Public House Definition

2024-05-02T11:39:06+01:00

Having worked in the licensed trade since 1967, I have always carried the following as the definition off a public house, (oft called a pub). A public house is a private house licensed to sell alcohol to the general public.

Public House Definition2024-05-02T11:39:06+01:00

The sesquicentennial year as the Rose and Crown

2021-10-06T21:57:16+01:00

We believe (see our history pages) that ale was first served from these premises in 1863, but the name Rose and Crown wasn't used until 1868, 150 years ago. Therefore, it's the sesquicentennial anniversary of being called the Rose and Crown public house. Happy anniversary.   Ooops!! ... or was it 1836!! It was you [...]

The sesquicentennial year as the Rose and Crown2021-10-06T21:57:16+01:00