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Amazing interior a real gin Palace
Heloise Beastall . 2025-01-17
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Gem of a place close to British Museum.
donald robertson . 2025-01-12
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Love the vibe here!! Just a bit loud like any other pub in London😂
Eva YANG . 2025-01-07
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Beautiful interior and lovely bartenders
Chen Liang . 2025-01-04
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Very good hotel nice staffe the food to testy
Professional trader . 2025-01-03
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Great atmosphere in historic pub.
Matthew Kemp . 2025-01-02
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Hmmm it's a Sam Smith pub so you are limited to their beer, which is ok-ish
Andrew J . 2025-01-01
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What a wonderful pub! The Victorian's certainly knew what they were doing when they built this beautiful pub. Even the toilets are remarkable! I had a lovely pint of Samuel Smith's which was well kept and delicious. Well worth a visit.
Chubchick (Chubchick) . 2024-12-31
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Very old and traditional london pub 🇬🇧
Jerzy Anonim . 2024-12-30
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A great place to grab a pint. Awful toilets.
Sean Phillips . 2024-12-29
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Nice place to visist. The waitress was really nice and food was good :). They care about allergies Thank you
Camille C . 2024-12-27
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Been in London for two weeks. This was by far the worst meal of our trip. The chicken schnitzel was a frozen patty dropped into deep frier for two minutes. The chicken breast on the salad was also a frozen piece of meat poorly cooked. It was so tough , it was inedible. And to top it off, even the chips were soggy and mushy. The beer was good, as was the lettuce on the salad. The rest was awful.
Alan Carpenter . 2024-12-26
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Lovely old Sam Smiths pub in Holborn. Plenty of cut-glass and dark wood (and a real fire in winter) give this place a "cosy" and welcoming atmosphere. Very much worth a stop if you're thirsty....or cold !
Alistair FitzPatrick . 2024-12-20
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Truly a beautiful pub on the inside, lots of tiny snugs along the bars and a fantastic vibe and atmosphere at 6pm on a Wednesday evening.
Peter Morley . 2024-12-18
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Another Sam Smiths pub. It gets rammed with tourists . When I was there, service was good. Sam Smiths stout is nice enough.
Adrian Morris . 2024-12-17
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The Princess Louise, located in Holborn, is a true gem among London’s historic pubs, offering a charming glimpse into Victorian-era grandeur. Stepping inside feels like stepping back in time, with its stunning interior design that has been lovingly preserved to reflect its 19th-century heritage. The highlight of the pub is its ornate Victorian décor, complete with etched glass panels, intricate tiling, polished wood, and cozy snugs that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The beautifully partitioned booths add a unique touch, giving patrons a sense of privacy while still soaking in the lively pub vibe. Known for its well-kept Samuel Smith’s ales, The Princess Louise delivers both quality and affordability. Whether you’re a fan of a classic pint, a refreshing cider, or something softer, the pub’s selection caters to a wide range of tastes. Its central location makes it a popular choice for both locals and visitors, offering a quintessential British pub experience. Despite its popularity, the atmosphere remains friendly and welcoming, with a mix of after-work crowds, tourists, and those simply looking to enjoy the pub’s historical charm. Whether you’re there for the beautifully restored Victorian interior, a quiet drink in a snug, or just to soak up a piece of London’s rich pub culture, The Princess Louise is a true treasure that embodies the spirit of traditional London pubs.
A F . 2024-12-15
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Lovely Sam Smiths Victorian pub. Lots of snugs round the bar, double Stout is a lovely drop.
Chris Raisin . 2024-12-14
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Great historical pub with fantastic hand pumped Sam Smith's bitter..
Jeff D . 2024-12-13
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best pub I've been to, incredible ambience, unique layout, fantastic beer try the chocolate stout
Drish . 2024-12-11
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One of the last Gin palaces in London (I'm led to believe)
Kevin Stepney . 2024-12-08
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Only had a drink. Classic, original, historic pub with many small sections and spectacular, old, original urinals. Had some nice Sam Smith's beer.
