Review of The Albert by dmj1962
The Albert, 52 Victoria Street, St. James's Park, London SW1H 0NP
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Compliment dmj1962 (15-06-2007) •••••
You can't miss the Albert on this part of Victoria Street: as a building, it really is a survivor, hemmed in by towering glass and steel on all sides. From the outside, it is a classic, large, Victorian pub.
The interior is impressive, too: high ceilings, elaborate decoration, with lots of polished wood and etched glass. And it serves a decent selection of real ales, too. It's what every package tourist thinks an English pub should be.
That, as you may have guessed, is its problem. It's a favourite of tourist coach parties and, after they've arrived, service can be a very slow and tedious affair. Staff can be friendly, but too often they just look bored. It's pricier than other venues in the area too. Worth a pint, maybe, to see the interior, but I'd suggest the nearby Buckingham Arms or Cask & Glass if you want an enjoyable evening.
The interior is impressive, too: high ceilings, elaborate decoration, with lots of polished wood and etched glass. And it serves a decent selection of real ales, too. It's what every package tourist thinks an English pub should be.
That, as you may have guessed, is its problem. It's a favourite of tourist coach parties and, after they've arrived, service can be a very slow and tedious affair. Staff can be friendly, but too often they just look bored. It's pricier than other venues in the area too. Worth a pint, maybe, to see the interior, but I'd suggest the nearby Buckingham Arms or Cask & Glass if you want an enjoyable evening.
Tags pub, food, tourists, real-ale
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I like the wording of: "Staff CAN be friendly"!
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