The Crown, Cricklewood  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Cricklewood

address:

301 Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 3ED

phone:

0871 258 9910*
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nearest stations:

Cricklewood Railway station
(270m)

Willesden Green London Underground station
(930m) - zones 2/3

Kilburn London Underground station
(1.2Km) - zone 2

bus routes:

16, 32, 189, 316 bus info

how to find it:

Cricklewood: turn left out of the station, then left at the main junction ahead with the Broadway. The pub is just on your left, less than 5 minutes' walk from the station. Willesden Green: turn left and keep along the main road, and when you reach Cricklewood Broadway, turn right. You'll soon find the pub on your left-you can't miss it. Kilburn: cross over the main road (Shoot Up Hill) and head up to the left for about 10-15 minutes until you find the pub on your right.

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picture of Crown
Cricklewood may have suffered in the past, being the less trendy northern neighbour to Kilburn, but it oozes history and comedy - and The Crown is definitely included. An imposing exterior (the pub has its own bus stops), the inside does not disappoint either. There are four bars - three downstairs and one upstairs - all of which have fires in the winter, big leather chairs, smart floor tiles, funny brass lamps and individual character. People seeking quiet should go to the Long Bar, to the right of the building, adjoined with the hotel. The front bar shows football and is generally quite busy, while the Cocktail Bar (we can't vouch for the cocktails) at the left-back often has live music. The range of drinks is rather limited - this is Guinness territory - but when it is available the Landlord is pleasant enough. The food is above average with a range of Irish dishes designed to warm your cockles, and the Sunday lunch option is very impressive. The main downside are the prices, which probably reflect the history and grandeur of the pub rather than its location.

reviewed:
18/05/2009
reviewed by stuntgirl
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