Michael Szkolny . 2024-12-05
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A notable pub with ornate Victorian hardwood and glass partitions and bar (and very grand original gents toilets) which are a Must See if you are passing. Sadly, the operator (Samuel Smiths) only offers their own label beverages. Fine, if you enjoy these drinks, but grim if you want a better choice. Drop in to see the Splendour and bail out if you don't like the drinks on offer.
Gareth Davies . 2024-12-05
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Typical English pub. I ordered some banger and smash and my wife got a stew pie. It is close to Piccadilly Circus and is an alternative to the thousands of Asian options in London's Chinatown. They don't take the order at the table despite having few people. The atmosphere is a typical Anglo pub with a wide variety of drinks. It is very pretty and very well decorated. The food just delivered, it wasn't anything out of this world but it wasn't bad either. Maybe I had high expectations.
R Casola C . 2024-12-01
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Good beer, nice place to play fingerboard
Xavi Gordillo . 2024-11-24
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Great little cosy pub with cubbyholes. Stinky toilets, but big bar with quick service. Haven't tried any food,
james griggs . 2024-11-19
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. . sólo una cerveza en el grifo - el mejor amargo de Sam Smith - que era bueno, pero por favor, más opciones! El interior está dividido en cubículos alrededor de la barra con capacidad para 4-6 personas y es de excelencia victoriana!
David n . 2024-11-18
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Quality pub. Mikey (Cole Palmer) is very professional and efficient.
Rob . 2024-11-08
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Wonderfully unique pub. There are multiple booth-like rooms for folks to congregate in, while being served by a common long bar. Can get mighty busy just after work, but worth checking for an open spot
Don Bernal . 2024-11-07
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Nice pub. Friendly staff. I didn't try the food.
GCoops . 2024-11-02
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Beautiful pub, completely let down by it's lack of hygiene. The toilets had not been cleaned for sometime, smelt HEAVILY of urine as you approached them, really off putting. My husband said the men's toilets (hygiene) were the worst he had ever seen. Surfaces all sticky at tables. Real shame.
Natalie Thomas . 2024-10-27
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Beautiful place and atmosphere. Love the brown combined with the colored windows. Great classic pub.
daan eersel . 2024-10-26
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The building is incredible but the woman who worked the bar today was moronic. Asked for a glass of water for my neice and she kept asking us for ID - I'm 40, my niece is 13. I explained we just wanted to get me a coke and her some water, then sit outside not inside. She was patronising and kept reiterating that she's not allowed to serve a minor. She was never asked to serve a minor, she must have taken exception to us.
Ceri Jones . 2024-10-25
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Lovely old pub, it's a Sam Smith's brewery pub, so don't expect a pint of branded lager, but the stout is great and so is the Alpine lager. Bit cheaper than most pubs but not as much as it used to be.
Stu Mac . 2024-10-20
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Great spot for a few pints Authentic old pub.
Eamonn Kelly . 2024-10-20
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Go for the wonderful architecture and great beers. Only one stressed bar-person behind the bar when we went, so service was slow.
David Segal . 2024-10-19
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Such a good customer service! Nina was so lovely and helped with my order issue🫶🏾
Generoza Nyamachabo . 2024-10-19
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Waterblast your bathrooms, or burn them lol
Matt Devries . 2024-10-17
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Beautiful tiled detail - cosy little snugs, friendly staff
Sandra Hindmarsh . 2024-10-13
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Mens toilet are proper disaster!!! Shame , manager and owner, your opinion?
joseph joseph . 2024-10-12
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Had our evening meal here, steak and ale pie with buttered carrots and mash, plus a pint and a half of Sam Smiths Stout, lovely, served by a lovely young all on her own but did an excellent job.
Helen Silvers . 2024-10-11
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Awesome ambiance, great selection of beers and decent food. Amazing woodwork and glass throughout the place. Great spot to stop in for a pint
Shawn B . 2024-10-08
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It would have been four stars but all the ales were off, and I was "forced" to drink lager.
