The atmosphere is fun and laid back for singles, but not unfriendly to children. My three and five year old accompany me and my husband everytime we visit. I love the atmosphere, loud but not ear splitting, with sports all around. The wait staff is friendly and mostly efficient while the food is your average bar and grill fare. The exception being the fish and chips which is stellar and the sheperd pie with is good.
Because my five year botches the pronunciation of "Firkin", use you imagination, we call it "The Crown" place
Pros: Great beer selection, wonderful fish and chips
Cons: My 5yr old daughter's pronuncation of "Firkin",
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