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The Rose & Crown (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Farm Yard - HaybobExcellent1
Fell - CragExcellent1
Abbeydale - Dr Morton's Mental PolishGood1
Burning Sky - Aurora AustralisGood1
Arbor Ales - Mild WestNot Tried0
Bishop Nick - 1555Not Tried0
Bishop Nick - HarlequinNot Tried0
Brentwood - Big Brown BearNot Tried0
Brentwood - Hundred AcreNot Tried0
Three Acre - Session PaleNot Tried0
Tring - Bring Me SunshineNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Rose & Crown, Writtle, Essex
Picture 2. The Rose & Crown, Writtle, Essex
Magnus Greel

Visits Details

22 May 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime arrival and already fairly busy in the garden area thanks to the welcome warm weather arriving at last. Here for the beer festival we were expecting it to be pub hours as no information on times was available online only to find out it doesn't start until 6pm! Luckily the chap setting it up offered us a selection of those that were ready and was soon doing good trade from other folk.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Farm Yard - Haybob3.90ExcellentLight refreshing golden ale with a sweet character and a medium bitterness that highlights the fruity floral notes of the hops used.
Fell - Crag3.80ExcellentSlightly nutty, hints of apricot with a malty bitter finish.
Abbeydale - Dr Morton's Mental Polish4.20GoodPale beer with caramel malt flavours, tropical fruits and some sweetness complemented by a lingering bitter finish.
Burning Sky - Aurora Australis5.60GoodInitial acetic kick which soon dissipated to reveal citrus & tropical fruits for this flavoursome full bodied fare.
Arbor Ales - Mild West3.60Not Tried
Bishop Nick - 15554.30Not TriedAt the bar so not part of the Beer Festival today.
Tring - Bring Me Sunshine4.20Not TriedAs per the 1555.
Brentwood - Big Brown Bear4.80Not TriedComing soon...
Three Acre - Session Pale3.70Not TriedComing soon...
Bishop Nick - Harlequin4.00Not TriedAs per the 1555.
Brentwood - Hundred Acre4.10Not TriedComing soon...

About The Rose & Crown

The pub sign. The Rose & Crown, Writtle, Essex

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good2
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The pub is found in Writtle, Essex, CM1 3DT.

The Rose & Crown is a independant, family run business and has been for the last 15 years. The Rose & Crown history dates back to 1642, if walls could talk it would tell a thousand tales. Many of our staff have been here for well over 10 years and they make it inviting for all who visit. We are proud of our team who consistently deliver excellent customer service and make everyone feel welcome. Over the years we have built a business that has adapted with the times. We know have 2 chefs Scott & Pete who have a wealth of experience and keep creating seasonal menus that our customers enjoy.

We have visited this pub once, seen 11 different beers and tried 4 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CM1 3DT