Steve Hars . 2024-10-06
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Beautiful interiors! Worth a visit to see this unique space and have a drink.
Hannah Travers . 2024-10-05
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Least welcoming of all the pubs on my recent historic pub crawl. Cittie of York, Cheshire Cheese, The Blackfriar, Queens Larder all infinitely better
Tony Turner . 2024-10-05
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Proper old fashioned London pub. It was short staffed and they seem to have upped the prices (it used to be one of the best value pubs) since I was last in here pre covid
David Richardson . 2024-10-03
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Absolutely stunning pub. But no WiFi and the men’s room might be the most unpleasant in London…
Rodney McCrea . 2024-09-29
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Great pub, beautiful historic setting. We loved it
Benjamin Richez . 2024-09-22
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Tiny private meeting space n the you had to split up to eat upstairs no thought as to maximise profits means it's a put off going again other Sam smith pubs get it right obviously management don't care about clients at this one avoid at all costs
David Peters . 2024-09-19
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Tiny private meeting space n the you had to split up to eat upstairs no thought as to maximise profits means it's a put off going again other Sam smith pubs get it right obviously management don't care about clients at this one avoid at all costs
David Peters . 2024-09-19
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Excellent food and beer selection. Steak and ale pie, and the fish and chips, were fantastic! They have fruit beers too, especially if you’re not a big fan of traditional beer.
Lisa Cramer . 2024-09-16
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Excellent food and beer selection. Steak and ale pie, and the fish and chips, were fantastic! They have fruit beers too, especially if you’re not a big fan of traditional beer.
Lisa Cramer . 2024-09-16
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Built in 1872, it is a spectacular Victorian building. All the elements found in the architectural and historical list of mirrors, mosaics, tiles, brass and separate bars divided with dark mahogany partitions are present. With its glorious features accentuated between the high ceilings, island bar, marble and stained glass windows. When you enter this pub you take a step back in time and see what pubs once looked like It's a Samuel Smith pub and it's a sight to behold. Downstairs beer/alcohol and snacks, upstairs a pub food menu with the same beers The place is very quiet and sometimes not crowded. Drinking a beer here while silently reflecting is a pleasure.
Andrea Carrara . 2024-09-16
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Historic place but needs more vitality
renzo cosentino . 2024-09-15
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Fantastic meal of sausage, mash and onion rings! I walked around for an hour searching for an authentic meal and finally found it! Highly recommend!!!
Troy Lynette . 2024-09-15
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An old Victorian pub with beautiful original features. Mosaic tiles, victorian wall panelling, centre bar with little booths all round, etched mirrors, a gorgeous big window with original glass to the outside. It has it all! Plus, bonus as its also a Samuel Smiths pub. Don't miss it if you are near!
Diane Leighton . 2024-09-14
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This is my second time visiting here! I love here! Taking me back to the ancient classic atmosphere with delicious beers!! Most of the customers are business men not touristic is also nice. Further more I found the best black beer here = Extra Stout so good!
FAIRYDROPS World . 2024-09-12
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Very atmospheric place(paintings, two floors, lamps, warm lights), but the rest is not on the same level. Pie was too crunchy and dry, definitely microwaved - cold outside and hot as hell inside. Waited order very long, hadn't got my tea(when it was brought, the cup was not clean). The portion was quite little for a pretty high price.
Ivan “Steph” Iushkevich . 2024-09-09
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Cool wooden pub. Sunday barman made some odd/unwanted approach type comments to my female friends, however.
Martin Bryant . 2024-08-19
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For some reason they remodeled the pub (not sure how long ago) with these wooden cubicle type areas around the bar area, which just kills the atmosphere (feels very closed in), it has lost it's charm. They still have a small open area in the back of the pub with the traditional open area which is where you will find everyone and a very small area at the front of the bar,(which on a Friday afternoon is a very old crowd). Standard beers on taps. Service is fine.
C Yager . 2024-08-19
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Amazing pub interior. Well Worth a look and a beer.
