The Crown is a characterful pub on Hatfield Road with a focus on quality food and drink. It offers an extensive range of premium spirits, real ales, craft beers and fine wines. The menu emphasises fresh, locally sourced ingredients — gourmet burgers and fish and chips are highlights — with additional gluten-free options. The pub features a beer garden for outdoor relaxation and a tastefully decorated dining room available for private functions and parties. A warm, welcoming neighbourhood spot popular with both locals and visitors.
The Crown opening times
Monday: 12:00–23:00
Tuesday: 12:00–23:00
Wednesday: 12:00–23:00
Thursday: 12:00–23:00
Friday: 12:00–23:00
Saturday: 12:00–23:00
Sunday: 12:00–22:30
The Crown kitchen hours & food serving times
Tuesday: 12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:00
Wednesday: 12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:00
Thursday: 12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:00
Friday: 12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:00
Saturday: 12:00–21:00
Sunday: 12:00–18:00
The Crown menu
Main Menu
Starters
Southern Fried Chicken Strips — £8.25 Hand-battered chicken breast strips in a Southern-fried batter, served with BBQ dip
Chicken Wings — £8.25 Choose from: Korean BBQ, Peri-Peri Sauce, Buffalo Hot Sauce, Salt & Pepper
Salt & Pepper Squid — £8.25 Battered squid pieces flavoured with salt & pepper, served with a sweet chilli sauce
Halloumi Fries — £8.25 Hand-cut pieces of deep-fried halloumi, served with sour cream and tomato salsa dips Suitable for: vegetarian
Moroccan Cauliflower Bites — £8.25 Deep-fried cauliflower florets in a lightly spiced Moroccan style batter, served with flavoured houmous Suitable for: vegan
Nachos — £8.25 Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, Mexicana cheese sauce, jalapenos, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Add toppings for £3.75 each: Beef Chilli, Three Bean Chilli (ve), BBQ Pulled Pork, Buffalo Shredded Chicken Suitable for: vegetarian
Burgers
8oz Beef Burger — £13.95 Served in a toasted brioche bun with gem lettuce, tomato, gherkin and beer-battered onion rings, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw
8oz Pork & Apple Burger — £13.95 Served in a toasted brioche bun with gem lettuce, tomato, gherkin and beer-battered onion rings, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw
Battered Fish Goujon Burger — £13.95 Served in a toasted brioche bun with gem lettuce, tomato, gherkin and beer-battered onion rings, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw
Southern Fried Chicken Strips Burger — £13.45 Served in a toasted brioche bun with gem lettuce, tomato, gherkin and beer-battered onion rings, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw
Grilled Chicken Breast Burger — £13.45 Served in a toasted brioche bun with gem lettuce, tomato, gherkin and beer-battered onion rings, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw
Grilled Halloumi Burger — £12.95 Served in a toasted brioche bun with gem lettuce, tomato, gherkin and beer-battered onion rings, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw Suitable for: vegetarian
Spicy Bean Burger — £12.95 Served in a toasted brioche bun with gem lettuce, tomato, gherkin and beer-battered onion rings, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw Suitable for: vegan
Mains
Ribs — £19.95 Served with skin-on fries, corn on the cob, beer-battered onion rings and homemade coleslaw. Choose from: Full Rack of Ribs, Half Rack & Chicken Strips, Half Rack & Chicken Breast
Topside of Beef — £18.45 Served from noon until 5pm. Served with roasted Maris Piper potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, Savoy cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, sage & onion stuffing, and gravy
Lamb Shoulder — £20.45 Served from noon until 5pm. Served with roasted Maris Piper potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, Savoy cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, sage & onion stuffing, and gravy
Pork Shoulder — £17.45 Served from noon until 5pm. Served with roasted Maris Piper potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, Savoy cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, sage & onion stuffing, and gravy
Honey Roast Gammon — £17.45 Served from noon until 5pm. Served with roasted Maris Piper potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, Savoy cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, sage & onion stuffing, and gravy
