Read More: Must-Try Bars in Covent Garden The Salisbury Now, it’s no secret that we’re huge fans of Sam Smith’s pubs – they’re cheap, don’t blare out music and offer a decent range of beers and drinks (I’d probably stay away from the wine though). There’s not many places where you can say that visiting the loo is a historic experience – but we’ve already established that The Princess Louise isn’t like that many other pubs. No detail has been spared even the (marble, because why not) men’s urinals are heritage listed. Over a century of cheeky pints and cosy chats – if only the walls could talk. I’m pretty sure that those gorgeous carved walls have seen a lot over the years. It is utterly delightful, oozing drama and history – and certainly a cosy stop for a drink or two.
While many glitzy London venues have moved with the times, the Princess Louise has stoically refused to update its interior since 1891.Īnd why would you? The interior of this Grade II listed pub near Covent Garden is considered one of the best examples of Victorian decor in the UK. There’s no shortage of good pubs around Covent Garden, but The Princess Louise is a particular stand-out. Read More: Cool Things to do in Covent Garden The Princess Louise But rest assured that it’s going to be something good. The pub has seen hundreds of varieties of beer and cider pass through its taps – you can never be quite sure what will be on offer. It’s unpretentious and welcoming, serving good honest food, and plenty of beer brewed locally and abroad. We all know that a pub is no pub at all without a couple of hand pumps for pulling pints… and The Harp boasts ten of them.Īdd in its rather extravagant, flowerpot-laden exterior, and you’ve got yourself one of your new favourite pubs.Īll sounds good so far – but what makes The Harp great is that although its in central London, it still feels far more like a local haunt than a tourist trap. The Harp is a classic British pub through and through.