Welcome to The Rose & Crown

Welwyn Hertfordshire

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Welcome to The Rose and Crown, Welwyn Village.

The Rose and Crown is a 17th Century Grade ll Listed building, and former coach house.
The first registered Innkeeper was Mr Joseph Brand in 1839, with the pub being run by the Brand family for the next 50 years.

The Barn @ The Rose and Crown is one of the oldest redbrick buildings in the village, and has benefited a major refurbishment in 2021, now operating as a wonderful function space for the pub.

With a lively and sociable atmosphere, The Rose and Crown boasts a main bar area, sports bar showing Sky and BT Sport, large garden and terrace area, heated garden pods and covered smoking area.

We have a wide range of lagers, cask ales, ciders and craft beers on draught. With an extensive wine, gin and spirit list too, we’re sure you’ll find something just for you here at The Rose and Crown.We have an incredible new menu full of homemade pub classics, and also serve homemade roasts every Sunday.

 

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At The Rose & Crown

30th June, 2026
Cote D'Ivoire vs Norway (World Cup)

Cote D'Ivoire vs Norway (World Cup)

Coverage of the round-of-32 match at Dallas Stadium in the USA. Ivory Coast finished second in Group E on six points, just losing out on top spot due to their head-to-head record against group winners Germany. Despite that they still created history after they reached the knockout stages for the first time, after three previous attempts. Stale Solbakken chose to rest the vast majority of his Norwegian first choice players for their group decider against France, which the subsequently lost 4-1, meaning they will at least be refreshed as they aim to reach the last 16

30th June, 2026
France v Sweden (World Cup)

France v Sweden (World Cup)

Coverage of the round-of-32 match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in the USA. France are the tournament favourites, after an impressive group campaign that saw them win all three matches and score goals for fun, including a 4-1 win against a weakened Norway in their last match. Sweden have produced a mixed bag of results to progress in third place from their group, thrashing Tunisia, being hammered by the Netherlands, and then drawing 1-1 to Japan, in a result that saw both teams qualify.

1st July, 2026
England vs DR Congo (World Cup)

England vs DR Congo (World Cup)

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 tie from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. England begin their knockout campaign against a DR Congo side making history with their first appearance in the World Cup knockout stages. The Three Lions have reached at least the quarter-finals in two of the last three World Cups and will be favourites to progress, but DR Congo have impressed throughout the group stage with their pace, physicality and disciplined defending. A place in the last 16 awaits the winners as the pressure ramps up in the knockout rounds. ⚽

1st July, 2026
Belgium vs Senegal (World Cup)

Belgium vs Senegal (World Cup)

Coverage of the round-of-32 match at Seattle Stadium in the USA. Belgium seem a shadow of the side that boasted a Golden Generation in recent years, but a 5-1 thrashing of New Zealand will have given them confidence going into this match against a third-placed side

2nd July, 2026
Spain vs Austria (World Cup)

Spain vs Austria (World Cup)

Coverage of the round-of-32 match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, USA. Spain have yet to concede a goal in these finals, qualifying courtesy of a draw against Cape Verde and victories against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. They might not quite of hit their peak form yet, but look well set for a decent run at the tournament, with star players all through their squad

3rd July, 2026
Australia v Egypt (World Cup)

Australia v Egypt (World Cup)

Coverage of the round-of-32 match at Dallas Stadium in the USA. Australia finished second in Group D behind United States after they picked up four points from their three matches. They did lose 2-0 to the co-hosts but a 2-0 victory over Turkiye and a 0-0 draw against Paraguay meant they progressed to the knockout stages for the second successive World Cup. Egypt came through their group undefeated, beating New Zealand and drawing with Belgium and Iran, with the winners expected to face Argentina in the last 16.

4th July, 2026
Fiji v Wales (Rugby Union - Wales International)

Fiji v Wales (Rugby Union - Wales International)

Lauren Salter presents all the action from the rugby union match at Cardiff City Stadium. While Fiji are the designated hosts, the match is being played here because their main stadium does not meet the competition requirements, and Wales will be looking to take advantage of that and build on their long-awaited Six Nations victory over Italy in March. With analysis from Sam Warburton, Jamie Roberts and Dan Biggar, and commentary by Miles Harrison, Shane Williams and Ben Kay

4th July, 2026
British Grand Prix: Qualifying (Formula 1)

British Grand Prix: Qualifying (Formula 1)

Live coverage of qualifying for the British Grand Prix from Silverstone Circuit. The battle for pole position takes centre stage at one of Formula One's most iconic venues, with the fast, flowing corners of Silverstone providing one of the toughest qualifying challenges on the calendar. Following George Russell's victory at last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, the fight at the top of both championships has intensified, while home favourites will be aiming to delight the expected record-breaking crowd by securing a front-row start for Sunday's race. The 2026 British Grand Prix is also being held as a Sprint weekend, adding even more importance to every lap around the historic circuit.

4th July, 2026
South Africa v England (Rugby Union - England International)

South Africa v England (Rugby Union - England International)

Coverage of the rugby union match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. England have lost their last four games, but will take solace from their much-improved performance against France in March. World champions South Africa's side is packed with talent including Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth and new fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Jill Douglas presents, with analysis from Danny Care and Bryan Habana.