Prince of Wales

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  Carter Cole

  ·1 month ago

  “Prince of wales John was the best customer service I’ve experienced. I came all the way from the U.S. and I’ve never seen anyone be more welcoming. It’s only our second day here and it feels like I can be welcomed anywhere. Thank you John and we will 100% be back.”

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  James Robertson

  ·2 months ago

  “It's got air conditioning! Nowadays that has a lot to be said for it. We didn't eat but the drinks were good and the staff delightful. Convenient for a drink before seeing a performance at the Garrick theatre. Recommended.”

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  Mae Wong

  ·3 months ago

  “I’m having their weekday lunch, it’s so value! Also it’s very clean in here and the staffs are nice with patient (not sticky table for sure). Would absolutely come back for more lunches 😍👍”

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  Louis

  ·3 months ago

  “Brilliant pub to watch the most recent England game in - especially upstairs where it was quieter. Very good atmosphere and the architecture of the pub itself is brilliant. However, I was surprised when my bill for three draught pints (two lagers, one ale - all generic pints, nothing fancy) came to £25.60 - which makes it around £8.50 per pint, unless the barman made a mistake and I was overcharged, but I think that’d be unlikely. I understand this is London and costs are increasing across the board for the pub trade, but these are without doubt the most expensive pints that I have had thus far in the years I have lived in London (and in my life in general!). Given the extremely high price, my pint of ale wasn’t even topped up to reach the rim of the glass, as is routinely the case in other pubs, which was slightly disappointing. Whether prices were increased due to the football, who knows. However with the significantly cheaper alternative pubs in the local area, both independent pubs and chain pubs, a price review by the upper management of the Prince of Wales may be prudent. Unless I want to drain my wallet at speed, I will not be returning in a hurry, despite the brilliant architecture & atmosphere.”

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  Cameron Samios-Dickson

  ·4 months ago

  “£18.45 for the fish & chips. Now to preface this, I did get there for last-call of the kitchen. I can't tell if the quality is better when they're running at full-steam. Fish itself ain't bad, a proper layer of batter, but not puffy at all. (NOT SOGGY! I'll give it that!) Overall liked it! Sad, frozen, dry peas (I wasn't expecting fresh mushy peas, but lad, that was filler.) Chips were good chips, but ya get few of 'em, with the plate that big making it feel like they skimped on ya. Pints are good pours mind ya, even though they're full London prices. Lovely atmosphere, but JAYSUS lads, the crowds here are loud for how many peeps are here. Barely half full and I can't hear myself think!”

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  L D

  ·4 months ago

  “Thanks to this pub, we ended up visiting several pubs in the area. Unfortunately, many of the others turned us away, claiming they were fully booked for Arsenal vs PSG game even though it didn’t really seem that way. This pub, however, was welcoming from the moment we arrived. The staff were friendly, happy, and made us feel genuinely valued as customers. We’re so glad we found this place and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great pub experience. Thank you for making our night!”

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  Harj Sidhu

  ·5 months ago

  “Stopped here for a quick pint during my lunch break. It has an inviting cosy interior and there were families enjoying lunch together. I was served promptly and the barman was very welcoming. There was a small seating area outside the pub where I sat and enjoyed my drink watching the people and traffic go by. It is a lovely place to sit on a sunny day. I will visit again and will try the food as it did look good. Only giving 4 stars as I didn't stay very long and didn't try the food.”

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  Andy Cole

  ·7 months ago

  “We caught the 2H of Arsenal/Chelsea here (they have tvs - gasp!) and had dinner. Great atmosphere and the food was first rate. Check it out, whether a match is on or not!”

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  Alexander Vladimirov

  ·10 months ago

  “A small disclaimer at first - I am a tourist in London, so my review is a vision of a tourist, not an Englishman -) This is a proper pub - the kind you should visit if you want to experience the atmosphere of a real London pub. The place is relatively historic. “Relatively” because the pub was opened in 1852, but not here - it was in a nearby building that used to house a potato warehouse. In the early 20th century, the street was widened and the building was "reconstructed" (moved?) to its current location. But let’s talk about the pub itself -) Let's start with the fact that people usually come here for a drink. That’s why most visitors don't book tables - they get a beer and either stay at the bar or go outside to hang out. If you want to come to the pub for a meal, you absolutely - really absolutely - need to book a table. All decent pubs are connected to booking systems, and these systems work well. They will put a sign with your name and time on your table, and no one will dare to sit there. Like in other pubs, if you want to eat, they first bring you a menu, you choose your dishes, and then place the order at the bar. Yes, it is always better to check beforehand if the kitchen is open. In England, hospitality workers (especially chefs) have high wages, so owners try to save money - for example, they don't keep the kitchen open all day, but only for 4–5 hours. So, you place your order at the bar and return to your seat. Your food will be brought to you. You won't find any exquisite cuisine (what a set phrase!) here; the pub's main task and meal is beer. But you definitely should order fish and chips. It was absolutely great here (and the peas were absolutely wonderful -)) By the way, water is served here for free and without limits - it is to the left side of the bar. Some pubs, as I have read, don't welcome children. Some limit children's stay by time. The Prince of Wales doesn't restrict anyone - you can come with children (which we did), and they will always have something to eat. The only thing is that babies might feel uncomfortable here, but school‑age kids should enjoy the pub. Another feature of any pub is the noise. In the pub, everyone talks loudly, there is a constant buzz, but in the end, this is also part of the culture and aesthetics. The crowd is quite diverse here. It attracts theater people, office workers from nearby, and, apparently, local regulars. And we, tourists, added to the diversity -) A good pub in the theatre district. Loud, cheerful, authentic. If you’re planning to eat - you'd better book a table. If you just want a drink — you can just come in without a reservation.”

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  Star Nold

  ·3 years ago

  “Absolutely fabulous... Fancied a lovely meal before a matinee theatre performance... and we certainly got that here. Spacious and bright inside.. Attentive, polite and friendly staff. Great service and Great food. Unfortunately, a number of the main meals contained onion, inc. BBQ Chicken, Steak & Ale Pie and even the meat within the Cheese & Bacon Burger... However the staff were ever so accommodating; and amended my meal for me. (Thank you.) We ordered the Katsu Chicken Burger and 'Buttermilk Chicken replacement' in the Cheese & Bacon Burger.. Both meals for great.. the chips amazing. Totally recommend this place and we will certainly return when in the area.”

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