Rose and Crown (Highgate Village - London)

Rose and Crown

A medium to small wooden bar occupies this quiet spot in the village of Highgate. It is a simplicity of pub - like front, wood panelling interior with tiny bar and a small beer garden at the back. At night there is a half glow of candles and the striking red walls and leather couches make for a nice place to bring a date for relaxing drinks or a small meal. At £14 a bottle of wine this place feels a little expensive but then the price is reflected in the personality of the area. This place never gets over-crowded even on a friday night and with a slow tune in the air and even slower service at the bar you really have to be in the relaxed frame of mind to enjoy this.

Overall I cannot say I was expecting to be drinking in a place that looked like such a boozer from the front, it is a sly hand in a poker match that suddenly gives you two surprise pairs but little else, I'm not 40 years old yet and I don't really need a slow down like that at the peak of my weekend but good none-the-less; 6/10