This pub is not only a locally listed building, it is also a candidate for inclusion on the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Local Inventory of pubs with local historic interest. The local listing description is as follows: "Three storey 19th C public house fronting onto The Polygon. Pub front is early 20th C terracotta coloured faience (two-toned with architraves to the openings) with broad central arched window flanked by arched doorways. In faience band over the window are the words ‘ROSE AND CROWN’ flanked by a Tudor rose and crown motif. Timber joinery with fancy fanlights to the doors. Three windows on each upper floor – f/f 4/4 sashes, s/f 3/3 sashes. Moulded cornice. Between f/f and s/f a terracotta sign reads ‘SIMONDS NOTED ALES & STOUT’"

The WhatPub link is here: WhatPub/Rose & Crown

The Rose & Crown featured on the Evening Pub Tour of Possible Local Inventory Pubs in Clapham on 20 August 2025.