Guinness on tap, do I need to say more. They also have Guinness 0. Absolutely love this place. My default spot when no one knows what they want. The bangers and Scotch eggs are wonderful. When you go inside you're taken to a different place than CDA. The place forces you to be friendly bc of how jam packed it is and I love it. Staff is always delightful. read more

We were excited to try the fish and chips at Crown and Thistle but were saddened to see signs in their window displaying support of Prop 1, which is leftist Idaho's attempt to bring elective abortion with no limits to Idaho, along with minor abortions with no parental consent, a law even more extreme than California's. We went in to let management know that though we had wanted to eat there, we couldn't support a restaurant that advocates for a supposed maternal "right" to kill one's own offspring. And after calmly and politely expressing that view to the bartender/host, two women shouted the obvious lie that elective abortion is "healthcare," and told us that we should take our money elsewhere. As the establishment seems keen to advocate for a parental "right" to kill one's own children, with vim and vitriol no less, we were happy to do just that. Wish I had a picture of their signage and a video of the ladies shouting at us to leave to share here, but you can imagine, or go by and see for yourself. read more

This is my favorite place in Coeur d'Alene. It has a good location on the main downtown street. I like the decor inside and it makes you feel that you're in a proper English pub. The workers here were very friendly. They take your order at the bar and then bring the food over when it's ready. I came here for breakfast and lunch. For breakfast, I had their bangers & mash. They make their own sausage in house and have rotating flavors. I tried their bratwurst & curry chicken sausages, both were great. My husband ordered their sausage roll, which came with a crisp puff pastry and sauce. He also ordered the chip butty, which are chips on a ciabatta roll. Later in the day, for lunch, we shared a scotch egg. The scotch egg was perfectly runny and had a crisp outside. We also shared the fish & chips and ordered the cod as the fish. It tasted very fresh and flavorful. All of our food was great here. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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My favorite in CDA for the atmosphere. Love the pub feel. Food is super tasty too! Really good appetizers.

We weren't super impressed. You have to go to the bar and order. You have another place to go fill your own water. I asked for recommendations from the girl who worked there and she recommended one vegetarian item on the appetizers rather than being enthusiastic about the menu at all. The food was ok, but overpriced for what you got. I liked my fish and chips with mushy peas. The sausages were ok, flavor-wise, but kinda... soft... no sausage "snap" to them. The food is somewhere between a three and a four but the service, and the lack there of, was a one. Didn't really have an Irish pub vibe, at all. Very touristy. read more

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An awesome vibe and the food is perfection! Get the scotch egg, well, get anything. It's all so good.

What a great place! We were wandering around Sherman Ave on a Sunday afternoon after visiting the Coeur d'Alene Flea Market and my wife was feeling like fish and chips. After looking at a couple menus on surrounding restaurants, we saw The Crown and Thistle down N Fourth Street. I'm glad we did. She got the small plate fish 'nuggets' and chips (The Simon) and I ordered the Guinness Short Rib Pie and the side salad (The Rocket). Mine was incredible. The pastry was very flaky and the filling was nice and flavorful. Be careful, though, because it is extremely hot. Don't touch the bowl, break up the pastry and let it sit for a bit while you enjoy the salad. My salad wasn't overly dressed and had a lot of flavors and textures. Her fish was well cooked and they gave her a ton of fries. Sit and then order at the bar. It took a bit for the food to come out, but we were in no hurry. The bartender was pleasant and friendly. The building is one of the oldest in Coeur d'Alene and it was decorated perfectly. There are some really cute booths along the wall. Great experience. read more

We stopped in here because our son's in-laws recommended it. Ambience was cool for sure. Definitely an English pub vibe! Drinks were good, as was the Fish & Chips (cod of course). My only qualm? The squishy peas were COLD. We were perplexed, so we texted our good friend who was born & raised in London (a true Brit) and he was puzzled as well. IDK, but we didn't care for the cold mushed-up peas. read more

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This is my new favorite restaurant! Some family said they had the best fish and chips, which my husband loves, so we went to find out. I love that they are both very eclectic in styling choice and also very welcoming of all sorts. Their wooden booths that were wallpapered was definitely an experience (so unique!). My husband said they were the best fish and chips he's had in the area (dude, those fries are legit!) and I really loved my leek and potato pie. The real star was the sticky toffee pudding, which is making me real hungry again just thinking about it... It's downtown so parking is what it is. You must go here! read more

Terrible & rude service‼We walked out. First time ever in CDA‼Found out the server is like that a lot. Don't need the drama and loud reaction ever from a server! read more

You order at the bar and the beers are pretty good. I enjoyed Bradwurst. The classic European decor makes it stand out. Friendly people and staff come here. I'll come here again. read more

