Prince Arthur, Fleet

A former plumber’s merchants and department store which first began life as a grocery shop over 100 years ago. A large long extension to the side of the building was added when Wetherspoon first converted the property into the Prince Arthur pub in 1998. It is named after Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Queen Victoria’s third son, who lived in Fleet for five years in the 1890s when he was Commander of Aldershot Garrison. A variety of cask ales are served from all over the country, usually including a dark beer. There are occasional tap takeovers showcasing beers from local breweries and further afield, and the pub supports the annual London brewers' beer festival. Food is available every day from 8am till 11pm and breakfast till 12 noon; children accompanied by an adult are allowed in the pub until 9pm. There is an extended floodlit garden at the rear of the pub which can accommodate 100 people and a separate covered smoking area.