The Rose and Crown, Charlbury

McRoyal says s/he "could move here just for the pub" - I won't pretend I did exactly that but it was one of the major factors! Having lived in the pub-free wasteland of Willesden for a year a few trips out to Chalrbury, including a few visits to the Rose & Crown, convinced me that this was the place to be, and 18 months later the pub is my weekly regular and in-betweener whenever there's a free moment for a pint.

Excellent atmosphere, a very good and ever-changing range of beers, attention to detail and welcome (yes to a handle glass if you like, yes bring in your food if you ask) , and just one of those pubs you always wished you had on your doorstep. Great for all types of drinker, all ages and types of people, and a thriving live music venue to boot. Super stuff.

Considering that there is a very good pub (The Bull) between my house and the R&C, and another great one 100m down the road (the Three Horseshoes), the fact that I never stray from the Rose & Crown perhaps says it all. A brilliant pub.

4 May 2012 19:50