Pub in Bayswater
Princess Royal
47 Hereford Road, Bayswater, W2 5AHClosest station: Royal Oak, about 10 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 371 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Princess Royal
Mediterranean-inspired cuisine offered in an upscale pub with a leafy terrace & country-chic rooms.
Following a period as Pomona's, this site reopened in March 2022 with its original name, the Princess Royal. The present incarnation, as part of the small Cubitt House chain of London pubs, is very much food, wine and cocktail focussed, but with a range of keg beers and three cask ales. The refurbishment during the prior closure included some restoration of original features, including the exposure of the pub name mosaic in the entrance porch. The premises are now expensively furnished and offer elegant and comfortable facilities inside and outside for drinkers and diners alike. Upholstered stools flank the solid wooden horse-shoe bar with original tiles and polished timber flooring, red arm chairs fill the window and variously-sized tables are close by, affording ample space for drinkers inside or outside the pleasant front terrace. Bar or table service is provided by charming and helpful uniformed staff.
The most memorable feature of the pub is the adjoining large outdoor dining area with some 120-plus covers. Huge trees stand among the tables and flower beds surround the periphery. Tables and chairs are cast iron with dark green woodwork and other decorative materials, all of the highest quality. This must be one of the most attractive dining rooms in London and indeed the whole pub has been described in The Times as "one of the most magnificent, sprawling, elegant and beautiful pubs imaginable". Food service starts with breakfast and there is an interesting Mediterranean-inspired menu for lunch and in the evening. Wines in a high-end list are surprisingly not arranged by country of origin, but by style. Bar snacks include such favourites as fried pizzas with truffle and nduja on fennel biscuits.
Note that alcohol may not be sold before 10am Monday to Saturday or noon on Sundays. Opening hours given here are the bar hours. Food service starts with breakfast.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Also breakfast see venue website
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Two private rooms seating 20 and 8
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accommodation: Four en-suite rooms named after members of Royalty: Diana, Margaret, Lilibet, Alexandra.
- Newspapers
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
Opening times
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Cubitt House
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 3096 6996
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 371 ratings
5 out of 5Markus Van Kempenon Google, September 2024
Great pub and even better food. I had a nice bitter beer to start. We were surprised by the menu tho. The Menu was Italian inspired. We had squid ink pasta 🍝 and filled zucchini flowers as well as a artichoke salad with white wine ( go for a bottle). All very reasonable priced. Food service was excellent 👌. The area is great for shopping as well. So one can do more shopping and one can hang enjoying the scene and beers🍻😁
5 out of 5AB NycLonDelon Google, September 2024
What a perfect little neighbourhood pub! Thebserive is impeccable, nothing is too much for the Pubs amazing staff. We were a big party of 25 with 9 kids and the staff was most amazing, they didn't book an eyelid dealing with 9 demanding 9 years old. Really nothing was too much for the staff which was such a novel experience in London. The food was also amazing as were the house wines. We are definitely making this pub a regular haunt for us. Also, I have to say the ambience, location and the over all premises is just perfect!!!!!! Cannot recommend this place enough.
5 out of 5Alix Mon Google, August 2024
We came in for a quick drink and the bartender Mel made our night!! He was really determined to make us interesting cocktails we would enjoy. He was also game to try some Canadian cocktails he was unfamiliar with to make us feel at home. We ended up staying for a few drinks in the end. And the banter was decent, too 😉. Note: At the time of my visit, only cards were accepted, so keep that in mind.
3 out of 5Elsa Vxton Google, September 2024
Sadly a little disappointed with the service we received at dinner. We were a big group and felt that the staff wasn’t organised or trained well enough to handle such a big table. The waitress was very nice and did her best, however I feel management did her (and us) a disservice by appointing her to our table as she seemed overwhelmed. Orders were taken haphazardly, food came at weird intervals, which meant we were ordering a lot of drinks to make up for the wait. I appreciate that looking after a large group isn’t easy but someone with more experience would’ve known how to handle it better…
5 out of 5Grace Mahonyon Google, September 2024
I just wanted to write a review to say the most enormous thank you to The Princess Royal Pub. We had a rather large group last Sunday (children and adults) for a late roast. With a mixed group like this, it is often tricky to accommodate the children and adults alike! Our waiter George, and the floor team were so helpful and meant the whole afternoon ran smoothly. The "Sharing Roast" was also a fun way to have our lunch. As well as that, Sophie for being so great with the seating arrangements.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.