The entrance to the Prince Alfred, a Victorian pub in Maida Vale

The Prince Alfred

Notting Hill & West London


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.


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