeal of The Rose & Crown. I was expecting more of a dive bar/pub atmosphere. It may not be the most swanky joint, but this place includes:
- friendly and efficient service
- extended space to meet in groups of 10+
- relatively appetizing (albeit simple) pub fare
- washrooms on the ground floor - a definite bonus since many places around here offer break-neck-steep stairs.
Sure -it's not fancy and it can get pretty loud, but the location is excellent and prices are decent. Try it out!