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I work just across the road but hadn't been for a long while. In the past its never been up to much; indifferent beer and staff. Popped in on Friday and was very pleasantly surprised to find the new management making a real go of it. 5 real ales on tap, including the wonderful "Cross Buttocks". Apparently the guvnor intends to rotate the guest beers on a regular basis - let's hope this is true. Stayed way too late Friday night and couldn't believe how the clientele had changed, it was a very good atmosphere and live music too. Since the demise of the Radnor have been searching for a decent alehouse for work drinks, maybe the search is over.
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Yum. Ale.
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Great to see new owners make a go of this, the potentioal is outstanding and the local office workers seem to be going back!
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This looks like it could be a good pub, but somewhat put off by some of the other clientele. One rather so-so pint, and left quickly...
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Popped in for a quick pint on New Years eve, ended up staying till the early hours. I had a fantastic time and the staff made me feel really welcome.
Anyway, thought i would write this as a thankyou to to all the staff and customers at the Albian, next time i'm in the area i'll definatly be comming back.
10/10
anonymous - 10 Jan 2007 15:32 |
Decided to venture into this bar the other day, as I thought it looked quite nice from the outside. Sorry I did. After nearly getting a dart straight in the eye as I walked to the bar (A stupid place to put the board. Surely Health & Safety issue) I brought what can only be described as a mediocre pint of bitter. Then I became aware of the other customers. God what a load of nasty, unwashed, foul languaged yobs.Quite put me off my pint. The staff were - adequate I suppose but that is all. Just goes to show that you should never judge by external appearences.
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My things have changed! Popped in for a quick pint, ended up have a festive'rosey nosey' and left with the same! Had a nice feel, especially with the cosy fire. The Staff were cheerful and chatty, will definitely go back!
trent - 15 Dec 2005 09:49 |
This is a friendly bar, locals are a bit overbaring and depressing but beside taht it has a lot to offer. Staff very friendly not the drunken house of debauchery i was expecting!
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This was a decent pub a few years ago. now it isn't. Ales never consistent and it seems that being drunk and swearing is a prerequisite to entry
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very clicky only go in a pack
anonymous - 26 Jun 2005 15:54 |
This pub used to be special.No longer.It is a lout infested,noisy sewer of a bar.You take your life in your hands walking in there,having to cross in front of the dart board & some bladdered chav types trying to aim at it.Why no one has lost an eye I dont know.The beers lousy too. Avoid like the plague.
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Don't even think about going to this place.
NO FUN NO CHEER AND NO GOOD. SHAME IT USED TO BE A GOOD PUB A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO.
aecjs - 25 Apr 2005 21:40 |
i disagree completely the albion is a fun local pub with a good atmosphere for all customers of all ages, i have tasted all beers cos im a person who likes a variety and a laugh.when ive been there the bar staff have always been help and kind and always keeping the pud in clean order.
dave - 23 May 2004 15:23 |
This well-kept smallish pub looks ok, has a good range of real ales and wines, and the bar staff are fine. Unfortunately it's impossible to spend any time there enjoyably because they play godawful pop music at an intrusive volume, and the place seems to attract lots of noisy drunks - which ruins the atmosphere completely.
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i disagree, an awful pub..absolutely no atmosphere..and the guinness tastes like the lines haven't been cleaned in months. Barstaff sitting at the bar smoking and sticky carpet...not my idea of an oasis, especially with The Cumberland Arms around the corner and the Havelock Tavern just five minutes walk away. Go to the Albion - don't bother.
James - 21 Aug 2003 14:55 |
Small friendly pub which sells Bombardier and usually a guest beer. Can get full with the Olympia-exhibition crowd. An oasis of true pubdom in an area of theme bars.
Chris - 9 Feb 2003 00:01 |
