Plymouth, UK. The building was constructed in 1690 and served as a merchant's house before being converted to a pub in the early 18th century. The pub takes its name from the Crown and Anchor emblem that was used by the Royal Navy during the 18th and 19th centuries and became a popular watering hole for sailors and seafarers. It is situated in the Barbican and offers great views of Sutton Harbour and the marina. As a result it is a VERY popular and lively place. It was a beautiful sunny day and almost every seat in the enormous beer garden was taken. I grabbed a Salcombe Gold from nearby Salcombe Brewery - a delicious golden ale made with Amarillo, Chinook and Citra hops - and squeezed my way into a table, enjoying great conversations with the locals. A fantastic end to my Plymouth crawl.