Pub in Blackheath
Princess of Wales
1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath, SE3 0RLClosest station: Blackheath, about 7 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 2,247 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Princess of Wales
Ornate Victorian pub with glass-clad conservatory, original fittings and a menu of British staples.
Long associated with Blackheath Rugby Club, this M&B pub sits on the edge of the heath. Summer drinkers spill out onto the vast green space (plastic glass use mandated as a licensing requirement) and into the spacious walled garden. The L-shaped bar provides large high and low tables as well as bench seated booths that may accommodate groups. The food is popular, and the Sunday roasts are sought after. 6 handpumps on the single bar. Latterly this pub has operated a card payment only policy.
Underwent perhaps its most wide-ranging physical changes in the November 2022 makeover, with the removal of the former atmospheric bar counter in the front bar with its historic bar back embellishments, now only a vestige of the latter remains. This has become an area of extra seating.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: At rear and some seats outside at the front
- Real Fire
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: Children welcome until 8pm, tots' high stools available
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Events: Pub quiz Mondays
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking: Obtain voucher from bar and display to validate use of parking spaces at side of pub in Paragon Place
- Smoking
- Good for Children
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- 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
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8852 5784
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 2,247 ratings
5 out of 5Michelle Clarkon Google, August 2024
What a roast! Was blooming fabulous. This place is great, the atmosphere is very welcoming, it's welcoming to not only children, but also the children with paws. Another great meal and a lovely afternoon. And a big thank you to the crew working - Leo / Dan / Nathan & Katie, you guys certainly know how to make your customers happy. Thank you from the Clark Family.
5 out of 5Adamon Google, August 2024
A great pub, plenty of choice for drinks with a decent food menu that changes regularly. Really good friendly service even on a busy evening. Can order your drinks from the table via the QR code and the drinks are brought to you in a timely manner. Would recommend booking a table as it does get busy.
5 out of 5Doris Chanon Google, April 2024
Great pub! Lovely seating outside with great views of Blackheath. A great selection of gin and rum. Not a bad list of wine too. Reasonably priced. Good menu with sharing plates and other starters that we can share over a few drinks. Never disappoint when we eat here. It’s a very inviting pub. One of my favourite locals. 🧡
5 out of 5David Pon Google, July 2024
Great pub with many beers on tap, beautiful garden, top service and lovely food. Stop here, you’ll love it.
4 out of 5Mehry Kioumarsion Google, September 2024
Lovely looking pub with good ambience and friendly service, but food and drinks on the pricier side.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.