The Albion Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Ambience

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was quiet, but with a charm."
• "Laid out excellently to comply with Covid protocols but still maintains the ‘local’ pub feel."
• "They put on regular events and there’s always a great atmosphere."
• "Amazing atmosphere, nice staff, great food and extremely dog friendly."
• "Always seems to have a nice atmosphere but the Zumba style music in the bar seems at odds with the decor."
• "Often some nice music, always a friendly relaxed atmosphere."
• "Warm and cosy atmosphere inside which isn't crowded or full of rowdy people."

Cons:

• "Sat in the beer garden and it’s just full of people smoking, so it’s not very pleasant."
• "Avoid any nights with a 'DJ' it was so loud we struggled to converse normally outside, and the speakers were inside!"
• "Actually it's quite annoying. Unless you like that sort of thing I'd sit outside."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "Service was spot on and staff very friendly."
• "The staff at mostly knowledgeable and friendly."
• "The whole staff is very friendly and the barman has explained me a lot about different kind of beers."
• "Staff are very friendly, always allow dogs in and give them treats and water."
• "Staff friendly and polite."
• "The staff are awesome and friendly, the management professional."
• "The staff are really friendly, helpful and most importantly, knowledgeable about their beers."

Cons:

• "Empty Bar and I was waiting over 10 minutes to be served."
• "Drink Selection Quality. However incredibly Slow Service."
• "Service was ok although one of the staff members seemed a little frustrated when we kept asking for our orders to be corrected as they were delivered incorrectly."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "On Thursdays they run a burger of the week promo which is super tasty and a cracking deal."
• "The gravy is to die for."
• "The best selection of beers in Kingston!"
• "Good selection of beer and gin (about 20 beers in cask/keg, and 15 gins I would say)."
• "The Albion makes the best Sunday roast in Kingston."
• "They do amazing roasts and burgers. On Thursdays they run a burger of the week promo which is super tasty and a cracking deal."
• "The food was absolutely delicious and having mixed choices, every guest enjoyed their meal immensely!"

Cons:

• "Overpriced and disappointing."
• "While the dish impresses in concept and presentation, it disappoints in quality and flavour."
• "The food was ABYSMAL."
• "Nachos were disappointing."
• "The food was underwhelming though. We had fried squid as a starter and then burgers, none of it would I recommend."
• "Food was below average I had a chicken burger which didn’t come with the chilli jam mentioned on the menus the chicken was over cooked and hard almost like it had been recooked."
• "The beef was very chewy And the vegetables were undercooked and lacked seasoning."

Location & Environment

Pros:

• "Slightly off the beaten track and being opposite the green feels like a breath of fresh air in the concrete block of flats jungle that Kingston is becoming."
• "Lovely enclosed, sheltered beer garden with lighting."
• "Nice location in the middle of the green."
• "Great outdoor space, and a good location in Kingston."
• "Little bit away from the river if you out having a wander, but take a detour you won't be disappointed that you did."
• "A gem off the beaten track from central Kingston if you like your beer."
• "Close to the centre of Kingston, but far enough away not to have too many yobs!"

Cons:

• "It's very cold near the door to the garden."
• "This bar seems grubbier every time we go."
• "The only thing I would complain about is the stinky toilet, you could smell it from the outside."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "Only paid half price due to the weekday promotion so very good value for money."
• "Staff are very friendly, and prices are fairly reasonable."
• "Awesome prices and great tasting food, full of flavour!"
• "Nice food at reasonable prices."
• "2 pints for like 11.60 so also good value."

Cons:

• "At first I was hesitant to pay ten quid for a pint of something."
• "It's not cheap (expect at least £4 a pint)."
• "Jeez £6.75 for a pint of Ayinger in an average backstreet pub. Way too much!"