Jan Erik Eriksen . 2024-08-19
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A pub with remarkable style, impeccable service
Antoine Avenel . 2024-08-10
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Arriba zona de estar para comer. La comida era genial y caliente. El personal era muy amable y no te molestó. Buena relación calidad-precio.
hsasmith . 2024-08-10
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Lovely old fashioned (Victorian?) traditional English pub vibe. Divided up into several distinct sections with a nice, though limited, selection of beers/ales.
Phil Jones . 2024-08-10
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Stunning interior BUT the Samual Smiths beer was awful. It smelled of vinegar. Such a shame but No1 thing a pub needs to do is serve good beer.
S D . 2024-08-07
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Amazing drinks, great food, and the ambiance was excellent
Nikolina . 2024-08-06
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Very quiet on a summer Monday afternoon with just me and a couple of American tourists quenching their thirst in this watering hole in their European tour. The place sells nothing but Samuel Smith beers of all sorts which happen to be one of my favourite British alcoholic gems. My apricot fruit beer is refreshing but a little on the sweet side. The Victorian decor - repetitive flower mouldings, patterned ceiling, dark stained woodwork … are very quaint but can feel overwhelming. Space is limited so if the crowds come, will be shoulder to shoulder in no time. I did spent a comfortable afternoon pub crawl with the Princess Louise as first stop. Not disappointed.
Eric Chan . 2024-08-05
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Classical victoriana fittings and smooth Yorkshire beers 🍻. Great mini booths and back bar areas. Ideal meeting point away.. just away from TCR
dilip chauhan . 2024-08-04
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This is a very nice & cozy pub with a lovely interior. Not crowded at all. The food in general was good, except for the vegan burger. That was dry and came with very little sauce.
Harold Klink . 2024-07-30
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The pub and the staff are great. Worst Gents toilets I have ever been in anywhere in the world. Disgusting smell.
Bruce Jones . 2024-07-26
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Lovely pub, beautiful original features, fast Service but the female toilets absolutely stank of stale urine. It puts me off going back.
R MM . 2024-07-24
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Lovely historic pub with lots of dark carved wood, etched glass.windows and victorian tiles. Definitely worth a drink to soak in the atmosphere. The downstairs bar and connected 'drinking rooms' are wonderful.
Shine . 2024-07-21
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Very nice place and very good beer
hhh hhh . 2024-07-17
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Beautiful pub, Fantastic hosts (Dennis & Chloe) and staff. Steak ale pie was lovely and everyone in the bar was complimentary. Good Job!!
Kevin Farrell . 2024-07-16
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Been waiting 20mins the get served here, worst Samsmiths service ever. Pathetic.its not even busy.
James Cartwright . 2024-07-13
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Beautiful. I can't emphasize enough how wonderful the interior of this pub is. Floor mosaics, wall tiles, wood and glass panels: all completely delightful. It's a real bonus to get a "booth" to yourselves. That said, the rest of the pub lacks for warmth and variety. While there's nothing wrong with Sam Smith's products, there is very little choice here even among SS faves. So visit, for sure, but either be prepared to sup the standard range of drinks or just stay for the surroundings
Shell Grayson . 2024-07-08
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Camra Heritage listed pub. Beautiful Victorian interior. Well worth a visit. Good pint of Sam Smiths best
Paul Hyam . 2024-06-28
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It is a lovely place from the outside, and the dining and bar area are beautiful. There isn't much choice in wine at all. The biggest issue we're the toilets absolutely disguise like they haven't been clean in weeks!
Kamila Smekla . 2024-06-26
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Michael was wonderful! Thank you for giving us tips on best ways to navigate London! Cheers and many blessings!
Aleta Andrick . 2024-06-19
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Lovely old Victorian pub. Fabulously ornate. Toilets could do with some TLC.
