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Soo, a return trip to the pub which should be my local and... bad to worse, sadly. Staff struggle to keep the lager in any decent shape, so it's probably as well that there's no pwopa ale. In the front bar, a pair of shit-faced Vicky Pollards were verbally emptying the contents of their bowels at a young male audience, whilst a bunch of awesomely laconic hoodies fumigated the side smoking area with skunk cannabis. Cars continually pulling up and deals being done from the kerb. Luvverly! Avoid at all costs.
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Went in here last Saturday afternoon for a quick pint on my way home from a shopping expidition in Wood Green and noticed a sign on the window advertising a Saturday night open mic jam session. As I'm a amateur guitarist I asked the barmaid if the jam had to booked in advance, or can I just turn up with my guitar. She obviously didn't have a clue as to what I was saying and just shrugged her shoulders in a don't bother me unless you want to order something! Surely if your going to hire a barmaid then at least that person needs to have a basic understanding of English?
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Bright lights, music videos, no card payment, unsavoury clientele, poor understanding of basic English and generally just a pub that you stay clear of. It's my nearest pub but I'd walk the extra 10 minutes and head to The Ranelagh. If only it was a decent local. Wait a minute, there is new management? We shall have to wait and see, however I am not convinced it will be any different... yet.
Becka - 11 Nov 2010 14:44 |
Possibly the friendliest pub landlord i've ever seen,but i'm unlikely to return because a) there is no real ale and b) they were showing music videos on the tvs,and i can't stand that.
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The old Prince hasn't had atmosphere since the late 80s when Tony ran it. It was then run by a succession of idiots who turned a once thriving local into an absolute dive - none more guilty than Rick who was so scared of the travellers he paid them money to stay away. All he managed to do was alienate the last few regulars that used to make this a great boozer.
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I live about 400 yards from the pub and pass it frequently - its always empty and consequently there's no atmosphere. No proper beer either! The new decor is bland & inoffensive but certainly an improvement on the tatty nicotine drenched 'Hell's Waiting Room' that preceded it under the old regime. But the old Prince did have atmosphere, customers and a handy lock-in for us familiar faces. I think that they need to find a niche, and the introduction of an extensive array of real ales could provide that niche. A potentially good pub withering on the vine!
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would be ok if there was ever anyone in there,decent pint
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The fellow's not asian he's Egyptian. If you'd asked him he would have told you. Good pub though.
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This place has had a recent refurbishment that has turned it into the ‘Land of Leather’ with a bar. Even with the small offerings of beer paraphernalia on the walls it feels a little like a hotel, but it does have 2 large plasma screens and a pool table. The Asian governor isn’t quite with it, but along with his barmaid they are very friendly and accommodating. The first plasma screen is located at the front of the pub at the opposite side to the pool table. In between them both there is a scattering of leather armchairs and a couple of tables. The other plasma screen is located on the back wall around the side of the bar in an area full of more leather armchairs and tables surrounded by dark wooden panelling. It was almost empty during my visit so I got to watch the first half of the match in relative luxury laid back in an armchair with a pint by my side. The place feels very new and unused which is a little surprising as I found it to be very pleasant.
John Smiths Smooth, Guinness and four standard lagers are available, but no real ale.
I liked it in here and would go back in if passing.
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