Princess Louise
Time Out says
Let's be real: it's a Sam Smiths pub, which formerly signified excellent value but now indicates only middling value, along with bearable beverages. But let's talk instead of old Louise's ground-floor saloon, which is truly, incredibly, spectacularly ornate: a warren of Victorian frosted-glass booths, each with direct access to the bar; mirrors; buffed wood panelling; a fire; and all the other decorative touches you'd ever care to appreciate.
Trying to rendezvous with a drinking companion amid the nooks and crannies can prove a bit of a challenge, although it does mean you'll inevitably have the chance to explore properly. (There's a simpler, larger room upstairs, but where's the fun in drinking there?) A preponderance of stools and bright lighting give the Princess a post-work rather than pre-night-out vibe, but much like breakfast, there's no reason not to make your first pint of the day the most important one.
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Address: |
208-209 High Holborn London WC1V 7BW |
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Transport: | Tube: Holborn |
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Opening hours: | 11.30am-11pm Mon-Fri; noon-11pm Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun. Food served noon-2.30pm, 6-8.30pm Mon-Thur; noon-2.30pm Fri |
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