The Ted Lasso pub in Teddington wore its fictional name again this week when the Prince’s Head became the Crown & Anchor for the day. Apple TV took over the High Street local for an influencer event, timing it to coincide with the second episode of the new series airing, which again featured Richmond Green and the familiar pub interior.
The transformation sparked local speculation about new filming, though no cast members were present.
A pub with two names
The Prince's Head was closed to its regular customers on 12th August while Apple TV branding filled the doorway.
Plenty of Ted Lasso signage could be seen through the windows, and the pub’s exterior carried the Crown & Anchor name familiar to viewers of the series. According to a source who spoke to Teddington Town, the takeover was for an influencer event rather than cast filming, though the timing aligned neatly with the second episode of the returning series airing the following day. That episode once again featured Richmond locations prominently, including scenes in the pub and on Richmond Green.
The coincidence was enough to set local social media buzzing with hopeful sightings that never quite materialised.
The Richmond connection
Ted Lasso has been good to both the Prince's Head and the wider Richmond area.
The series, which centres on a fictional football club called AFC Richmond, has turned several local landmarks into recognisable locations for viewers worldwide. While the pub stands in Teddington, the show leans heavily on Richmond’s name and character, with Richmond Green serving as a recurring backdrop. The latest episode continued that tradition, bringing Ted Lasso back to the green and the pub in scenes that will feel familiar to anyone who knows the area.
For a show ostensibly about football, it has done more for Richmond's global profile than many a tourism campaign.
What this means for you
If you have been hoping to visit the Prince’s Head as it appears in the series, keep an eye on future filming schedules, which are sometimes announced through local council notices or Richmond Film Office updates. The pub trades as the Prince’s Head when not in use by production crews, and remains a working local rather than a dedicated fan destination. For those interested in other Ted Lasso filming locations around Richmond, Richmond Green remains freely accessible and instantly recognisable from the show.
The Prince’s Head’s latest transformation reminds us that Richmond’s screen presence continues to grow. Whether the pub wears its real name or its fictional one, it remains a working part of Teddington life, occasionally dressed up for a global audience.
The Prince’s Head has been stepping in and out of its Ted Lasso alter ego since filming began, a local landmark that now carries two identities depending on whether the cameras are rolling.
Frequently asked questions
Which Richmond pub is in Ted Lasso?
- The Prince’s Head in Teddington serves as the exterior and some interior shots for the Crown & Anchor pub in Ted Lasso. While the show is set in Richmond and features Richmond locations prominently, the main pub itself is technically just over the border in Teddington on the High Street.
Can you visit the Ted Lasso pub?
- Yes, the Prince’s Head operates as a regular pub when not being used for filming or promotional events. It is a working local rather than a themed attraction, so you will find it trading under its real name most of the time. The pub occasionally closes for production work, as it did for the recent Apple TV event.
Was the Ted Lasso cast at the recent Prince's Head event?
- No, the 12th August event was an influencer gathering rather than a cast filming session. Despite the excitement generated by the pub’s transformation back into the Crown & Anchor, sources confirmed that none of the show’s actors were present.
Where else in Richmond was Ted Lasso filmed?
- Richmond Green features prominently throughout the series and appeared again in the second episode of the new run. Several other local landmarks have been used during filming, and Richmond’s name and character are central to the show’s setting, even though AFC Richmond itself is fictional.
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