Pub in London WC2
Prince of Wales
150-151 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5TDClosest station: Covent Garden, about 4 min walk4.0out of 5 on Google, from 1,696 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Prince of Wales
Traditional pub grub & real ales are offered in this old-fashioned locale with a beer garden.
Called Charlies for some years, it has now reverted to its original 1850 name. Stood at number 154 until rebuilt in 1932 to allow street widening. Situated at the corner of Drury Lane and Great Queen Street, close to the imposing Freemasons Hall, well placed to serve both Covent Garden market area and the theatre-going public who throng to this area in the evening. Electric lights housed in gaslight-style lanterns illuminate the dark stained wood bar, while the general lighting in the room is subdued. Seating is mostly at free standing tables for four, high level ones in the middle, and lower ones at the sides. Three upstairs function rooms are available for hire for parties, receptions, etc. The food range includes platters, pies, burgers, fish and chips, and sandwiches. Note that alcohol may not be sold until noon on Sundays.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Pavement seating
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Greene King
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7836 5183
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.0out of 5 on Google, from 1,696 ratings
5 out of 5Monica Salvion Google, October 2024
My favourite local pub, since they became a theatre pub at the beginning of the year! As a Drury Lane resident, I was beyond excited when I found out the Stage Door Theatre venue opened in the room upstairs, just a few doors down the road. Affordable dinner theatre with west end production quality, and delicious cocktails. I also really appreciate they non-alcoholic range. It's provided a weekly get-together for me and my neighbours, all theatre buffs!
5 out of 5Damian Lubanskion Google, August 2024
When my comics group decided to do a meet up in this spot I wasn't fan of the idea but for my suprise this pub is actually a great place. First thing I noticed is how attentive stuff is: glasses and bottles are being collected all the time, you can always see someone from pub on the floor. It's very clean as well, spacious place, which is not always a case in London. Visited Saturday afternoon, it wasn't extremaly busy since we managed to snag even 2 tables for our group. Again: that's a good thing since it's Central. And they had security already at the doors. Very good sight. My…
4 out of 5No longer usingon Google, April 2024
Everything you would expect from a British pub, including meat pies made on site. A small space with a fun atmosphere. Steak and ale pie with mashed and peas was excellent. As a Canadian, seeing mayonnaise on the table was interesting. A great experience.
5 out of 5k10on Google, September 2024
Great pub. Staff were friendly and offered beer suggestions, steak and ale pie was delicious. Atmosphere on a Sunday evening was the highlight, though.
5 out of 5Lizzie Staleyon Google, September 2024
Had a lovely roast dinner here. Very reasonably priced and delicious. Service was great - thanks Callum! Very relaxed atmosphere.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.