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The Princess Alexandra
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About the Vibe
The Princess Alexandra is your classic two-room Canning Town pub that hasn't lost its soul despite the changing times. You'll find real locals gathered around the bar in the main room, chatting with the friendly landlady while watching horse racing on the TV, while the smaller saloon bar offers a quieter spot with its pool table and intimate leather banquettes. It's the kind of place where you can grab a pint of Guinness for under £2 and feel like you've stepped back into a time when pubs were just about the people in them. The vibe is unpretentious and welcoming, with walls decorated in a mix of Pulp Fiction memorabilia and traditional beer signs. Whether you're there for the all-weather racing action or just to sit on those fixed benches and people-watch, this pub delivers an authentic London pub experience without the tourist traps or hipster pretensions.
Known For
- •Guinness for £1.75
- •two-room layout
- •horse racing on TV
- •friendly landlady
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Reviews (1)
Authentic Two-Room Pub with Local Soul
The Princess Alexandra is your go-to pub if you want an authentic London experience without the frills. Located on Barking Road in Canning Town, this traditional two-room pub has that rare quality of feeling exactly the same as it did 20 years ago. The main bar area has leather banquettes lining the windows and locals chatting away with the landlady, while the smaller saloon bar offers a quieter corner with a pool table and even more character.
What really sets this place apart is the genuine community feel. You'll find regulars who've been coming here for years, the TV always showing horse racing, and prices that haven't been inflated by trendy pricing strategies. A pint of Guinness runs you just £1.75, and the atmosphere is consistently welcoming whether you're a local or just passing through. It's not fancy, but it's honest—which is exactly what you want in a neighborhood pub.
The only real downside is that it's pretty basic when it comes to food options, so come prepared to just drink and chat. But that's part of the charm. This isn't a place for a night out with fancy cocktails; it's where you go to grab a beer, sit on those fixed benches, and feel like you're part of the local fabric of Canning Town.
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The Princess Alexandra est le genre de pub londonien authentique qui n'a pas perdu son âme malgré les changements du quartier. Situé sur Barking Road à Canning Town, ce pub traditionnel à deux salles conserve exactement le même charme qu'il y a vingt ans. Le bar principal offre des banquettes en cuir le long des fenêtres où les habitués discutent avec la tenancière, tandis que la plus petite salle de salon propose un coin plus tranquille avec sa table de billard et encore plus de caractère.
Ce qui distingue vraiment cet endroit, c'est cette véritable ambiance de communauté. Vous y trouverez des habitués qui viennent depuis des années, la télévision diffusant toujours des courses hippiques, et des prix qui n'ont pas été gonflés par des stratégies de tarification tendances. Une pinte de Guinness ne vous coûtera que 1,75 livre, et l'atmosphère est constamment accueillante que vous soyez un local ou simplement de passage. Ce n'est pas luxueux, mais c'est honnête—ce qu'on attend d'un pub de quartier.
Le seul inconvénient, c'est qu'il est assez basique quand il s'agit de nourriture, donc venez prêt à juste boire et discuter. Mais c'est partie intégrante du charme. Ce n'est pas l'endroit pour une soirée avec des cocktails sophistiqués ; c'est là où vous allez prendre une bière, vous asseoir sur ces banquettes fixes, et sentir que vous faites partie du tissu local de Canning Town.