The Rose and Crown, Halstead

Have been back several times recently and the beers have still been of a good standard and varied. I have also eaten midweek at lunch time and the food was of a good standard and reasonably priced. The menu gave a reasonable choice of dishes.
I would still recommend this pub. The owner seems to be trying hard to provide a good choice of beers and food and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.

8 Nov 2010 17:23

The Kings Head, Bildeston

I visited the Kings Head, when cycling past, my group noticed a sign "Cyclists Welcome". When we were in the bar, the landlord proudly announced that the real ales were brewed on the premises. We all four sampled the Bildeston bitter, which at 3.6% is a really good, well balanced bitter with plenty of flavour. There is also a slightly stronger ale at around 4.6%. Nigel the landlord offered to show us the brewery, which is located out the back and we accepted enthusiastically. He explained that the quantities brewed were 9 barrels of 9 gallons each per brew. At around Christmas time there will be a porter available and he also brews an oatmeal stout from time to time. On the late May bank holiday he holds a beer festival, which I shall endeavour to go to in 2011. The pub is a really nice welcoming place with a good food menu also. I highly recommend a visit.
adriancowie1

8 Sep 2010 17:14

The Rose and Crown, Halstead

I'm amazed to have just learned of the owners decision to replace Bob with a new manager. Since taking over as manager, Bob has consistently provided a range of well conditioned real ales, with a range of excellent guest ales. The food is also of a high quality and the pub has always been well patronised, even during the daytime.

I really cannot understand the decision to replace a winning formula with an unknown quantity, by replacing the person responsible for making the pub so successful and, winning the coveted Camra "Pub of the year" award on several occasions. I really hope that the owners will re-consider their decision.

adriancowie1

24 Jun 2010 11:08