Chicken Breast — £16.45 Served from noon until 5pm. Served with roasted Maris Piper potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, Savoy cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, sage & onion stuffing, and gravy
Vegetarian Nut Roast — £16.45 Served from noon until 5pm. Served with roasted Maris Piper potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, Savoy cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, sage & onion stuffing, and gravy Suitable for: vegan
Cauliflower Cheese — £4.25 Extra side for Sunday roast
Extra Stuffing — £1.00 Extra side for Sunday roast
Extra Yorkshire Pudding — £1.00 Extra side for Sunday roast
Gluten Free Menu
Starters
Chicken Wings — £8.25 Choose from: Korean BBQ, Peri-Peri Sauce, Buffalo Hot Sauce, Salt & Pepper Suitable for: gluten free
Halloumi Fries — £8.25 Hand-cut pieces of deep-fried halloumi, served with sour cream and tomato salsa dips Suitable for: vegetarian, gluten free
Moroccan Cauliflower Bites — £8.25 Deep-fried cauliflower florets in a lightly spiced Moroccan style batter, served with flavoured houmous Suitable for: vegan, gluten free
Burgers
8oz Beef — £13.95 Served in a toasted gluten-free bun with gem lettuce, tomato, and gherkin, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw Suitable for: gluten free
8oz Pork & Apple — £13.95 Served in a toasted gluten-free bun with gem lettuce, tomato, and gherkin, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw Suitable for: gluten free
Grilled Chicken Breast — £13.45 Served in a toasted gluten-free bun with gem lettuce, tomato, and gherkin, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw Suitable for: gluten free
Grilled Halloumi — £12.95 Served in a toasted gluten-free bun with gem lettuce, tomato, and gherkin, with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw Suitable for: vegetarian, gluten free
Mains
Mac 'n' Cheese — £7.95 Made with gluten-free pasta. Choose from: Traditional, Smoked Streaky Bacon, Truffle Oil infused Suitable for: gluten free
Southern Fried Chicken Strips — £6.95 Served with skin on fries and your choice of peas or baked beans
Cod Goujons — £6.95 Served with skin on fries and your choice of peas or baked beans
Pork Sausages — £6.95 Served with skin on fries and your choice of peas or baked beans
Vegan Sausages — £6.95 Served with skin on fries and your choice of peas or baked beans Suitable for: vegan
Meatballs & Pasta in Tomato Sauce — £6.95 Served with skin on fries and your choice of peas or baked beans
Mac 'n' Cheese — £6.95 Served with skin on fries and your choice of peas or baked beans
Garlic Ciabatta or Crunchy Salad Sticks — £2.50 Add-on to any main
Desserts
Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream — £3.50
Ice Cream & Sauce — £3.50 Choose from vanilla, strawberry, chocolate or vegan vanilla
Wines
Rosé Wines
Pinot Grigio Blush — £7.00 Fresh and crisp with zesty aromas of peach and pear and fruity flavours. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Côtes De Provence — £26.65 A classic favourite from the South of France with a dry distinctive style. Medium-bodied, fresh fruit aromas, ripe weight and a crisp acidity. Bottle only
Zinfandel Blush — £6.65 Typically on the sweeter side with aromas of tropical fruits. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
White Wines
Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand Marlborough — £7.35 Green, herbaceous and typically light to medium-bodied wine. The Marlborough region of New Zealand has taken this wine to new heights. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc - South America — £6.10 Green, herbaceous and typically light to medium-bodied wine. South American example. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Pinot Grigio — £6.85 The Italian favourite with citrus flavour and zesty acidity. A smooth and silky texture. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Riesling — £25.65 Aromas of apple, peach and pear lead to delicate florals, honey and spice. Citrusy and tropical. USA example, medium in taste but excellent in quality. Bottle only
Viognier — £25.65 An aromatic white grape variety which produces wines with distinctive apricot and peach flavours, floral aromas and warming notes of spice. Bottle only
