Tucson's restaurant quality has declined precipitously in the 30 years I've lived here. Gone are so many places = the Tack Room, Anthony's, and that great little Chinese restaurant on Campbell whose name I forgot. We are left with something like this place and some chains. Nevertheless we gave it a try.
The first experience was in the restaurant. We both ordered fish and chips. Mine was ok but not top-notch. My partner's breading was so thick and hard he needed a knife to hack through it.
For our second visit we ordered carry-out. His hamburger was terrible but he was hungry. A soggy bun, overcooked meat, a limp slice of tomato and a piece of lettuce that looked like it had been used before. My fish and chips was inedible. The breading was so thick that it was uncooked like paste next to the fish which was dry dry dry.
Never again.
Nice decor. . .I like the bar set up. Â I haven't tried any of the menu items, but it looks good.
Had an interesting night on 7/17/13. . .Chelsea, was my bartender. Â Well, she started off strong then notice the little things like busy shooting the shit with the regulars, showing dog pictures on her cell phone. Â I didn't mind, because I was being served adequately. Â She failed to understand how to change the channel on the television at the bar was a good indicator on her professionalism. . .Well, about an 40 minutes later was finishing my snack (the Scottish Eggs were delicious) and my Guinness, and Chelsea just set the tab down and asked if I was ready to cash out. . .she seemed disappointed that I wasn't ready. Â Then she copped an attitude when I asked about the annoying "hold" announcing circuit on the bar's telephone.
Manager or senior bar staff. . .fix Chelsea's attitude and professionalism. Â This is my 3rd straight night at the bar and I like the Guinness pours from 2 bartenders, Chelsea could use a refresher.
One of the best places on the East Side!
My boyfriend and I Love this place! Â The food is always delicious, served hot, and served quick. Â We love the the fact that they always have an amazing selection of rotating taps. Â If you are looking for good beer on tap and good food, you will not be disappointed with Canyon's Crown. Â Try the scotch eggs! Â The service is amazing! John and Chelsea are great bartenders and Erin is the best GM in the business!
Finally a great plate of fish and chips!
The hubby and I got here at 7:30 on a Friday evening and while the place was bustling, we were seated immediately, which was awesome. Unfortunately we sat with our menus for nearly 15 minutes before a lady showed up from around the corner, sans introduction, apology or explanation, and asked what we will be drinking. We had already decided our meals but she disappeared again before we could put in our order. I pretended to be tempted by the different items on the menu but really, my craving for fish and chips was insatiable. My husband decided on their crown burger. I also ordered a strongbow hard cider, since it was on draft (yes!).
The fish and chips were delicious-the piece of fish was large and mostly fish and not breading (unlike other places I'd been to). Unfortunately, I picked at my food and waited because the burger that was brought to my husband was not what he ordered, so it got sent back.
Despite the two set-backs, we will definitely be back to The Canyon's Crown! It is in a great central location and their happy hour goes until 7pm everyday. The atmosphere is very convincing and I can picture us enjoying much more food and drinks here.
I like this place a lot. Nice decor and ambiance. I've only had the shepherd's pie here because it's so good that I can't bring myself to try anything else. Scotch eggs are good, too. Take them home for breakfast. Nice service. Last time we were there, our server accidentally ignored us for the first ten minutes we were seated, but when we went up to the bar to ask for service, they were super apologetic and got everything going for us really fast. I've been to lots of pubs in the UK and this is pretty authentic. Good place to watch soccer.
Review Source:Very nice decor - comfortable. Â A varied menu - there should be something for anyone, of course skip the oriental, Mexican and other exotic food items, this is not the place for those!!! Â Service and food delivery was very good. Â Price was very easy on the wallet and the food was plentiful and good, I had the Bangers and Mash. Â I will be returning.
Review Source:What an interesting place to find in Tucson! Â
I guess this is what an English pub is like. Â I've never been to England and the closest food to this I've had has been at George and Dragon here in Phoenix. Â I will return here though because there were a lot of things on the menu that I would like to try. Â I was in a party of 8 and the staff was really accommodating and nice. Â In fact, our waitress really took the time to explain the menu to a bunch of knownothing Latinos. Â Thank you for the wonderful dining experience.
