The Crown and Cushion
A historic pub and eight-room inn on Eton High Street, trading as an inn since 1753 and offering food, drink and en-suite accommodation steps from Windsor Castle and Eton College.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
The Crown and Cushion is a traditional British pub with rooms, located on Eton High Street in Eton, in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. It presents itself as a 'delightful pub with 8 en-suite rooms,' pleasantly situated on Eton High Street, a stone's throw from Windsor. The building is described as dating back to the 1600s and has operated as an inn since 1753, giving it a long history in one of England's most historic towns. The pub's location places it within walking distance of Windsor Castle and Eton College, and a short drive from attractions such as Legoland, Royal Ascot Racecourse and Cliveden House. This makes it a base for leisure visitors exploring the Windsor and Maidenhead area, as well as for those visiting the town's famous institutions. Accommodation consists of eight en-suite rooms: two King rooms, five Doubles and one Compact Double. Full English Breakfast is included with stays. Rooms are spread over two floors, with first-floor rooms including Room 1 (Double) and Rooms 2 and 3 (King-size). The building is noted for its character and quirks — it is allegedly built from old ship's timbers, with wonky floors and creaky floorboards that the pub presents as part of its charm. There is an outside patio for eating and drinking, and all food is available for takeaway. On-site parking is available for staying guests but is limited, with parking allocated to one car per booking. The Crown and Cushion serves food and drink at what it describes as reasonable prices, and its menus, rooms, gallery and visitor information are published on its official website. It maintains a presence on Facebook, X and Instagram. The pub is a small, independent hospitality business rather than part of a large chain, and it is recorded as a pub in Eton in public data sources.
History
The Crown and Cushion occupies a building on Eton High Street in Eton, Berkshire, that is described by the pub as dating back to the 1600s. According to its official website, the premises has been an inn since 1753, making it a long-established hospitality site in a town best known for Eton College and its proximity to Windsor Castle. The building is said to have been constructed from old ship's timbers, a claim the pub presents as part of its heritage and character. This alleged maritime origin, together with the building's age, contributes to the quirks for which it is known: uneven floors and creaky floorboards that the pub describes as charming rather than problematic. Over time the Crown and Cushion has operated as a pub and inn serving both local patrons and visitors to Eton and Windsor. Its modern identity combines a traditional pub — with a main bar, back bar and drinks offering — with guest accommodation in eight en-suite rooms. The rooms are arranged over two floors, with first-floor rooms including Room 1 (Double) and Rooms 2 and 3 (King-size). The pub's location on Eton High Street places it within a short walk of Windsor Castle and Eton College, and within driving distance of attractions including Legoland, Royal Ascot Racecourse and Cliveden House. Its website markets it as a base for day trips and short breaks in the Windsor and Maidenhead area, highlighting the River Thames, countryside and events as things to do nearby. As of the available evidence, the Crown and Cushion is an active, independent hospitality business. It maintains an official website with pages for its menus, rooms, gallery, reviews, directions and local attractions, and it is active on Facebook, X and Instagram. Public data sources record it simply as a pub in Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.
- 1753
The Crown and Cushion has operated as an inn since 1753.
- 1600
The building is described by the pub as dating back to the 1600s.
The pub offers eight en-suite rooms (2 King, 5 Double, 1 Compact Double) with Full English Breakfast included.
The Crown and Cushion maintains an official website and social media presence on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Products and positioning
A characterful, historic independent pub-with-rooms offering good food and good accommodation at reasonable prices, positioned for visitors to Eton, Windsor Castle, Eton College and nearby attractions.
Pub food
Food served in the pub and available for takeaway.
Drinks and bar service
Main bar and back bar with a drinks offering.
En-suite rooms
Eight en-suite rooms: 2 King, 5 Double and 1 Compact Double, over two floors.
Full English Breakfast
Included with stays.
Outside patio
An outside patio for eating or drinking outside.
Sources5 sources
- 1The Crown and Cushion | Hotels in Eton | B&Bs in Eton | Places to stay in Etonthecrownandcushioneton.co.uk
- 2About | The Crown and Cushionthecrownandcushioneton.co.uk
- 3Gallery | The Crown and Cushionthecrownandcushioneton.co.uk
- 4Things to do | The Crown and Cushionthecrownandcushioneton.co.uk
- 5The Crown And Cushion Public House (Wikidata)wikidata.org
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