Bars & Pubs

Had a long lunch here with friends which carried right on into the evening. The wilted spinach risotto was delicious as was the cheese boards which kept coming, then again so did the wine. I haven't had such a fun time in a pub with so much delicious food and wine anywhere else like this and is a definite hit list for our next night out! Just brilliant for West London.

It was a very disapointing experience! the food was priced like an expensive restaurant but tasted just like an ordinary pub. Starter was garnished with rotten leaves £9.50 ? Dont think so. Overambitious menu underrealised. Avoid!

My partner LOVED the meat-heavy food and original menu, and the extensive beer and ale list. I however, while I appreciated the originality of all the courses, did not like the food much. It was all very boldly traditional, so it didn't offer much choice for the non-meat-eater, or those watching their weight! Bone marrow dumplings and sausages were nice though... Made me feel like I was having a heart attack afterwards however

Had a lovely dinner here with a group of friends. Love the way it is primarily a pub but with a great restaurant "attached". This is how it should be with gastropubs, who all too often try to transform themselves from a pub into a restaurant, and the pub part becomes like a waiting room. And if they want to charge >£12 for mains, they better learn a thing or two from Princess Victoria. The only unfulfilled point, as is the case with most (gastro)pubs, is that beer is not valued highly enough to feature on drinks list in the restaurant. Some tasting notes on both beer and wines would be extremely welcome too. British beer industry could help themselves by educating young wine-drinking crowds on pleasures of matching beer with food, and where best place to do so than in a gastropub. But PV is a great place, lovely decor and fine food.

I just came back from Princes Victoria and I can say two thinks.
One that food was good and place was nice and cozy BUT there is another think!
While we were eating our dinner with nine other friends there was a stuff behind the bar gossiping about as so obviously! I fount it really upsetting! And when I complain I didn’t hear sorry!!! I think they should apologize at least!!
I am not English person but I am still paying costumer! Would be nice to show a bit of respect!!This is not what you would expected from a place with a high ratings.

Great posting Nick with constructive criticism put across in the right way. Points raised noted and will implement a move towards improving consistency. The next ones on me with a personal tour of our cellars for you to see just how we maintain and condition our real ales prior to serving. Many thanks. Matt Wilkin

I have been going since it opened and the food and service is still first rate, however a few things have started to niggle. The first is that they keep running out of a number of beers (ales) on a regular basis. The other is this tendency to allow table in the main bar area to be 'reserved' for groups (who are not eating) which combned with the continued encroachment of eating into the bar area does not make it welcoming to just popping in for a relaxing drink.

Just a note to say I've been visiting the Vic since it reopened and it is still a great pub reaching very high standards. Since it opened I have taken various friends and family there and in turn they have all returned or recommended it. Mines a Guinness!

finally a real gastropub, where you having a ggod time with your friends, the food is amazling good, and the list of the wine, excellent choice.. and you can chat with your neighbours... and you will see different type of people which is great... thank you see you soon

have a great nite yesterday, ( 16/01/09) fantastic service, with a amazing carte of wine ( Austrian red wine full of flavour, and not heavy on the palet, great recommandation) Ambiance, the place are so beautiful and the food... mmmmhhhh!!! Choice and flavour everything you wanted for a great nite with friends!!! I will be back..