Family meal
A relaxed option for mixed tastes, with Nepalese dishes, pub classics, parking, and room to settle in.
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Charge & Dine
Plug In While You Unwind Inside
Top up your EV and your energy in one stop — enjoy dinner or a pint while our on-site chargers handle your car.
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Convenient Free Parking
No Parking Worries — Plenty of Space
Unlike city centre, enjoy stress-free dining with our large, free car park.
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Road-Trip Welcome
A Perfect Stop for Road-Trip Meets
Pull up, park, and enjoy great food and drinks — our spacious forecourt and thatched backdrop make every car meet an easy, welcoming occasion.
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Historic Restaurant Interior
Authentic Nepalese Dining in a Characterful Setting
Experience exceptional Nepalese cuisine in our cosy dining room — perfect for family meals and celebrations.
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Sports & Social Hub
Live Sports, Craft Beer & Community Spirit
Watch the big games in comfort with friends — a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
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Why people choose Old Crown
Distinctive enough to feel special, practical enough to book today
Come for the setting, stay for the food, and enjoy a visit that feels easy from the moment you arrive. Old Crown gives you the character of a historic pub with the convenience people want when choosing where to eat.
Historic destination pub
England's largest thatched pub with the atmosphere people remember long after the meal.
Featured in the press
Recognised by the Evening Standard.
Easy to choose
Free parking, family-friendly spaces, dog-friendly areas, and quick access from Cambridge.
Choose your visit
Old Crown works for more than one kind of plan
Whether you are planning dinner, drinks, a family meal, a group booking, or a quick takeaway, there is an easy route from here.
Dinner or date night
Historic setting, strong food, and a little more character than the usual city-centre default.
Browse the menuSports and socials
Screens, atmosphere, drinks, and food that make match day or a casual catch-up feel easy.
See eventsPrivate gathering
Birthdays, wakes, business lunches, and group bookings with practical support from the team.
Plan an eventTakeaway night
Call ahead, collect easily, and head home with authentic Nepalese dishes or pub favourites.
Order takeawayIn the press
The Times
The Times highlights Nepalese cooking at The Old Crown
A Times trend feature points readers to the 19th-century Old Crown pub in Girton, highlighting elevated pub grub, chicken rum rum, and spicy lasun kukhura khursani.
Read The Times featureNepalese cooking has arrived at the 19th-century Old Crown pub in Girton
— The Times
About Old Crown
A place people choose when they want more than a standard pub meal
Old Crown brings together heritage, authentic Nepalese cooking, and the kind of practical hospitality that makes repeat visits easy. It feels special enough for a planned evening and relaxed enough for a casual meal, a family lunch, or an easy midweek visit.
- Historic thatched building with real village-pub atmosphere
- Authentic Nepalese dishes alongside British pub classics
- A practical choice for Cambridge visitors thanks to easy parking and group-friendly spaces
Worth knowing
Near Cambridge, with free parking and enough flexibility for everyday visits or bigger occasions.
Signature food
Nepalese dishes that stand out, plus pub classics that keep mixed groups happy
From comforting pub favourites to bold Nepalese dishes, the menu makes it easy to bring different tastes together around one table.
Medium spice
£7.50
Crispy Hot Wings
Call to Order
Mild spice
£15.00
Himali Lamb
Green curry seasoned with Himalayan salt and yoghurt blend with fresh mint, green chilli and Nepalese spice
Call to Order
Mild spice
£15.50
Khasi Ko Masu
A rich and flavoursome slow cooked goat on the bone/off the bone with unique blend of Nepalese spices
Call to Order
£12.50
Chicken Bhuna
Call to Order
£11.50
Chicken Curry
Call to Order
£12.50
Chicken Vindaloo
Call to OrderHeritage & Story
Discover how our thatched village pub evolved into a Nepalese + British hub.
Explore HeritageTakeaway Available
Enjoy our delicious Nepalese cuisine from the comfort of your home. Call us to place your takeaway order!
- Ready in 20-30 mins
- Free collection
- Call for current menu & prices
Plan your visit
Find Us
Located in the heart of Girton village, we're easily accessible and just a short drive from Cambridge city center.
Address
Old Crown
89 High Street
Girton, Girton
CB3 0QD
Contact
Phone:01223277217
Email:[email protected]
Restaurant & Bar Opening Time
Bar Hours
Weekly: Mon 12 PM – 11 PM · Tue–Thu 12 PM – 10 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM – 11 PM · Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Kitchen Hours
Weekly: Mon–Fri 12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM · Sat 12 PM – 10 PM · Sun 12 PM – 9 PM
89 High Street, Girton, Cambridge CB3 0QD
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