We have a tradition of visiting an Irish pub in every state or country we visit, this was our Idaho pub visit. It was such a great place to relax and grab some food after a long drive through Montana. The booths are so nice and cozy and great for helping keep our 3 year old contained. The pub has a great vibe to it, the bartenders were super friendly and happy to recommend both food and beer. The decor throughout was great, including the Clash wash your hands sign in the bathroom. Really cool that the bangers are made in house, so we ordered the flight of them. Can't go wrong trying them all, they were really good, I can't recall the flavors on the board the day we were there but they didn't disappoint. Ordered the fish and chips as well. It was a tad overcooked, but still juicy and not too oily. Good seasoning, fairly light batter, would have been perfect if pulled from the fryer 30 seconds sooner. Having HP sauce was a really nice touch as it is hard to find at most pubs in the US. Got a hand pie for our daughter as it was small enough for her and she really enjoyed it. Beer selection was good, we had a couple of pints and overall had a really good stop in here. I'd certainly come back for more bangers and try some other house specialties. read more

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We were not impressed and really question all of the favorable reviews of this restaurant. Lots of good reviews but we thought that the food and atmosphere was subpar. We tried this restaurant twice and both times we walked away with a poor experience. The atmosphere seems awkward and the staff seems unfriendly. The last time we were here (about a month ago) I had the fish and chips and my wife had bangers and mash and both seemed like reheated (banger and mash) or precooked (fish and chips) food. I gave it two shots. That's all I will do! read more

It was a busy Saturday afternoon when I walked in. There was only one lady doing the bar, taking orders, waitressing etc. I can't believe how she managed to cope with everything. She needs a trophy. Anyway, the scotch egg was amazing. It sat on this bed of greens which had a delicious mustard vinaigrette glazed on it. For the fish and chips, I decided to try the salmon because I find 'white fish' to be tasteless. I did not regret the salmon option. So glad I came here. read more

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Had lunch with a friend in the early afternoon. I ordered the Cod Fish and Chips, and my friend had the Salmon Fish and Chips. Both delicious! Generous amount of chips (fries). They have complimentary Coffee and Water. They also have a non-alcoholic Guinness! Clean establishment, nice vibe, very British! Shannon was an amazing server! I will be back! read more

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Food was bland. Slow, indifferent service with zero effort to fix issues. Also too much activism creates a preachy vibe.

So. My boyfriend made me drive to Coeur D'Alene to go here from Montana. I am not kidding. We got the bangers and mash which was amazing. We got one of each- the Tim Curry was the best in my opinion. The mash was SMASHING. My mouths actually watering thinking about it. The gentleman working at the bar was such a rockstar, helped us order and had friendly banter. There are comfy couches, big tables, big tables with a more private feel and cushions, an outdoor area, and games free to play! You could spend all afternoon there. Definitely go here if I haven't convinced you yet. Good place for a group hang, a date, or just getting out of the house. And yes, they have delirium tremens and a bunch of overpriced crazy beers you can buy to go. Knock yourself out- you won't be disappointed. Man am I hungry after thinking about this place again. read more

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I wanna STILL be upset about no table service (which is dumb no matter HOW you look at it). However, the food always makes up for it. It's wonderful. And very authentic English pub grub. I'll keep going back again and again, despite the service issue. read more

Wonderful food and atmosphere. Local favorite. The beer selection is the best and beer choir is so fun!!

Great atmosphere. Good beer selection. And absolutely delicious food. The brats are perfect and the pies are also amazing. We will be back!

Have dined here a few times past three years. Great service....Great food!! Beers and wine selections are carefully chosen and high quality. Always specials posted on wall near the bar. I really like the policy of the customer making their menu request at the bar. Have tried all of the appetizers. If you don't want to dine in, grab one of the authentic English meat pies to go. read more

Good thing this place survives on tourists because as a local, I'd never go back. Same sentiment from my other local friends. Food average but what British food isn't? Beer selection good but plenty of places with good beer AND good food. Summer coming up so owner probably can't wait for one time visit customers. read more

We stumbled (literally)on this amazing pub while we were eating and drinking our way around Couer d'Alene Idaho. We had been to a couple places and just weren't impressed. This is a little slice of heaven. I feel like I'm in a small town in England or Ireland. The food was incredible. The beer and wine choices were great. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. Dorothy our bartender and server was the best. Can't wait to bring our friends back. read more

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Love the English pub atmosphere. The beers and ciders on tap give many options. We also enjoy the fish and chips.

It was nice to find this gem while visiting. While most establishments can be questionable and not very welcoming (based on who you are/what you look like, the crown and thistle was super cute and relaxing. read more

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Everyone was nice. Good food , service , ambiance. But who cares because the Fish is amazing. I was in Ireland last year, I think I have a few ok places in Seattle to keep me busy..... but the best fish and chips in Washington is this place's Cod. So if you're in the area this is your goto move. read more

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The sausages are great, the service is awesome, and they've always got a new fun beer to try. Overall one of my favorite spots in CDA.

