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I found the staff in here to be very pleasant and the pub itself is very inoffensive. The rear of the pub is a dining area, but the front has maintained a pub feel. 4 lagers and Black Sheep plus another ale were on during my visit. There is a plasma screen on the wall along with lots of old tankards that have obviously been collected through the years.
I liked it in here, although the pictures on the front page make it seem far bigger than it actually is.
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Like this pub a lot. Good ale on tap, especially the London Pride, the staff are very friendly and I like the decor and the comfy chairs in the middle room. The major negative I have against the place is how expensive the food is. However, I like drinking in here and all in all this is one of the top three pubs in Putney.
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Re: Martini's comments - the giveaway seems to be the choice of username 'princeofwalesputney'. It's like 'robertmugabe' recommending hotels in Harare on trip advisor.
I'm going here for the first time tonight; I'll make a more impartial debrief
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kinda fancy photos as well, no one usually goes to that much trouble. I liked the old POW, it was a dump, but I knew what I was getting.
BenEd - 10 Apr 2008 17:46 |
Have to agree with Martinl that nearly everybody else on here hasn't written a review for any other pubs.... Looks a bit fishy to me too!
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Met some friends here on a quiet Wednesday night and despite the nose bleed inducing high chairs everywhere i really enjoyed it.
Partly because they had Black Sheep on tap (yum) although suffering from that typical Southern 'no sparkler on end of tap' problem that leads to flat bitter.
Bar staff were lovely even asking me if I minded having my friend's Fosters served in a London Pride glass (obviously I demanded a discount for this shocking behaviour).
Worth a visit if you can get a seat, wouldn't like to go there on a busy night though.
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I haven't posted about any other pubs before so martinl probably won't believe what I say, but whatever...
I live in Cambridge, and this pub is a great meeting point for when I go to see my friends in Putney.
The pub is not too loud or trendy to put off people who don't like those things in a pub - whenever I've been there has been a nice mix of people which adds to the atmosphere.
The bar area is very relaxed and the staff are very friendly, and each time I've been the beer and food has been excellent - both in choice and presentation - and not too expensive.
My only criticism would be that more 'bar food' could be offered for those who don't want to eat a full meal in the restaurant.
Unlike so many pubs of this kind (gastro-pub? I don't know what the right word is) the restaurant is separate from the pub proper, although none of the atmosphere is lost when you are in there.
I had a go at the quiz one Sunday evening and (apart from almost missing the last train home) this was one of the better pub quizzes I've done in a while - the prize money isn't too bad either.
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Well, well, well it's that old coincidence thang yet again. Every good review for this place has come from a person who has posted on no other pubs at all. Staff? Management? You decide. Yowza.
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Met up with a friend here without ever having been before. Popped in for one and ended up staying all night. Staff were really friendly, drinks were well priced and the Steak baguette was awesome. Have been back regularly since and recently tried the restaurant menu too which was worth the visit alone. A real find.
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If there is a more relaxed, quaint example of what exactly a gastro pub should be in London I have yet to find it. Food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable. If you want a pub that also offers a warm atmosphere then I've come across few better unless you have time to head to the cotswolds for a quick pint. I'm not living in Putney but often do meet mates here as it offers all that a pub should. Food, atmosphere and very friendly staff. Was there just before Christmas and was perfect for a few pints and a great roast. Have been there also on a Sunday for quiz night which is a good laugh esp if you feel like giving your brain a workout while sampling a real ale or 6..
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Well kept beer a very good selection for a small bar. The staff are very friendly and there is a nice atmosphere within the pub too. I was too frightened to go there before but now i see myself becoming a local i will have to try and get my hands on one of those tankards!!
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The recently-renovated Prince of Wales joins a long list of Putney pubs to follow the recent trend of offering a bar-dining experience.
They do have some real ales but despite this there is nothing to get too excited about (mainly because there are loads of pubs like this nowadays which offer pretty much the same thing).
Pleasant enough, but safe and unambitious.
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If you do nothing else...you have to go to the Prince of Wales, Putney and experience the relaxing, friendly, atmosphere of this great old victorian building.
The night we went the resturant was fully booked,but we still managed to down pints of Guiness, a carafe of Beaujolais,Prince of Wales christmas pudding with brandy cream and Irish coffees, all with good cheer! We love our new local.
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I went to this Pub today for Lunch, and i have to be honest it was amazing, sundays should always be like this. The place is relaxed and welcoming, the food is a very good take on british cooking. The Potted Goose with Cranberry chutney was delicious, and the sticky date pudding was the best i've had. Considering the layout, decor and the food, i think this is one of the best food pub's that i have been to in London. I hope that it continues to do well.
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