A cosy two bar pub which is located near to a large industrial area. Pool, darts, and cards (including regular poker nights). The pub has good views across the nearby river Stour, looking across the estuary towards Essex. The access road & nearby ancient bridge was once part of the main road but has been by-passed for many years. When the Xylonite factory was active, the Crown had a special license that allowed it to stay open ten minutes longer than normal so workers there could get a drink after leaving work.