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Prince of Wales, London

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Opens at 10:00am
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Operator: Greene King
150-151 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5TD (View on Google Map)
(020) 7836 5183
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Called Charlies for some years, it has now reverted to its original 1850 name. Stood at number 154 until rebuilt in 1932 to allow street widening. Situated at the corner of Drury Lane and Great Queen Street, close to the imposing Freemasons Hall, well placed to serve both Covent Garden market area and the theatre-going public who throng to this area in the evening. Electric lights housed in gaslight-style lanterns illuminate the dark stained wood bar, while the general lighting in the room is subdued. Seating is mostly at free standing tables for four, high level ones in the middle, and lower ones at the sides. Three upstairs function rooms are available for hire for parties, receptions, etc. The food range includes platters, pies, burgers, fish and chips, and sandwiches. Note that on Sundays alcohol may not be sold until noon.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
27/12/2024
Last surveyed
11/10/2017
Leasehold owner
Greene King
Freehold owner
Shell Trust (Uk Property) Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16107
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (seasonal)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Pavement seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (275m)
various
Nearby Station (800m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Covent Garden

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