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Monterey Hotel $140 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3 of 5 stars
Monterey Marriott $277 0.1 mi 0.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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InterContinental The Clement Monterey $330 1.2 mi 1.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Plumes Coffee House 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3 of 5 stars
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Hula's Island Grill 1.0 mi 1.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Elysium 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Wine Trolley Tours 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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#19 of 167 restaurants in Monterey
  • Cuisines: American, Irish, Steakhouse, British
  • Price range*: $10-$15
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Recommended For: Outdoor seating
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“Monterey's Best Pub”
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4 of 5 stars
CarmelCouple
Carmel CA
Aug 19, 2008

We probably eat here more than at any other place in Monterey. The food is good (although it helps to know what to order - we recommend the curries) and the beer is great. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and not overly loud (by pub standards). more

“Nothing like turning-in...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 28, 2008

Nothing like turning-in a few hot laps at Laguna Seca then downing a few Boddingtons! more

“Great Food, Great Decor, Great Service, Great Experience”
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5 of 5 stars
travelingsome
Knoxville, TN
May 2, 2008

There are places that are unique and make a positive impression that you'll not forget; such a place is the Crown & Anchor in Monterey. The food selections are British and American and cover a wide spectrum from seafoods to Shepard Pie. The clam chowder is the best with plenty of clams that are not outnumbered by the potatoes in... more

“Best place for Guinness”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 21, 2008

Best place for Guinness more

“Gotta love the Brits...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 17, 2008

Gotta love the Brits. You'll be more than able to find great English dining here and the atmosphere will be more than favorable if you're looking to enjoy a night out. more

“great drafts...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 14, 2008

great drafts. traditional pub when you're in the mood to just chill. the curry fries smell like heaven... and the heart attack they'll give you will get you there that much faster. more

“Food a bit salty.”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 11, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Food a bit salty. more

“Favorite Place in Monterey”
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5 of 5 stars
sobiased
Dixon, California
Feb 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

AMAZING!! The atmosphere is great here and within walking distance of the beach. Food and service are excellent, food is tasty. After ten becomes a hot spot for all the college age doing pub crawls. Great place to meet military, locals, tourists whoever. Art is an institution, makes you feel like you're part of the family. Scott is charming, handsome... more

“Great beer. Nice and...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 24, 2008

Great beer. Nice and cozy more

“Worst service in the...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 4, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Worst service in the whole world.. seriously. Rude and slow everytime more

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Crown & Anchor Address

150 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940-2708
Tel: (831) 649-6496 Fax: 831 649 6213
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