Take a look at the ‘heaving’ pub that is reportedly owned by elusive artist Banksy
Banksy is one of the world’s most famous artists, but his identity remains unknown. Take a look at this pub that is reportedly owned by him
Take a look at this ‘heaving’ pub that is reportedly owned by the elusive artistBanksy. Despite being one of the most famousartistsof his generation with his stunning artwork, his identity remains a mystery.
The pub in question is in the picturesque area ofSomerset, and locals say it has been “heaving” since reopening after a £1 million refurb. Reports suggest the anonymous graffiti artist is part of a group who invested the seven-figure sum intoThe Crownin Pilton, nearGlastonbury, last year.
Despite the pub being reportedly owned by Banksy, it features none of their artwork inside, but features hangingplants, a pub garden and a stuffed squirrel in a glass case playing pool.
The menu is your typical pub grub and reasonably priced. Punters are charged £18 for beef roast dinner, £16 for a beef burger and chips and £15 for haddock and chips. A sauce dip comes in at £3 while extra chips are £4.
Unlike your typical backstreet boozer, people can splash the cash with a bottle of Domaine Sarcey champagne costing £55, and the bar snack offering includes homemade fennel pork scratchings for £4.
1.GV of The Crown, Pilton, Somerset, April 13 2023. See SWNS story SWNJbanksy - The "heaving" pub rumoured to have been bought by Banksy - which sells £55 bottles of champagne and has stuffed squirrels as decor.Locals in a picturesque Somerset village where Banksy is reported to have bought the local pub say it has been âheavingâ since re-opening after a £1m refurb. Reports suggest the anonymous graffiti artist is part of a group who invested the seven-figure sum in The Crown in Pilton, near Glastonbury, last year. Owain Powell - who currently runs the pub with partner Rowena Draper - has denied Banksy was involved.
This is the pub reportedly owned by Banksy
2.GV of The Crown, Pilton, Somerset, April 13 2023. See SWNS story SWNJbanksy - The "heaving" pub rumoured to have been bought by Banksy - which sells £55 bottles of champagne and has stuffed squirrels as decor.Locals in a picturesque Somerset village where Banksy is reported to have bought the local pub say it has been âheavingâ since re-opening after a £1m refurb. Reports suggest the anonymous graffiti artist is part of a group who invested the seven-figure sum in The Crown in Pilton, near Glastonbury, last year. Owain Powell - who currently runs the pub with partner Rowena Draper - has denied Banksy was involved.
A closer view of the pubs sign
3.GV of Pilton, Somerset, April 13 2023. See SWNS story SWNJbanksy - The "heaving" pub rumoured to have been bought by Banksy - which sells £55 bottles of champagne and has stuffed squirrels as decor.Locals in a picturesque Somerset village where Banksy is reported to have bought the local pub say it has been âheavingâ since re-opening after a £1m refurb. Reports suggest the anonymous graffiti artist is part of a group who invested the seven-figure sum in The Crown in Pilton, near Glastonbury, last year. Owain Powell - who currently runs the pub with partner Rowena Draper - has denied Banksy was involved.
The pub sits in a quiet town in Somerset
4.GV of Pilton, Somerset, April 13 2023. See SWNS story SWNJbanksy - The "heaving" pub rumoured to have been bought by Banksy - which sells £55 bottles of champagne and has stuffed squirrels as decor.Locals in a picturesque Somerset village where Banksy is reported to have bought the local pub say it has been âheavingâ since re-opening after a £1m refurb. Reports suggest the anonymous graffiti artist is part of a group who invested the seven-figure sum in The Crown in Pilton, near Glastonbury, last year. Owain Powell - who currently runs the pub with partner Rowena Draper - has denied Banksy was involved.
The area surrounding the pub is described as ‘picturesque'