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Princess Louise, Holborn, WC1

208 High Holborn
WC1
WC1V 7EP

Phone: 02074058816

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Princess Louise

Full of character, and deservedly full of customers (although the partitioned areas make navigation towards and around the bar somewhat tricky). I noted on my last visit in 2012 that "the former Sam Smith's bargain pricing policy seems to have gone out of the window, but this is still a must-visit pub for the interior alone" and this very much remains the case today, with a pint of Old Brewery Bitter from oak casks coming in at a whopping £6.00 these days.

On 8^th September 2024 - rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about Princess Louise

A long overdue revisit. No change to my previous review, much the same as before and a real gem of an interior. I went for the cask OBB which was in surprisingly good shape for London (NBSS 3.5). Also managed to catch the brilliant tiled toilets this time. Excellent pub, but time your visit wisely! 8.5

April 2009
Wow, what a good job Sam Smiths have done in here. Love all the new snug areas, mirrors, mahogany fittings, colourful tiles, plasterwork, marble, partitions, cut and etched glass - sumptuous. Others can describe the ornate interior better than I. Usual cheap Sam Smith beer on tap but fortunately the fridges are stocked to the max with their bottled range. Staff could do with a course in smiling, the girl who served me looked like her face would crack if she tried. Well-worth a visit to catch the interior; whether you want to come back for more depends on how well you get on with SS beers. Historical note: the pub is named after Queen Victoria's daughter Louise, Duchess of Argyll. Rated 7

On 29^th September 2019 - rating: 9
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Brainy Pool left this review about Princess Louise

there are must visit pubs and then there are must must must visit pubs. Even without considering the price of beer, this is obviously in the latter category. You don’t need me to describe it so I won’t - just appreciate it. Thank god this one didn’t fall into the hands of M&B or Greed King, because it’s truly a gem. And 10/10 for the waitress who tirelessly rushed around the bar and somehow kept up with the stream of orders.

On 13^th May 2019 - rating: 10
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