The Ted Lasso pub filming location in Richmond London England

Review of the Pub Made Famous by the Ted Lasso TV Show

During a visit to England, enjoying a dinner out for Sunday Roast is a must do almost as much as doing an afternoon tea. Our choice for a Sunday meal was to travel west of London to Richmond and the Ted Lasso pub, made famous by the television show Ted Lasso. 

The pub made famous in the US by the television show Ted Lasso, The Prince’s Head is a great dining spot. This Richmond pub offers very good food as well as plenty of nostalgia for Lasso fans who want to see where the show was made.

Visiting the Ted Lasso Pub

Fans of the sitcom know the pub as the Crown & Anchor, but in reality it is the Prince’s Head pub located just a few blocks north of the River Thames and off the Richmond Green. If you are a fan of the show, you will like to know that it is also right around the corner from the spot that serves as Ted’s apartment.

The atmosphere at Prince’s Head pub is fun. Yes, they realize that many of the patrons are there because of the Ted Lasso pub connection, and they cater to that part of their history with AFC Richmond memorabilia on the walls. But there were also plenty of regulars surrounding the bar as well. This pub has more to offer than just the appearances on TV. Locals are also there because the food is good.

Prince’s Head is a sports bar, and they will have the top games on the TVs around the pub. It is worth noting for those that are not into English football that Richmond does not have a Premier League team. The team is fictional, so don’t arrive expecting to watch the Greyhounds on the big screens. 

Crown & Anchor Food Options

Grab a pint and grab the menu and enjoy your meal. Prince’s Head has a variety of menus, including their main menu, Sunday menu, a pudding menu and a nice kid’s menu as well. 

The traditional sirloin of beef Sunday roast served at the Prince's Head in Richmond, UK. It is topped by the light and fluffy Yorkshire pudding.
The traditional sirloin of beef Sunday roast served at the Prince’s Head in Richmond, UK. It is topped by the light and fluffy Yorkshire pudding.

We enjoyed their version of a traditional Sunday roast at Prince’s Head. The sirloin of beef Sunday roast is served with Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a delicious gravy. Americans should not be fooled to think that Yorkshire pudding is what they think of when pudding is discussed. The traditional Yorkshire pudding is baked, and is similar to a light and fluffy roll. It is also typically covered with gravy. It is delicious, and a perfect compliment to the roast and vegetables. 

Should you wish to try something different from the menu, the Prince’s Head has plenty to offer. Their offerings are well beyond typical bar food.

They also feature a pan-roasted lamb rump, served with a sweet potato and chorizo rosti. Many people cannot imagine eating at an English pub and not having fish and chips. They offer that as well, with beer battered haddock and triple cooked chips. You can’t have fish and chips without mushy peas either, which is usually served with the dish through the United Kingdom. Believe us, we’ve tried to get restaurants to hold off on serving us the peas, but they are relentless and serve them every time!

Monterey Jack Cheddar cheese is featured on the cheeseburger served at the Prince's Head in Richmond.
Monterey Jack Cheddar cheese is featured on the cheeseburger served at the Prince’s Head in Richmond.

Less adventurous diners will be happy to know that they also serve a really good cheeseburger. Their version is served with Monterey Jack Cheddar along with those triple cooked chips.

Venturing into a British pub almost requires a pint of your favorite beverage. And Prince’s Head does not disappoint with their selection. They offer a very good selection of ciders, along with a full selection of beers and a full bar.

Planning Your Visit

The Prince’s Head is a part of the Fuller Pub Network. They operate hundreds of pubs through the United Kingdom. Each Fuller Pub has its own look, feel and vibe. Often times, the menus will be the same, which is a good tip when you are planning your pub crawl. You could be reserving for a dinner at different pubs, but they could have the exact same menu.

They do offer reservations through their website. Prince’s Head is a popular destination, but we had no issues getting a reservation on a weekend during football season. Plan ahead and you can avoid the potential long wait.

A classic pub design, the bar at Prince's Head greets you just inside the front door. Expect a small crowd, especially on the weekend. Also expect to see football on the TV screen.
A classic pub design, the bar at Prince’s Head greets you just inside the front door. Expect a small crowd, especially on the weekend. Also expect to see football on the TV screen.

One of the cool things about traveling around England is the long history of businesses. It is not uncommon to wind up at a pub that has a 250+ year history. The Prince’s Head has a long history, with origins dating back to the 1700s. The pub is the oldest in Richmond, and its reputation proceeds by centuries its latest fame from Ted Lasso. Charles Dickens was a patron to seemingly every old pub surrounding London, and Prince’s Head is no different. Not only was Dickens a customer, he also incorporated it into some of his works including “Little Dorrit” and “Barnaby Rudge”.

We never came across a Nelson Road in Richmond, which is the fictional home of AFC Richmond's football team.
We never came across a Nelson Road in Richmond, which is the fictional home of AFC Richmond’s football team.

Even if you’re not a fan of the Ted Lasso tv show, Richmond is a wonderful place to visit. It is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of London, with a laid back pace yet still plenty of history to explore. 

The Ted Lasso connection to Richmond and the Prince’s Head is strong. You will find plenty of team gear throughout the pub. We were fortunate enough to get a corner booth that has been turned into a mini-shrine to the team and the television show. 

There are a couple opportunities to pick up your own shirt. The pub offers a chance to go home with your own Prince’s Head t-shirt. Right around the corner from the pub is the official Ted Lasso store. They have a wide variety of shirts and other cool items for any fan of the show. 

If you are looking for the full Ted Lasso experience, check out our story on our Ted Lasso walking tour. We chose to do a tour on own, hitting the highlights of Ted Lasso locations along with a couple other historic locations in Richmond. Need suggestions on London destinations, check out our suggestions.

AFC Richmond is not a real football team. But you'll find plenty of team memorabilia throughout the pub. This corner booth has become a mini-shrine to the show with photos of your favorite characters.
AFC Richmond is not a real football team. But you’ll find plenty of team memorabilia throughout the pub. This corner booth has become a mini-shrine to the show with photos of your favorite characters.

Richmond is not in London, but not far away. Getting to Richmond and the Prince’s Head is very easy. Richmond is a stop on the District Line subway. From the Richmond stop, it is a seven minute walk through town to that famous bench with the traditional red phone booth behind them in front of the Prince’s Head.

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