The Crown — Restaurant in Harlow

Update. Sadly the pub is going downhill. Kids and troublemakers seem to have moved from the Chequers to the Crown. Fighting, urinating, lots more broken bottles around, screaming people. George too is playing incredibly loud music in the garden without any consideration for the neighbourhood. What landlord puts a DJ in the garden for hours when folk are trying to live in their homes just a few feet away?? No staff moving people on after closing, folk screaming around full volume gone 12.30am. The way it is going, the normal, loyal locals who made it a really sound place will be walking away. It's a good pub, good beer and full of friendly locals, probably the best in Harlow. The landlord George seems to deal with fights and trouble pretty swift which is much better than the last landlords, in fact George is quite impressive! I just wish though that he would send out a member of staff to collect the empty bottles and glasses every morning that his patrons leave all over the vicinity which get broken. Be nice to show a little respect to the local area or serve people outside drinks in plastic. Broken glass has damaged dogs feet here in the past, as well as being dangerous generally. Such a simple and thoughtful thing to do...

I went in here on a quiet Wednesday evening. I'm not from the area. I patiently waited while a couple of other people got served. My turn was next. While I was waiting, someone else came to the bar and got served ahead of me. Easy mistake, I thought. While he was being served, someone else came to the bar who also got served ahead of me. I walked out in disgust. At 6'1" and 17 stone (a good 5-6" taller than those who came to the bar after me) stood at a quiet bar with my payment method ready, I could hardly have been inconspicuous. I was starting to quite like Old Harlow up...

This is my local pub and has been for a good 4 years plus. I'm 43 years old and enjoy conversation and a friendly atmosphere. The Crown doesn't have Duke boxes, pool tables, dart boards or televisions. It's serves great beer and delivers a fantastic community atmosphere where people are welcomed and hold good conversation.

If you want a drug free pub where people just get on and talk with no trouble or hassel then the crown is the place to go. A variety of ages, backgrounds and conversations await you here.

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