For a private dining option in South London with plenty of character, The Prince Regent Herne Hill is a classic neighbourhood pub that brings people together over good food and drinks. Positioned directly opposite Brockwell Park and just a short walk from Herne Hill station, the Victorian building is easy to reach and a happy staple of the locality.
From the outside, the pub makes a striking impression thanks to its ornate façade and the statue of the Prince Regent overlooking the entrance - you could say, guarding his namesake. Inside, traditional wood panelling, warm lighting and comfortable seating give the space the cosy charm you’d expect from a long-established London pub. It’s a setting that works particularly well for gatherings around the table, whether that’s a birthday dinner, a family celebration or a larger group of friends meeting for a special occasion.
Food follows a seasonal British pub style, with a menu that balances familiar favourites with particularly well-executed comfort dishes. Starters include pork, ’nduja and pecorino croquettes served with roasted garlic aioli, tiger prawns cooked with chorizo and Padrón peppers, and fried pink fir potatoes paired with devilled brown crab mayonnaise.
For mains, the kitchen delivers a strong line-up of pub classics. The double rib and chuck smash burger arrives stacked with American cheese, pickles and house sauce alongside skin-on fries. Chicken schnitzel is served with wild rocket, shaved fennel and parmesan salad finished with roasted garlic and herb butter, while cider-battered North Atlantic haddock comes with mushy peas, triple cooked chips and tartare sauce. The venison, smoked bacon and chestnut mushroom pie with buttered mash offers something heartier, and a chargrilled hispi cabbage with celeriac purée and puy lentils provides a vegetarian option. While, desserts keep things comforting and familiar, from sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and clotted cream ice cream to chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and apple and rhubarb crumble paired with ginger ice cream.
As for spaces, The Prince Regent offers four main options for takeover. The Regency Room has space for 60 people with its own bar, TV screen and DJ booth. While the Drawing Room is perfect for intimate dinners with space for up to 40 people. In the summer, the outdoor terrace is perfect for open-air drinks and has space for 70 people. Or, stick to the main bar with room for 50.