VERY DISAPOINTED !! you look at there pictures of fish & chips and they are nothing what you get, instead I got two fish egg rolls! and a bowl full of chips, it was alright, but I'm a local! won't be back again, I guess their just praying on tourist, No Service! you have to go to the bar, which for some reason only seat around 5 people? read more

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I was charged for 2 pots of tea.... because I put 2 tea bags into the pot of water I was given with my tea cup. I even asked the server about it and he said i had to pay per tea bag $6.36 to be the non- drinker. Poor customer experience read more

The Crown & Thistle - 1 pot of 2 that hold water for 2 cups of tea and because I used 2 teabags in the pot, they charged me for 2 pots of tea. Booooo - Pubs Near Me - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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Came as part of a huge group, staff rolled with it and did a great job at getting food/drinks out. Menu is marked with gluten free options which is greatly appreciated. They have a pride flag hanging, so now I truly will be back to support!! Great atmosphere and fun little cubbies for dining like a true pub. read more

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good guinness pours and food! Staff was kind and personable! Fun decor and seating arrangements. Fun place to have a St. Patties drink, casual cocktail or snack!! read more

Wonderful service and food. We stayed for the trivia game night. We will return in the future

Was screamed at by a waitress (tall, blonde, 40s) when we tried to sit down in a booth and the table hadn't been cleaned yet. Before you come for me, we had our toddler with us an its easier to keep him contained in a booth, and it was a Saturday so we wanted to grab it before someone else did. Nobody waits on your table so we didn't think it would be an issue. Anyway, she came over shouting so loud that the guy playing guitar stopped, and the other costumes turned to stare. Pretty embarrassing. I apologized to her, and she turned her back and walked away without response. I have worked in restaurants since I was 16, so I understand the annoyance, but not the shouting and scene making. We were gonna stack the dishes and move them to the edge to prevent any "confusion". Anyway, not coming back. Im guessing their business wont suffer since I see allot of references to the staff's rudeness. If you dont like rude/mean staff you'll be disappointed here. read more

Most authentic British pub I've seen in the US! They have CASK ALES! Great fish and chips and pies as well. Sticky toffee pudding is amazing. read more

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I love this place! The ambiance is incredible, the decor is so amazing! Their food is out of this world, so flavorful and perfect for anyone doing a keto diet. Great selection of beer and wine. Locally owned and the owners are so sweet! I highly recommend! read more

I have to laugh at the people leaving bad reviews due to their own misunderstanding. First, this is not an Irish pub. It's a British Pub. Second, this is Idaho. The liquor license system is stupid so there are plenty of places that only serve beer and wine. Also, ordering at the bar is exactly how British pubs operate. Don't knock off stars and refuse to tip because of your ignorance. This place is quintessential British pub. Great bangers and mash, fish and chips, and the only full English I'm aware of within hundreds of miles. The beer selection is British too, with some local stuff as well, IIRC. The decor is on point for a British pub, as is the service. Don't expect the server to be your friend. They're there to work not listen to you blather on about your day. You're meant to meet friends at the pub and tell them about your day. So in summary, great food, great ambiance, and great service. If you're looking for a bartender to pour you a crappy cocktail and give you a fake smile, you might want to jog on. read more

Was attending a conference and came here for dinner. The seating arrangements are fairly "sit wherever you can," but the locals that frequent this establishment were very welcoming. The staff was attentive. The local library (?) was having a Christmas party so seating was at a minimum. The beers were great. I ordered the cheddar chicken pie (good), one of the salads (good), and the chippies with gravy (terrific). A good meal for sure. Beer and wine only, no liquor. read more

Felt like I was in a real PUB out of the country as soon as we stepped in the doors. The food was absolutely amazing and made fresh !! The owner did not miss a beat on this beautiful, cool, delicious place!!! The beer selection was fantastic as well!!! Super clean inside which is always important to me. read more

Started out at a pub next door and with very few people at the bar we never got acknowledged. Tired of waiting, we went next door. Greeted upon entry by friendly staff. To our surprise they had Belhaven Black Stout! Last place we saw it was Scotland!!! Caramel popcorn was excellent. read more

Back in December before going to walk the boardwalk we wanted have a cozy warm dinner. We enjoyed a scotch egg, fish & chips, short rib pie with the rocket salad ! Tonight we did take out we had the pretzel, yum, fish & chips & short rib pie. I have to say I LOVE LOVE how my Short rib pie came in it's own pan ToGo! I'm sorry I have no pics after driving home smelling the food we went all in. read more