I never knew about this place until yesterday. Â Met a group of friends there and then had to leave suddenly. Â The staff was amazing, they really worked worked with us and they you could tell they were not annoyed that we had to leave so quick. Â The place is very cool, I love the booths that they have and the place is very open.
It was kind of hard to find as the sign is not the best to see from the road.
I would for sure go back here and stay longer!
The closest equivalent to classic English neighborhood style pub across the pond. I love, love their fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding, lovingly served warm in the coffee mug. Great drinks, full bar, tons of sports on TV, and those super-mega-cute red plush sofas - definitely a cool place to take your sweetheart for a romantic evening. Been there about a dozen times, alone and with my buddies :) always had a great time, delicious fish & chips and my, oh, my - long, interesting conversations about love, life and everything in it.
Definitely worth a try, even driving somehow far East. The Canyon Crown is right next door to Ramada hotel.
PS I'm going to England soon, yay :) But our local Crown will always have a special place in my big patchwork heart :)
In hindsight, my first review of this place may have been a touch whiny. Each time I go back I like this place a little bit more. I am not quite ready to bestow five stars upon The Crown... call this one 4 and 1/2.
I used to think this place was overpriced. Through Yelp I am driven to try new places and that's kind of opened up my eyes... and my wallet. Their prices are pretty much in line with any other place of it's same kind. Quality and consistency are the keys to a good dining experience and The Crown delivers that every time.
The $13 price tag for the two piece fish and chips gave me pause in the past. It still may be a little high, but as you would expect from an English style pub, they do it well. Hot and crispy outside and flaky inside with plenty of fries. I think I will be hard pressed to order anything else here from now on.
The moral of the story: If at first you don't succeed... order the fish and chips.
Canyon's Crown is a great little pub near Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon. Their menu is incredibly varied from standard pub fare (done very well) to cajun dishes and American appetizers. While we were there I had the Irish Nachos which were delicious waffle fries topped with standard nacho fare- these were amazingly addictive, thankfully we shared between four people or I would've eaten too much.
For my entree I wanted to try the Fish and Chips but mentioned to the staff I have an egg allergy. Even though I was willing to take the risk, they not only checked into the batter but also the panko coating. Turns out it did have eggs but they came back with several non-eggy suggestions and I ended up having the Bangers and Mash which was well done and incredibly tasty. I don't normally finish an entire plate (because my stomach is smaller than my eyes) but I ended up finishing most of this. As for the fish and chips, my husband got to sample that and reported that it was quite good.
Also if you're looking for a decent happy hour- hit this place up. They feature lots of beers as well as Guinness-mash-ups like a Black and Tan, Black and Blue, and Blacksmith and all beers are on happy hour for $1 off.
I've been to British/Irish pubs all over, and I only wish that Canyon Crown was the real thing, but unfortunatley it's not.
It's more like a chain-type place with similar food, overpriced and merely average quality, an OK selection of brews, the ambience is acceptable, though less of a genuine Brit pub than it could be if they tried.
I'm not saying that it's a bad place to hang out for a little while and relax, it's just not an authentic Brit pub as the name would imply.
Unfortunately this is Tucson and that's all we got :(
Went a few times for trivia night on Thursday before moving from Tucson. Â Had a lot of fun. Â The servers were always a lot of fun and efficient. Â
My advice? Â Go on a Thursday night, come up with a great trivia team name, participate in the Geeks Who Drink game, and share laughs with friends!
I am not a beer drinker, but Canyon's Crown seems a nice place to hang out with friends. The location is convenient for most us on the east side, and I just love this English-styled pub and its cozy atmosphere. Â It just feels a lot more sophisticated with the dark wood and red velvet cushions in the seating area. Â Also, the service was just great!
In addition to the decent (but moderate) selection of beers that my friends seem to enjoy a lot, the food in Canyon's Crown is a bit better than the other bars, with more selection of the food I like. Â I especially love their starters, snacks, and desserts. They have some good pub food to offer such as Cajun dry-rub wings, pub footballs, and scotch eggs. Â For dessert, the sticky toffee pudding is definitely a star dish. You must try the sticky toffee pudding when you go; otherwise, you are going to miss out!
