Princess Louise, Holborn

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Closed for most of 2007 for a big restoration job, the Princess Louise is once again one of London's destination pubs. The classic Victorian interior is still gloriously intact; indeed, it's come back with extra period additions, with partitions now running down the sides of the island bar, creating the sort of subdivided drinking spaces common to nineteenth century gin palaces. Whilst in keeping with the rest of the pub's design, the partitions however bring their own problems, with the reduction in floor space being the most obvious. Minor quibbles aside, the Princess Louise is still an enticing pub; arguably the most beautiful pub interior in London. Given this, it's also an extremely popular one so a visit out of peak hours is recommended to fully experience its wonders (including the ornate gents' toilets). Definitely give it a look though; any serious list of London's must-see pubs has this one close to the top. A last point to remember: as a pub owned by the Samuel Smith's Brewery, the Princess Louise only sells Sam's branded drinks.
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03 Oct 2011
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Tastefully decorated. Great atmosphere and excellent ales. What else can I say?
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26 Mar 2010
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The interior needs no more comment from me- what I continue to find astonishing is that, Samuel Smith being the sole tipple aside, a pint here costs at least a full ONE THIRD less than in other Central London pubs. This does not, thankfully, detract from the customer base, which still retains a "local" feel despite the tourists and frequent visitors like myself.

Worth a visit for that alone.

Definitely a place to take people who do not know the area or the pub.

Fancy a stroll? The Lamb-Princess Louise-Ship Tavern...a great trio.
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06 Dec 2009
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first time back after the refit - they've done a good job but there is less space and this is a busy pub but I like it. Staff were fast and accurate, beer good and great value, will be returning again and again.
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208-209 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7BW

020 7405 8816

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From the station, cross Kingsway and head down High Holborn. You should be able to see the pub's sign on your left from the corner of Kingsway and High Holborn.

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03 Oct 11 Updated by gustavo_marchueta