Pub in London W1
Prince of Wales Feathers
8 Warren Street, London, W1T 5LAClosest station: Warren Street, about 1 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,196 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Prince of Wales Feathers
Pub with high tables and leather sofas, stained-glass windows, polished wood and colourful fabrics.
Originally licensed in 1793 and named the Feathers since at least 1826; it added Prince of Wales to the name in 1968. The pub has many historical and literary credentials: the Chartists met here in October 1841 to hear an address on "the present distress of the country". In the twentieth century in his 1929 novel The Midnight Bell, Patrick Hamilton offered a portrait of a London pub in the 1920s with its staff and regulars, thought to be based on this pub.
Dick Barton, the popular radio detective serial of the 1940s with its dramatic theme music and daily cliff-hangers, was planned here in the presence of Noel Johnson who took the title role. A few decades later a father from Woking took his young lad to a talent contest in the pub. The lad was Ricky Parfitt and his "spotting" at the talent contest was the start of what was to become Status Quo.
So, the pub has its place as one of the most important in British musical history! Formerly a Charrington's pub, now it's a deep bar with some stained glass windows at the front. The rear Orangery area, complete with marble fireplace, can be hired for functions. Quiz night Tuesdays.
The main pic shows the external view as at Nov 2021 but we have retained a "before" pic as well.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Pavement
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7383 4849
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,196 ratings
5 out of 5Cigar Smoker UKon Google, May 2024
Good pub, reasonable prices for London. Roof terrace is a nice touch. 3 flights of stairs for the toilets are a bit much after a few pints though 😳. Staff were friendly and helpful. Showed the cup final on the day we were there so that was good 👍🏼
5 out of 5Fernando Dacostaon Google, August 2024
Very good beer, food excellent, our waiter was from Maracaibo, Venezuela Great atmosphere Excellent
5 out of 5Enricoon Google, December 2023
Great pub with plenty of offering! Food was really tasty and at a decent price for the area.. it comes with friendly service and a really well decorated environment. It felt cosy and comfortable, ideal for a break from the cold. Sausage and mash were a good choice..
5 out of 5Arbold Hassknechton Google, August 2024
The value for money receives full marks. Excellent quality and superb taste. The staff are very friendly and the wait time is short. Ordering via QR code on your mobile phone is a nice touch and makes the visit exceptionally convenient. Despite my brief stay in the city, they managed to win me over as a regular customer. I am already looking forward to my next visit!
5 out of 5Kay Töllneron Google, June 2024
Nice people,great variety of beers and tasty food. Remarkable is the choice of music ,be it 90s stuff or Funk&Soul.It always was fun to be here.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.