The Prince Albert, Whitton

I had to attend a funeral nearby a month ago and was visiting over from Ireland and found this (Irish?) pub on Facebook which was not too far by train. The beer garden looked well kept and was adourned with lovely baskets and tubs. However when I tried to order a drink, the elderly barmaid was more interested in ignoring the customers waiting and continued to chat with a local. She also appeared to have consumed a large amount of the strong stuff herself,
The locals seemed pretty friendly, and all seemed to be talking above the volume of the many TV,s on the walls. (I think it's a sports type bar) as I was waiting, another stocky tall barman with glasses appeared who sounded Polish or Romanian, again seemed to be more involved in chating (loudly) to customers seated and also ignored waiting (Thirsty) people at the counter.
When I finally got a pint of beer, it tasted slightly odd and flat? As I waited so long for it I didn't want to complain. I can't rate this pub very high and now pleased I'm back in Ireland with a decent beer in date, served promptly and with more courtesy than The Prince Albert. - Not at all welcoming I'm sorry to say I won't be returning...

14 Aug 2017 11:40