"Sandwiched between a row of terraced houses a little off Kentish Town’s main drag, this is very much a pub worth celebrating. Anchored by a charismatic central island bar with a revolving roster of beers from breweries near and far, the Rose and Crown also boasts a delightfully cosy sunken garden, atmospheric streetside drinking, street food pop-ups in the kitchen  and three free comedy and open mic nights a week. A proper destination pub."

Time Out, 50 Best Pubs in London 2024

"For everything thats changed though, somethings remained. The gigs still happen downstairs, with an emphasis on comedy, there's a devilishly difficult pub quiz every Tuesday night and the central bar is a large part of the pubs identity. The biggest difference is the beer. Some of the most exceptional names in the craft beer industry are on there."

The London Craft Beer Guide, 2018