The Cock and Crown
The pub was established in 1898 and has historical significance being one of the first licensed public bars in the area. Located in what is now the central business district. Financial troubles almost saw the pub closed, but it was purchased by a new owner in 2009, and tghe pub took on a new life.
The Cock and Crown is an authentic British pub serving up Imperial sized pints from a choice of 24 different beers on tap including many of its own brewed varieties. Wine and spirits are also available, as well as a dedicated cocktail night. The pub is not just about great beer, fantastic meals, excellent service, live music, a private party/function room and pool tables provide a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. There is parking within close proximity. The bar is owned by T.J Vines who works the bar on some nights alongside her husband Lance.
Owners & Staff
Circe- Known by the sleepers as T.J. when asked about her name, she says something about her parents being hippies.
Mryddin - T.J married in 2014, and "Lance" now works alongside her in the pub -Missing (dead) since Feb 2017
Medea - Not an owner, but works the bar. Known to the sleepers as Em, or Emmie.
Regular visitors
What the Pub Looks Like
The Bar
To the right of the main entry is The bar. It is located at the mouth of the drinking hall and you can always find at least 2 staff members serving. At peak times this could be up to 4 to deal with the influx of customers. 24 beers are available at the bar, most of them are brewed in the pub itself by the owner. The pub carries 3 signature beers, and the rest are seasonal. Standard largers, stouts and other beer varieties are also serves, along with standard spirits and cocktails.
Drinking Hall
The drinking hall (pictured)lies beyond the bar and is decorated in the warm tones of an English Pub. Sports memorabilia lines the walls, and old oak barrrels provide decoration. This area opens up into the larger hall, which is open to the top story above. Patrons can see the balcony and door to the function room on the top floor. The main drinking hall opens onto the Keg room and the beer garden at the back of the pub.
Keg Room
This area opens off the main drinking hall. It has the comforting smell of oak and fermentation. The oak kegs contain the house brew.
Private Booths and Pool Tables
To the left of the main entry (and bar) patrons will find private booths for more quiet conversation, and betond that pool tables and a semi lounging area. Past both of these areas is the dining room.
Dining room
Past the pool rooms is the dining room. Here patrons can sit down away from the noise of the drinking hall and eat a good pub meal. Snack meals/ finger foods are served in the drinking hall, but here patrons can sit and relax with a brew and eat a filling meal that while not a fancy, is well cooked and with generous servings.
Upper Story- Function Rooms and Mezzanine
Upstairs is a mezzanine, balcony and function rooms. Barrels and tables line the railing, and look down to the main drinking hall below. The balcony forms a roof over the beer garden on the ground floor and has more beer barrel chairs and tables for patrons who wish to drink while overlooking the CBD. There are 2 function rooms upstairs. The larger of the two comes complete with its own bar and serving staff, and the second is more of a standard meeting room.
