The Crown Inn
Walkers
Lane
01983 740293
Weekdays 10.30-3, 6-11 Sat 10.30-3, 6-11 Sun 12-3,
6-10.30
Boddingtons Bitter
Flowers Original
Wadworth 6X
Guest
The Crown has seen few landlords since the war and was one of the
first pubs that could boast an Island wide trade. Vivian "Nutty" Edwards was a
colourful mine host for over 20 years after the war and drew crowds for his nightly
"music hall performances" of stories and anecdotes about his army antics and especially
the stories of the Great Wall of China. There are few that will forget the Labradors
Corporal, Captain and Cider who were always ready to chip in with a trick or two.
Time has moved on and now the pub is a popular family rendezvous with a beautiful
trout stream, ducks and children's play area with a wendy house, slide and swings
(even baby-changing). The trout grow fat in the summer and many a heron has flown
away with a smile on his face. The most recent rebuild has seen a big increase
in floor area and facilities for the disabled but the pub still retains much character
with a roaring log fire. The ghost is still very much in evidence and has taken
to throwing playing cards around, a sign of disapproval perhaps!
At least one quiet bar 
Accommodation 
Food all
day
Public
Bar 
Ferry port or railwaystaion nearby 
Real draught cider 
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