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London attractions near the Rose & Crown in Blackfriars
If you are exploring local London, or even live or work locally, The Rose & Crown is ideally placed for a break from whatever you're doing, stop by for some lunch and welcome refreshments and if it's warm you can relax in our huge pub garden.
Our pub is in the heart of Blackfriars, an area steeped in history. Once known as ‘Paris Gardens’, this part of London was once closely associated with actors and theatregoers, with the city’s theatres nearby.
Check out some of the locations nearby.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Come and watch an open-air performance of a Shakespeare play in the world-famous replica of an Elizabethan theatre.
Tate Modern
If you're a fan of modern art, you'll have to go far to beat the Tate Modern. Just a short walk from the Rose & Crown!
Millennium Bridge
It's been featured in a Harry Potter film and links Shakespeare's Globe to St Paul's Cathedral. Why not take a stroll across this incredible bridge and work up an appetite for a pub lunch?
Clink Prison Museum
Built in 1144, the original Clink Prison was one of the most notorious in England. This museum is built on the site of the original and is a great way to walk through history
St. Paul's Cathedral
This amazing building, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, is a real must-visit on any capital adventure. For a stunning panoramic view of London, climb to the top of the dome!
Borough Market
Is all this sightseeing making you hungry? While our pub and beer garden offers you traditional pub cuisine, this internationally-renowned food market has flavours from further afield.