Prince Albert, Brixton, London

A locals pub but dont be put off by some of the scary looking individuals who frequent this proper boozer. Been several times with no hassle. Reasonable priced drink and i think a claim to 18 different burger choices. Good outside area at the back for the smokers, usually a DJ at weekends setting an amusing school disco feel complete with disco ball and dodgy lights. overall a real pub, real drinkers, no nonsense.

Being afflicted with cigarette addiction I always love to find a pub with a nice outside area! This place has a great one, with huge tables and comfy chairs as well as some trees and plant life to brighten things up! The outside area was rather full and everyone seemed to know each other, locals obviously, it soon seemed apparent that they pretty much live out there as they where all blind drunk, mumbling nonsense at us ‘non-regulars’, staring at nothing, squabbling amongst themselves then hugging uncontrollably, it was clear this pub was their territory. I enjoyed my time there but did feel a little uncomfortable with the clearly extremely intoxicated clients (this was 12 in the afternoon). Later I popped into the loo, where another chap stumbled in whipped it out and peed all over the floor without blinking, I don’t think he got a drop in the urinal, his lack of aim clearly didn’t bother him half as much as it did me, he zipped up and waltzed back out for a refill, it was time to leave.

This pub built a reputation around its landlady Pat Burke who presided over the pub for 20 years before passing on. Pictures of her can still be seen within the pub as a reminder of her no-nonsense approach. Since then, the pub’s run by different owners, has been refurbished and to all extents and purposes it seems only the negative aspects remain. The decor is confusing and mismatching, and the clientele is mainly made up of locals. It’s kept the people, but the place has changed.

This is a great little pub should you find yourself in this neck of the woods. It has a surprisingly wide selection of beers and ciders and is actually quite large inside. The prices are average but the best part was actually the spacious outside area at the back. Shaded by umbrellas and large old trees, we sipped on sunshine, pleasant chatter and boozey drinks all afternoon. There are some rather interesting characters who frequent this public house - hippy-like with dogs which can be quite entertaining.