A welcoming old-school local pub praised for friendly service, good drinks, a beer garden and occasional Sunday roasts, though food evidence is limited and roast availability requires pre-booking.
Prince of Wales excels through genuinely warm, attentive service that keeps locals returning, but inconsistent food availability and limited culinary depth prevent a stronger showing. The beer garden and neighborhood atmosphere deliver reliable casual appeal, though the venue reads as a local gathering spot rather than a destination for serious dining or drinking.
Prince of Wales feels like a proper neighborhood local: relaxed, welcoming and centered on the bar, with friendly regulars, quick service and a beer garden that comes into its own in summer. One reviewer’s takeaway was essentially that it is a comfortable, safe place to enjoy a drink alone, while others praised the warm welcome and lively mix of locals. There is a jukebox and entertainment on selected nights, so the mood is convivial rather than hushed. The culinary offer is not well documented in the supplied reviews, and this is much more clearly a drinks-led pub than a destination restaurant. Guinness, beer, wine and occasional real ale receive the attention; the Sunday roast is spoken of positively but is not always available and must be pre-booked. It suits casual drinkers, dog owners and people seeking a familiar local atmosphere more than diners hunting for an ambitious menu. Families may find the pub atmosphere welcoming, but the evidence does not establish a children’s menu or substantial food choices for younger guests. The only food item clearly mentioned is the roast, whose variable availability and booking requirement make it hard to recommend as a spontaneous family meal. Check current food arrangements before bringing children specifically to eat.
Area vibe: Mostly residential suburban town with some riverside industry and local high streets
Safety: Generally safe by day; quieter streets after dark with areas of limited late-night footfall
What's nearby: Near Belvedere town centre and high street shops, with rail links to Abbey Wood and Dartford; local bus routes serve Woolwich Road
The Sunday roast is the standout food option, while the drinks list is the safer bet for an unplanned visit.
Expect a welcoming drinks-focused local rather than a full-service restaurant, with variable food availability and a roast that must be booked ahead.
This is a friendly, lively local built around the bar, with a summer beer garden and entertainment rather than a hushed dining room.