The Crown 223 Grove Road, London E3 5SN

"First time eating here and have to say I was quite disappointed with the Sunday roast. It's impressive when it comes out but overall it really lacked some quality. The beef and yorkshire pudding was the only good part. Potatoes really not great and my partners pork was undercooked with no crackling. The staff were very nice and brought out a new pork roast. The place itself is really nice but might stick to their normal menu next time"

"Meagre 3 roast potato dinner served with a mountain of cabbage padding. £19.00, there was hardly any meal there, to charge £19.00 on top. I wonder how much you're paying your staff to also charge a further dining tax ontop? Won't be going back to pay for the establishments unnecessary £££ renovations it's clearly heaving onto its customers. Highly shameful."

"The define themselves as a pub, however, the quality of their kitchen clearly takes them to the level of a full-fledged gastro-pub, an informal bistro', a casual brasserie. From the great classics, such as Fish and Chips or Steak and Ale Pie, to rarer items like the Partridge Sausages. Everything excellently prepared, cooked and nicely plated. Rustic ideas competently executed are never boring, never old-fashioned. An interesting and extensive wine-list would always allow you to find a proper paring for your meal choice. Biggest round of applause for the American gentleman that welcomed us, it has been a while since I have been served this nicely, in any restaurant or pub anywhere. A truly nice, positive person and a complete hospitality professional, essential in my opinion, in a city where so many pubs go for the completely impersonal treatment. A gem, right around the corner of Victoria Park. Kudos"

"Let's start with the positive points... The location is great. Just next to the Victoria park and the Canal, both areas to have a nice walk after your Sunday Roast. The place itself is with nice atmosphere, authentic decoration and friendly vibe. The Sunday Roast was a disappointment (sorry). The beef was too hard like a sole, the potetos was okay ish. The Chicken Roast was better and the Veggi was the only one we can say was good. Prices are fair and competitive. The service is good, very friendly and caring. Last point that have to be said and I hope the place will take it to action: The place is using an external app for you to order your food to the table. I DON'T want to go to a restaurant, download an app, go with a whole process of registration including email, phone number, password etc... Just for me to order the food to my table. No way. And if you think to mention anything about covid etc... the printed page that advert this app to download was gave to us after switching at least three hands and the drink manus are on the table as casual. If I wanted to order food via an app, I'll use Deliveroo or JustEat."