Princess Louise in Camden

Wow, what can I say... defo nothing bad about this great old pub/restaurant, it's food or the staff. After a successful day at a TV production show in Olympia we decided to dine at the Princess Louise in Holborn. This brilliant venue never fails to deliver, even if it's just for a pint BUT don't just drink, go upstairs to the restaurant, bag a seat by a window and watch the world bustle by while you wait for your fab food. Lakeisha, Chloe and Lily looked after us so well, considerately and professionally; nothing was too much effort. They were constantly looking after other diners too and, later, drinkers in the downstairs bars. I really like this venue for it's charm, food, service, atmosphere and real ale... and if you're there when the window boxes are in bloom and lit by the sun, well, it's difficult to get up and leave. Thank you ladies, just fantastic. You looked after us how it's meant to be done, you're true ambassadors for the hospitality industry and I'm thrilled to have met you all. Will be back ASAP!!

Was here 45 years ago so have been ,in and out maybe 20 times, friendly staff clean glasses, good beer, reasonable prices.

Super nice pub, the place is really magnificent but then the burger is dry and the steak is of poor quality, English food always surprises me.

Mega ambience and interesting niches. Service on Sunday was overwhelmed.

Nice little pub. Serves food upstairs. Small two table rooms around the downstairs bar

This pub, a little off the beaten track, is truly original. The most beautiful but also the most extreme, you order at the counter and after paying they bring you exceptional beers that you can choose from a vast selection. The menu is typical of English pubs. On the ground floor there is a series of wooden and glass partitions that divide different rooms. In the center a beautiful clock. They didn't serve us spirits in front of the children, they waited for them to go away with their mother. They don't take reservations from the site. I recommend it if you want to have a real London pub experience. It's not really suitable for children as it's a bit extreme although fish and chips and hamburgers can also be found here. However, my children were fine.

Of the Same Smith pubs I've visited in London (and I've been to quite a few) this one is my favorite. I love the semi-private cubicles around the central bar. A great place to have a private conversation while still enjoying the bustle of a London bar. Service is good, drinks are cold, and pricing is comparatively affordable.

Fabulous pub to visit. Amazing decor.

Great interior but the service really disappointing: I asked for a drink and I took the recommended Rum Punch. It came for the full price but with only half the ingredient and hardly any booze: they were out of fruit! Basically orange juice with ice for more than 15 bucks.

Nice old traditional pub on High Holborn.

Fantastic Victorian pub with amazing decoration. Friendly staff.

Beautiful old Victorian bar, lots of dark wood, tiling and mirrors, lots of snugs. However, no cask ale and not even a single ale on tap. Super disappointing.

A historic pub no longer worth visiting. Was once famous for cask ale that it no longer serves. A shame, as the interior is stunning, but one can pop in, take a look and enjoy it without suffering through an otherwise overpriced and mediocre pub.

A long overdue return for pre-dinner drinks. Still as wonderful as I remembered it to be. The Sam Smith's Old Brewery Bitter, on hand pump, was well kept.

Very old pub, woodwork and the presence of "snugs", compartments which allowed you to drink discreetly, without being noticed too much from the outside. The place has retained its remarkable historical decoration. The beer is obviously delicious...

Great pub Great food Staff and service very good

Historic pub in the heart of the city, wooden panelled and cut glass everywhere. Nice and quiet in the day, and gets very busy as the city workers all turn out at the end of the day. Sam Smith's, so good bitter and stout, don't go looking for any modern IPA style beers. I really like it here and try to call in when I am close by.

Tall guy with tattoos was very rude. Made some looks. Beer was half way with foam asked him to fill pint up he said its filled. And he was just rude no thanks or anything. Like with horses not like with customers

I was not able to eat there because there was a 30 minutes wait. Is there kitchen could not cope with half a floor empty. The barman was so slow that I had to wait over 10 minutes for a glass of beer

Very disappointed with this so-called English pub. The beer was warm, the food not great.

I advise against it. No service. Mortuary atmosphere, unappetizing dishes. Next 😵

Very nice pub but very noisy, too bad...

Dennis at the bar took very good care of us. He was super helpful when I was unable to climb the stairs to the dinning room and made us feel welcome with his generous hospitality. Beyond that, this pub is a wonderful maze of private-feeling cozy rooms. Great beer in beautiful historic surroundings.

Had a drink there small and lots of doors lol nice log fire

A great old school London pub, doesn't get much better

Popped in for a quick drink. Beautiful old Victorian pub. Run by Sam Smith's so the range of real ales is very restricted.

Perfect Sam Smiths. Good beer, nice people. What is there not to like?

Superb historic pub with compartments. A very nice place to sip a good whiskey or drink a good beer. Great atmosphere!

Great old pub, old tiles & glass, separate rooms really great. Good beers from Samuel Smiths brewery.

They only sell their own brands of alcohol. Even the coke zero a friend had was their own brand. We got over that but the mens toilets were the most smelliest toilets in the world. I was going to be sick.

Great customer service at this pub. Very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Waiter had dark long hair.

