Mark and Rachel Dunn moved to the Rose & Crown seven years ago when the pub was more like a run-down drinkers’ bar. Situated right at the heart of Islip, just outside Thrapston, on the Nene Way footpath, the Rose & Crown is a 17th century Grade II listed building with Collyweston slate roofi ng. Mark and Rachel really got the opportunity to renovate the premises during lockdown, and now the public house has been transformed into a restaurant and bar with a beautiful decking area overlooking the river Nene. They did most of the work themselves, only using local tradesmen and suppliers for anything they couldn’t manage on their own.
During lockdown, Mark and Rachel continued to serve food in the form of contactless deliveries and takeaways, in accordance with WHO Covid-19 guidelines.
They were also contacted by Cransley Hospice Trust and have set up a fund to enable them to supply Sunday roasts to their nurses and volunteers, an initiative which is still ongoing and supported by their customers. Within a few weeks of lockdown, Mark and Rachel also launched The Village Grocer, a local grocery delivery service which uses locally sourced products and does contactless, safe deliveries.
The Rose & Crown has an eclectic restaurant menu with Italian pizza, bar snacks and traditional pub food. A Thai chef cooks authentic Thai dishes one night a week, and Mark and Rachel plan on starting breakfasts and afternoon teas soon. Please keep a lookout on the website or Facebook page for up-to-date information. The Rose & Crown proudly supports locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. All meat is from English, grass-fed animals, fi sh is sustainably caught in British waters and Grasmere farms produce is used in their pork dishes. The restaurant and bar areas are Covid safe with automatic hand sanitisers located around the building. A Citron Clear air purifi er which kills viruses and bacteria has been installed and all staff members have been trained to ensure safe service.
Opening hours for food: Tuesday 6-10pm - Pizza Night Wednesday 6-10pm - Thai Night Thursday 5-9pm - Three-course à la carte, traditional pub food and bar snacks Friday 12-2.30pm lunch, 5-9pm Three-course à la carte, traditional pub food and bar snacks Saturday 12-2.30pm lunch, 5-9pm Three-course à la carte, traditional pub food and bar snacks Sunday 12-6pm Traditional Sunday roast with at least three choices of meats, vegetarian options and gluten free upon request.
Rose & Crown 1 High Street, Islip, NN14 3JS Tel: 01832 734474 www.isliprose.co.uk
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