The Albert Reviews Summary

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Very fun jolly atmosphere by night."
• "Great atmosphere and busy pub. Lovely old decor."
• "Hey, to be fair the drinks and the venue is a great atmosphere and would recommend for going for a drink."
• "Nice atmosphere of an old pub."
• "This place was surprisingly good, a really good quality low-cost pub in an excellent location."
• "Amazing historical facade w/chalkboard sign outside advertising Best Fish & Chips in London -drew us in!!!! Great atmosphere with absolutely stunning decor."
• "The pub was super cool, it definitely scratched the itch and didn’t disappoint."

Cons:

• "Were placed next to a stinky toilet with a piss draft at a very tiny table, meant for 2."
• "Alright pub but not the place.for a quiet drink. Awful acoustics and not an inch of soft furnishing to stifle the shouting staff, clattering equipment and screeching groups."
• "The only thing that can be improved is the atmosphere on the second floor, since it was my favourite spot to sit."
• "The atmosphere was killed by the football playing over every speaker insanely loud."
• "Drafty and loud music blaring."
• "People very loud, couldn't even hear my family properly."
• "The things that pulled it down was, but where we sat you could smell the toilet, the main toilet itself was broken and pool of urine to navigate at the stalls."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were very friendly and the decor very comfortable."
• "The black lady who served us was exceptional and she got a nice tip."
• "Really great customer service as well, the waiter spotted me within 2 seconds after I was done with the menu cart."
• "We were able to find a table and the bartender was friendly and helped with our order, no problem."
• "The staff are always lovely."
• "The staff were really friendly and helpful too."
• "The staff here are polite and friendly, good service with a smile."

Cons:

• "The staff wasn't flexible enough to allow us to go upstairs although it was raining outside and cold."
• "Good-enough food - *terrible* service."
• "Staff haven't got a clue. Avoid this place like the plague."
• "While the waiter was generally prompt, he didn't make us feel very welcomed."
• "The poor wait staff is always understaffed & seemingly apologizing for long waits on food."
• "Chap behind bar didn't seem to care."
• "Stopped here for breakfast and found the bar tender to be rude and offer poor service."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "After touring London, Scotland, and Ireland, eating fish and chips at most stops, The Albert pub still was at the top of our list for best fish and chips."
• "Their burger was delicious, melty and juicy."
• "The mac and cheese was creamy and so cheesy, it's my favorite way to have mac!"
• "The shepherds pie, a comforting classic, features perfectly seasoned ground meat and tender vegetables topped with a golden crust that adds a satisfying crunch."
• "Food was fast and delicious."
• "The seafood risotto was creamy and pipping hot."
• "The combination of succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and perfectly cooked mussels creates a seafood lover's dream."

Cons:

• "Overpriced mediocre beer."
• "Cold food that should have been hot, luke warm chips, cheap looking/tasting mac n cheese."
• "NEVER EAT HERE !!?! the food is cold, and stale."
• "The meal wasn't great, I had the steak and ale pie which was OK, the filling was lovely but the pastry was too thick."
• "Everything tasteless and the fish itself got me sick."
• "The worst Sunday Roast I have ever been served anywhere in my life."
• "Would not recommend at all."