Pub in Highgate
Prince of Wales
53 Highgate High Street, Highgate, N6 5JXClosest station: Highgate, about 14 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 327 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Prince of Wales
Old-school, wood-accented British pub featuring cask ales, plus a cosy beer garden.
Following a brief closure the pub has now (Dec 2018) reopened under new management with an emphasis on "craft beers". In Jan 2023 - 2 cask beers - Landlord and Old Peculier. What we had as the Twitter a/c seems to be suspended. It is unlikely that the opening hours we list are correct but their website only shows hours for the day itself - not the whole week! We have taken the hours from their F/book page. No reference to food being served.
A small traditional pub dating back to the 17th century. A single horseshoe bar serves a surprisingly spacious wood-panelled room with a number of prints of local dignitaries from the past. It has a cosy, welcoming feel. There is a small, flower basket bedecked patio, favoured by smokers, out back facing the open space of Pond Square.
Underground: Archway or Highgate. Buses: 143 & 210 stop outside, 214. 271 bus has been w/d by TFL. 263 now goes directly up to Highgate Village and stops practically outside this pub.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Terrace at back
- Real Fire
- Sports TV
- Games
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8340 0445
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 327 ratings
1 out of 5Mark Ton Google, May 2024
The pub looks very charming, the staff ruined the experience though. The bartender misheard the order and once asked to change it, he was very sarcastic and rude. I guess that’s the service I should have expected from a “proper pub” even if they advertise on their website this :” We guarantee you a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere”. Definitely not recommended
5 out of 5Howardon Google, December 2019
Traditional looking pub from the outside, but with a refurbished interior and a certain edge to the music choice. It's done in a genuine way and not too 'try hard' but it's definitely not your Dad's country pub. There's still a good selection of ales and lagers, plus the bar staff were relaxed and friendly.
5 out of 5Cleo Peacockon Google, August 2024
I think this might be my favourite pub in Highgate. They have an excellent crisp selection which is vital to a decent pub 🙂
5 out of 5Harry PGon Google, July 2024
Love this pub great atmosphere, cool place. The manager Harrison is great, runs the place really well makes it a nice place to be.
5 out of 5nnierka99on Google, April 2024
Great pub! Once of the warmest place in highgate!:)
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.