I cannot wait to go back and try out more dishes at this place!
My first time there thanks to the Yelp reviews. This is a proper traditional pub.
They have a good selection of beers and they roll on a few different kind of draft beers over the weeks. The food selection is also quite sufficient, traditional pub food, so nothing sofisticated but good.
I stayed at the Bar, ordered a fish & chips. Not my best fish & ships ever but honest. The place wasn't too busy but the place has a real atmosphere.
Samantha was serving at the bar, she's lovely! Very kind and efficient.
Not too shabby! Was it the best meal I ever ate? Ehhhh, not exactly. But it was tasty enough to want to go back. If you're looking for a little something festive come March, Erin Go Canyon's Crown. If you're up for a feel good pub the rest of the year, this is your place too. They used to belong to a franchise that fell apart and decided to keep the concept but run the joint on there own. Tucson should be glad they did because for classic pub fare, fish and chips, bangers and mash... this is it.
Review Source:Time. To update my earlier review. Definitely become our "go to" dinner spot. Â Menu has something for everyone - from burgers to fish/chips to sandwiches to pasta. Â Beer selection is great - rotating selections plus the usual pub standards. Portions are HUGE! Â Even the appetizers are meal size. Â Wings are first rate, and often my wife and I get appetizers as the full meal. Â Friendly staff, Erin seems to know everyone. Â Go in once, go in twice, you will be hooked..
Review Source:Woohoo for awesome bangers and mash! Â I visited for the International Supper Club and I will admit that I am a sucker for pub food. Â I was happy with everything I tried. The Scotch Eggs were done perfectly, really enjoyed them (thanks Corey!). Â Â The service was stellar and the whole vibe was definitely pleasant and family like. Â Even though it is quite the drive for me I will be definitely repeat customer.
Review Source:Visited for Yelp's Tucson International Supper Club, the atmosphere was great! The Scotch Eggs were impressive, and I love that their sausages are actually imported from Ireland. The corned beef and cabbage looked like an incredible portion and my chicken pot pie was delicious! Great selection of beer!
Review Source:Came for the Yelp International Supper club. Corey was awesome and bought an order of scotch eggs and "Irish Nachos" for the table. The nachos were waffle fries with cheese and sour cream, fairly run of the mill. The fries were well cooked. The scotch eggs were delicious, I'm used to them being cold and overcooked. These were served warm with a couple different types of mustard, which was nice.
Main dish, I got the Guinness pie. The gravy was good, slightly over salted, but a decent flavor. The mushrooms were very insubstantial, thin slices of button mushrooms - ideally in a steak and mushroom pie (which this is basically intended to be), the mushroom chunks are of similar size to the meat. The meat was tender. Only part of the pie I wasn't very big on was the crust - it felt like it had been pre-baked and put on the stew base for service. Didn't have the texture a just-baked crust would. The asparagus they subbed out for me (there were bell peppers in the mixed veg) was well prepared and had a very slight smokey flavor to it. Not sure where that was from. The last component, the mashed potatoes, were fine, but were very definitely over salted. They were of decent quality otherwise, I like my mashed potatoes a little on the chunky side, not the homogenized paste you sometimes get.
The burgers are supposed to be pretty good, though I didn't try them.
Overall, decent, but nothing I'm hugely excited about. If I was in the mood for scotch eggs I'd definitely come here, but otherwise it's too much of a drive, mostly for dishes I can get on my side of town.
Best pub atmosphere I've ever been to! Â My boyfriend and I went during happy hour which is between 4-7pm every day! You get 1 dollar off all draft beers and snacks. Â We used a coupon from the entertainment books which saved us 12 bucks on a meal, hence buy one get one free. Â
As we walked in we were greeted  by a waiter whom said we can sit where ever we liked.  The space is cozy, with booths and tables that have a soft red colouring to accent the dark wooden floors and chairs.  Our waiter asked us if we wanted to try any of their 21 drafts they had on selection before deciding on a beer. *awesome! tasting free beer??!*
I went with a Sam Adam's newest brew the Alpine Spring, it was a light tasting amber coloured beer. Â
My boyfriend went with Strongbow cider. (beer)
For a starter we went with the southwest bourbon wings. Delish! The wings were crispy and the sauce was very mild and sweet, you didn't even need to use the ranch to take the heat away!
