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95 Forest Road, E8 3BH Full details & map

Restaurants & cafés: Modern European

Time Out says 5 Users say 4/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Oct 31 2011

A traditional pub atmosphere prevails at the Prince Arthur, thanks to the no-nonsense furnishings of heavy wooden tables and dark green leather stools; many punters ignore the 'gastro' leanings and treat it purely as a place for a pint. The food disappointed on our visit - which is puzzling, as that's not in keeping with other Martin Brothers venues such as the Gun and the Cadogan Arms.

Fish pie was topped with garish yellow cheese and tasted offputtingly close to a ready meal, while stilton and onion tart suffered from greasiness and heavy, slightly burnt pastry. Both came with the same dreary frisée lettuce salad. The rest of the menu consists of standards including fish and chips, burgers and steaks.

We had to ask for the prix fixe promoted online as we weren't offered it - bad form in any case, but worse since the carte prices are a tad steep for the quality of ingredients and the lack of finesse displayed by the kitchen. Other niggles included a half-hour wait to pay the bill, despite asking for it twice - the pub wasn't overly busy but the waiters were harried and inattentive. A lacklustre experience, but hopefully an atypical one.

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Tags: European, Modern European, Speciality beers, Wines, North East, Hackney, Gastropub, Restaurant

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Prince Arthur details

Address

Prince Arthur

95 Forest Road E8 3BH

Transport Dalston Kingsland or London Fields rail or bus 38, 242, 277

Telephone

020 7249 9996

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Open 4-11pm Mon-Thur; 3-11pm Fri; 11am-11pm Sat, Sun. Lunch served noon-4.30pm Sat. Dinner served 6-10pm Mon-Sat. Meals served noon-9pm Sun

Main courses £11-£23. Set meal (6-10pm Mon-Wed) £15 2 courses

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 4, pavement ), Babies and children admitted, Babies and children welcome ( children's menu; high chairs; nappy-changing facilities ), Disabled ( disabled ), Entertainment ( quiz 8pm Mon ), Wireless internet

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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 5 ratings)

By Gibbs - Jan 17 2012

4/5

I am surprised it only got 2 stars as this is a lovely place! The food is fantastic, the service friendly, if a little slow on occasion and they have a great Wednesday night menu making it exceptional value. Otherwise it can work out expensive, but the portions and the quality is worth it I think.

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By John - Dec 30 2011

5/5

Fantastic pub, really cosy and great food!

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By Conroy Fulstead - Dec 30 2011

4/5

Small, cosy, local. Stumbled upon this place on a rare jaunt to Hackney. Mulled wine, fantastic food and a great buzz. Excellent!

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By Hackney resident - Dec 4 2011

1/5

Really noisy and incredibly expensive food for a small cramped pub.

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By Sarah King - Aug 18 2011

4/5

Stopped in for a drink at the Prince Arthur and ended up staying for 3 course dinner! The food was fantastic, the best fish and chips in town!!!

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By Marie French - Aug 17 2011

Great little place, really cool and relaxed atmoshphere and the food is sooo tasty!! I love the burger, best in London. Great selection of drinks and the service is always friendly and professional. Fast becoming my favourite pub in East London.