About This Pub
You know, I had a right good time at The Princess Alexandra the other day – it's one of those pubs that just feels like a warm hug from the East End. The live music on Sundays is a real highlight, getting everyone tapping their feet and chatting away, and it's got that authentic, old-school feel that reminds you of the best community locals. The staff are spot on too, always up for a laugh and making sure you're looked after without any fuss. Plus, with pints at a fair price like £4, it's easy on the wallet for a night out with friends. On the flip side, if you're a bit of an ale aficionado, you might find the selection a tad limited, as they don't have the real ales on tap, though what they've got is decent enough. And it's not right on top of the tube, so you might end up with a short walk, which isn't ideal if the weather's playing up. All in all, it's a solid choice for a relaxed pint and some entertainment, but worth keeping those little niggles in mind before you pop in.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The atmosphere is absolutely spot on, especially with live music on Sundays that really gets everyone in the mood.
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It's got that classic, traditional East End charm, feeling like a proper old-school boozer that's welcoming and full of character.
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The staff are dead friendly and make you feel right at home, which adds to the community vibe.
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Drinks are reasonably priced, like a pint for just £4, so you won't have to dig too deep into your pockets.
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It's well-run and a great spot for a relaxed catch-up with mates, with plenty of positive vibes from the regulars.
Cons
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No real ales on offer, which might leave some disappointed if you're after a more traditional brew – though they've got Theakston on draught, which isn't bad.
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It's a good 10-minute walk from Canning Town tube, so if you're not up for a stroll, it could be a bit inconvenient.
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There's no website listed, making it trickier to check out menus or events online before you head over.
Contact Information
219 Barking Rd, London E16 4HH
+442074763548
Pub
Opens at 11:00
Opening Hours
| Monday (Today) | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
Recent Reviews
Proper old skool boozer popped in with the Mrs while out on a Sunday for a few jars.....being a northerner this place reminds me of our pubs up north keep up the good work will be back in the future........
Always a great Atmosphere especially on sunday with the live music
Enjoyed some great live entertainment at The Princess Alexandra, enhancing the pub's traditional East End charm. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!
🚇 Canning Town
🍺 £4.00 Fosters
A Well Run Community Local.
The Princess Alexandra is located on busy Barking Road on the border between Canning Town and Plaistow. The nearest Tube is Canning Town, it’s a ten minute walk to get here.
The pub was built in 1867 and then rebuilt in 1967 as part of the redevelopment of Canning Town in the post war years. This a staunch West Ham pub that has a number of Hammers flags hanging from the exterior of the building.
This is a classic traditional two bar post war pub, I wasn’t sure which one was the Public or Saloon. The bar on the left is a good size and is bright and airy. The servery is located on the right and is surrounded by stools. There is plenty of other seating around the bar including a faux leather banquette under the window. The right hand bar is more compact version of the left, both bars were immaculately clean. At the front of the pub is an outside space with a number of benches if you fancy an Oily Rag.
The beer line up was a selection of standard keg lager, bitter and cider. I decided on a Fosters, my pint was decent enough and, price point was appreciated. This pub doesn’t serve food.
I arrived just before 4pm on a sunny Saturday afternoon in September. The pub was fairly busy in both bars, there were a fair few outside also. The atmosphere was relaxed and calm with the odd hail of laughter coming from the regulars sat around the bar. The horse racing was on the box on mute, the soundtrack was a soulful mix of Luther Vandross and George Benson classics.
It was good to see this pub thriving on a Saturday afternoon. This is clearly a well run pub that is well supported locally. I enjoyed my time here, although brief. If you’re in this neck of the woods, it is well worth popping in here for a pint.
ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 02.09.23
Came for a darts match. Lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff. No ales, but Theakston on draught, not bad. Will try and pop in now and again.
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