This Greene King owned pub is sited in a quiet road within the suburb of Plaistow, just off Burnt Ash Lane.

The present Victorian building was revamped in the 1930s to provide two bars at the front, but the partition between the bars has been removed and the front bar is now one open plan area. At one time there must have been an off-sales compartment between the two parts, as indicated by the double doorway at the front of the building. There is also a back bar, distinct in its 1930s design, with a glazed advertising pane.

Listed under the CAMRA London Pubs Group (on their London Local Inventory) as having an interior of local historic interest.

The Green Chain Walk passes by the premises, providing a convenient stopping point for walkers.

"Prince Frederick" is unique as a British pub name and commemorates the eldest son of King George II (and father of King George III), who was the Prince of Wales from 1729 until his sudden death in 1751.