The Prince Alfred, W9

As many others have said fantastic interior to this one with the main bar area retaining its different sections with interconnecting half doors between which you will have to utilise if you don’t come in the front entrance as the three real ale pumps are on the central section and not visible from the others. Two Youngs beers in the shape of Bitter and Special were on alongside Spring Ale from the Twickenham brewery and the two Youngs beers were well kept. The Keg offerings included beers from Meantime, Camden and Brewdog so all in all not that shabby, and it was very good to find the pub being well utilised in both the bar and the larger dining room at the back for our early Saturday evening visit. Young enthusiastic bar staff but slightly let down by their management who clearly haven’t taught them how to pour a pint of real ale and some shocking short measures had to be rectified.

Not prepared for what was inside - what a joyful surprise. Bar area still has wooden partitions, snob glass and breaks up a very ornate central horsehoe bar. Fun getting through the 3ft doors without looking like a prat. Ornate Tiling. Lovely to see the period detail. Best pint of the evening - an exceptional Youngs Special. Worth visiting. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2oErY9B

This classic Victorian pub with its famously well preserved layout is located just a short walk north from Warwick Avenue tube station. The pub is a remarkable survivor with a great number of features retained despite obvious efforts to modernise in more recent times. The main entrance on Castellain Road boasts some fabulous curved and etched glasswork that really whets the appetite for what lies within. The pub has a large, centrally positioned, U-shaped servery - a common enough sight in pubs up and down the country, but the difference here is that the bar serves five individual areas rather than a single opened out room. Each area has its own external entrance complete with etched glasswork, although some of these are now out of action, which means that in order to explore the pub in its entirety, you need to pass through a series of extremely low doorways, previously only used by staff. Each partitioning screen has intricate wood panelling, frosted glass and stunningly detailed carved tops. The servery has some snob screens at one end, although it was hard to gauge if they are original or not, whilst the bar back shows off some lovely detailed woodwork, simple etched glass panes and a centrepiece pub clock. The screens are low enough to allow you to appreciate the wonderfully elaborate design that spreads across the entire ceiling. There is a mix of seating options throughout the pub with high banquettes and stools being the most common options. The largest area is to the right where colourful glazed tiles run under a dado and a large mirror hangs above a compact fireplace with various old photos dotted around. Beyond is a rather disappointing modern restaurant area with formally arranged tables and a large skylight. Stairs lead down to 'The Cellars' - a cosy brick walled series of nooks with comfy chairs and wine displays, although the area was closed on this visit. Music played quietly throughout my visit and I spotted a couple of TV screens, both of which were turned off. The ale selection sadly couldn't match up to the interior, with the options restricted to Young's Ordinary and Wells Bombardier. Weston's Old Rosie occupied a final handpull, but I decided to try the Ordinary, which was reasonably well kept. However, as others have mentioned, a pint was seriously overpriced. The barmaid who served me was very smiley to all of her customers. CAMRA rate this pub as one of the top ten best preserved pub interiors in the capital and I would agree that it certainly has plenty to admire. It's a shame that they can't manage a beer range to match, as it is a pub that merits a longer visit, but one pint of Ordinary was more than enough for me. Still a must-do though.

A CAMRA-listed heritage pub of late Victorian class. Attractive concave etched glass windows and pendant lamps outside. Inside, there is much carved mahogany (especially the bar back replete with inlaid clock), etched and cut glass, tiling and snugs divvied up into five separate areas via miniature (duck!) doorways for the pot boys of yore. That’s the front part though, to the rear is a much more functional dining area. Only one ale on, Hackney Red which was in good form but an astonishing (even for London) price of £4.49 a pint. So whilst it’s well-worth doing this one, I’d advise you to drink as little as possible – which is a shame. It could and should be indispensable for session but isn't unless you are seriously moneyed.