The Crown - Durham

The breakfast was served beautifully, with the pancake presentation being amazing. The pancakes were fluffy with a fruity zing. The traditional breakfast was gr... read more The breakfast was served beautifully, with the pancake presentation being amazing. The pancakes were fluffy with a fruity zing. The traditional breakfast was great, although I wasn't a fan of the tomatoes and mushrooms on the menu. The employee kindly suggested to replace them at no extra cost. The menu offers a large variety, including the delicious gurkenwurst, perfectly cooked eggs with speck, and top-notch sourdough bread. The fresh juices are high quality and the coffee served in a sweet glass is a nice touch. It was the perfect breakfast before the arrival of our little one! We will definitely be returning.

Friendly staff and the best part is that they dog friendly! the pancakes are amazing, only make sure that they are cursed sometimes. my 2 dogs always get a bowl... read more Friendly staff and the best part is that they dog friendly! the pancakes are amazing, only make sure that they are cursed sometimes. my 2 dogs always get a bowl of water, that's a nice one.

The breakfast was satisfying with large portions and flavorful. The coffee was also decent. read more The breakfast was satisfying with large portions and flavorful. The coffee was also decent.

Update. Sadly the pub is going downhill. Kids and troublemakers seem to have moved from the Chequers to the Crown. Fighting, urinating, lots more broken bottles... read more Update. Sadly the pub is going downhill. Kids and troublemakers seem to have moved from the Chequers to the Crown. Fighting, urinating, lots more broken bottles around, screaming people. George too is playing incredibly loud music in the garden without any consideration for the neighbourhood. What landlord puts a DJ in the garden for hours when folk are trying to live in their homes just a few feet away?? No staff moving people on after closing, folk screaming around full volume gone 12.30am. The way it is going, the normal, loyal locals who made it a really sound place will be walking away. ____ It's a good pub, good beer and full of friendly locals, probably the best in Harlow. The landlord George seems to deal with fights and trouble pretty swift which is much better than the last landlords, in fact George is quite impressive! I just wish though that he would send out a member of staff to collect the empty bottles and glasses every morning that his patrons leave all over the vicinity which get broken. Be nice to show a little respect to the local area or serve people outside drinks in plastic. Broken glass has damaged dogs feet here in the past, as well as being dangerous generally. Such a simple and thoughtful thing to do which isn't done.

Worst service I’ve ever had from a bartender; young blonde girl not a greeting; rudely asked me to hurry up and order despite me just walking in that moment, re... read more Worst service I’ve ever had from a bartender; young blonde girl not a greeting; rudely asked me to hurry up and order despite me just walking in that moment, refused to take my cash, walked into the room we were sitting in and proceeded to turn the lights off and leave us in pitch black. Terrible pint selection as well, go somewhere else!