Princess Louise
Princess Louise
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12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Excellent food and wide array of beer choices make the Princess Louise a fine pub.
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Neighborhood: Holborn
Inner London’s busiest streets crisscross quiet cobbled lanes for an effect that can be urbane or quaint – or an intriguing blend of both – depending on the particular corner you turn. Due to its especially convenient location, bustling Holborn hosts an excellent range of hotels, eateries, and shops to suit practically any taste or budget. With major attractions like the British Museum and Somerset House as well as popular areas such as Covent Garden and Soho all just a short walk away, Holborn is a smart base from which to explore London.
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- Holborn • 2 min walk
- Covent Garden • 7 min walk
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- John SpellerDagenham, United Kingdom784 contributionsGreat traditional pub.I went with friends on a crawl of historic pubs in Central London. This was certainly the most beautiful. Ornate wood panelling, decorated glass panels. Even the toilets were a work of art. I drank a lovely pint of Sam Smith's bitter. We didn't eat here, but I am sure the food is greatVisited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 20, 2023
- Elanore BSoho, United Kingdom31 contributionsBeautiful old pubThis pub is a rare gem, the interior is beautiful. Original Victorian features throughout. It’s one of the last surviving gin palaces. Only criticism was that the toilets (downstairs) smelt so bad you could smell them on the ground floor, they made you gag. In need of a serious deep clean.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 24, 2023
- FarAway4618257967714 contributionsInside wow. Rest of it not so much.Wow to the magnificent interior, the booths and the coal fire. Stunning place. Not so wow to the staff and the choices on offer. No coffee as machine not working. So for a bottle of ale and a single vodka and coke, £15. It seems the place relies on its history and interior and couldn’t care less about being an actual decent pub. Glad I went, just to see inside. But would not go again.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 12, 2024
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Charlbury, UK24 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
A friends’ get-together in what is billed as a fine Victorian heritage pub, looking a bit run down.
For all their foibles and flaws, the main draw of a Sam Smith’s pub in London was that the average beer was much cheaper than anywhere else. No longer. £6.50 for a pint of their mediocre lager and £6 for a small bottle of ‘India Ale’. That and the staff being rude with their silly ‘no mobiles here’ t shirts.
For what they’re charging, you’d at least expect them to keep the interior clean. There were still fag burns on the chairs.
For all their foibles and flaws, the main draw of a Sam Smith’s pub in London was that the average beer was much cheaper than anywhere else. No longer. £6.50 for a pint of their mediocre lager and £6 for a small bottle of ‘India Ale’. That and the staff being rude with their silly ‘no mobiles here’ t shirts.
For what they’re charging, you’d at least expect them to keep the interior clean. There were still fag burns on the chairs.
Written May 28, 2022
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chakalkar
Orlando, FL247 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Visited twice while on vacation. Recommended by a friend because it was close to our hotel. First visit went well. Staff was friendly and attentive so we went back the next day. Very different experience. This time the bartender, young w/m with light hair and a beard, gave us this look of ambivalence as soon as we walked in. There were people inside but it wasn’t busy. We waited 10+ minutes and he only waited on one group pouring only four drinks. He couldn’t have gone any slower if we paid him. Too many pubs in the area to put up with that horse@#%!. Will never go back wouldn’t recommend.
Written June 10, 2023
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Nicky
Halesowen, UK427 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We were looking for somewhere to get a pre theatre meal but on a wet Friday Valentines night, all of the bars around the Shaftesbury Theatre were absolutely packed, we came across this place as we were about to give up. The downstairs area was packed, but upstairs there is a lovely restaurant area! There was hardly anyone in there, so we ordered food & drinks which were spot on! We only had fish finger sandwiches , which came with chips & they were hot & delicious- and a huge bonus for me was that the tartare sauce came on the side! There was a range of meals, which all looked lovely - if I’m in the area again, I’d definitely return. It was just perfect!
