...once a music hall...
	CROWN	LONDON EC1R 0EG	Clerkenwell Green
	This pretty corner pub is situated in a tree lined square. Clerkenwell is one of London's villages where many old and historic buildings remain; they include St. James's Church, the Sessions House and the House of Correction. The Crowns interior is mainly Victorian and consists of a main bar, with smaller rooms and corridors running off it. There are many etched glass panes and decorative mirrors, some original, some not, but all add nicely to the dark and rich atmosphere. A cosy back parlour is half wood panelled. There's a beautiful hardwood fireplace, a large mirror in a carved frame and a curious clock.	This pub was once known as the Crown and Apollo Concert Hall. A copy of an original poster lists a huge line-up of acts. That was in the days when many London pubs put on variety entertainment. Some were so successful, they evolved into the music halls and theatres of the 19th century, a few of these remain in business today. Music Hall lost its appeal and the Crown sold off part of its building as a private dwelling. An upstairs room is all that is left of the former concert hall. Clerkenwell Green hasn't had grass for centuries but is a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
			OPEN Mon-Fri 11.00-23.00 Sat 11.00-23.00 TEL 020 7253 4973 Credit Cards: All major TUBE Farringdon
			FOOD Bar 12.00-15.00 Snacks from 15.00-22.30
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