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The Princess Royal, W2
W2
W2 5AH
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Tris C left this review about The Princess Royal
Dating from 1841, I last came here in mid-1994, it having undergone a multitude of incarnations (unbelievably, once a Slug & Lettuce) before the original name was reinstated – visible in mosaic to the lobby floor – following an enormously expensive and upmarket March 2022 makeover from Cubitt House, all visible courtesy of a virtual tour; there are two terraces designed by Jinny Blom (?) and ‘boutique’ hotel above, each room named after female members of the Royal Family; customers were mixed and not all local, some dining on the lobsters packed in ice behind the bar.
Cask amounted to London Brewing Co’s London Lush and Allsopp’s IPA, at an eyepopping £6.90 a pint, drinkable if not exceptional, served by very professional uniformed staff; chuck in a small glass of red wine and the price for a round leaps to £10.75.
This place is passable, nice even for those who like this sort of stuff, but although this is my fourth-nearest pub, I doubt I’ll come here again unless instructed to by She Who Must Be Obeyed.
On 3rd May 2024
- rating: 5
[User has posted 2005 recommendations about 1971 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Commander
A mosaic by the door reveals that this was formerly called the Princess Royal, but the Commander is now a 'Porterhouse & Oyster Bar (although no sign of the porter; or, indeed, any real ale). The interior has been thoroughly refurbished in a very upmarket style - mostly set aside for dining, but some comfortable booths at the front and an attractive bar area. A few metal tables out front, a side conservatory / patio and a larger terrace to the rear. Greeters at the door, and generally over-staffed. Bottled Bombardier (£4.80) was the pick of the available beers; and, whilst not my kind of place at all, it was quite a civilised place to while away a little time on a warm afternoon.
On 16th July 2013
- rating: 6
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