A winter celebration of Great British Beers, Real Ale and Cider.  Showing the world how great our beer is – because British Beer is the only one that really counts!!!

Thursday 12th January – Sunday 15th January

Come along to The Crown at Worthington and enjoy an array of Superb Beers, Amazing Real Ales and Scrumptious Ciders.

Enjoy the delights of the following beverages. …Read more

 Easter weekend at The Crown is going to be eggstremely full of fun for the entire family.

We have a cracking programme full of activities that rolls from the 6th April to 9th April.

So come along and enjoy the fun and enjoy Easter with your family at The Crown.

Have you ever wondered why….

The Easter bunny bring us decorated eggs ? 

The Anglo-Saxons worshipped a Goddess known as Eostre (originating from Babylonian times) who was playful and signified fertility and rebirth.  Her reign over the earth began at the Vernal Equinox marking the first day of Spring.  Legend has it that Eostre found a wounded bird and transformed it into a hare, so that it could survive the Winter. The hare found it could lay eggs, so it decorated these each Spring and left them as offering to the goddess. 

How is it that the Anglo-Saxons could think this? The Lapwing bird makes nests at ground level resembling a hare’s nest (forms).  The abandoned nests were perceived to belong to hares and people believed the orphaned eggs were of the hare. This gave them the belief that hares could lay eggs during springtime. 

The Christian religion adapted the celebration of Eostre and eggs became to signify new birth, the outer shell demonstrating that of the tomb of Christ and the chick signifying new life. 

Mother’s day is dedicated to saying thank you and what better place to express your gratitude than at The Crown

Our chefs have designed a special menu of freshly prepared dishes that are exquisite 

The food is prepared with the tenderness and loving care that your mum deserves …Read more

Come along and indulge in sweet and savoury delights at The Crown on 21st February. We will be cooking pancakes galore to mark the start of the 47 days countdown to Easter.

So if you are in and around Standish and fancy a crepe take a trip to the The Crown on Pancake Day.

Tickle those taste buds and confess to all how tantalizing The Crown crepes are.

Did you know?

That in Newfoundland and Labrador children take delight in delving into their pancakes to find objects which are intended to predict their future.

Folklore has it that pancake races originated after a woman in Olney lost track of time one day whilst making pancakes, only when the church bells rang did she realise the time. With pan in hand she ran all the way to the Church. Now tradition throughout the UK reinacts the race to the Church as villagers run tossing their pancakes.

Over the Valentine weekend our chefs will prepare a divine 3 course meal, designed and prepared with tenderness that you and your loved one deserve.  Adorn your Valentine by cracking open a bottle of champagne and make a night of it at The Crown where the romantic ambiance can continue in one of our dedicated rooms.

Our Extra Special Valentine Menu

Starters

• Tomato & Basil Soup £4.65 – With heart shaped croutons.
• Sautéed Button Mushrooms £5.95 – Coated in a cream stilton sauce
• Char Grilled Asparagus £5.95 – Topped with a soft poached egg.
• Scallops & Prawns in Ginger Butter £7.95* – Resting on a bed of shredded carrot and leek.
• Caramelised Onion & Goats Cheese Tart £5.45 – Served warm with a mixed salad and a homemade fir chutney
• Ham Hock Terrine £6.95 – Resting on a bed of mixed leaves with crusty bread and picallili.

Mains

• Poached Haddock Fillet £11.95 – Stuffed with Crab mouse and coated in a cream Dill sauce
•  Braised Lamb Shank £15.95* – Slowly cooked in a mint and Red wine Jus nesting on Carrot mash.
• Chicken Fillet Princess £13.45 – Filled with cream cheese, pan roasted. Served with  white wine, cream and Asparagus sauce.
• Steak Bordelaise £15.95* – Pan fried Rib Eye accompanied by fat chips and a rich red wine and mushroom sauce.
• Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Crepes £10.95 – Exotic mushrooms, asparagus wrapped in a herb crepe and topped with a cheese sauce.
• Peppered Pork £13.95 – Strips of pork fillet in a sauce of white wine, cider black pepper and cream served with a thimble of rice.

Dessert

• Lemon Zest Pudding £4.95 – With light lemon sauce
• Bannoffi Pie £5.45 – Toffee coated banana served on a crunchy biscuit base
• Strawberry Mousse £4.95 – Strawberries and cream set on a biscuit base
• Chocolate Cheesecake £4.95 – With luxury vanilla ice cream
• Assiette of Desserts £9.95 – Selection of mini tarts and mousse ideal to share

2 COURSES £15.95 OR 3 COURSES£19.95

(* STARTER SUPPLEMENT: £1.95), (*MAIN COURSE SUPPLEMENT £2.50)

On the 10th 12th and 14th of February we are offering superb rooms at a special rate – call today for details. …Read more

Celebrate the world famous St. Patrick Day at The Crown at Worthington – Saturday 17th March

We have a superb live Irish band,  traditional Irish stew supper and some proper traditional cask conditioned stouts and Irish whiskeys.

If you enjoy a fantastic time, the craic, great company, superb music and some really special traditional cask stout – then The Crown at Worthington, Standish is the place to be! …Read more

Wigan Food and Drink Festival 1st to the 11th of March.

We will be celebrating Wigan’s twinning with Angers with our French weekend from the 2nd to 4th March, an extensive menu of classic French dishes, with French wines and beers to match.

From the 8th to the 11th of March we will be running a beer festival (theme tbc) culminating in our Beer and Food Matching evening.
An 8 course taster menu with a beer to match each course.
It sold out last year so be quick to book!

Och ah dunnae kinn whit tae dae on January 27th.  Well we know what you can do !!

Come to the Crown at Worthington on January 27th and join in the Burns Night Celebrations the way it should be.  With traditional Scottish dancing, whiskey tasting followed by a hearty 4 course meal and a nod to the Haggis we guarantee a ‘guid nicht’ !! …Read more

This New Years Eve why not celebrate in style at The Crown at Worthington.

Enjoy a superb New Years Eve – 3 Course Dinner
Then dance the night away until late entertained by AJ one of The Crowns most popular DJ’s

Superb value for money, you’re sure to bring New Year in with a bang.

The New Years Eve party is being booked fast – call now to avoid disappointment this will be a night to remember!

And finally why have the hassle of taxis, being collected or choosing the nominated driver – stay over night!

Our 10 En suite rooms boast power showers, colour T.V, Tea & Coffee making facilities, Fresh Fruit & Biscuits, complimentary mineral water.  Free Wi-fi available.

A limited number of Exclusive VIP over night tickets are available – New Years Eve Bed and Breakfast Double Room Only – £75.00
Breakfast £5.95 per head.

Looking to enjoy a family New Years Eve Celebration why not take a look at Family New Year Party 2011!

Neil Diamond aka John Buchanan

Looking for a great night out with entertainment this Christmas?

Then why not book your seats at our Christmas Gala Dinner – Saturday 17th December …Read more