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Horrific pub. Popped in for a quick pint before heading to club 414 next door and wished I hadn't bothered. Moody, agressive customers, abrupt barstaff, drunks leering at my girlfriend, random club volume reggae music with about 2 people dancing.
Had planned to spend longer here after seeing previous half decent reviews but stopped off at the Falcon by Clapham Junction station first instead and so glad we did as that pub was first class. The thought of spending longer than one drink in the Prince Albert would have been terrifying. Avoid like the plague
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Good ales, one seasonal, but it has a lyric from 'Guns of Brixton' by the Clash above the bar which seems incongrious since the pub appears gentrified. But that might say moer about me than the pub. Good service, good price, good ale. Better than the Dogstar.
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Adnams was nice and the polish (for a change) barmaid was pleasant. Only 2 people in and it was one pm. Never been in at night so presume it livens up a bit as per the previous reviews.
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Really like this place, currently my favourite pub in Brixton.
Staff have always been lovely, beer has always been fine, prices are actually pretty competitive and the music policy is top.
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Does what is says on the tin. Chilled out and comfortable. Few undesirables in and the smelliest toilets in the world!
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Really relaxed pub. Good Guinness. Pat the landlady is a star even tho she nearly beat me with a stick one night I fell asleep in the toilets and woke up after closing time! Best pub in Brixton by a long way.
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Its not the swankiest place in town but neither is Brixton and thats why I like it!
Not much to look at but comfortable and great relaxed atmosphere.
The beer garden out the back is arranged in a kooky way but heated, so as a smoker it was really pleasant to sit out there the other night(even though it is Feb).
Bar staff are friendly and quick even when its busy.
Great place to escape from the craziness, even if its an odd place in itself.
Thumbs up :-)
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I used to go here when I was a student and it was a dive, but with a relaxed atmosphere. Went back the other night for the first time in a few years - it's been smartened up, the staff are very friendly and there's a decent range of beers. The downside was the drunken wanker with a ridiculous handlebar moustache who wouldn't stop hitting on my female friends all night. Apparently the dude's a notorious regular, which is a shame as it put us off going back in a hurry.
anonymous - 3 Aug 2007 07:05 |
This pub really doesnt seem to have anything going for it and I havent noticed any friendly staff when ive been in. Compared with the other Prince up the road its a total pauper!!!
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On the face of it the Albert has nothing to recommend it - it's not smart, it doesn't (at the moment) serve food and it doen't do the widest selection of drinks. Don't understimate it though. It is easily the friendliest pub in Brixton, with great staff, fantastic atmosphere, inspired music and keen prices. It's become my alternate sitting room
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Despite this pub being in a part of London you certainly don't wanna be in alone, this place is fantastic!
Went with a few friends earlier in the year and had a great time, showing that you can't judge a book by it's cover.
Bar staff were efficient and there was a really friendly vibe in there.
I actually think Brixton is the place to go on a London night out if you want a great time!
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Went to opening night on Friday. The refurbishment is to be congratulated. They haven't changed the place too radically @ all-given a place a good make over. Clean. Nice touches to front rear doors-widening the place; the pub looks much more spacious. Well designed as it goes. Garden is a gem. Even the raised patio @ the front is OK too. All in all-well done The Albert! Full marks!! Good to see the regulars back-a right motley mix across the age/class/race boundaries. Nice barmaids too. Many beers consumed by yours truly. Ended up there again for live music/rapping on Sat 'til v late. Bladdered again. Need a break from the place already! I might be wrong-the price of the ale is unchanged! Amazing!
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Tonight is opening night ; it will be interesting to see how The Albert has changed. Hopefully they haven't go too mad. Free drinks? We'll see! Best boozer in Brixton by some distance. Q. Who are these cool people drinking in the Railway @ Tulse Hill? Have you been there lately? Should be called 'The Can You Buy us a Pint Please'. We've all been skint but COME ON! The Albert has a charm all of it's own that other bars/pubs could match let alone understand. It's the area/regulars. Nuff said. Having said that though The Railway is OK when it's sunny or Fri nights.
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regular, normal pub.
To be appreciated in an area sadly lacking them. Being refurbished at the mo. Do hope it's staying similar
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still quite a good pub amongst a lot of mediocre ikea flat pack pubs, but its not the same since most of the cooler customers started drinking in the railway in tulse hill
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Still a nice pub to drink in although it's a pity they got rid of the Hoegaarden. Never had a problem with thieves in this place so if you are stolen from both times you go in there, I'd suggest you start taking better care of your things! It's hardly the fault of the pub!
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I have been going to the Albert on/off for the last 6 years. Excellent pub for a few drinks or as a pre-clubbing venue. Cheap prices and very friendly (normal) bar staff. But can have a strange mix of people from poets, care in the community, trendy wendys and custy's. But that's what you should expect from a night out in Brixton. And don't let the Coldharbour Lane crack dealers put you off !!!!!
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Been in here twice and been robbed of purse both times.
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Nice enough... does sell Newcastle Brown Ale for about 2.50 which almost makes up for lack of real ale. went there before babyshambles at the Academy and it wasn't too busy, which suggests it is a decent alternative to the Backstage or one of the other traditional pre-gig pubs.
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If the beer wasn't selling it's probably because many of the clientele are more fond of themselves than they are of beer. A pub to avoid if you don't like people who think they're It.
Still, rather here than the Dogstar.
Justin - 9 Jun 2004 23:24 |
All poets can meet there on saturday evening, or sunday during a long weekend, and give example of their work in the garden. Good fun.
Bertrand - 31 May 2004 10:00 |
fantastic music at all times, v friendly bar staff and general feeling to the place. wide choice of lagers, and the best place in brixton for a weekend lunchtime pint over the paper.
andy - 19 May 2004 16:26 |
i accept that there is not a quality real ale in house.. this is due to the fact that due to poor sales of cask conditioned ales i was throwing away more than i was selling.. no pool table any more but appreciate any critisism and take it as constructive.
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Only been there once, but it was pretty cool, and relaxed. Don't remember there being any proper beer, but good atmosphere all the same.
Andy - 16 Feb 2004 16:31 |
Good place to meet up in Brixton. Lovely hoegaarden on tap and friendly staff. Also has a garden.
Chris - 24 Oct 2003 13:14 |
Good pub, great crowd. Loses marks for bad choice of drinks and getting so smokey when busy.
Gary - 21 Aug 2003 13:21 |
sweet ex goth punk and anythig goes pub nice place to start the night off from
Elk - 24 May 2003 23:15 |
This would be a good pub if it possessed any beer worthy of the name.
Justin - 28 Apr 2003 21:46 |
The place to go if you want to spot members of Alabama 3. Very cheap as well and has a nice little beer garden in the summer.
Markt - 13 Jan 2003 14:04 |
This is a great all round pub. It is not a trendy pub, but has a buzz and a nice little beer garden out the back. Always worth considering as a meeting place before heading out to more fired up venues in Brixton.
Mango - 5 Jul 2002 12:29 |
It's not the same now Pat is dead.
anonymous - 4 Jul 2002 10:10 |
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