Chardonnay — £6.45 Oak-aged, creamy and rich. Ripe grape with fresh tropical fruit flavours with a green apple and citrus kick. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Chenin Blanc — £5.95 A House favourite. Dry, fruity and deep gold in colour. Best examples hail from South Africa. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Red Wines
Pinot Noir — £27.25 Typically light to medium bodied Burgundy-style red wine with dark berry fruits and spicy notes. Very easy light drinking. Bottle only
Rioja — £6.65 Full bodied, deep character and high tannins. Aged in oak, this is the quintessential strong Spanish red wine. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Shiraz — £6.65 Dark and full-bodied with dark fruits, punchy flavours and spicy peppery notes. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Malbec — £6.55 Full bodied wine with dark fruit flavours, hints of chocolate and a smokey finish with high tannins. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Merlot — £6.10 Smooth, dry in style with a soft, medium-bodied palate. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon — £5.95 The House choice. Dry, full-bodied red characterized by higher tannins and rich dark fruit with flavours of plum, berries and spice. Popular varieties hail from the New World. 175ml/250ml/Bottle
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Champagne Moët — £60.60 Our premium choice, with a bright fruitiness, seductive palate and refreshing finish. Bottle only
Prosecco Brut — £25.90 Lively and crisp Italian sparkling wine with a delicate fruity character and an aromatic, dry finish. 75cl Bottle £25.90 / 20cl Bottle £9.85
Reserve Wines
Rosé Wines
Whispering Angel Rosé — £31.00 A benchmark of the classic Côtes de Provence rosé. Evocative flavours of grapefruit and citrus combined with refreshing acidity
White Wines
Petit Chablis, Olivier Tricon — £29.75 Elegant and refreshing. Zippy with lemon and other citrus fruits, mineral and beautifully balanced
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc — £30.00 Full bodied with a complex structure. Bursting with flavours of dried apricots, pineapple and hints of vanilla and honey that last long on the finish
Gavi di Gavi, La Minaia, Nicola Bergaglio — £29.15 Aromas of acacia and white peach with a nose of wild herb, which settles on the tongue in a swirl of apple, lemon and melon
Albarinõ, Martin Códax — £29.15 Bright and clear with an intense nose. Hints of fresh herbs, green apples and citrus. Rounded on the palate with a vivacious sense of freshness
Red Wines
Barolo DOCG, Ascheri — £32.00 Rich and fragrant Barolo, heady with sweet spice and leather, with a delicious chewiness reminiscent of underbrush and dried flowers
Ken Forrester Reserve Pat's Garden — £26.00 Lively South African Merlot, packed with cherries and exuding mint and a wisp of smoke
Champagne
Champagne Veuve Cliquot NV — £67.00 Classy and complex. Packed with spiced lemon, peach and greengage
Cocktails
Cocktails
Mojito — £8.95 Fresh mint leaves muddled with 50ml Bacardi, sugar syrup and fresh lime juice, topped off with soda over ice and garnished with mint leaves
Woo Woo — £8.95 25ml Vodka, 25ml Peach Schnapps and cranberry juice, garnished with a slice of lime
Sex on the Beach — £8.95 50ml Vodka, 15ml Peach Liqueur, orange juice and cranberry juice, garnished with a slice of orange and a Maraschino cherry
Pornstar Martini — £8.95 25ml Vanilla Vodka, 35ml Passoa Passion Fruit Liqueur, passion fruit puree, apple juice and sugar syrup, garnished with a slice of passion fruit and served with a shot of Prosecco on the side
Cosmopolitan — £8.95 25ml Vodka, 25ml Cointreau and cranberry juice with a squeeze of lime, garnished with an orange twist
House Cocktail — £8.95 Ask at the bar for our house special
AI search is temporarily unavailable.
This isn't a clockapub fault — our smart search uses an external AI provider, and that provider is currently having an outage. Everything else still works: browse every pub below, and tap the time pill to check opening hours, food and events on another day.
Expanded search — showing pubs that match on other days within the next 4 weeks.
Reading as
Searching pubs…
Finding pubs near you…
Map key
Ring = pub open
Fill = kitchen
Open
Soon
Closed
—
—
Most pubs aren't open yet.
It's still early — only a handful of pubs near you are serving right now. Want to see what's around later today?