Sitting in the heart of this lovely fell side village on the edge of the Northern Lakeland Fells, The Old Crown is a showcase outlet for the Hesket Newmarket Brewery, which is located in a barn immediately behind the pub. The cosy bars have interesting local pictures and memorabilia decorating the walls. Real ales are dispensed from six hand pumps. There are two separate dining areas where a range of bar snacks and meals are available, where possible made using locally sourced ingredients. The Old Crown is famous for being the first co-operatively owned pub in the country, and is popular with locals and visitors alike, with King Charles and Sir Chris Bonnington among its supporters. Opening hours are subject to change, please check the pub website before travelling.
Monthly Charity Quiz nights usually on 3rd Sunday in the month
Historic Interest
DPS until 30.11.2006 Lewis W A Hogg DPS from 1.12.2006 Malcolm Hawksworth DPS from 111.2008 Keith Graham DPS from 23.5.2012 Beveley Anne Bennett DPS from 1 Nov 2014 George Brown DPS from 28.6.16 Simon Robson
Community Owned
Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. Old Crown Pub (Hesket Newmarket) Limited. Year Purchased 2003.
The Old Crown Co-operative was officially registered as a Community Industrial and Provident Society in March 2003, and the purchase was completed on 21 August that year, securing its future as a vital amenity for the village and wider community. The special link between The Old Crown and Hesket Newmarket Brewery has been safeguarded.
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This Pub serves 5 changing beers (Hesket Newmarket brews) and 1 regular beer.
Old Crown, Hesket Newmarket
Source: Local