Princess of Shoreditch
Shoreditch, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Elevated British Pub Dining
Why go
Princess of Shoreditch is a sensible East London pick when timing, location, a relaxed special-occasion feel matter more than a destination tasting-menu experience. Book it for dates, birthdays, client meals, or after-work dinners around Shoreditch; cross-shop more cuisine-led London options if the food brief is the main event.
About Princess of Shoreditch
Princess of Shoreditch is a London venue with opening hours that make it straightforward to plan around: Monday 5–10:30 PM; Tuesday to Saturday 12–10:30 PM; and Sunday 12–9 PM.
Book it when timing matters more than ceremony
This is a practical London choice for diners who want to plan around confirmed hours rather than around a tasting menu, award profile, or named kitchen. With no cuisine, chef, awards, or price tier to anchor a splurge case, the safer recommendation is occasion-specific: use the confirmed schedule to decide whether it fits your plans, confirm menu, availability, group details with the venue before committing.
First-timers should treat it as a London option with limited public detail, not a trophy booking. If the meal is the whole point of the night, compare it with restaurants that provide more defined details; if the timing works and the venue confirms the specifics you need, Princess of Shoreditch may be a sensible choice. For groups, confirm table size before committing, because the available details do not give a private-dining or capacity picture.
Where it fits in a London night out
The strongest planning point is the schedule: it opens at 5 PM on Monday, at 12 PM Tuesday through Sunday, closes at 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 9 PM on Sunday. For comparison, consider Llama Inn, Popolo, or Plates London. For broader planning, use the London restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 76-78 Paul St, London EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom
- Website
- theprincessofshoreditch.com
- Phone
- +44 20 7729 9270
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Princess of Shoreditch sits squarely in the upper tier of London gastropubs: it keeps the informal, pub-like room while the kitchen cooks at a seriously high level. The tone is relaxed and unpretentious — a place that invites casual dress and comfortable pacing rather than formal dining rituals. At midday the interior fills with natural light and a softer tempo; in the evening the same room tightens into a more focused restaurant rhythm. Overall it feels like a classic, neighbourhood gastropub that balances refined cooking with a down-to-earth, convivial atmosphere.
Best For
The venue suits different types of visits depending on the hour. Lunch is geared toward nearby workers, weekend browsers and single-course stops — the format supports quick, value-forward visits with natural light and a relaxed pace. Dinner asks for a more deliberate sitting, where the kitchen’s higher-level cooking becomes the main event and the room shifts toward a restaurant-like experience. It’s a good pick for diners who want elevated gastropub food without formality; visitors who plan around a particular dish also find it worthwhile.
Ordering Tips
Come with an eye for the signature plates and for how your visit will fit the room’s rhythm: lunch is often the better value and works well for single-course visits, while dinner is where the kitchen’s finer work shines. Standouts to try include the Sunday roast, the Berkswell and truffle agnolotti, and the slow-cooked egg with wild mushroom parfait. If you’re stopping in at midday, expect a looser, light-filled service; reserve a full evening if you want the kitchen’s more composed dishes to define the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cosy and bustling pub atmosphere downstairs with a more intimate, elegant dining room upstairs featuring pendant lights and leather chairs.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Sunday roast
- Berkswell and truffle agnolotti
- slow-cooked egg with wild mushroom parfait
Planning details
Location
76-78 Paul St, London EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
For a more cuisine-led East London alternative, try Llama Inn. For a higher-spend Italian dinner with a clearer food focus, cross-shop Popolo.
Restaurant context
How it compares in London
Princess of Shoreditch is the more flexible Shoreditch choice when the priority is a social dinner in East London rather than a tightly defined cuisine brief. Llama Inn is the clearer pick for Peruvian cooking at ££, while Popolo gives a more food-led Italian brief at £££. Choose Princess of Shoreditch when location and occasion fit carry more weight than menu specificity.
For plant-based dining, Plates London is the sharper comparison because its vegan focus and £££ positioning make the decision cleaner for dietary-led groups. Zapote and Rivington Grill are better cross-shops when the group wants another London room with a broader occasion feel.
Value depends on the brief. Llama Inn is easier to justify for diners choosing by cuisine, Popolo for a more deliberate food night, Plates London for vegan-led celebrations. Princess of Shoreditch works better when the table needs to be in Shoreditch and the evening is built around conversation, timing, convenience.
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Compare Princess of Shoreditch
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess of Shoreditch | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Llama Inn | London | Peruvian | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Zapote | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Popolo | London | Italian | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Bib GourmandThe Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Rivington Grill | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Plates London | London | Vegan | £££ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants · #212026 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #30Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #64We're Smart World Top 100 2025We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Princess of Shoreditch good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special occasion if the hours suit your plans and the venue confirms the details you need. The listed hours are Monday 5–10:30 PM; Tuesday to Saturday 12–10:30 PM; and Sunday 12–9 PM.
Can Princess of Shoreditch accommodate groups?
The data does not include capacity, table-size, or private-dining information. It may fit some group plans depending on availability, but you should confirm directly with the venue before committing. The hours are Monday 5–10:30 PM; Tuesday to Saturday 12–10:30 PM; and Sunday 12–9 PM. Rivington Grill is another London option to compare when planning a group meal.
What are alternatives to Princess of Shoreditch in London?
For other London dining options, compare Princess of Shoreditch with Rivington Grill, Popolo, Plates London, Zapote. Llama Inn is also worth considering as a separate comparison. Because the details for Princess of Shoreditch are limited, choose based on confirmed hours, availability, the specific details each venue provides directly.
What should a first-timer know about Princess of Shoreditch?
Start with the hours, because that is the clearest planning detail: Monday 5–10:30 PM; Tuesday to Saturday 12–10:30 PM; and Sunday 12–9 PM. The venue is in London. First-timers should confirm menu, booking, price, group details directly, because those specifics are not included in the data here.
Is lunch or dinner better at Princess of Shoreditch?
The hours show a 5 PM opening on Monday and a 12 PM opening Tuesday through Sunday, with closing at 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 PM on Sunday. The available data does not describe separate lunch or dinner menus, so choose the time that fits your schedule and confirm current service details directly with the venue.
