The Prince of Wales lies in picturesque Iffl ey village, just a 20-minute walk from the Magdalen Bridge, and shows that there is more to Oxford than the bustle of its city centre. The Prince of Wales is a traditional pub with its own little quirks, including workman’s tools for beer tap handles and quiz questions on each table. The atmosphere is friendly, with regular local drinkers, diners and first-time explorers equally warmly welcomed.
During our visit the bar was stocked with a generous selection of ales, including Wadworth, as well as guest ales, and the menu was packed with pub classics such as the popular beer-battered fish and chips – very tasty – and the delicious puff pastry steak and ale pie. The classics were complemented by more unusual options on the specials board, which the inventive chefs change on a daily basis. Our main courses left us with just enough room for a delicious dessert of hot sticky toffee pudding, delivered by cheerful, helpful staff.
The Prince of Wales endeavours to use local produce as much as possible, and grows many of its fragrant herbs and spices on-site. It also offers a lighter lunch menu, cream teas and a suntrap garden that can comfortably seat up to 140. All in all, a truly delightful find.
