Yes it's an absolute tourist trap. No, it's not a great place to watch the football and no, it doesn't do fancy cocktails but let's be honest - is there anywhere better on a summer evening than standing in the Crown with the light 'pishing in through the windeys'?
Whether it's the stained glass windows, the snugs, the tiles (all created by Italian craftsmen), the Guinness or a combination of all 3, it stands alone in Belfast and could easily hold its own among the best bars in the UK, Ireland or even the world.
Whether it's the stained glass windows, the snugs, the tiles (all created by Italian craftsmen), the Guinness or a combination of all 3, it stands alone in Belfast and could easily hold its own among the best bars in the UK, Ireland or even the world.