A large and friendly Victorian pub. Six handpumps serve beers from SIBA and local breweries alongside one cider pump and two cider boxes on the back bar. The theatre upstairs has regular productions and hosts the Walthamstow folk club, quiz nights and comedy club nights. Also held in the bar are live music events and a monthly 78s disco. Look out for special beer festivals. ELAC CAMRA pub of the year 2022.
Historic Interest
Originally established as beer house in 1865 this purpose-built pub was erected in 1891 by Truman Hanbury & Buxton to designs by Fred Ashton Architect of Stratford. A distinctive and largely original corner pub.
Community Run
Leased and run by Ye Olde Rose And Crown Theatre Pub Limited (four shareholders) - see Morning Advertiser article
This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Olde Rose & Crown, Walthamstow