For meals I went with a challenge, the bangers & mash.  Which is 3 Irish prepared sausages layed upon baked beans and mashed potatoes and on top of your "bangers" are cooked onions which are transparent and cooked all the way thru.  I can honestly say I didn't eat the beans or onions because I don't like either so I can't give my 2 cents on  those but the bangers were savory with a slight crisp when you bit into them.  They were not spicy in anyway, a mild sausage.  The potatoes were mashed of course, plain but tasty. Â
I'd def come here again because there are so many choices and options. Â The waiter was very nice and knowledgeable on recommendations with your beverage and meal.
I only had a glass of wine here before I went to dinner across the street. Â I was disappointed that they didn't have any reds that were actually a little chilled as they should be. Â I'm just not a fan of hot red wine. Â
Quaint atmosphere and a major plus because they have strongbow cider on tap.
Dear Canyon's Crown,
I wanted so badly to like your restaurant as Tucson lacks a proper pub.
But, my medium-well burger was an over done piece of rubber, and one of your waitresses insisted on arguing with my wife.
The rest of the food was unremarkable.
I would like to give you another shot, but I might have trouble convincing my wife.
I recommend that you do not eat here - no one even knows what balsamic vinegar is, true story.
My husband and I went here a few years back when it had just turned into Canyon's Crown and loved it. Â We were impressed by the delicious, classy pub fare and interesting beer selection. Â
After not having been for a while, we went with a group of friends expecting things to be like they were before. Unfortunately, no one liked their food (burger, spinach salad, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie)!! Â And since I didn't like the beer I got, I asked to switch it to something else, to which the server responded that since I had a sip, it couldn't be returned - but if that's true, shouldn't the point of no return be right when you pour it?
Also, I asked for balsamic vinegar with my salad but not one seemed to know what it is. Â In fact, the server argued with me when I told her that neither the thick balsamic dressing nor the red wine vinegar she brought me was balsamic vinegar - first world problems, anyone? Â Shouldn't servers know these things, though? Â
Anyway, I will not come here again unless it seriously improves because no one in our group liked their food and the service was terrible.
Get the scotch eggs, amazing. I finally tried them and I am kicking myself for waiting so long. If you are hungover, get two orders!
Food has always been good here. Definitely get a plus from me for having Harp on tap. Cozy little place. Usually try to get something different everytime I go there. Sheperds pie was huge amount of food and delicious. Cant go wrong with Fish and Chips here.
But seriously, GET THE SCOTCH EGGS!! They sound funny, but they are delicious.
Burgers. Â Tucson is a burger town. Notice how 'fine-dining' restaurants don't survive, but people line up for new burger places (In n Out, Culvers, etc.). Â So I have had burgers all over the valley - really, who hasn't. This is consistently the best burger - quality of meat, minimum of grease while still being juicy, flavor, size. Â
So.
I don't know traditional "pub" rules, but If you want a solid burger in a cool setting give it a try.
We've eaten here quite a lot of times in the last few months, with friends and by ourselves. Â There are goods and bads about Canyon's Crown.
The food is pretty decent. Â It is not spectacular, but it is generally good and tasty. Â We've had the Fish n Chips and Fishwich, which are fried nicely and usually tender. Â The Pasta Alfredo dish is flavorful, and a nice consistency for an alfredo sauce. Â The Grilled Cheese is simple but good, as is the Mac n Cheese. Â They use multiple cheeses to help with the flavor. Â Sometimes they need a little additional salt, however. Â Their Potato Bacon soup is very good. Â We've only tried one or two appetizers, and they've not been anything special, but definitely edible. Â The portions are good, and the prices are not too bad.
The service is often more miss than hit. Â It is often very hard to get a drink refill. Â I don't think we've ever had a messed up order, but we've sat without drinks for a long time. Â The bill can also take a little bit too long to get. Â I really dislike complaining in restaurants, but on at least one visit, the drink refills were so bad that I had to flag down a different server for a drink. Â That is not acceptable.
