Prince Of Wales, Iffley

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This is a great pub - my only problem is the Wadworth beer which I am not a fan of. However, the wine and the food and the good old-fashioned hospitality are all excellent. If more pubs showed the imagination that this one does the world would be a happier place. Makes you weep for all the pubs that have suffered pubco makeovers... 10/10
dry_riser_inlet - 1 May 2011 14:09
It has been over a year since my previous review, and I have to say that there has been a considerable increase in the amount of clientele, more importantly this increase has been maintained and constantly growing.
No mean feat in our current economic climate and rapid pub closures.
Without doubt, this is due to the Herculean efforts of the landlady Lona and the brilliant support of her fantastic staff at all levels and positions.
Another factor of the success could be, as one delighted female customer informed Lona and a couple of regulars, "is down to the type of clientele you've cultivated".
The Prince continues to organise regular charity FUNdraising events, this coming week for instance, Children in Need, as well as the regular nominated charities.
Looking forward to seeing a few regular faces down there, and new faces becoming regular faces!!

volvofm128 - 12 Mar 2011 06:17
We were at the Prince of Wales on my birthday this year - we had gone along to the Isis, but it was a bit dark and gloomy inside, and they only had two items on the menu! I am so glad we went back along to the Prince of Wales. We had had a brilliant day walking in the beautiful Autumnal sunshine into Oxford and back along the river and it continued into the evening courtesy of Lona and her crew of enthusiastic helpers. Thanks everyone, especially for the fireworks!Hilary and Steve Draper.
hilarydraper10 - 9 Oct 2010 16:28
The Prince of Wales is excellent pub which I frequent whenever I am in Oxford. The staff are friendly, the food excellent and at really good prices, it has a late license, the people are great, and it pulls people far and wide with it's warm welcome. Highly recommended! Lona and Cara have done a great job!
bobdylan1 - 4 Jun 2010 21:43
Good portions, plenty of room outside. A very nice wee Scottish lass called Becky worked there. The Landlord´s niece i think? I will go again for sure.
Costadelsol - 12 May 2010 19:30
If you only visit 1 pub in Oxford make sure it's The Prince.
I've been using this pub since 1973 on and off, and I have to say that at the present time this is the best it has ever been. All the credit must go to Lona the landlady[who does a 30hr day!] and her current team.
Mother and toddler groups Friday mornings, mature persons menu on Thursdays, cribbage/Aunt Sally Wednesday evenings plus darts league.
As of 18th Jan 2010 you will even be able to order your favourite newspaper and collect it from the Prince! The pub is always busy but the staff will be able to accomodate requests orders for the excellent, well priced, high quality food, even limited take-aways are available!
I cannot praise The Prince and its staff high enough, young and old, rich or poor, single or otherwise, male or female, every-one is made very welcome by all the staff and the freindliest customers you could wish to meet.
I value The Prince so highly that I pass upto 6 watering holes on a 3 mile walk, just to get there!

GET YOURSELVES THERE!!
volvofm128 - 5 Jan 2010 07:27
Popped in twice over the last couple of days. Once for a quick pint and to check the place out for a family get together. The pint was great and the way they handled the 12 of us, some pretty hard to please, the next night was excellent. The beer - four Wadworths and a Adnams guest seasonal were all excellent. The food was just what they said it would be good honest pub grub - well above par, well served and very good quality. The Landlady and staff were very helpful and freindly and the locals very freindly.

All in all a really, really good pub - If I lived closer I'd be more than happy to make it my local.
Alfnoax - 30 Dec 2009 16:43
I visited this pub for Sunday lunch and had a chat with the new landlord, a Scottish gentleman who used to run the Bookbinders in Jericho. He said his aim was NOT to be a gastropub, but to serve good beer and good home cooked pub food. I can safely say he succeeded on both counts and look forward to visiting again when I am next in Oxford.
Hugh1971 - 5 Jun 2008 15:14
I've drank in the Prince on and off since the 70's, and it's still a great cosy wee pub, full of character, and friendly people. I highly recommend it. 10/10.


anonymous - 23 Apr 2008 12:23
Excellent, well kept wadworth beers, and a cosy atmosphere. Rarely so crowded that there's no seats, even on a Saturday night. Much the best pub in the village, with a great appeal to locals and visitors alike.
eddieman - 19 Nov 2007 00:03
Great little old-fashioned pub. The 6X was excellent and the food well cooked. Friendly barman too!
Windsor_lad - 5 Nov 2007 17:53
GREAT VILLAGE PUB
madmatty - 16 Sep 2006 07:57
Another Iffley pub that entices me whatever the weather. If I lived close enough it would be one of my locals. Great pub - food's good, beer's great and the staff are friendly.
SA_sweettalker - 1 Jun 2005 23:59
A small welcoming pub in a pretty village with a good value, enticing bar menu and friendly bar staff.
Some quality real ales - a much needed resting post when touring the Oxfordhsire countryside.
In the winter there are coal fires and mulled wine to warm up those cold fingers and toes.
MarieG - 26 May 2005 17:06

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