Take a look at this ‘heaving’ pub that is reportedly owned by the elusive artist Banksy. Despite being one of the most famous artists of his generation with his stunning artwork, his identity remains a mystery.
The pub in question is in the picturesque area of Somerset, 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 into The Crown in Pilton, near Glastonbury, last year.
Despite the pub being reportedly owned by Banksy, it features none of their artwork inside, but features hanging plants, 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'