Always love Samuel Smiths pubs. Shame they don't serve the Dark Mild at The Princess Louise though. The bar staff were great. They were friendly, recommended drinks for us and helped us find a table.

A delightful old pub in the heart of Holborn, a real step back in time!!! Enjoyed the beer,service and ambience

Most beautiful pub interior. Well curated Sam Smith cask ales. Must visit.

Great old Victorian pub with excellent food and service, prices we're very cheap considering it's London would definitely recommend a visit

A must. Just the architecture will give you a reason to visit this gem pub. Small private booths or a big hall, every corner is well-preserved. Bartenders are welcoming, fast to give you your favorite. They even have an all-day cocktail 241!!

Cracking pub near Holborn Underground. Great atmosphere and loads of character. Lovely Victorian Pub. Good beer and wine. Didn’t eat.

Expensive beer prices. Lack of range had no non alcoholic beer. Did not try food. Toilets not accessible for disabled

It's such a nice bar especially if you get one of the private areas which still have access to that bar

Sadly, this was my second visit to the Princess Louise, and I still haven't had a drink there. Busy and massively understaffed. The single member of staff was doing their best, but we left without being served after almost 15 minutes...

We arrived at 2:30 p.m. and the kitchen was already closed, so we couldn't try it 😕

Great pub, good interior, great beer, lovely staff.

Great looking pub with original features and a working fireplace

Amazing interior a real gin Palace

Gem of a place close to British Museum.

Love the vibe here!! Just a bit loud like any other pub in London😂

Beautiful interior and lovely bartenders

Very good hotel nice staffe the food to testy

Great atmosphere in historic pub.

Hmmm it's a Sam Smith pub so you are limited to their beer, which is ok-ish

What a wonderful pub! The Victorian's certainly knew what they were doing when they built this beautiful pub. Even the toilets are remarkable! I had a lovely pint of Samuel Smith's which was well kept and delicious. Well worth a visit.

Very old and traditional london pub 🇬🇧

A great place to grab a pint. Awful toilets.

Nice place to visist. The waitress was really nice and food was good :). They care about allergies Thank you

Been in London for two weeks. This was by far the worst meal of our trip. The chicken schnitzel was a frozen patty dropped into deep frier for two minutes. The chicken breast on the salad was also a frozen piece of meat poorly cooked. It was so tough , it was inedible. And to top it off, even the chips were soggy and mushy. The beer was good, as was the lettuce on the salad. The rest was awful.

Lovely old Sam Smiths pub in Holborn. Plenty of cut-glass and dark wood (and a real fire in winter) give this place a "cosy" and welcoming atmosphere. Very much worth a stop if you're thirsty....or cold !

Truly a beautiful pub on the inside, lots of tiny snugs along the bars and a fantastic vibe and atmosphere at 6pm on a Wednesday evening.

Another Sam Smiths pub. It gets rammed with tourists . When I was there, service was good. Sam Smiths stout is nice enough.

The Princess Louise, located in Holborn, is a true gem among London’s historic pubs, offering a charming glimpse into Victorian-era grandeur. Stepping inside feels like stepping back in time, with its stunning interior design that has been lovingly preserved to reflect its 19th-century heritage. The highlight of the pub is its ornate Victorian décor, complete with etched glass panels, intricate tiling, polished wood, and cozy snugs that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The beautifully partitioned booths add a unique touch, giving patrons a sense of privacy while still soaking in the lively pub vibe. Known for its well-kept Samuel Smith’s ales, The Princess Louise delivers both quality and affordability. Whether you’re a fan of a classic pint, a refreshing cider, or something softer, the pub’s selection caters to a wide range of tastes. Its central location makes it a popular choice for both locals and visitors, offering a quintessential British pub experience. Despite its popularity, the atmosphere remains friendly and welcoming, with a mix of after-work crowds, tourists, and those simply looking to enjoy the pub’s historical charm. Whether you’re there for the beautifully restored Victorian interior, a quiet drink in a snug, or just to soak up a piece of London’s rich pub culture, The Princess Louise is a true treasure that embodies the spirit of traditional London pubs.

Lovely Sam Smiths Victorian pub. Lots of snugs round the bar, double Stout is a lovely drop.

Great historical pub with fantastic hand pumped Sam Smith's bitter..

best pub I've been to, incredible ambience, unique layout, fantastic beer try the chocolate stout

One of the last Gin palaces in London (I'm led to believe)

A notable pub with ornate Victorian hardwood and glass partitions and bar (and very grand original gents toilets) which are a Must See if you are passing. Sadly, the operator (Samuel Smiths) only offers their own label beverages. Fine, if you enjoy these drinks, but grim if you want a better choice. Drop in to see the Splendour and bail out if you don't like the drinks on offer.

Only had a drink. Classic, original, historic pub with many small sections and spectacular, old, original urinals. Had some nice Sam Smith's beer.

Typical English pub. I ordered some banger and smash and my wife got a stew pie. It is close to Piccadilly Circus and is an alternative to the thousands of Asian options in London's Chinatown. They don't take the order at the table despite having few people. The atmosphere is a typical Anglo pub with a wide variety of drinks. It is very pretty and very well decorated. The food just delivered, it wasn't anything out of this world but it wasn't bad either. Maybe I had high expectations.

