The Prince Of Wales, SW1

A rarity for this area in a genuine locals' pub, tidy enough but without frills. A large screen at each end dominated proceedings on a Saturday afternoon, although at least most of the customers were actually watching the game. The ales were a bit tedious in TT Landlord and Tribute, but seemed quite drinkable and were priced rather better than the nearby posh dining pubs.

One room pub with, happily, ESB on draught. Pleasant enough place for a drink.

A single roomed corner pub,seating was in the form of small stools and tables and bar stools,traditionally layed out it felt like a locals pub and indeed the barman was on first name terms with a good few of the punters. The beer choice was a bit more extensive than it was on Johns visit a year ago, all six hand pumps were on the go with a choice from Fullers Pride and ESB,Doom Bar, T.T Landlord, Robinsons Hop Gun and a very nice Adnams Mosaic.I thought it rather pleasant here.

Rough around the edges traditional locals pub.Lots of clutter on the walls.Doombar ,Landlord, Pride and ESB were the beer choices.

As an unapologetic traditional pub hound, this place looked to tick all the boxes, on a recent wander round Pimlico. On entering, I found it to be a small, narrow one roomer, rather dark, but cosy, with wainscoting on the walls, a predominantly maroon colour scheme and a dark green ceiling. Old prints and photos dotted the walls, some featuring the Prince of Wales himself and low tables and chairs were spaced at intervals under the windows. At the bar, five hand pumps were in use dispensing Doombar, Landlord, Fullers Pride & ESB, plus a Prince of Wales house beer that appeared to be brewed by Tetley. Opting for the ESB, it was in good nick, but a slightly eye watering £4.20, for a Yorkshireman used to paying less than three quid a pint. However, I suspect it’s not unreasonable for the area. Service from the young barmaid was rather cool, but there was a good early evening atmosphere when I called, with a healthy mixture of tourists and locals. The only real negative was the intrusively loud music playing over the TV news, on silent. Overall, I thought it was a reasonable little place. Probably not one for an extended session, but worthy of a quick pint if in the area.