Devonshire castle pub, harrow road and clarendon crescent. The prince alfred is a joy of latevictorian craftsmanship, all mahogany and etched glass. Located just minutes from the picturesque canals of little venice, our beautiful pub boasts victorian history and craftsmanship with an eclectic twist. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time prince albert also known as time. Prince alfred pub 112 queensway, bayswater, london. It is on the campaign for real ales national inventory of historic pub interiors the pub was featured in david bowies grammy awardwinning short film jazzin for blue jean 1984, which served as the music video for his single. It is on the campaign for real ales national inventory of historic pub interiors. The prince alfred, 5a formosa street, maida vale, london. The prince alfred the prince alfred, a locals favourite in maida vale since 1856. The prince alfred, formosa street, maida vale, london zomato uk. Back to all pubs back to maida vale and little venice. Jul 15, 2018 pub bar, maida vale edward ardizzone ra. The prince alfred, formosa street, maida vale, london. One of britains real heritage pubs on camras national inventory of pub interiors of outstanding historic interest.
The prince alfred, where the residents of maida vale have been fed and watered since 1856. It is part of the city of westminster the area is mostly residential with many large late victorian and edwardian blocks of mansion flats. Prince alfred, maida vale one of the most distinctive features of the handsome prince alfred pub in maida vale is the panelled dividers which you have to. Located just minutes from the picturesque canals of little venice and steeped in history, the beautiful pub is unique with an eclectic twist with its beautiful victorian interior, classic and yet contemporary food and stand out drinks. The prince alfred is a grade ii listed public house at 5a formosa street, maida vale, london, w9. Find out how to become a partner to enhance your listing and access other benefits. The prince alfred, castellain road stephen thomas, st mary magdalene church. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The photographs, which feature in a new book london. Whether you want lazy afternoons sharing a bottle of wine by the canal, or plenty of pints whilst enjoying live music, youll find it here. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate.
The prince alfred in w9 pubs galore the uk pub guide. Folkaround at the prince alfred maida vale, london live. The prince alfred is the best example now existing of how london pubs about 1900 were divided up into numerous separate spaces, each occupied by a. If you thought that the lamb in bloomsbury was the only pub with snob screens, then think again.
It sort of helps that the prince alfred is a youngs pub instead of some chichi craft beer. Located just minutes from the picturesque canals of little venice and steeped in history, the beautiful pub is unique with an eclectic twist with its beautiful victorian interior, classic and yet. Adjoining the traditional pub is the modern, minimalist dining room which offers english to european dishes, all freshly prepared and cooked to. Tucked away a few minutes from londons little venice a picturesque series of canals and waterside cafes and pubs the prince alfred is a pretty, time capsule of victorian london. May 22, 2016 danielle woodward steps back in time in this victorian pub and restaurant in maida vale. Known for a victorian pub which was designed to have separate drinking areas for those belonging to different social classes. A highly unusual interior and worthy of close inspection. Showcasing the rich heritage of its surrounds, the prince alfred has been maida vales favourite neighbourhood haunt since 1856. With its beautiful victorian interior, classic and yet contemporary food and stand out drinks.
A pub crawl in maida vale and little venice londonist. Great gastro pub in londons little venice prince alfred. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time. The prince alfred has been on queensway since 1851 which is far longer than anyone can remember, and. The prince alfred, a locals favourite in maida vale since 1856. From the outside its grand and victorian, inside we are led to a large, plush dining room which has been labelled separately to the pub and called the formosa dining room. Either the prince alfred is exceptional, or maida vale is gastronomically barren. Gastro pubs in maida vale, paddington the truscott arms. Located just minutes from the picturesque canals of little venice and steeped in history, the. Maida vale, maida vale, covering northeastern paddington, derives its name from a stretch of edgware road which forms its northeast boundary for c. On 30 october 2009, bbc radio 1 celebrated 75 years of maida vale by. With many original features, such as the glass snob screens to give drinkers privacy and the ornate textured ceiling and brightly coloured. We asked you to nominate your favourite pubs in the areas around maida vale and warwick avenue tube. Maida vale studios is a complex of seven bbc sound studios, of which five are in regular use, in delaware road, maida vale, london it has been used to record thousands of classical music, popular music and drama sessions for bbc radio 1, bbc radio 2, bbc radio 3, bbc radio 4 and bbc radio 6 music from 1946 to the present.
The prince alfred, 5a formosa street, maida vale, london, w9. Patrons who visited the prince alfred pub in londons affluent maida vale district over the last few days experienced a unique encounter with fredan ultrarealistic robot fred was built by the engineered arts robotics company over a 12week period in anticipation of the release of the second season of westworld, a scifi tv show about a westernthemed amusement park populated by. Book a table for 4 or more and receive a round of bloody marys on us. However most folk give it a go,its part of the fun. May 03, 2016 little venice canal boat festival at the prince alfred. Pubs in maida vale and little venice these are the best pubs in the area as voted for by londonist readers. The prince alfred a locals favourite in maida vale since 1856 and located just minutes from picturesque canals of little venice and warwick avenue tube station, our beautiful pub boasts victorian history and craftsmanship with an eclectic twist. London history, local history, london historylocal historystephen thomas maida valejulie.
The best pubs in maida vale, london with bustling notting hill and camden town in such close proximity, you may have often overlooked maida. Because of the partitions, this looks like it could be the prince alfred on formosa street. The prince alfred 5a formosa street maida vale w9 1ee. Im hoping its the former as we sashay in, already impressed by the building. The prince alfred menu, menu for the prince alfred, maida. The prince alfred featured on the evening crawl of maida vale in may 2002, the evening crawl of maida vale and bayswater in december 2005, the daytime crawl of nw london and maida vale in october 2006, the viva victorian. Larissa and the team welcome you to the prince alfred, a locals favourite in maida vale since 1856 located just minutes from the picturesque canals of little venice and steeped in history, our beautiful pub is unique with an eclectic twist. It was built in 1856 and retains its original snob screens. One of the last remaining pubs to have sections of the pub divided by panels with doors. Specifically there are numerous references to the maida vale police who investigate the murder.
Outside it is nothing terribly exciting a threestorey italianate building in keeping with its surroundings but inside. If this pub were in the centre of town, it would be included in every single tourist guide. Wicked wolf 10 woodfield road maida vale london w9 2be. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time prince alfred. The prince alfred in little venice, london, is a victorian gem, says andrew baker. Adjoining the traditional pub is the modern, minimalist dining room which offers english to european dishes, all freshly prepared and cooked to order. Little venice canal boat festival at the prince alfred. The prince alfred became the brewery tap this area was being developed by trumans with housing for their staff and workers. London history, local history, london historylocal historystephen thomasmaida valejulie. We may add to the section over time, so let us know in the comments below if you feel.
The prince alfred is a grade ii listed public house at 5a formosa street, maida vale, london, w9 it was built in 1856 and retains its original snob screens. Maida vale is the location where most of the action takes place in dial m for murder, both the 1954 alfred hitchcock film, and the original play written by frederick knott. The northwest boundary, also, is that of the parish, following kilburn park road along the straightened course of the bayswater rivulet. The pub was featured in david bowies grammy awardwinning short film. The prince alfred is a joy of latevictorian craftsmanship. Maida vale w9 1ee not only is this pub a grade ii listed building, it is also on camras national inventory of pub interiors of outstanding historic interest and the description is as follows. With bustling notting hill and camden town in such close proximity, you may have often overlooked maida.
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