The Rose and Crown, Halstead

Referring to the last review, either I've been lucky the last 3 out of 3 times, or you were unlucky that once, or if its that variable hopefully the landlord will take note of your comments.
Referring to the 2 previous reviews, the BITE policy which they ask you to read before posting says 'please make sure your reviews actually say something about the pub, rather than just the previous people who've talked about it'.
Have often looked at reviews for pubs I've been to over the years, decided recently to actually register and posted one about the Rose and Crown because my experiences of it were totally different to some of the reviews posted.
Went back again on Sunday, for their quiz, it was well supported, very enjoyable (as was the Larkins still), raised over �100 for the Village Nursery School (different local cause every month), and I will be going again.

19 Jan 2011 19:05

The Rose and Crown, Halstead

Have visited Rose and Crown on and off for several years, just been discussing BITE posts with mate who's a regular there. Gather pub did go downhill after Bob went, under a short term landlord, but new landlord Paul been working hard to restore a good local village pub.
Seems to be working! had Sunday lunch about 4 weeks ago, Bobs were good but these were EXCELLENT (I had the beef, girlfriend had lamb). Usual good selection of beers, tried 2 guests, both good. Dropped in one evening recently, Larkins good, Paul friendly, quizzes and other events back on, fairly busy (mostly locals), good atmosphere. Went in Cock for one after out of interest, quiet in comparison, probably in both depends on time or day of week?
Pubs are still shutting daily, Halstead lucky to still have the choice of 2 pubs, think some of the recent posts have got personal and missing the bigger picture.

12 Jan 2011 02:59