Rose and Crown

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Visit England Logo Inspector comments
"Skilful modern British dishes from a seasonal menu."
Overview
This historic pub has been family run for many years and successfully combines the feel and comforts of a traditional pub bar with a contemporary restaurant. Very well constructed, balanced dishes are found on menus with an emphasis on provenance and quality. This is one that continues to impress.
Ratings & awards
award
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Our inspector loves...
  Location: - Essendon is a small country village, not too far from Hertford
  Menus: - Lunch Menu, a la Carte Menu and Sunday Roast Menu.
  Head Chef: - Alex Parker has an enviable pedigree, having worked in some of the best London places
  Pub: - Very well stocked bar offering real ales, cocktails and a bar menu.
  Hospitality: - Run for over 30 years by the same family.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year

  • Food and Drink
  • Cuisine style: Traditional British
Location
22 High Road, Essendon, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HW
About the area
As Hertfordshire is so close to London, many of its towns have become commuter havens. St Albans, less than 19 miles (30km) from the capital, has retained its distinctive character, along with many historic remains
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Rose and Crown

Inspected by Visit England Logo
Visit England Logo Inspector comments
"Skilful modern British dishes from a seasonal menu."
Overview
This historic pub has been family run for many years and successfully combines the feel and comforts of a traditional pub bar with a contemporary restaurant. Very well constructed, balanced dishes are found on menus with an emphasis on provenance and quality. This is one that continues to impress.
Our inspector loves...
  Location: - Essendon is a small country village, not too far from Hertford
  Menus: - Lunch Menu, a la Carte Menu and Sunday Roast Menu.
  Head Chef: - Alex Parker has an enviable pedigree, having worked in some of the best London places
  Pub: - Very well stocked bar offering real ales, cocktails and a bar menu.
  Hospitality: - Run for over 30 years by the same family.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Food and Drink
  • Cuisine style: Traditional British
Location
22 High Road, Essendon, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 6HW
About the Area
Area image
As Hertfordshire is so close to London, many of its towns have become commuter havens. St Albans, less than 19 miles (30km) from the capital, has retained its distinctive character, along with many historic remains.

Nearby places to visit

View all (8)