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As the poster below says,Bland probably describes this pub well.Decent pint though
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This pub used to be ok, but it's been refurbished. It's painted grey and decorated with framed LP covers. One bar was full of tables laid for food. We sat in the other. The beer was ok. There were no other customers. It was all a bit bland. Probably won't go back.
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Hatter - you are too kind. Anyone (even visitors from anywhere in the world) should know that you simply DO NOT go into a pub or cafe with a drink purchased elsewhere. The Albert is fine and does not need rude customers who are quick to affix a political label on people.
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don't know what simonmetz experienced on his visit but since the pub reopened last year with new hands-on owners we've been made to feel very welcome ..... and our little group of 8 are from various far flung parts of the world ! Perhaps the traditional idea of "welcome to my house , what can I get you?" has been lost in the modern generation who feel no obligation to buy from "mine host" ?? we all enjoy the charm & old fashioned feel of the place .... a very pleasant oasis to enjoy a pint or 4 of well kept ale or reasonably priced wine .... the small but delightful food menu is well worth a try!! .... posted by a very satisfied but unconnected local customer ...
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We work across the street from this pub and used to drink there after work a good bit. today one of our staff joined us (we had ll ordered food and drinks) and she was carrying a coffee. The barman got extremely angry, telling our colelageu tog et out. He then became rather xenophobic (only one of us is British and he kept saying 'in my country' this and 'in my country that'), and we all had to leave. He refused to refund the drinks we had to leave standing.
for reference this guy said he was the manager.
Avoid, if unpleasant BNP attitudes are not what you want over a pint. We will from now on.
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New landlords Steve and Linda took over on 21 October. Its now a Brakspear pub with loads of real ale.
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This is one of the better pubs of the Elephant & Castle area so it deserves your custom. I would add that roughly 2 out of 5 of the E&C area pubs should close because they no longer have enough customers to be VIABLE : Start by closing the William and the Uxbridge!
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Popped in for a pre-gig drink on a cold wet November evening and this was just the ticket. A cosy welcoming corner pub with a split bar and lounge and an nice rundown feel that is a good thing in my view. Decent Hobgoblin and Oxford Gold on tap and service was pleasant. Seems to be aimed for the students and there were some, all drunk and stupid but I wasn't deterred and won't be in future.
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What a find !! I don't offen reach these parts and generally avoid the hostelrys when I do. Went here on recommendation though and am delighted I did. Haven't been made to feel so welcome in ages. Shall return for sure.
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grew up in the area and remember this as one of the better pubs in the area, and quite often pop in when I'm in SE1, and I've had some good nights in here,though not recently,good to see RogerB has visited as it's rather tucked away off the beaten track
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Nice enough. Came here on a Friday about 9ish and was pretty empty, just an odd smattering of office workers and locals. Not exactly friendly but not unfriendly either. Not a great selection of beers and some of those they had were off.
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Has always been a nice pub!
anonymous - 29 Sep 2008 01:02 |
Haven't been in the UK since 1998 but I remember this place with great fondness. I never felt more at home in any establishment...not even here in my own city!
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totally agree with all the comments already made.the pub itself is still the same the only difference is a lot less hanging baskets outside.interior still the same quirky style,locals still great, real ale was just starting to take off i.e. spitfire ruddles etc. there is a new manager in there now. nothing bad to say about this pub but am biassed ive just spent the last 6mths as its manager
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There is little doubt that this is my favourite pub in an rather dour area for imbibing. From the outside it looks like a straightforward local but the quirky and slightly eccentric interior shows great imagination: a good balance between clutter and functional features. The 2 bars have copious amounts of bare wooden floors and stripped brickwork and the walls are laden with everything from clocks to candlesticks, barometers to brasses and a few lanterns, tin helmets and road signs thrown in for good measure. Lots of screens for sport: 4 screens (+ big screen) in the back bar and another 3 in the smaller front bar. Fruit machines in both bars and a dart board in the rear next to a tiny but equally interesting snug recess. Good service with tables being cleared and wiped as soon as anyone left. The only downside was beer selection. Of the 3 hand pumps, 2 were off and only the ubiquitous GK IPA was available. They advertise Guest beers and a few old pump clips were on display so perhaps it wasn�t my day. A pub well worth knowing about if in the area and the short walk to avoid the dreadful pubs near the repulsive Elephant & Castle complex is fully justified.
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Quite a nice neighbourhood pub - ie the locals will notice you but in a friendly manner! Food average but beers are well kept. Good place to spend a lunchtime or an evening.
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Great little pub for a quiet drink with a mate after work.
Often come here, the staff and locals friendly
Highly recommended
anonymous - 11 Dec 2006 13:54 |
i hear this pub has changed hands in the last few weeks but havent been since. previously was a nice friendly pub to be in
anonymous - 16 May 2006 16:20 |
Good pub to while away a sunny afternoon outside, although outside seating is limited. Ale (London Pride and Bombadier) was well-kept and service good when I visited early on Friday evening.
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Quality, old style pub with old style landlord. Nice to spend an evening.
anonymous - 7 Apr 2005 22:27 |
