PubsandBeer
The Crown (Northern Union Pub Company)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
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| Kirkstall - Three Swords |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | 4.50 | | Came with a very creamy head and lasting lacing on this extra pale ale from the modern Kirkstall Brewery which fired up its coppers in 2011 and is planted firmly in Leeds, West Yorkshire, holding court today at a massive brewhouse and taproom at 100 Kirkstall Road, carrying on a local suds-slinging tradition started by the Cistercian monks of Kirkstall Abbey back in 1152 and the old 1833 River Aire brewery. A slightly sweetened fruited first bite on this serving of this pale golden-straw hued Three Swords, taking its name from the ancient coat of arms blazoned by the monks of Kirkstall Abbey. A sharp hoppiness rising. Its Extra Pale Maris Otter barley laying down a cracker-like biscuit base. It is paired with Dextrin malt, rounded out with a touch of malted wheat, aiding head retention and without any heavy sweetness. Their bready canvas acting as the ultimate gentleman's stage for the fruited hops to dance upon for me. The brewers chuck a trio of bold American "C" hops into the boil, Cascade behind floral and zesty grapefruit, Centennial punching out lemon peel and fresh citrus blossoms, and Chinook delivering a resinous pine kick alongside a sharp, spicy bitterness. A hoppiness prevailing with tangy grapefruit, blood orange, and subtle stone fruit flavours abounding and cavorting on my palate. A dry mildly fruited bitterness lingering on its downwards journey. Served in good nick but not quite my choice of hops for their potent flavours unleased onto my taste buddies! |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Crown
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The pub is found in Highgate, Greater London, N6 5HX.
Located at 86 Highgate High Street, Highgate, it reopened as The Crown in 2023 and is operated by Northern Union which was founded in 2019 and is an independent pub operator specialising in rescuing, restoring, and reopening closed or struggling historic pubs across North London. Rather than running uniform gastropubs or themed bars, Northern Union runs venues with heritage value or Asset of Community Value (ACV) status that have often sat empty for years. Their stated goal is to preserve characterful architecture while offering quality cask ales, craft beers, and relaxed neighbourhood hospitality. They also run The Albert at Primrose Hill, The Old White Bear on the edge of Hampstead Heath and within an easy walk of Hampstead High Street, and The Winchester at 206 Archway Road. Just two real ales on, on a visit in November 2026. The building has a Grade II-listing and whilst small has a rear garden for the more clement parts of the year. Food is served every day but check times.
We have visited this pub once, seen 2 different beers and tried 1 of them.
Postcode: N6 5HX