The Crown is a proper country pub in the heart of Arford - full of character, history and the kind of warm welcome that keeps people coming back.
Village local
Originally established as a beer house in 1817 named “The Duke of Richmond’s Arms”, it adopted the familiar name of “The Crown Inn” by 1876. From its humble beginnings to becoming the village’s most treasured space, it has welcomed everyone from local farmers and grocers to millers and passing soldiers.
Today, while much has changed, The Crown remains what it has always been: a place where great hospitality, good food and the local community come together.
Part of The Crown’s charm is its sense of age and place. The building dates back to the 17th century and has taken on many forms throughout the ages, from an old bakery to a quaint cottage. We even have an old takeaway beer window!
Whether you’re tucked away by the fireplace or perched in the main bar, there truly is character around every corner, and you’ll be able to spot little bits of history etched into the walls. Whether meeting friends for a drink or sitting down for food, The Crown has the relaxed feel of a pub that has been well used, well loved, and properly lived in.
At its heart, The Crown is about people. It’s a place for regulars, neighbours, visitors and first-timers alike.
We want every visit to feel easy, comfortable and genuinely welcoming; after all, The Crown’s charm once made such an impression on Fleetwood Mac that they felt inspired to write the song “Down at the Crown”.
Whether you already know The Crown or you’re discovering us for the first time, we’d love to see you.
Our opening hours at The Crown, Arford are:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 17:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 20:00 |
Please call us on 01428 288090 during the opening hours. Please note that for reservations over 8, we may request a pre-order and deposit.
Our standard kitchen hours are shown below but do check out our ‘What’s On’ page as we regularly have one of our curated list of food trucks suplimenting our kitchen with tasty offerings.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:00 - 14:00/18:00 - 20:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 14:00/18:00 - 20:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 16:00 BBQ only |