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In the press
The Times
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
Recent coverage and background features worth sharing with your readers.
Updated October 2026
The Morning Advertiser reports on Lapen Inns, the group behind The Old Crown, and names The Old Crown, Girton among the pubs the group has expanded to include.
The Times points readers to the 19th-century Old Crown pub in Girton, highlighting elevated pub grub, chicken rum rum, and spicy lasun kukhura khursani.
David Ellis highlights our Nepalese kitchen, warm village welcome, and ever-evolving pub menu.
Cambridge Edition charts the revitalised interiors, bold Nepalese flavours, and the team leading the transformation.
Our team shares the story behind the coverage and what it means for our historic thatched pub in Girton.
Local press covers our launch party, refreshed spaces, and renewed community focus after the refurbishment.
Dive into the centuries-old story of The Old Crown Girton, a favourite backdrop for visiting journalists.
Cambridge CAMRA’s guide spotlights our historic building, expansive garden, and multi-space dining experience.
South Cambridgeshire’s visitor guide features Old Crown Girton as a must-visit hospitality destination.
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