The Rose & Crown

Mike Stickle a month ago

I split my time between the Bay Area and London, and the Rose & Crown is the best way for me to feel like I'm back in Ladbroke Grove, while still keeping me grounded in California. The food is great. I get the deviled eggs, the wedge salad, and the fish and chips, and they're all delightful. The best thing on the menu, though, is the burger. I get the double, and I will fight anyone who says that it's not the best burger in the Bay Area. And that includes San Francisco. The staff are great. Helpful and attentive, but always on their terms, which I rather like. Darien (I'm not sure I'm spelling his name correctly) is exceptional. He knows a lot, has opinions that I respect, and shares when appropriate. He's also the de facto "bouncer" of the Tuesday-night trivia, which brings me to my last comment. Their trivia nights are the pinnacle of trivia nights, not only in the Bay Area, not only in California, but in the U.S. I've honestly never participated in a better one. The questions are tough, the moderator is all business, and the competition is stiff. I don't know that I've ever been there with fewer than 20 teams, and I've never left having anything but a great time.

Kelly Walker Rose 3 months ago

I can’t really speak on the food, I was only here last Sunday on a date for a brief amount of time. One drink and I knew I was in a position I’d never experienced and got scared because the date got extremely aggressive. I wasn’t sure what to do because we were tucked away in the back and no customers were around. I got up to go to the ladies room and was just terrified and not sure what to do. This man, a fellow Stanford parent who was also there for graduation, physically hurt me. It felt like it was not real. I made eyes at the bartender, I later found out was the manager, Sikundar. I didn’t say a word just made a distressed look. He followed me to the bathroom and I quickly told him I wanted to leave but my purse was on the table and I didn’t know what to do. He sent me to the restaurant’s office, watched the security camera and showed me the man leaving, offered me kind support and got me in an uber, walking me there safely to the car. I hardly remember much of our conversation because I was so upset and scared. I do know this man got me out of a situation I’d never in my life been in and I’m incredibly thankful. When I return to Palo Alto I’ll definitely stop by again…. Alon

Tyler Carmichael 4 months ago

Fantastic pub. Hard to find a proper pub in the Palo Alto/Menlo Park area that isn’t trying to be sleek and fancy, and this is a great place with great food, great beer, and 2 real dart boards. My wife and I love coming here to play darts and have a drink after a dinner in downtown Palo Alto.

Dee 6 months ago

This is a classic pub located in a university area. We stopped by after an evening class on Thursday night for a quick catch-up with friends. The atmosphere was exactly what you’d expect from a typical pub, lively, a bit loud, and full of people hanging out and having fun. There wasn’t any loud music, though, which made it easier to talk. The food is very much standard bar fare - mostly fried items and casual pub-style dishes. Nothing particularly outstanding, but it fits the setting. The bartenders were fine and efficient, though nothing especially memorable. I ordered a fish sandwich since I was quite hungry, and it was actually pretty decent. The lettuce inside was fresh and the sandwich was satisfying. Most of the other food items were the usual deep-fried snacks that people often enjoy with drinks. I also tried one of their draft beers, which was good. It wasn’t the best I’ve had, but they do offer a wide selection, so there’s plenty to explore. Overall, it’s a solid spot if you’re looking for a casual pub atmosphere near Stanford campus.

Göktuğ Özdem Edited 3 years ago

This is a classic pub that we hangout with friends on a Friday night. The dart is great to enjoy. Most of the time, the place is very crowded and you might need to wait in the line. But like any great place, this is normal and it is worth waiting a bit to get our drinks. It is location wise very close to the other pubs and clubs so you can have your first drinks here then jump somewhere near. Happy to know this amazing pub💯