Welcome

What's on offer at the Rose and Crown?

We have a nice and spacious beer garden at the rear of the premises and a wonderfully fitted function room for that extra special occasion.

We are a very cozy pub that always extends an extremely warm welcome to our customers.

Below are some of the things that await you at the Rose and Crown:

• Fantastic award winning Champagne, very smooth and well rounded.
• An amazingly varied selection of the finest real Ales.
• Mouth watering pub food available at very reasonable prices.
• All of our wines are sourced from local suppliers.
• Beer garden
• Function room
• Lovely surroundings, steeped in history

Special events at the pub.

Check out our live music evenings. Local bands and singers to suit most musical tastes.

We frequently hold 'themed food evenings' at the Rose and Crown. Our curry nights have always been a hit with our customers. We also have a delightful range of bar snacks available to tickle your taste buds.

The Rose & Crown, 16th Century Inn

We are reputedly the oldest ale house in the Old High Street, the building stands on one of the oldest sites in Hemel Hempstead, having originally been a butchers, the owner brewed mead for his workers, as recorded in 1537, and as the ale business increased this side of the enterprise gradually took over.

In recent times cattle were grazed on the common at the rear of the pub (now Fig Tree Hill and part of Queensway) then slaughtered at the abattoir next door, although many alterations and changes of business have occurred some of the original tiling can still be seen.

The Rose and Crown is a thriving community pub where old meets new, in clientele and atmosphere.

The pub is divided into four main areas:

Cosy Bar

There is a small cosy bar with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, an original fireplace dating back to 1666 that has historical graffiti relating to Henry the Eighth, which has been authenticated by historians and even featured on television. Good home cooked food is served to you in this bar, with the traditional roast dinner being our speciality although there is a varied menu to choosefrom. Further tables are available in the 'Big bar' next door.

Big Bar

Our larger bar is entirely different, having a far more modern, open feel to it with an original stripped wooden floor with room to stand and chat or just enjoy your beer. You can also play the gaming machines whilst listening to your favourite music from the 'jukebox'.

We occasionally have live bands playing in this area, which we advertise in the local paper and locally on our notice boards, so look out for 'What's on'.

Outside Patio Area

We have a lovely outside patio which catches the sunlight throughout the day, but also provides shade, peace and tranquillity to the weary worker. We have undertaken, (Feb/March 08), some changes to the patio to give it a more homely garden feel with the addition of a pergola and planting beds for trailing and climbing flowers. There is seating, soft lighting and heating for the colder periods, which have improved following the renovations that have been carried out.

The Garden Room at the Rose & Crown is available for Hire

A delightful room , newly refurbished leading directly onto our patio.

All Occasions catered for:

• Birthdays
• Christenings
• Weddings
• Work Party’s
• Business Meetings
• Funerals
• Anniversaries
• Retirement parties
• Club Nights

Buffets Available

A price list is available upon request
Please call 01442 395034 or Ask a member of staff.

The Garden room is adjacent to the outside patio. It is a delightful room we currently use for functions which can accommodate 60 persons comfortably and is available to hire for all your functions at very reasonable rates. Various buffets are available to choose from for your occasion, which we will be happy to discuss at the time of your enquiry.

As well as live music, singers and bands, we also host quizzes, curry night specials, disco's, private parties, psychic evenings and many more. Our latest entertainment includes the BUZZTIME interactive quiz, with many prizes to be won.

New Look Coming to Marlowes and Queensway

Cutting edge thinking that says cars and pedestrians should use the same space known as 'shared space'.

Under new plans the bottom of Queensway will be calmed and turned into' shared space' to improve the pedestrian link between the town centre and Gadebridge Park. The development will include a zone of shred space which will extend into the Old High Street to encourage people into the area.