27th August 2008
Lovely, unpretentious pub in a beautiful setting
The Prince of Wales, whilst compact, is still goshdarnit, a lovely place to while away the hours in an unexpected and attractive part of Kennington; Cleaver Square.
The pub itself is a strictly orthodox affair; a small pub grub menu, a couple of decent cask-conditioned ales and lagers on tap (with an interesting choice of Oranjeboom and Holsten on tap) with limited seating inside and a couple of outside tables on the pavement by the square. Whilst I'm sure it's not strictly legal, it's also good for summer drinks in Cleaver Square itself, and it's not uncommon to see folks clutching a pint whilst playing boules in the square.
As pubs go, there's no one element that makes it special, just a happy combination of factors that make it a relaxed and cosy place to hang out; just go early if you want to get a seat!