A beautiful country pub, 5 minutes from Alton
Welcome to The Rose & Crown. Located just minutes from the A31 near Farnham and Alton, The Rose & Crown is a traditional, and cosy village pub in the heart of Upper Farringdon, Hampshire.
Set within the South Downs National Park, enjoying a backdrop of picturesque Hampshire countryside that is immersed in history. It is widely believed that the pub was originally built as an ale house in 1810 by Edward Knight, the brother of the celebrated novelist Jane Austen. Visit the Jane Austen Museum, just 2 miles down the road, in the neighbouring village of Chawton.
Known as the 'hidden gem of Alton', enjoy freshly prepared, quality food, and a refreshing drink amongst good company, here at The Rose & Crown. Pre-bookings are recommended.


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Festive Celebration Planning
The festive season will be here before you know it, and it really is the most wonderful time of the year for celebrating and catching up with friends, old and new.
Our Festive Set Menu is full to the brim with all the Christmas classics and seasonal flavours; so, book your seat at our table and relax amongst good company, as we combine our magical hospitality, and delicious food here set against the beautiful backdrop of Farringdon.
Make Christmas more fun
Step inside our quintessential village pub and let the festive celebrations begin. We have a host of special events taking place throughout the festive season, ranging from a Christmas-themed Quiz Night and Festive Wreath-Making Workshop to an evening of festive tunes performed by the Alton Rock Choir, and a Beatles-mania inspired party on New Year's Eve.
Private Dining & Celebrations
Are you planning a special occasion and looking for somewhere to host?
Hire our beautiful private dining space, The Garden Room, and celebrate in great company over quality food and drink. Plan your event, with a menu tailored to suit your needs, plus enjoy direct access out into our country pub garden. Should you have a large event, we can also offer an Exclusive Hire of the pub, so please get in touch with us today, and we can get planning.
The Rose & Crown is part of New Dawn Pubs, a recently formed group with a small collection of pubs and inns in Surrey and Hampshire. New Dawn Pubs has been founded by the original team behind another award-winning local pub business, and they have over a century of combined experience running pubs, so you're in safe hands when you visit!