The Prince Alfred is a handsome pub in the upmarket neighbourhood of Maida Vale. Its original Victorian decor is intact – complete with ‘snob screens’ dividing the bar area – and the adjoining restaurant, the Formosa Dining Room, serves British gastro fare.
The Prince Alfred
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