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Prince Regent, Marylebone, W1
W1
W1U 5JN
Pub Type
Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Moby Duck left this review about Prince Regent
A decent looking exterior but once inside it's pretty standard London pub fayre, four handpumps with just a couple on, London Pride and a reasonable Dark Star Hophead served by a surly barmaid. Not on the revisit list.
On 23rd March 2024
- rating: 6
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Tris C left this review about Prince Regent
Dating from 1774 but rebuilt in 1903, this is an interesting pub in that until 1966 it had the unique name of The Lord Tyrawley, an Irish title that came into existence in 1706 but expired in 1821. Since the Swinging ‘60s, it has been known by the decidedly common or garden Prince Regent; what a shame the current owners don’t have the imagination to reinstate a unique pub name then?
A first in here the other night into what is clearly Marylebone’s banging Hub Pub – no other pub in this area has the sheer presence of this commanding early Edwardian rebuild which may or may not be a good thing. Is it popular because it’s good or because it’s a naff place for the incurably vapid to be seen, those who require the assistance of a bouncer to open the door for them? In truth, a bit of everything. It seems that much of the grand finery, including the torchière lights, are original but apparently not the Regency-style grand ‘statement chandeliers’ or ‘gold-framed mirrors’ – I don’t mind the tart’s boudoir bit as long as it’s original. Spacious ‘tick-shaped’ with some large hanging lanterns above the bar and lots of hard surfaces such as the bare boarded floor, meaning that acoustics are poor. That and the fact that on a Thursday evening it was heaving, with music a bit loud, all resulting in conversation that was a bit of a challenge. Still, this allowed us more time to take in the affluent young crowd, ornate bar back and clubroom furniture. Food at least attempts to be upmarket as cheese here is shaved not merely grated.
Despite the crowd, service was friendly and swift, the choice of ales being Sharp’s Doom Bar (clip reversed, thankfully), St. Austell’s Proper Job (clip reversed), Hook Norton’s Hooky leaving the obvious choice of Oakham’s Jeffrey Hudson Bitter which was decent as it should be in a place that charges £4.75 for a pint of the stuff, though this kind of pricing is increasingly common in London.
This pub isn’t the most restful experience and may be quieter earlier in the week but it’s probably one of the better establishments in the area though definitely plays second fiddle to the Angel in the Field and Golden Eagle from the discerning pub-goers perspective.
On 27th January 2018
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about Prince Regent
Nice exterior which looks to have retained the original window panes. U-shaped interior with ornate varnish/gold bar back with frosted mirrors and dewdrop chandeliers. Relatively modernised - varnished wood floor, modern duck egg and battleship grey shades etc. Front bench seating good for watching the world go by in good weather. Four ales on; Doom Bar, Robinsons Trooper, Hop Back Summer Lightning and Gales Seafarers (decent nick). £4.20 a pint of cask so I'll leave you to guess the price of the craft keg from the likes of Camden, Meantime and Beavertown. Not bad, overall. 6.5
On 12th July 2015
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Prince Regent
Given the fancy nature of many of the nearby shops, you might expect this to be some sort of nasty modern gastro-bar with waiter service. However, it is still be a fairly normal - albeit heavily refurbished - unbranded M&B (Castle) pub. Unlike my previous visit a few years ago, very busy on a Friday evening with many customers out on the pavement. Loud inside, with all seating taken or booked. Upstairs 'Opium Lounge' (never visited). Four hand pumps, with Doom Bar, Robinson's Trooper, Summer Lighting and TT Boltmaker (£4.75) available this time.
On 5th July 2015
- rating: 7
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Malden man left this review about The Prince Regent
The main front bar area on the ground floor is kind of tick shaped (as in a written tick) due to the angle of the corner where the pub sits, and then returns further beyond the bar end. A rather elegant interior with an attractive carved bar back featuring gold pediments and etched mirrors, large vases of flowers each end of the counter, the floor is polished or lacquered boards, attractive arched windows, dark patterned ceiling and a pair of elaborate chandeliers. Seating is mixed, of all known types including some rather sumptuous curved banquettes and stools at a drinking ledge in the front windows. Not a seat to be had early on Saturday afternoon so I propped up the bar in a corner and watched the world go by. The Saturday brunch menu was in full swing, traditional breakfast £8.25, smoked haddock with bubble and squeak, poached eggs and hollandaise, £11, other dishes available as well as a daily chalkboard menu.
Four handpumps, all hand interesting offerings, Great Yorkshire Brewery Top of the Hops (claims 2014 hop varieties...)(£3.60), Broughton Dark Dunker, Windsor and Eton Knight of the Garter and Hop Back Winter Lightning. My TOTH was in good shape and not a bad price for this part of the world, just not as hoppy as I might expect. Some good bottled choices too including Delirium Tremens from Belgium 8.5% and from the USA, Flying Dog Snake Dog 7.1%.
Unusually there was a carafe of water on a tray on the bar counter surrounded by small glasses, presumably you can help yourself.
There is a TV, this was off but I imagine would be on soon as a burger and drink deal was advertised for the 6 Nations matches.
Upstairs is the interestingly named Opium Lounge, who knows, I didn't however venture up to take a look.
I was pleasantly surprised by this pub, an excellent unorthodox ale selection at a fair price for this area and a proper pub too.
On 2nd February 2014
- rating: 7
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E TA left this review about The Prince Regent
The Regent is a two storey pub on a corner central to the trendy Marylebone High St shops. The downstairs bar is L shaped and decorated in a faux-Regency style with ornate fittings, slightly slouchy futons and various mirrors. Upstairs is known as the Opium Room or The Ladies' Room, dependign on taste. They serve very good, original food at a reasonable (for London) price. Teh atmosphere was calm, a contrast to the outside which was suffering from wedding fever (I visited the day before the Royal Wedding). Four ales on, I had a couple of pints of Cropton's Royal Union which was very well kept and most enjoyable. This is a good bolt-hole while the wife shops, and it's a good place to come and have a meal or a pint. I'm sure I'll be back.
On 29th April 2011
- rating: 7
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Steve C left this review about The Prince Regent
There was a good selection of premium lagers in this pub during my visit and the bar staff were friendly and I was served promptly even though it was very busy. I will pop back in when next passing.
On 7th June 2007
- rating: 6
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