The atmosphere is ok. Â It feels like a pub. Â It can get a little bit too loud when they have the music going, but it's not so bad.
Overall, we enjoy eating here. Â It is a good option on most days when we want to be low-key or want to eat somewhat quickly but yet sit down to a meal. Â We would recommend Canyon's Crown to most!
So I'm sitting here drafting this review as the spicy cream cheese and warmth of the jalapeños dances across my lips! Wow these lil guys are awesome. A lil pricey but hey life's to short to not enjoy good appetizers. So I just ordered the ccr. Chicken cheddar ranch. While I'm waiting I'll share the view.
The bar is an old tavern style dark wood as is the ceiling complete with traditional wood rafters. The seating is a nice dark burgundy velour look. and the tables are a dark wood as well. The TV's are actually placed in a decent way that no matter where you're sitting you can enjoy a sport at the moment baseball is the flavor. My only gripe and purely my fault is the table that I choose is near the entrance and they didn't dress the windows to tame the Tucson sun.
The beer menu is pretty impressive. They  actually have GOOD beers on tap such as gulden draak, bodingtons and more.
Thanks for reading.
I'm going to be a bit harsh here because my wife and I would really like to see a "real" pub in Tucson, or as real as it could be in the US anyway... This place could be it with a few changes.
We walked in and saw the "Please wait to be seated" sign. One of the bartenders had to come around and greet us, but she immediately said "sit anywhere you want". I noticed that sometimes she didn't come from behind the bar to say the same thing to others, and sometimes a server did it. It's slightly annoying to have to wait for a host/hostess, and then be told "sit wherever you want". Why wait then? This is not the way a real pub is supposed to work.
Management seemed to be a bit lacking. There were only 2 servers, there should have been 1 or 2 more probably. We had to wait a few minutes for a drink order, then a few minutes more to get them because the server got tied up. This is slightly annoying when it's 97 degrees outside at dinner time. And this is essentially a bar which serves food, drinks seem like they should be flowing freely. The above "please wait" situation probably wouldn't exist if there was a manager present, either.
We had Scotch eggs which were not authentic, but still OK. Salty was a word used before by others, that's probably a fair thing to say about these.
We both ordered bangers and mash. Canyon's Crown should be commended for trying to get the sausages right. This is as close as I've been to a banger in Tucson served for dinner. These had bread crumbs in them for sure. Nice. The mash were a bit sticky and salty. The beans should have just been (insert famous ketchup maker here) Baked Beans like many pubs would serve in the UK. Or at least better than those. These beans were nothing too special.
I don't know if it's fair to compare this to what a pub is supposed to be. Americans might not get it. But I still wish we had one. This is as close as we get in Tucson right now. It's still worth going to once in a while.
After stopping in for the first time (last evening), prompted by positive reviews aplenty, my wife and I were prepared to be more than happy With Canyon's Crown. My wife and I ordered a roast beef French dip and a Ruben, respectively. We were satisfied with the service and the portions but the revelation came later.
Waking this morning, I had the tell-tale after taste of salt .... lots of salt (MSG, it makes you thirsty and sells drinks). I mentioned it to my wife. Her response was that all evening, after we got home, she couldn't drink enough water. Salt! Too much salt. As a result, what would have been a 4 star rating fell to a 3 star rating in our book.
Granted, a French dip au jus is naturally a little on the salty side, as are Rubens ... some salt seasoning is to be expected ... but not so much that one spends the remainder of the evening refilling the water glass or waking up the next morning with the taste of salt.
Some people like a lot of salt. Most people are pretty tolerant of high levels of salt. Unfortunately, neither of us are big salt fans. So, if you're a little salt sensitive, be aware. If you like the after taste of salt (as some people most certainly do) ... lovely place.
