Highgate does a great line in cosy, wood panelled pubs with roaring fireplaces, low ceilings and plenty of ale on tap. Perhaps my favourite is the Prince of Wales on the high street, which backs onto Pond Square and has a small terrace for outdoor drinking. It is the warm interior, however, that is its draw card - the perfect place to settle down with a good book and a glass of whisky on a winter's day. They provide a serviceable Thai menu and it is a popular weekend wind-down destination for people to read the paper supplements, often with their dogs curled up under the table. Along with the usual selection of lager and cider the bar serves such drops as Butcombe Bitter and Everards Beacon with four guest ales a week. It also runs a popular and competitive quiz night every Tuesday, dubbed by some the 'toughest in Britain'. Staff can be a bit disconnected at times, but otherwise behave like a lot of country pubs.
Cute lil pub. Good vibes, nice beer and wine selection. Even had a DJ on the vinyls.
Traditional looking pub from the outside, but with a refurbished interior and a certain edge to the music choice. It's done in a genuine way and not too 'try hard' but it's definitely not your Dad's country pub. There's still a good selection of ales and lagers, plus the bar staff were relaxed and friendly.
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