The Rose and Crown: Orpington pub wins national award
An Orpington pub has been recognised for its tireless work throughout the pandemic with a national award. The Rose and Crown, in Green Street Green, is one of 94 boozers to be recognised in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2021, and one of just three in London. Despite the challenging conditions over the last 18 months, the pub has stayed in touch with the community, offering food boxes and roast dinner takeaways throughout lockdown. The spacious beer garden He said: “The last year and the lockdowns have been incredibly difficult. “Opening and closing pubs at short notice costs a l...