28th August 2008
a locals pub for local people
hidden away behind the theatre is the Rose and Crown: this may go some way to explain the crowd, which is usually a mix of locals and a few having a pint before heading on elsewhere. Recently redesigned inside, this is a pub that looks set to be the only long-lasting 'gay venue' in the area, as others fall by the way-side. The reasons for the R&C's longevity are simple: friendly service has established a strong relationship with a set of locals, who presumably don't return for the truly shocking state of the toilets.