The Crown Pub & Guesthouse Hackney, London, E8 1HP

  • 13 bedrooms

In the Heart of Hackney with Excellent Tripadvisor Reviews

The Crown & Half Crown is a neighbourhood pub located in the lively heart of Hackney. Set on Mare Street, the guesthouse sits within the pub, and is perfectly positioned for exploring one of London’s most creative and dynamic districts. Blending urban energy with relaxed comfort, it offers thoughtfully designed accommodation just moments from independent shops, cafés, and cultural hotspots. This Hackney pub is ideal for those looking to experience London beyond the usual tourist trail, with excellent transport links and easy access to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and London Stadium.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Craft Beer
  • Sky Sports / TNT Sport in bar
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

A stay in their guesthouse places you in the heart of London. Choose from 13 individually styled double, twin and triple bedrooms, each designed with a contemporary, boutique feel. Bedrooms have comfortable beds, and well-appointed en-suite bathrooms, creating a calm retreat above the buzz of the pub below. Thoughtful touches and quality finishes ensure a comfortable stay whether you are visiting for business or leisure. No breakfast is available at the pub, but nearby alternatives include Palaette just across the road and Gail’s Bakery Hackney Castle.

Drink

The Crown is a proper neighbourhood pub known for its friendly atmosphere. Expect good pints, good people, live sport, and a warm welcome from the moment you step through the door. The pub runs across two spaces joined by a little alleyway in the middle, so the whole place moves together as the evening goes on. Next door The Half Crown, is more lively with a weekly quiz, the best pub bingo in the area, and a great mix of music at weekends.

Nearby

Hackney Empire – Historic theatre hosting comedy, music, and live performances (0.2 miles)

London Fields – Popular green space perfect for relaxing, picnics, and summer swimming (0.4 miles)

Broadway Market – Bustling street market known for street food, independent shops, and cafés (0.5 miles)

Victoria Park – One of London’s largest parks with lakes, gardens, and walking paths (1 mile)

Hackney Central Station (1 mile)

Columbia Road Flower Market – Famous Sunday market filled with flowers and independent boutiques (1 mile)

Shoreditch – Creative district known for street art, nightlife, and galleries (1.5 miles)