Good beer, nice place to play fingerboard

Great little cosy pub with cubbyholes. Stinky toilets, but big bar with quick service. Haven't tried any food,

. . sólo una cerveza en el grifo - el mejor amargo de Sam Smith - que era bueno, pero por favor, más opciones! El interior está dividido en cubículos alrededor de la barra con capacidad para 4-6 personas y es de excelencia victoriana!

Quality pub. Mikey (Cole Palmer) is very professional and efficient.

Wonderfully unique pub. There are multiple booth-like rooms for folks to congregate in, while being served by a common long bar. Can get mighty busy just after work, but worth checking for an open spot

Nice pub. Friendly staff. I didn't try the food.

Beautiful pub, completely let down by it's lack of hygiene. The toilets had not been cleaned for sometime, smelt HEAVILY of urine as you approached them, really off putting. My husband said the men's toilets (hygiene) were the worst he had ever seen. Surfaces all sticky at tables. Real shame.

Beautiful place and atmosphere. Love the brown combined with the colored windows. Great classic pub.

The building is incredible but the woman who worked the bar today was moronic. Asked for a glass of water for my neice and she kept asking us for ID - I'm 40, my niece is 13. I explained we just wanted to get me a coke and her some water, then sit outside not inside. She was patronising and kept reiterating that she's not allowed to serve a minor. She was never asked to serve a minor, she must have taken exception to us.

Great spot for a few pints Authentic old pub.

Lovely old pub, it's a Sam Smith's brewery pub, so don't expect a pint of branded lager, but the stout is great and so is the Alpine lager. Bit cheaper than most pubs but not as much as it used to be.

Such a good customer service! Nina was so lovely and helped with my order issue🫶🏾

Go for the wonderful architecture and great beers. Only one stressed bar-person behind the bar when we went, so service was slow.

Waterblast your bathrooms, or burn them lol

Beautiful tiled detail - cosy little snugs, friendly staff

Mens toilet are proper disaster!!! Shame , manager and owner, your opinion?

Had our evening meal here, steak and ale pie with buttered carrots and mash, plus a pint and a half of Sam Smiths Stout, lovely, served by a lovely young all on her own but did an excellent job.

Awesome ambiance, great selection of beers and decent food. Amazing woodwork and glass throughout the place. Great spot to stop in for a pint

It would have been four stars but all the ales were off, and I was "forced" to drink lager.

Beautiful interiors! Worth a visit to see this unique space and have a drink.

Least welcoming of all the pubs on my recent historic pub crawl. Cittie of York, Cheshire Cheese, The Blackfriar, Queens Larder all infinitely better

Proper old fashioned London pub. It was short staffed and they seem to have upped the prices (it used to be one of the best value pubs) since I was last in here pre covid

Absolutely stunning pub. But no WiFi and the men’s room might be the most unpleasant in London…

Great pub, beautiful historic setting. We loved it

Tiny private meeting space n the you had to split up to eat upstairs no thought as to maximise profits means it's a put off going again other Sam smith pubs get it right obviously management don't care about clients at this one avoid at all costs

Tiny private meeting space n the you had to split up to eat upstairs no thought as to maximise profits means it's a put off going again other Sam smith pubs get it right obviously management don't care about clients at this one avoid at all costs

Excellent food and beer selection. Steak and ale pie, and the fish and chips, were fantastic! They have fruit beers too, especially if you’re not a big fan of traditional beer.

Built in 1872, it is a spectacular Victorian building. All the elements found in the architectural and historical list of mirrors, mosaics, tiles, brass and separate bars divided with dark mahogany partitions are present. With its glorious features accentuated between the high ceilings, island bar, marble and stained glass windows. When you enter this pub you take a step back in time and see what pubs once looked like It's a Samuel Smith pub and it's a sight to behold. Downstairs beer/alcohol and snacks, upstairs a pub food menu with the same beers The place is very quiet and sometimes not crowded. Drinking a beer here while silently reflecting is a pleasure.

Excellent food and beer selection. Steak and ale pie, and the fish and chips, were fantastic! They have fruit beers too, especially if you’re not a big fan of traditional beer.

Fantastic meal of sausage, mash and onion rings! I walked around for an hour searching for an authentic meal and finally found it! Highly recommend!!!

Historic place but needs more vitality

An old Victorian pub with beautiful original features. Mosaic tiles, victorian wall panelling, centre bar with little booths all round, etched mirrors, a gorgeous big window with original glass to the outside. It has it all! Plus, bonus as its also a Samuel Smiths pub. Don't miss it if you are near!

This is my second time visiting here! I love here! Taking me back to the ancient classic atmosphere with delicious beers!! Most of the customers are business men not touristic is also nice. Further more I found the best black beer here = Extra Stout so good!

Very atmospheric place(paintings, two floors, lamps, warm lights), but the rest is not on the same level. Pie was too crunchy and dry, definitely microwaved - cold outside and hot as hell inside. Waited order very long, hadn't got my tea(when it was brought, the cup was not clean). The portion was quite little for a pretty high price.