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Has anyone visited The Crown & Mitre in Ferry Street lately? There is some serious real ale going and it is a very traditional pub. No TV - no Jukebox - no gambling machines all in all a serious place to have a nice drink and meal overlooking the Great Ouse from the Vinery. It is the only genuine free pub in Lynn. The interior is full of ship artefacts and Roger, (the landlord), will amaze you with his knowledge of the history of Lynn. It is worth a visit.

I would like to see Roger on here, this site is all about sharing knowledge and helping each other, come on Roger, join in!

Teddy


and, a few years ago, I would have been in any "free pub" there was going!

I spoke to Roger about joining and although he has a computer he doesn't know how to use it - it has never been set up. Someone went with him to buy the computer and was going to help him but didn't. Hence it is still packed away and he says that it it all beyond him anyway.

Just wonderin' how many of the 89 visits to this site has been to the Crown & have tried the ale? Post your experience - good or bad!!

I'm not much of a beer drinker Jazz but I will go for a meal there soon. Wish I had thought of the Crown and Mitre last Sunday. We went to the Globe for a change, big mistake, the barman who took the order was rude in a sort of ' I really can't be bothered to take your order' fashion and the food arrived not as we wanted it cooked. So it's the Crown next time.

Yes it's Awfull food there OG .....Staff could'nt give a Fig......

all Boil in the bag stuff ....or Deep fried ...Bought in ....Nothing is Fresh

I have had 1 or 2 meals there and everything is cooked fresh!! No frozen or prepared meals to be micro waved. David, the cook is happy for you to see the kitchen!! Not many eateries will allow this!!!!!! The pies' are 'out of this world' so much meat and well cooked. I believe that if a restuarant deserves praise then it should be given. As it says on the menu "at busy times there will a wait for your order - but it will be worthwhile"

wouldnt dare go into this pub i dont think people my age would be welcome although its the kinda pub id love

Hi Chris
I think you would be surprised!! It is true that Roger will not tolerate abusive behaviour but that is from anyone of any age! There are lot's of young people (I assume you are young!) that are welcome at the Crown - they play pool, have a drink and generally enjoy themselves. Go on give it a try!

yes am a younun, will try to visit before i return to uni

King's Lynn Plus thanks Roger at the Crown and Mitre for his hospitality to us when we meet most Monday evenings - http://www.kingslynnplus.org.uk - why not join us?

We like to go out for a meal on Sunday evenings, so got to the Crown and Mitre last night,,, well wadda ya know They don't do food Sunday evenings Bit embarrassing for me as I had dragged another there.

Hope ya found somewhere else OG and did'nt go hungry. Leziate Club is not to bad and is
a club that has done away with its membership now so anyone can go there now. Food
ain't to bad and the scenery is great to look out on from the restaurant.

Ended up at the Farmers, thankfully they take food orders up till 9pm No complaints I've never been to the sailing club for a meal,, will have to give them a go next time,, HOPEFULLY they serve food Sunday evenings.