Behind the traditional façade of The Crown lies a surprisingly modern interior with people coming in to enjoy the pub's peaceful atmosphere and tasty cooking. The dining area is smartly attired with comfy sofas, artistic lampshades and spot lighting, and there's al fresco seating for those who'd like a breath of fresh air.

The Crown has a real buzz on any day of the week, providing tourists and locals with a friendly welcome and satisfying food. Relaxed in appeal and modern in style, you'll find a convivial place for any occasion, from a celebratory dinner and breakfast with clients, to lunch with the family or friends.

To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates; garlic pizzette with sun-blushed tomatoes, rocket and parmesan, a box baked Camembert with red onion jam and bread, or Greek mezze with taramasalata, red pepper hummus, tzatziki, feta and flatbreads.

Amongst the starters is freshly made soup, devilled mushrooms with chilli and mint on rustic toast, and Japanese fish cakes, pickled ginger, yuzu and spring onion dipping sauce with radish slaw. Look, too, for scallops of the day. The salads - sorry, that should read 'leaves' - offer crispy duck, mouli, carrots and plum sauce, and for the seafood fiends some pastrami cured smoked salmon, Caesar, cos, parmesan, anchovies and croutons is received with enthusiasm.

These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; expect to find margherita, a classic medley of tomato, mozzarella, oregano and basil, Siciliana with Serrano ham, roast artichoke, olives and mozzarella or rustica with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, goats? cheese, cherry tomatoes and rocket.

Pastas include bucatini carbonara with smoked haddock, pancetta and cream, or tagliatelle bolognaise with slow cooked beef, bacon and Chianti. For the big event there is Venetian calves? liver with onions, wilted spinach, parsley mash and balsamic jus. The classic burger, which has risen from the confines of fast food chains, carves a niche for itself on the menu and comes with gherkin, mustard mayo, cheese, relish and frites. For hearty eaters there are rib-eye and fillet steaks, and lemon sole with prawn and watercress butter and baby potatoes.

A wide range of supporting dishes include creamed potatoes, Belgian frites and mayo, and cabbage, leeks and peas. Desserts are some of the best you'll encounter with apple and frangipane gallette and Cognac ice cream, and there is also a selection of local cheeses to set the buffs alight.

Their wine list contains well-known favourites, alongside little numbers from around the world.

More information, including full menus, is available on their Website. Do note that the e-mail address is for enquiries only, not for making bookings.