Halkyn had many public houses in the early 19th century. These public houses included the Crown Inn, (now known as Crown Cottages) which was situated on the left-hand side as you go towards Rhes-y-cae from the Old Halkyn Post Office.
During the early 1800s, Halkyn featured various inns. The Crown Inn, which is now called Crown Cottages, was positioned on the left side of the route leading from the Old Halkyn Post Office to Rhes-y-cae.