The Princess Louise, Holborn
9 people recommendvia r/london, r/AskLondon, r/AskUK9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend The Princess Louise in Holborn, for its interior and atmosphere. One commenter says it was restored to a Victorian character, and another likens it to a gin palace. One calls it the prettiest old pub in Holborn, one says its toilets are worth seeing for the architecture, and one found it the most interesting stop of their pub crawl for its decor. Another lists it among decent central pubs, and one says the beer there is decent.
Address
Princess Louise, 208 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EP, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Known for
- Victorian style interior
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Choice-Demand-3884 in r/london · Sep 2024ambience
Says the pub's interior was returned to a Victorian-style look during restoration work.
- Recommendsu/Queen_of_London in r/london · Sep 2024ambience
Considers The Princess Louise the best-looking old pub nearby despite local rivals.
- Recommendsu/VicNorman in r/london · Oct 2024ambience
Suggests it as atmospheric enough to inspire a fantasy novel setting.
- Recommendsu/londonskater in r/london · Mar 2025
Says Princess Louise is among their favourites.
- Recommendsu/coak3333 in r/AskLondon · Nov 2023ambience
Suggests it, praising its look as a gin palace.
- Recommendsu/DonkeyOT65 in r/london · Mar 2025ambience
Rated it the standout stop for its decor and original features.
- Recommendsu/Wombletrap in r/london · Mar 2025ambience
Urges visitors to use its toilets for their striking architecture.
- Recommendsu/poisonivyuk in r/AskLondon · Mar 2024
Lists it among decent options for central pubs.
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- Recommendsu/ThomasAugsburger in r/AskUK · Feb 2024value
Says this pub, part of a brewer's estate they praise, sells decent beer cheaply.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.