🚇 Sloane Square 🍺 £4.80 Fosters ❤️ An excellent cosy and traditional SW1 pub. . Located near Sloane Square at the base of a block of flats you’ll find The Rose & Crown. The nearest Tube is Sloane Square which is a few minutes walk away. . This pub was built in 1869 and rebuilt in its current guise in 1934. It narrowly avoided destruction when a V1 rocket exploded in Sloane Court East on 3rd July 1944. All the buildings around the pub were destroyed. . This is a traditionally decorated pub which reminds me of my pub exploits in the late 80’s and early 90’s. This is a cosy boozer which has a simple and functional servery, I imagine the pub would have had two bars back in the day judging by the two entrances. The walls are clad in dark wood tongue and groove panels with mirrors and black and white photos of film stars from the golden age of Hollywood. A rare treat in this part of town is a pool table, normally these are hoofed out to make way for tables & chairs to fit more punters in, ironically I bet the pool table brings more people in. The Landlady was telling me that during lockdown they were have a sort out and found some original Tiffany lampshades which now hang from the ceiling. . The beer selection was a straight up, no fuss offering, there were also two handpulls for the real ale enthusiasts. I took it easy and ordered a pint of Fosters, my pint was well kept and surprisingly cost less than a fiver. No food is served here but there are plenty of crisps and nuts. . I arrived just after opening on a Sunday lunchtime and had the place to myself. I was served by the lovely Landlady who was very chatty whilst she was pottering around getting things ready for the days trade. I had a good mooch around the pub having a nose at the film star photos and the place in general. . The Rose & Crown is a lovely little traditional boozer which was a great find amongst its upmarket neighbours. The Landlady was great, she was so welcoming and I loved our little chat. This pub has bags of oldschool character and is well worth a visit when ever you get the chance. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 05.03.23

An excellent older men’s pub in the heart of Islington, that needs you to understand what you’re coming into. Expect fun and locals and all things good. Leave your ego at the door.