Alison Taylor . 2024-06-17
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Este es un gran pub tradicional. Sin embargo, mientras disfrutaba de mi bebida en el bar, me sorprendió y disgusté al ver a ambas camareras verter los restos de la bandeja debajo del grifo en un vaso, llenarlo con cerveza fresca y servirlo a un cliente. Parece ser una práctica común verter los desechos en un vaso, dejarlos debajo del grifo y luego rellenarlos con cerveza fresca. Pensé que esto era ilegal y claramente pone al cliente en riesgo.
Peter C . 2024-06-17
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What a great pub with lots of "snuggly booths" 😆 and a beautiful ceiling glass installation. Loved it !
Vesna Malmberg . 2024-06-13
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One of the best English pubs in London.
Fernando Rosino . 2024-06-08
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Many years since I last visited but hasn't lost it's charm. It's a must visit for anyone who wants to see how an English pub would have looked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
David Wells . 2024-06-04
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Unfriendly bar staff. Over inflated prices. Didn’t feel very welcoming so didn’t stay long.
Claire Jeeawock . 2024-06-02
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Bald bouncer offers a fight when you order a pint in last orders and you try to take it with you when there's no plastic cup on offer. He smashes the pint glass on the floor instead
Noah Harries . 2024-06-01
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El portero calvo es demasiado sensible cuando intentas tomar una pinta que has tomado en los últimos pedidos a pesar de no poder ofrecer vasos de plástico. Aparentemente romper tu vaso de cerveza y ofrecer una pelea es una gran manera de presentar al pub por sus problemas de energía
Noah H . 2024-05-31
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Sam Smiths ale.. Decent ale.. In Manchester it's half the price but heh..
Steve Orr . 2024-05-30
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The songs were nice and the beer was cold but the best part is that they keep open until late
Ricardo . 2024-05-21
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Lovely authentic food. Brings you back to the old times. If you're a Peaky blinders fan, you should definitely visit. Separate places to sit, vintage glass and bar, awesome drinks. 🥂❤️
Ahinora Rangelova . 2024-05-19
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What a beautiful pub the decor is stunning but the service is awful you feel like you're being inconvenience just by being there
sean obrien . 2024-05-17
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My husband loves the beer, I love the interior design 😊 (and the beer too, to be fair). It’s a must-visit every time we’re in London.
Caroline Chumakov . 2024-05-15
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The pub has no food. The dining room closes early. Stunning place. Super recommended. Beer £4.90
virginia elizalde . 2024-05-14
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A nice place to stop by for a classic pub experience.
Face “ಠ_ಠ” Man . 2024-05-11
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Excellent old-fashioned pub, with a wide choice of excellent quality beers and ciders.
Antoine Gautier . 2024-05-11
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We tried to order some food and couple of things on the menu were out of stock. On a Saturday night. Also we tried to order dessert 10 min before 9pm and got denied as "the kitchen was close". Again, on a saturday night. Not a great experience.
Giusy Schifaudo . 2024-05-11
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Fantastic setting for a relaxing late lunch following a long stressful investigation of the British museum.
John Goff . 2024-05-11
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Gorgeous Central London pub with a 'booth' layout. Very charming spot for a few pints.
Frank Gell . 2024-05-10
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Thirty years between visits - no change - thank god!
Stuart Muir . 2024-05-05
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Splendid establishment. A Jewel in the crown of London's Hospitality tradition.
Kevin O'Brien . 2024-05-01
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A pub with no beer! Draft beer off, only a brown ale for non-alcohol option - not what this pub used to be like.
David Kemmey . 2024-05-01
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Lovely little find, will definitely be back. Staff were very good, friendly and welcoming. Had a really nice vibe about it.
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Nice and cozy pub with a wide selection of beers. Didn't try the food unfortunately.
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Met up at this busy, friendly pub for a birthday. Good atmosphere and cosy decor. Shame they had no bitter though, too many "designer" beers. Nice place though.
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Visitamos el 30 de diciembre, como siempre hacemos después de Navidad para ver las decoraciones navideñas generalmente encantadoras del pub. Este año, absolutamente nada! Tuvimos nuestra bebida perfectamente aceptable y seguimos nuestro camino alegre en busca de festividad!