The Albion Ale And Cider House

I've featured my local Big Smoke pub before but on the rare occasion I found The Albion mostly empty, and serving the exceptional A&H London Black from the official glassware, I figured it was time to feature a review. I believe this was the second pub Big Smoke opened, building on the success of The Antelope in Surbiton. It's been here as long as I can remember, and at one stage had a Gin Distillery out the back which I think is now just garden seating (opted not to pap this, but there's a huge garden there with beer festivals held in the summer). Indoors, it's familiar to those who know the chain. Wooden panelling, ample seating, vinyl soundtracked vibe, 10+ ales and ciders, a multitude of...

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This place is wonderful, full of character and the staff is super friendly. We came here for a Sunday roast as we were in the area and decided to try the Albion. The roast was to die for, the vegetables and especially the parsnips, were cooked to perfection. The gravy was divine and the Yorkshire pudding was heaven. I had the mushroom Wellington roast, whilst my boyfriend had the pork roast. Simply the best roast we have ever had!

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Absolutely lovely pub. I came here for lunch. The guys were super friendly. By the way they have really amazing discount for lunch. The pizza was so delicious. Highly recommended pub with a large range of beers and ciders.

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Excellent menu, broader than the typical pub. Amazing beer and gin selection. The porter I had was delicious a perfect choice in January, if I say so myself.

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I have been there for having lunch with friends, it's a nice and clean Pop, with respectful staff, their foods as well was so nice and tasty.

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