The Albion, Barnsbury - pub details
Address: 10 Thornhill Road, Barnsbury, London, N1 1HW [map] [gmap]
Tel: 020 7607 7450
Highbury and Islington (0.5 miles), Angel (0.6 miles), Caledonian Road (0.8 miles)
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (0.3 miles), Highbury & Islington (0.5 miles), Essex Road (0.6 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating
Pub suggested by Ben on 16 Aug 2003
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Drapers Arms, Barnsbury (0.1 miles), Prince Regent Bar and Kitchen, Islington (0.1 miles), Regent, Islington (0.1 miles), Barnsbury, Islington (0.1 miles), Islington Tap, Islington (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Albion, Barnsbury
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| Albion has a very nice interior -- I like it more after the refurb than before. I don't agree with the comments that the decoration is soulless, by-committee, etc. To me it looks like someone has put some time into the decoration although it may not be to everyone's taste. Also has an extra-large beer garden out back. Expensive GK IPA and Black Sheep on draught in addition to the usual continental lagers. Wine list looks much better than the beer options, though. Most of the outdoor tables seem to be reserved for diners, are there any pubs in this part of N1 that are not actually restaurants? We did not eat there, only had a couple of pints, and once again (cf. Barnsbury on the same day) felt that we were drinking in a restaurant rather than a pub. I appreciate this may be the only way to keep a pub in business in this area, but it's disappointing when all you want is a nice drink or few in a pub.... dpv - 16 Jun 2008 14:07 |
| One of the best but that is not hard. Be a bit pricey and be a bit sterile. o.huntersmith - 10 Jun 2008 14:22 |
| The Albion used to a really nice locals pub. A bit of a hidden gem with a good atmosphere. But having been there recently it's a shame it wasn't bought by property developers and turned into flats before the recent refurb! The staff are so RUDE and pompous and that includes the manager. Service is terrible and the food is ok but hideously overpriced. Stay well away unless you're merely popping for a quick (and expensive) pint on the way to a much nicer and friendlier place to drink in N1. racheln - 26 Apr 2008 19:46 |
| No soul indeed. A pointless refurbishment that has spoiled a once welcoming pub. There is little sign of the oncoming recession in Islington if this place is anything to go by - designed by focus group. A scandalous disrespect for tradition. BoehmBawerk - 21 Apr 2008 13:22 |
| I really do like this place, but the staff are too often useless and rude. badmank - 14 Apr 2008 19:40 |
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