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Holland, Kensington, W8
W8
W8 6EB
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 3½ of 10) see review guidelines
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custodian 42 left this review about Princess Victoria
Quite agree with Tris C's comments. To make a difference to the awful Abingdon round the corner I have given this place a 2.
On 12th October 2016
- rating: 2
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Tris C left this review about Princess Victoria
Oh dear. I suspect that things have taken a turn for the worse since the last review as this is in effect a tapas restaurant with just a few chrome lager founts.
Situated on the less than ideal Earls Court Road, this is barely a bar but only just as you can get a drink without eating. No ale here, so I opted for the Kronenbourg 1664 which tasted(?) as expected and set us back £2.70 a half. Décor and lighting is what you'd expect from a tapas/cocktail bar so I won't bother describing it, suffice to say if you like something that vaguely resembles a pub, let alone sells real ale, then you won't be stopping here. The place sells smoothies so may appeal to some.
On 28th June 2016
- rating: 1
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Princess Victoria
Quite a squat building, with the pub's name boldly displayed on the facade, but rather smaller inside than you might expect. Compact, 'L'-shaped bar, refurbished again since I last visited in 2010, with an even more gastro-pub type interior but the same laid-back background jazz. Unfortunately, the real ale has vanished and there is now no draught bitter of any description - just Guinness and a few lagers on tap. There are, however, a few bottles in the fridge including Caledonian 80/- and several beers from Monteith's in New Zealand (e.g. Bohemian Pilsner and Summer Ale - both 5.0% and £4.90 for 330 ml, but thankfully two-for-the-price-of-one during the 5-7 pm Monday to Friday happy 'hour', and the barman helpfully offering one of each to try). Probably a safe bet for Mother's Day (if your mum likes to drink wine, and your pockets are deep enough) but otherwise not much cop... and rating reduced accordingly.
On 12th April 2015
- rating: 5
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E TA left this review about Princess Victoria
A single room corner pub dating from around 1830 just off Kensington High Street which has had a modern refurbishment to make it a calm, modern bar. Wooden fittings and flooring give it an airy feel, and the single tv screen is unobtrusive. There is a good food menu at reasonable (for London) prices. The bar staff are young and friendly. Some light jazz music in the background combines with a mix of comfy chairs, bar stools and low tables to give it an almost continental feel. Two ales on, both from Caledonian; I had Flying Scotsman which was OK but not at its best. Worth dropping in to for a quiet lunch or just to escape the bustle.
On 20th April 2012
- rating: 6
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hondo . left this review about Princess Victoria
Suspect this might have been taken over since the review below. Smart bar restaurant serving usual draught selection plus 2 real ales from caledonian brewery(deuchar's & flying scotsman).Dog friendly and the large wall-mounted screens showing sports tv have been removed.
On 30th November 2011
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