Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 16 and Version 9 of Prince, N16 0EB
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On [[Ewan]]'s visit in September 2007, ales on tap were Greene King IPA and Pride, with the lager option being Adnams Spindrift, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Staropramen and the other usual options. Fairly expensive, given a half of Leffe was £2.80. There was also an extensive food menu (around £10 or more for a main), which wasn't sampled on this visit (though they had a three-course option for £17 including Sunday roast). |
On tap are Greene King IPA and Pride, with the lager option being Adnams Spindrift, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Staropramen and the other usual options. Fairly expensive, given a half of Leffe is £2.80. There is also an extensive food menu (around £10 or more for a main), which I didn't sample (though they had a three-course option for £16.95 including Sunday roast). |
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An anonymous visitor (October 2008) comments that the Sunday lunch on their recent visit was palatable though not outstanding, with large portions and delicious gravy and roast potatoes, though the vegetables seemed microwaved and the sausages that one of their party tried were bland; also that the music was overly biased towards the Beatles and the staff could have been friendlier. |
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* [http://fancyapint.com/pub/718 Fancyapint review] |
* [http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub718.html Fancyapint review] |
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* [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/74214 Qype comments] |
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Comment added by Anonymous: We have visited The Prince a couple of times before but after today's Sunday lunch, I have promised myself not to return. I was never able to put my finger on what was missing, until now. Happily Stoke Newington has a glut of excellent eateries and a person would therefore assume each establishment would try a little harder to vie for custom. This place seems to rely on its back street cosy location and faux gastro pub status with funky metallic bar (damp - use a cloth!) and thinks it doesn't have to do much else to attract business. The food wasn't outstanding but palatable, although the portions big. The vegetables seemed microwaved and my friend thought her sausages were bland, but the gravy and the crispy roast potatoes were delicious. All in all average fayre really. The main problem for me, were the staff. Two of them especially displaying a certain well-honed aloof manner, and bordering on offensive indifference in our being there. This crescendo-ed on my paying the (over-priced) bill. The 'Thank you' was uttered but I was stared right through with a chilling lack of human interaction. The staff coupled with the sterile atmosphere and bland choice in music (I am from originally from Liverpool and tremendously proud of my heritage, but there is only so much back to back Beatles even I can take) made my mind up never to return. I say save yourself a few pennies and go somewhere warmer in atmosphere and marginally cheaper like the Londesborough or the Daniel Defoe where the manager cracks a joke as he pours your pint. |
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A renovated 'gastropub' just off Church Street in increasingly-posh Stoke Newington, this is a pleasant airy and tastefully decorated pub, popular with families, but slightly soulless in that familiar way with refitted pubs.
On tap are Greene King IPA and Pride, with the lager option being Adnams Spindrift, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Staropramen and the other usual options. Fairly expensive, given a half of Leffe is £2.80. There is also an extensive food menu (around £10 or more for a main), which I didn't sample (though they had a three-course option for £16.95 including Sunday roast).
There's a function room and bar upstairs available for hire, an outdoors smoking area/beer garden (though no greenery to speak of), and a dining room.
See also:
Comment added by Anonymous: We have visited The Prince a couple of times before but after today's Sunday lunch, I have promised myself not to return. I was never able to put my finger on what was missing, until now.
Happily Stoke Newington has a glut of excellent eateries and a person would therefore assume each establishment would try a little harder to vie for custom. This place seems to rely on its back street cosy location and faux gastro pub status with funky metallic bar (damp - use a cloth!) and thinks it doesn't have to do much else to attract business.
The food wasn't outstanding but palatable, although the portions big. The vegetables seemed microwaved and my friend thought her sausages were bland, but the gravy and the crispy roast potatoes were delicious. All in all average fayre really.
The main problem for me, were the staff. Two of them especially displaying a certain well-honed aloof manner, and bordering on offensive indifference in our being there. This crescendo-ed on my paying the (over-priced) bill. The 'Thank you' was uttered but I was stared right through with a chilling lack of human interaction.
The staff coupled with the sterile atmosphere and bland choice in music (I am from originally from Liverpool and tremendously proud of my heritage, but there is only so much back to back Beatles even I can take) made my mind up never to return.
I say save yourself a few pennies and go somewhere warmer in atmosphere and marginally cheaper like the Londesborough or the Daniel Defoe where the manager cracks a joke as he pours your pint.
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