The Prince Albert Inn, Uxbridge

Having moved to the area recently and had heard mixed reviews, but having visited the pub myself, I can't think why. 'The Albert' has friendly staff and locals and good facilities (pool table, big screen, juke box, quiz and fruit machines) which have benefited from a recent refurb which co-incided with the recently opened restaurant 'The Red Room' (Containing artwork from the very talented chef!).

Having not eaten in the carvery mentioned below, I can only say that the standard of food / portion size / service now is excellent, with a decent choice on the menu, as well as regularly changing specials. 'Home-made' is an easy claim, but it is true of the food here, from starters to puddings, and I am yet to have a bad meal. I understand Xmas bookings are filling up, and am giving serious consideration to doing away with the traditional panic that is trying to cook a Turkey and allowing it to be done by people that obviously know what they are doing!!

The pub has also benefitted from the opening of the restaurant as the pool table is now visible and easily accessible, as is the big screen, as both are now in the bar, rather than the former function room. On our 1st visit we were made to feel like locals, and have started using the pub on a regular basis, I can only suggest to previous posters that if you had problems in there, it says more about you than the pub. Friendly staff (even if one of them is a Spurs fan!!) ensure initiatives like the recent swear box for the poppy appeal are f*cking popular, and there's even the chance to win a sausage in the meat raffle!!

An excellent local pub that has an undeserved reputation, and is rising like a Pheonex from the flames. Throw in the weekly pub quiz that has now started (Thursday nights, 8pm for you budding Eggheads) and the restaurant, and it's hard to know what else you could want!!

24 Nov 2010 10:02