The number 3 slot is awarded to Kennington stalwart and our own little country pub ‘The Prince of Wales’ in Cleaver Square. The Prince of Wales is of course not open and they do not deliver. However. if our local pubs and restaurants are to survive this crisis they’ll need our patronage once they reopen, so stick this gem in your bejewelled pocket diary.
The Prince of Wales did the seemingly unthinkable last year by changing hands from being run by a major chain to being independently owned and operated. Armed with a a new menu and a spanking new chef, we decided to give it a twirl last year and we were duly impressed. In addition to the menu we were pleased to note that they also had new cask ales and an improved wine list.
My dining partner had the spiced buttermilk chicken burger on a glazed brioche bun. This undefined person got a nice spice hit from the chipotle mayo and the chicken was soft and made succulent with the creamy buttermilk. The chips were big, triple cooked and definitely not out of the freezer. The portions were definitely something to be admired.
Your author had the cornfed chicken and chorizo hash. Mine was a mighty chunk of chicken served with a confident splash of bourguignon sauce. The hash was really more of chunky mash potato with very spicy, paprika punched chorizo. I never got to the bottom of the hispy cabbage affair, but it bulked up the plate and acted as a crunchy counterpoint.
The Prince of Wales and other independent pubs are certainly vulnerable, but we think they will make it. In conclusion, if you crave some excellent pub grub and want a place without music, shouting or people coming up to you every two seconds asking ‘are are alright’, then the POW might be your thing. 
Thank you for your very kind review. We have decided to open in a take away capacity. It’s going really well and we would like to thank all the local people in kennington and further afield for their support. Our hours are below.
We are offering the best take away pub food in Kennington and surrounding areas!
We have the following menus for take away and are available on Friday 5pm till 8pm Saturday 3pm till 8pm (food starts at 5pm) and the Sunday menu 1pm till 4pm. (Menus are on our website)
We have a deal of any 2 mains dishes for £18 this does exclude the Sunday roasts.
We also have sealed bottles (2 pints) of draught lager, cider and pale ale for £10.
Pre orders are desirable but not essential. You can order on the day.
As always we follow all the current government procedures and guidelines.
Thank you
Luke
General Manager, Prince of Wales