The Albert

£8 - £20 / British, Vegetarian options

52 Victoria St, London

Opening hours

8AM-12AM

Sunday 8AM-10:30PM
Monday 8AM-12AM
Tuesday 8AM-12AM
Wednesday 8AM-12AM
Thursday 8AM-12AM
Friday 8AM-12AM
Saturday 8AM-12AM

Historic Ambience Meets Delightful Dining Experience

Heading to The Albert is much like stepping into a time machine set for a journey through Victorian London—its dark wood paneling and glossy brass fixtures offering the greatest kind of historical embrace just moments away from Westminster. The flower-laden exterior is hard to resist, charming enough to draw even the most hurried sightseers inside for a pin-pint’s worth of history. Visitors rave over the enchanting experience, remarking on snapshots into local lore displayed around the pub. This setting quickly sets the stage for an evening of Edith Piaf moments over pints and steak pies. Inside, you’ll find indulgent fish and chips hauling an infernally light batter, served up with enthusiasm that seems infectious among staff, like the legendary Kevin and the delightful Mansi.

Despite the occasional clunky service—because in England, nothing says ‘I appreciate your patience’ better than teasing food made late by amateur audacity—covert charm lurks in their fare. Conversations buzzing about the authenticity mean fish and chips consistently make their marquee, cherished for delivering laidback comfort with just a hint of sophistication. Skip the unauthentic nachos; after all, it’s absurdity ordering Mexican here in the land of pie and mash. And yes, while pub toilets across Britain are notoriously afflicted, one could pretend not to peek if one hoped for spectatorial purity. But at The Albert, camaraderie, ’tis fantastic! Swipe a nice drink with Rodrigo—priced with quintessentially London flair—and let the ebullient atmosphere immerse you wholly. Cheers should be raised to picturesque preservation and clichés rightfully cherished. I’m inviting you in: Rotten city smog amicably wafting on outside, ardently quaint classics ringing true within. — Milo Tastemaker