Written February 21, 2020
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Lou085
London, UK132 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Deserves 0 stars. Dirty floor at front , layers of dust on all the woodwork. Stuffing coming out of barstools. Rude Barman who could hardly be bothered to serve us and treated customers like an inconvenience.
We went for a drink on Friday afternoon, the place was not busy and I can see why it had few customers given its unwelcoming appearance.
Very limited drink choice as well as the other issues.
It’s a shame because the pub could be great if it was cleaned up and staffed by competent people.
Won’t be going back there.
We went for a drink on Friday afternoon, the place was not busy and I can see why it had few customers given its unwelcoming appearance.
Very limited drink choice as well as the other issues.
It’s a shame because the pub could be great if it was cleaned up and staffed by competent people.
Won’t be going back there.
Written February 26, 2023
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Charles
4 contributions
Sep 2022
Went in here with a friend for a beer. The place stinks of urine and stale beer. What a real pity. We stayed long enough for a beer but left. The staff were slow and rude.
I am not sure this place has been cleaned properly in years. I cannot imagine who would touch the food!
Clean the place thoroughly (a very deep clean) and change the staff.
I am not sure this place has been cleaned properly in years. I cannot imagine who would touch the food!
Clean the place thoroughly (a very deep clean) and change the staff.
Written October 11, 2022
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FarAway46182579677
14 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Wow to the magnificent interior, the booths and the coal fire. Stunning place. Not so wow to the staff and the choices on offer. No coffee as machine not working. So for a bottle of ale and a single vodka and coke, £15. It seems the place relies on its history and interior and couldn’t care less about being an actual decent pub. Glad I went, just to see inside. But would not go again.
Written February 12, 2024
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John Speller
Dagenham, UK784 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
I went with friends on a crawl of historic pubs in Central London. This was certainly the most beautiful. Ornate wood panelling, decorated glass panels. Even the toilets were a work of art. I drank a lovely pint of Sam Smith's bitter. We didn't eat here, but I am sure the food is great
Written September 20, 2023
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Ken A
Haywards Heath, UK20 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Just entering the pub is an adventure of style. Lots of small rooms each with its own character. Good selection of drinks including its own label versions of popular ones. Food upstairs is good with friendly service and everything at very reasonable prices.
Written March 9, 2020
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AnselmColom
Grays Thurrock, UK3,065 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
A must visit pub with regard to interior design, architecture and atmosphere. Sam Samuel’s pub so very limited on choice of drinks. However if you like their lager and fruit beers your in for a treat. Just around the corner to Holborn tube. Love the snob screen booths which originally separated working class drinkers from the middle classes.
Written March 25, 2023
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Elanore B
Soho, UK31 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
This pub is a rare gem, the interior is beautiful. Original Victorian features throughout. It’s one of the last surviving gin palaces.
Only criticism was that the toilets (downstairs) smelt so bad you could smell them on the ground floor, they made you gag. In need of a serious deep clean.
Only criticism was that the toilets (downstairs) smelt so bad you could smell them on the ground floor, they made you gag. In need of a serious deep clean.
Written December 24, 2023
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Hello,
I would like to know you serve food on saturday.
Thank you
Written August 18, 2019
Hello,
Yes, of course, this pub is opened every days.
Best regards
Written August 19, 2019
Hi! I'm traveling to London for the first time with my wife and daughters (6 and 4). I'd love to stop by this pub because it looks amazing and Samuel Smith is my favorite British beer. Are my children allowed in?
Written December 31, 2018
During the day no problems....in the evening...depends how busy they are, the time, and day of the week
Written January 6, 2019
I'm bringing a group of 30 from Texas to London and am looking for a pub for dinner on April 20, 2016. Can the Princess Louise accommodate us? thanks for your help.
Written April 27, 2015
Only just seen your question.
This place is one of my favourites in London, and I've been to hundreds.
The previous answer mentions the ground floor bar area but somehow has failed to mention the lovely, authentic Victorian restaurant area up the stairs which shouldn't be too busy on a weekday, although you would be letting them know the size of your group in advance.
Written October 5, 2015
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