Bacon - now I have your attention. Â Jalapenos - some of you are wavering but stay with me. Â Perfectly medium - not too hot - jalapenos stuffed with a slightly spicy cream cheese filling, wrapped in bacon and topped off with just the right amount of a sweet-n-spicy sauce. A heavenly dish known as Pub Footballs. Â I rarely order an appetizer, but this is one I won't pass up. Â
This place is one of our regular haunts. Â I like the traditional English-style pub atmosphere which feels a bit more upscale than what one usually finds in Tucson. Â It's good for a group or a cozy dinner for two. Â I've never been disappointed by the food or the service. Â Can't really say that I have a favorite dish though. Â Everything I've tried, and I like to try something different at each visit, has been excellent. Â
Check it out.
Charming little place. Lots of dark wood and red velvet. Exactly what I expected, only done really well. They've got a good selection on draft, and the tender introduced herself and shook my hand.
She recommended the guinness pie... I'm glad she did because it's fanfreakingtastic! Very savory and full of flavor. Real, lumpy mashed taters too! I'm a fan!
Skip to the end: Â I went for the fish and chips; my guest went for the bangers, beans, and mash; we both left very satisfied.
The long end of it:: Â I had my eye on this place for a long time, because I've always wanted to try proper English food in a pub setting. Â Maybe it's because I've seen Shaun of the Dead a few dozen too many times? Â I don't know. Â I just know that this particular night, my cravings would not be satisfied unless I ended the night with some good quality fish and chips.
Walked in, saw the dark wood interior, and immediately felt at home.  It was a slow night (as are most nights when I decide to eat out), and so the bartender told us to sit anywhere.  We sat next to the bar in a corner booth.  The restaurant felt sort of devil may care  Very dark, chairs weren't aligned, floor was slightly dingy, a couple patrons were slopped over their drinks at the bar -- I liked it.  It felt like a place that's been around for a while -- a place that's very at home with itself.
Started off with the pub footballs, which has to be one of the tastiest things I've put in my mouth here is Tucson. Smoked shrimp cream cheese stuffed inside a hot jalapeno, wrapped in bacon and drizzled with a sweet honey soy sauce. Pair it with any beer that requires a squeeze of citrus, and you've got every basic taste that humans can distinguish. Every component of this app is killer. If you go, you must get these.
My fish and chips were really good, although I sort of regret ordering two pieces of cod instead of sticking with the one, because I was way too full at the end of the night. Â The tartar sauce tasted house made, and the whole plate took the heavy dosage of malt vinegar that I regularly inflict upon fish and chips rather well. Â My partner's bangers and mash, though -- those were the real winners. Â The sweet Irish sausages and the sauteed onions were dripping with juices that the mashers and beans were oh-so happy to soak up. Â The plate itself didn't look as big as mine, but it was good. Â Stick to your ribs good.
They've got 20 beers on tap and NFL Sunday ticket, so if you're looking for a place to watch the game that isn't overcrowded, I imagine this would be an excellent venue. Â If I didn't work on Sundays, I know I'd be there. Â Beer, sports, and tasty British food? Â How's that for a slice of fried gold?
A group of us decided to try this place for the 1st time on a Friday night. There wasn't many people there at the time (around 10pm?) Maybe there's another day when it's "jumpin". On this day in particular we found the place relaxed and inviting.
First impression walking through the doors was. OooO nice color scheme! As I continued to walk in and check out the area I was pleased to find wood floors, plush red booths and beautiful dark wood details. Some areas were tucked away from the main area so if on a date you could cozy up and chat comfortably. Overall appealing decor.
Some random band was playing they had a decent sound real chill, and they seemed like they having a good time drinkin' and singin =) Nice background music I guess.
Had a beer I can't remember and the Blue Moon Burger. YUM-MAY! Loved it! The fries were served hot in those modern little metal stands with wax paper that looked like old news papers printed on it. The food my friends ordered was tasty also. I will totally come back to try some of the other foods offered and sample the beers they have.
Great British pub food was not what I expected to find in Tucson, but there is was, complete with dark wood walls and creaky floorboards. Service was fine (I think we had a trainee working with a partner).
For starters, we tried really hard not to fill up on Irish nachos --- mmm bacon. The bangers and mash were delicious, especially the beans and sausages (the mash was a little one-note).
My (draught) Guinness was a touch too icy but I'm already looking forward to going back to try the prosciutto cheddar burger. Unless I get bangers and mash again.
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