Prince of Wales Hotel

Really pleasantly surprised by this unassuming pub. We have the king studio room with additional single bed, has a private bathroom as well. The room is very clean and comfortable, staff have been really lovely, had a quick feed downstairs and the food was awesome. Really nice after travelling all day in the car. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a great low cost accommodation option.

The service at this place was outstanding! Unlike the rest of our journey The Prince Of Wales Hotel was the one that helped us when we had no where in the cold rain to go and let us check in 2 hrs earlier, and offered whatever help they could, all staff were friendly and great. Bit of old history thats close to the Airport and Entertainment Centre.

Me and a few people were at the POW last night and when coming to closing time the staff were wonderful and fantastic as a friend of mine that attended has CP and she took a little longer to get out then everyone else but they didn’t rush her at all. Then had a bit of troubles getting to the car but if it wasn’t for a young fella by the name of Lucias helping us we would of had a lot more trouble he went beyond to make sure she got into the care as best as possible even with the rain he was so patient and understanding. LUCIAS if your seeing this we appreciate what you did from the bottom of our hearts we wanna take the time to make sure ur noticed for your outstanding work

Thanks heaps :)

Didn’t stay in the hotel here, but stopped in for dinner and drinks. Food was nice and quick. Wish the chip portions were bigger but that’s ok. Nice atmosphere too plenty of TVs. 😊

Great pub clean spacious nice rooms, parmi was on point beer was fresh and delicious definetly recommend this place for a stay or even a night out

Had lunch here today 21/11/23, was serviced by William P, great young lad, excellent service, brought the food out fast and efficiently, sadly the eye fillet was blood rare, everything else was perfect. massive thankyou to william P for his excellent service, should be given a raise or some sort of award for his service

The staff are so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious!!! Loved it!! but it was also a tiny bit off the pocket if you know what I mean. It's well worth it if you have the time and money to enjoy yourself. I would recommend a nice quiet Sunday midday lunch or during the week for they do get very busy.

The rooms were basic but clean. Location is fantastic, short walk to train station and cafes and restaurants in walking distance.

Hands down the best customer service especially if Ruby is on. She honestly creates such a great experience.

I visited the POW while I was in Brisbane last week from Cairns as my Mum worked at POW for Neville & Carmel Rashford back in the 1980s. While I was there on Saturday the 30th September i decided to have the $21 lunch rump. I ordered a RARE rump & salad & mushroom sauce...........well when I cut into my rare steak it was cooked to perfection RARE just like I asked for. To the chef who cooked my RARE steak good on you & keep up the good work.
Chefs here in Cairns don't know how to cook a rare steak.
I'll be back 😊👍

My partner and I live in the area and haven't eaten at the POW but we went there for a Monday night dinner and surprisingly it was so good! We both had the parmi and it was definitely one of the best we've had. I was also impressed that they swapped the chips for veges too and didn't charge extra!

A great meal, friendly staff and a nice community atmosphere .

We stayed in the motel style rooms prior to an early flight the next day. The staff were lovely and so helpful. The room was basic but very clean and the beds were comfortable. We had our evening meal in the family bistro and the food was delicious and well priced. Bathroom was very retro but clean and water pressure was good. A touch of rust on a towel rail due to Brisbane humidity.

Good place to stay. Informative hosts. Handy area. Could do with flyscreens for mozzies.

PJ BEST BARTENDER IN BRISBANE. MAD DOG GOOD MAN BEST SERVICE. WON $30k

I had a great time with my friends and would strongly recommend the Prince of Wales hotel for a good place to meet..
Thankyou..

Never had a bad meal at the POW! Super friendly staff and good food for a good price. This is mine and my fiancés go-to when we want a chill dinner but can’t be bothered with the washing up.

Over from UK. Been in twice, lovely food and staff are so friendly and helpful

This is our Review of our dining experience at the Bistro

Overview
The P.O.W., located on Buckland Road in Nundah, Brisbane, is a great dining choice for seniors and members of Monty's rewards program. The hotel is part of the A.L.H. Hotels group and offers great value for money.

Food
Being just my wife and I, we stuck to a fairly simple ordering protocol of a few drinks, followed by a calamari starter and for mains, two items off the seniors menu: my fave lamb rissoles and the fish and chips for my wife. The calamari starter was so fresh it tasted like it had just been plucked from the ocean. It was nicely crumbed in a crispy batter, the serving size was modest but it was the perfect way to start the meal. The rissole dish I’ve had many times at different A.L.H. hotels and they seem to have hit a winning formula because they’re always delicious. The patties were firm and well cooked just the way I like them, drenched in a rich and hearty gravy sauce and accompanied by a dollop of creamy mash and crispy garden peas. My wife's fish and chips was a decent portion of tender, succulent Whiting fillets accompanied by crunchy chips, a small serve of salad, and with a garlic dressing. The presentation was neat on stylish white crockery and we both enjoyed our meals.

Service
As with all A.L.H. hotels that we’ve visited, service was absolutely spot on. There were three female waitresses/bartenders on duty. They were all friendly, polite and helpful. I especially like the way they were neatly turned out in smart black uniforms with the P.O.W. logo on their shirts. We ordered our drinks and food at the bar, although one can also use the app ordering. My wife ordered the Martini espresso cocktail which was brought to the table. The food didn’t take long to arrive, just about 15 minutes from ordering. I appreciate that kind of efficient, no-nonsense service. No long waiting, everything comes out in the correct order and with a nice smile.

Atmosphere
I love the charming, retro interior with its comfy wooden furniture, low mood lighting, tiled columns and colourful carpets. It’s a homely and welcoming place, with a relaxed and casual vibe. Even though it was mid-winter, the interior was warm and comfy and I didn’t feel cold at all. Being midweek, it was fairly quiet with just a smattering of other diners, so the acoustics were fine and we were easily able to converse.

Cost
This is where these guys really stand out from the rest because despite Australia experiencing the worst hyperinflationary crisis that I can ever remember, one can still enjoy a few drinks and first class meals at A.L.H. Hotels, at affordable prices. Seniors and Monty’s Rewards Club members get even better deals. To illustrate, we paid just a tad over 70 pesos for a cocktail, two beers, an entrée and two mains. That’s outstanding value for money, so thanks to these guys for providing venues that struggling seniors and self funded retirees can still afford to go to.

Toilets
There’s a unisex toilet in the main bistro area and a few more up a short flight of stairs, in the gaming lounge. They’re all easy to find, clean and well provisioned.

Parking
Across the road from the P.O.W. is the Nundah Village shopping centre so we just parked there. Apparently, you can get three hours free, but we didn’t see any enforcement and there are no tickets or number plate scanning. It is a busy little centre with a popular Woolies supermarket and B.W.S. liquor store and it does get quite full, so finding a park may not always be easy. Street parking may be another option. Perhaps management should put some info about parking on their website.

Summary
We had a super pleasant evening at the P.O.W. on the night of the winter solstice. As with all A.L.H. hotels, we found the food to be fresh and tasty and served in generous portions. Service was friendly, polite and efficient and prices were modest. Add to that clean toilets and free parking nearby and you have all the ingredients for a pleasant and fun night out with family or friends

Stayed here with parents sometime this year and it was a really fun experience on my part. The food was so good, I was vego at the time and after talking to one of the managers they sorted me out a really nice sandwich- they have other options too for vegans if I remember correctly. The bar was honestly so fun it’s always buzzing nicely, good drinks and prices. Saw a live music duo and a karaoke night. It’s a great place if you don’t mind some noise near your accomodation.