Crown Hotel in Redhill (Durban) was a classic, historic pub/hotel located on North Coast Road in the Redhill/Briardene/Greenwood Park area (Durban North suburbs). It fits the nostalgic Durban hotel theme from your previous questions—like the Riviera, Beach Hotel, and Tudor House—often evoking memories of mid-20th-century city and suburban life.
The original Crown Hotel dates back to around 1865, starting as a small two-storey stone building that became a prominent local landmark. It was later expanded or rebuilt into a three-storey structure, and it served as a popular spot with a bar (including a well-remembered men’s bar and barman named Jack Sheffield in the 1950s–1960s), ballroom, and social hub. Photos from the 1950s–1960s show it as a gathering place for locals, with mentions of owners like Jack Sheffield and regulars hanging out there. It was a go-to venue in the Durban North area, tied to the suburban scene along North Coast Road, not far from places like Greenwood Park and Briardene.
