R. R. Alden Oxford Ltd – butchers
Our fabulous meat suppliers since February 21st, 1983.
Richard, Matthew and their team have advised us on everything, from cuts of meat, styles of cookery, best cuts for the barbecue,  to how to enjoy eating it! Invaluable. Thank you to the Alden brothers Richard, Peter, David and Richard’s son and now the boss, Matthew.
With a history of 230 years, Aldens of Oxford is one of the UK’s leading family butchers

Meatmaster Cash & Carry  (R. R. Alden Oxford Ltd)
Now you can also enjoy Aldens great meats, butchery skills and advice at their ‘open to the public’ meat Cash and Carry … for more information …
Leaving St. Fridewides Square, next to the railway station, it’s about 5 minutes by bicycle, 3 minutes by car and about 15 minutes by shanks’ pony.
Meatmaster claim “Save up to 40% compared with supermarkets“, got to be worth a look, eh?

Hook Norton Brewery
“… a proudly independent and passionate family business that takes the very best of its handcrafted brewing heritage …”
Not only a VICTORIAN BREWERY of some of Oxfordshire’s fabulous ales but ALSO has a visitor centre offering GUIDED TOURS with free beer samples, which must be booked. CLICK HERE.
Our Malthouse Kitchen is open inside and outside with a beer garden. Food Served Monday – Saturday 8am – 4.30pm and Sunday 9am – 3.00pm
For February 21st 1983, Hook Norton brewed an anniversary beer to celebrate Deborah and Andrew’s 40th anniversary at the Rose and Crown. It was 4.0%!
THANK YOU very much.

The Oxford Brewery formerly the Shotover Brewery.
Founded in 2009 by Ed & Pip Murray and since 2016, owned and run by Moira and Alastair Ross. It was  in a 200 year old stable at Manor Farm in Horspath, just four miles from Carfax at the centre of Oxford, on the southern slope of Shotover hill. Ed had been an amateur craft brewer for over thirty years. The story of the creation of the brewery can be found in The Independent newspaper article of January 2010 here.

BLIPP DIGITAL
Andrew Turner designs and builds beautiful websites, helping people and the projects they are passionate about, make a difference. Andrew built this website for our public house. His skills in interpreting my requirements, his patience in my changes of mind and the speed in delivering my most recent addition or change of mind, have been exceptional. Thank you and well done!

PULSE PROJECTS,
Francesca Turner provides the SEO and digital marketing expertise and Andrew Turner works on website development.
Francesca’s been studying the way the internet works for over a decade and what makes websites fly. She loves collaborating on brave ideas with amazing people.
Andrew has been developing websites for more than 20 years and has a keen eye for design and a deep understanding of the technical aspects of SEO in relation to the way a website is coded.
With expertise on both WordPress and Shopify platforms, we can help you identify the best option for your business and build and manage a website that will perform and deliver the results you are looking for.

When the Covid plague struck , OpenClean Technologies rode upon their ‘white charger’ to save the Rose and Crown. Well almost!

… with the
“World’s 1st Hand Sanitizer Dispensing Door Handle”
and confidence reigned supreme !

Founded 2010 in Oxford University by four great entrepreneurs as a high tech innovation company for hand sanitation in hospitals, focused on reducing hospital acquired infections.
“Suitable for multiple locations. Try one at the front door to the Rose and Crown” – Jake Mcknaycht. 
“We found that having this outstanding, easily operated hand sanitizer that Andrew fitted to our front [inner lobby] door has helped to give extra confidence to staff and customers alike.”, Debbie Hall.

AIRCLOS Aluminium Systems

In January 2026, the AIRCLOS Spanish-trained installers …

attrib: precis from our installers website.

Corradi (UK) Outdoor Living Space

In December 2014, Corradi’s Italian trained engineers, installed a Palladia Terrace awning, powered by Somfy motors.
Covering an area of approximately 40 sq.mtrs, it is divided into 2 sections which are independently operated by remote control, retaining a dry area with excellent drainage solutions, when both section are out.
The system is robust and ideal for large areas.
It is the most stable system Corradi have used in windy conditions. It can remain extended where other systems need to be retracted.

attrib: precis from our installers website.

However, the Corradi website tells us the Master (senior) supplier for Oxford UK is now Showpiece Design Ltd.. We look forward to meeting them.

Mensa Heating

Outdoor heaters designed for (y)our needs!

We use the VIREOO PRO model.

Welch & Co. Wine Merchants
Established in 1988 at Wallingford by the charming Peter Welch, Welch &Co. have been our wine merchant for many years. Their extensive range of wines are sourced from a wide variety of producers and buying groups. If there is any wine wanted at the R&C that is NOT on their list, they confirm a price range and then find it. Great service.
Pierre le Vin, their online retail merchant, was founded in March 2020 during the plague. Delivery covers all of Oxford. Buy online at ‘Pierre le Vin’.
Trade Enquiries: Paul Fritz-Johnson at 07917 509007 or paul@welchandco.com

Basics Catering Equipment.
From their extensively and fully stocked ‘BASICS’  showroom in Witney.
Mick and Julie have, in their polite, friendly and courteous way, supplied us ceramic tableware, glass, cutlery, cookware, bar accessories and allied products since they opened in 1985.

Chelsea Direct  Hanging Basket Specialists.
Established in 1998, now based at our nursery in Bedfordshire, we grow and plant our own range assuring every basket and display gives the perfect look and colour all year round. We pride ourselves on quality, service and our customer aftercare, whether it’s a single basket or a full display.
Instant Tables. We currently have in stock a large number of Full Hogshead Oak Barrels. The barrels are 95cm tall by 72cm diameter. Cost £ 85.00 delivered + vat. www.chelseadirect.co.uk/online-shop/barrels-and-planters

Adnams Southwold Brewery
Adnams is a regional brewery founded in 1872 (36 years AFTER the R&C opened) at Southwold, Suffolk, England, by George and Ernest Adnams. It produces cask ale and pasteurised bottled beers. Annual production is around 85,000 barrels. Adnams Southwold Bitter is an elixir, says the landlord after serving nearly half a million pints during his tenure. “A half of the glorious” was often his request at the bar for “the tastiest 3.7% ale I’ve ever enjoyed”. Sadly we’ve been denied this wonderful ale at a reasonable price for a decade! Shameful!

Lve Made Me Weddings
… whose aim is to create uncomplicated weddings in simple locations across London.
Elsewhere? You can always ask.
Annabel Hall helps couples build a day to celebrate their love by organising wedding days filled with laughter, good food & drink, magical lighting and music that you really enjoy.

North Parade Market
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10am till 3pm.
Outside the R&C front door, a varied offer of fresh foods and hot street food. Street food (on market lunchtimes ONLY), may be eaten in the R&C with some real ale or a glass of wine. Hmmmm!
There are often selected craft stalls as well.