please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Watch out for short measures and light-fingered staff, who'll short-change you.
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I like this pub. You can go in here and nobody will disturb you if you just want a pint and to read. The staff are friendly and place is usually kept clean and tidy.
I have seen quite a few people in suits here including myself. I have not experienced any problems.
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Nipped in for a quick pint while passing through the area. First impressions weren't great, rather tired pub throughout and staff didn't seem awfully happy to see someone in a suit. As noted previously this is very much a regulars pub, and while it's not uncomfortable being an outsider it's not the kind of place I would go if alone and just looking for a place for a quick beer. Indeed, the free WiFi is not well advertised and I get the impression that breaking out a laptop would draw a few funny looks. Prices were on the high side of average: £3.10 for a Kronenbourg.
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Friendly pub with friendly service. Obviously a "regulars" pub, but they are very welcoming. Beer was good, but not tried the food. Shame it so small, and could do with a bit of makeover - the toilets in particular.
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We went in Prince of Wales on Saturday night on a weekend trip to London and thought it was great. The weather was pants and it was pouring with rain so diving into a cosy little pub like this was exactly what we needed. Beer was fine and not extortionately priced. Only grumble was the ladies toilets *shudders* - grubby grubby grubby
anonymous - 2 Jul 2007 14:01 |
Very much a 'drinkers' pub. Over the last few months there has been a BIG improvement. The food is pretty decent bar-type fare. The ales (and surprisingly wines) are in good nick.
The location could hardly be better, being only 8 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace, two minutes from Victoria Station and a few minutes more from Horshuards, Whitehall and the rest.
'Mine Host' is John a good and funny landlord.
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Nice benches outside on a quiet side street away from the traffic, lovely pint of Pride, very low-key, just gets on with the business of being a decent boozer with no fuss or attention-seeking gimmicks.
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Baffled by the comments on this page. Know the area well and if its a cheerful local with a proper pub atmosphere and decent beer your are after go to the Prince of Wales.
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Admittedly I went here a while ago (in October - it's now Feb), but I can say without reservation this is worst pub I have been to in London.
My friend and I came here after a running race in Hyde Park (walked for a bit afterwards, natch) and ended up ordering food.
Despite me ordering first, my friend's arrived first. I continued to wait, over a pint of very badly kept ale, for 45 minutes. Only when I went inside to prompt the barman, did he 'remember' and put my order through.
It arrived, soon afterwards, cold. Unfortunately there had been a change of bar staff by then, and the manager had gone AWOL. Attempts by the friendly bar girl to ring him failed.
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I don't know why everyone is bashing this pub?!! A friendly local pub with good pub grub and a decent pint served by friendly staff. Nothing fancy but a good pub!
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Great little pub, the London Pride and Timmy Taylors is fantastic. Also had a very hot chilli bowl here and it was to die for. would recomend this pub to anyone.
anonymous - 20 Jan 2007 15:57 |
Better pubs are available nearby. Ok for a quick pint but nothing much else.
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i used to frequent this pub alot and have not been it for quite a while but was in the area again and thought i would go back, it was absolutely terrible the beer tasted flat the food took forever and the staff grunted I can honestly say that I will never be back in this dive again and would recommend that all shpuld avoid, its going back to the bad old days of Gallaghers a real shame..
anonymous - 16 Jan 2007 14:11 |
Reasonable standard pub if you are in need of such a thing - nothing special and certainly not worth going out of the way for but perfectly competent at what it tries. I suppose the best thing about it is that you can usually get a seat.
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The Prince is a real find in Pimlico, just far enough away from the bussel of commuters (unless your in a rush to get home that is) but an excellant lookout spot for watching the world and people go by! Always a varied crowd in with lots to say so can call in at any time and be chatty with bar staff or fellow drinkers- suits me perfect.
anonymous - 15 Jan 2007 22:58 |
This pub is the dogs bollox (sorry to swear, let's call it nuts instead!) I'm a London weekly commuter, living in foreign parts at weekends - ok South Manchester! I can safely say this is the friendliest pub I've found anywhere south of Watford Gap! Keep it going! Pop in & I'll buy you a pint!
anonymous - 15 Jan 2007 22:42 |
Visited this old haunt the other day to see if it was still the same old p.o.w circa 1980 that i remember.
It was always crammed to the gunnel's with London transport crews from the garage next door.
I should of read the recent reviews here especially David b who has got it described in one, before venturing.
The Pub has been destroyed by bar staff that don't give a shit, a landlord that has his little group of admirers all huddled together like a pack of frozen penguin's and a few punters dotted around nestling from the cold wet weather outside.
we finished our drinks and ventured outside, even with the rain and wind it felt warmer and less damp than the dump we had just left...!
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oh.no... not again.... not another of my good boozers gone. please remember, its the manager/licencee and staff who make the pub inviting for the punter. give up now. replace the staff or lose another pub.. this is another f**k up by the owners who seem that they dont care.... guess it must be hard to get staff with personalities these days!!!!!
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Gone down hill like a turd in a high-pressure sewer pipe.
