A pub with green facade, large windows, potted plants, and outdoor tables beneath umbrellas at The Crown Tavern.
An event space with tall windows, wooden floors, vintage chandeliers, and dining tables at The Crown Tavern
An event space in a pub with wood-paneled walls, a large mantel clock, and leather banquette seating at The Crown Tavern.
An event space in a pub with wooden floors, large windows, and globe chandeliers at The Crown Tavern.

The Crown Tavern

Pub

#1 of 157 Baby Shower venues in Islington Borough
#5 of 2526 Private Party venues in Central London
  51 reviews  – 
43 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0EG –
Farringdon Station (0.2 mi)
From £500
hire fee
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Crown Tavern

Apollo Room at The Crown Tavern
Apollo Room
Event Space
·
Private space
40 seats
60 standing
The Apollo Room - once a renowned concert hall - is spacious and bright, boasting original features. The room has views over Clerkenwell Green, along with its own bar and sound system. It is a very versatile room: - Meeting room for up to 20 people seating - Dining room for up to 40 people seating - Private party for up to 60 people standing Th...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
Enquire now
Clock Room at The Crown Tavern
Clock Room
Function Room
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
25 standing
The Clock Room is on the ground floor, at the rear of the pub and is a beautiful space. You can sit in the spot where Lenin and Stalin held a meeting in 1905 under the old clock. It is sectioned off with a traditional pub partition wall, creating a room that still feels private while maintaining an amazing pub atmosphere. It’s located convenie...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Menu – Apollo Room – Apollo Room

£43 per person

• Three-course festive set menu
• Choice of starters, mains and desserts
• Vegetarian and vegan options available
STARTERS
1. Chicken Liver & Brandy Parfait
2. Whisky Smoked Salmon
3. Rosemary & Garlic Brie Wedges
4. Butternut Squash & Spiced Pumpkin Soup
MAINS
1. Hand-Carved Turkey Breast
2. Blade of Beef
3. Festive Three Bird Pie
4. Root Vegetable, Cranberry & Nut Roast
5. Pan-Roasted Salmon Fillet
DESSERTS
1. Salted Caramel Profiteroles
2. Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding
3. Dark Chocolate Torte
4. Bramley Apple, Plum & Cranberry Crumble
5. British Cheeses
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.5
Communication
4.9
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JG
Joseph G.
Verified review
Karaoke Bar · 35 guests · March 2025 · Apollo Room
Friendly staff and really responsive. Venue is nice and you have someone working the bar the whole time. Also everyone was impressed by the food
Nothing
5.0
MC
Michelle C.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · December 2022 · Apollo Room
We loved the whole vibe of The Crown Tavern and The Appollo Room was a perfect spot to house our gathering. The team were really helpful and we'll definitely return.
5.0
AH
Alisa H.
Verified review
Pub · 15 guests · October 2022 · Clock Room
Booked for an NCT meet up, the room was warm & semi private. Easy to book and had the option of using booking deposit for a bar tab or have it refunded.
The baby change facility is only available in the Ladies loos, which is at the top of a staircase. It’d be nice to also have a change table in the mens, or at least one on the ground floor.
4.5
PG
Paul G.
Verified review
Pub · 40 guests · March 2020 · Apollo Room
Excellent venue, fantastic food, and great staff. Everyone had an amazing time, and we will definitely come back if they'll have us!
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Apollo Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Clock Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Apollo Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Clock Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Apollo Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Clock Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Apollo Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Clock Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Apollo Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Clock Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Apollo Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Clock Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Apollo Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Clock Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Crown Tavern

The Crown Tavern is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Crown Tavern is perfectly placed on the corner of Clerkenwell Green in bustling Farringdon. Take a seat with us and you could be sitting in the spot where Lenin and Stalin held a meeting in 1905. Or you may recognize our distinctive golden "Apollo Lounge" now upstairs, where scenes from the British film 'Notes on a Scandal', featuring Dame Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett, were filmed.

The Apollo Lounge - once a renowned concert hall - is spacious and bright, boasting original features and is available to hire for parties and events. We also have the Clock Room downstairs which is a smaller space to hire that has an open door space so we rope off for privacy.

This iconic London pub is the ideal spot to enjoy a pint of specialty beer and a plate of carefully sourced, home cooked pub food.

FAQ

No, food from outside the premises is not allowed.

Yes, guests are welcome to order from the normal drinks menu instead of a drinks package.

Yes, a light vegetarian buffet can be arranged.

Yes, underage guests are allowed in the private room. However, the venue reserves the right to ask them to leave if the environment is considered unsafe for them.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Crown Tavern, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Crown Tavern does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Crown Tavern:

  • Apollo Room hosting 45 guests: £500
  • Clock Room hosting 13 guests: £398.96

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Crown Tavern is located at 43 Clerkenwell Green, in Clerkenwell, London. The nearest metro station is Farringdon Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Craig T. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Excellent service, well organised, very friendly and helpful staff members. Top marks for this facility. '
  • Sophie B. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'There was a mix up in bookings, but Matt was great at trying to move things around and ensure we still had a great time. The room itself is fantastic, a lot of space and beautiful surroundings. The staff were really helpful as well. Drinks were well priced and a lot of different choices on offer that day.'

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