Licensees spend all their time smoking at the far end of the bar, even when punters are waiting to be served by amateurish staff (BTW, rapid staff turnover - never seen any of them there more than once).
Expect short measures and short change.
Avoid.
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finally back to my old haunt. got to admit its still has not got the sparkle it used to have. but still a good pint served here and friendly staff.
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i disagree with the comment on unhelpful staff i regularly frequent this pub and its a hidden gem in this unusual area the staff were fantastic and the landlord was very hospitable(if very lucky to have a beautiful lady on his arm)would recommend this pub to anyone
anonymous - 5 Mar 2006 18:08 |
Has potential – intimate, good location, decent beer, friendly service, no TV – but really needs to sort out its smoke extractor problems. I realise some people come to London hoping to witness one of our famed ‘pea-soupers’, but don’t think it necessary to recreate the Great Smog of 1952 inside a pub.
Also, sadly, let down by some of the younger bar staff who would much rather talk to their mates than serve waiting customers. Could do better.
anonymous - 25 Jan 2006 15:44 |
Truly excellent old style boozer in a very unpromising area for that sort of pub. Good, if unexceptional, selection of ales (GK IPA, London Pride, Adnam's bitter and OSH) but really good ambience and surroundings.
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What happened to this one. it was a gem. still is good but a change of landlord really changes a pub. still a great place to go, but lost a bit of its appeal to me. but will still go back for a quick one to see how things are going.
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A place you're happy to spend a few hours in - something rare in the public house desert that is Victoria. Staff are friendly and efficient and the beer decently kept. Worth a look, but don't all come at once because it's too small for all of us...
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Tiny friendly pub - would want a bit more from a place for a 'night out' but great for an intimate pint with mix of locals and randoms
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Great pub due to the friendly staff, the very attentive manager, and the freshest Guinness in London. Easy place to meet locals and tourists; nice mix of people; good restaurants nearby!
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its everything you need for a great night out. staff with personalities (wow!)and great beer (even better!) and no tv (no football....thank god!!). what else could anyone ask for. dont just take my opinion go and see it for yourself.......
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The staff are always very friendly and don't look at you as if your alien which is quite rare in these parts. The landlady always remembers my name even though I only visit occasionally. There is usually a good atmosphere with great music. Most importantly the beer is top quality. shame it's in a weird area. A little cracker. 8/10 P.S it has become female friendly unlike before under the former owmers.
Isabella - 20 Oct 2004 01:14 |
The only pub in the area without television: they pride themselves on this. So not the place to go if you want to watch football, but an ok place to have a drink.
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Good food, Cold beer, Friendly staff. What more could you ask of a pub.
John Dude - 25 Jan 2004 14:44 |
missed the stella, but great that it now back, great staff, nice atmosphere, generally good pub.
Paul - 14 Jan 2004 20:49 |
cozy pub, clean loos, food OK though my lamb was pretty tough after sitting in the carvery all day. Good beers and friendly staff. No TV, no crap music.
Evan Thornton - 22 Nov 2003 00:01 |
This is a 7/10 purely for the friendly bar staff. I don't like the pub itself much at all!
Clare - 24 Oct 2003 13:42 |
best pub in the world, coz of the fantastic staff!
MS - 29 Sep 2003 21:08 |
was a scary dive before the makeover. does a good speckled hen. frequented sometimes by strange local drunks.
staff are friendly - been there three times in three months and landlady still recognises us. only complaint is that the bangers + mash is ruined by crappy gravy.
dw - 22 Sep 2003 23:27 |
not sure about the last comment, definitely have nothing against the beer, some of the best ales i've tasted so far, and the nachos are to die for. i'll be back
impressed kiwi - 6 Aug 2003 21:26 |
It's ok if you don't mind all your beer to have the haziness of the Hoegaarden. My fried loves it because this is the closest place to find the Belgian stuff
Mark Robins - 3 Aug 2003 14:24 |
beautiful atmosphere and great if you want to chat to locals and also lost tourists.
john - 25 Jul 2003 16:02 |
ridiculously friendly staff who actually remember your name when you go back a month later. Great to while away the hours sitting outside on a summer's day. I think I might adopt this as my local!
NDH - 25 Jul 2003 10:38 |
fab pub, great staff excellent real ale and delicious food
andrew - 21 Jul 2003 21:27 |
yeah it's a really classy place. heaps of friendly people in the area. the staff are great too and wont be afraid to hold a conversation with you about something other than the weather. the guys have a good taste in music too. thumbs up from me.
JK - 20 Jul 2003 22:26 |
A great pub attracting members of the local community plus visitors looking for a friendly, traditional atmosphere. Great staff, great food, great drinks, great time, what more can you ask for?!
pub conisseur - 16 Jul 2003 21:28 |
Recently refurbished and opened under a new name ( previously gallaghers ) attractive food menu, and the refurb has done wonders attracting a whole new clientele. Also has comfy benches outside it for afternoon sun drinking etc.. Worth a visit if your in the area.
BK - 13 Jun 2003 15:12 |
