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Royal Albert (Portobello Pub Company)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Hospital PorterExcellent1
Kirkstall - Smoked Black Band PorterExcellent1
360° - APAExcellent1
One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Tinker's CussExcellent1
Settle - Route 65 American Pale AleExcellent2
Kettlesmith - TimelineExcellent1
Alechemy - EnigmaExcellent1
Vibrant Forest - KaleidoscopeExcellent1
Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%)Good1
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Good1
Reunion - Single Double Hop UK Cascade vs. US CascadeGood1
Dancing Duck - AbductionGood1
Kirkstall - Dissolution IPAGood1
Volden - PorterGood1
Volden - JuniperGood2
Siren Craft - Ryesing Tides IPANot Tried0
Hand Brew - Dap Session PaleNot Tried0
Volden - Session (or Session Ale)Not Tried0
Summer Wine (SWB) - Resistance Dark MildNot Tried0
Belleville - Battersea BrownstoneNot Tried0
Tiny Rebel - JuicyNot Tried0
Bristol Beer Factory - NovaNot Tried0
Volden - Pale (formerly Pale Ale) was 4.6%Not Tried0
Turning Point - AvalonNot Tried0
Vibrant Forest - Zuur BuckthornNot Tried0
TicketyBrew - Salted Caramel Coffee StoutNot Tried0
Siren Craft - Suspended in RyeNot Tried0
Five Points - Railway PorterNot Tried0
Arbor Ales - Oz BombNot Tried0
Alechemy - Photon IPANot Tried0
Rooster's - Little DonkeyNot Tried0
Stroud - Tom Long Amber BitterNot Tried0
Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic)Not Tried0
Bristol Beer Factory - EllehammerNot Tried0
Picture 1. Royal Albert, New Cross, Greater London

Visits Details

14 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Tinker's Cuss5.20Excellent
Kettlesmith - Timeline5.40Excellent
Reunion - Single Double Hop UK Cascade vs. US Cascade4.50GoodHazy but no claim to be unfined
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Summer Wine (SWB) - Resistance Dark Mild3.70Not Tried
Volden - Session (or Session Ale)3.80Not Tried
Hand Brew - Dap Session Pale3.80Not TriedRan out
07 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Hospital Porter5.20ExcellentAn amazing burst of flavours which invaded the whole mouth
Kirkstall - Dissolution IPA5.00Good
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Stroud - Tom Long Amber Bitter3.80Not Tried
Bristol Beer Factory - Ellehammer5.00Not TriedRan out
Volden - Session (or Session Ale)3.80Not Tried
Hand Brew - Dap Session Pale3.80Not Tried
01 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. Demure post festive season drinking here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Vibrant Forest - Kaleidoscope6.50Excellent
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Five Points - Railway Porter4.80Not Tried
Arbor Ales - Oz Bomb4.70Not Tried
Alechemy - Photon IPA4.30Not Tried
Rooster's - Little Donkey4.10Not TriedAllegedly a christmas cake amber ale. A taster found no evidence of even one currant
17 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Rammed full even at the bewitching hour.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Alechemy - Enigma5.50ExcellentA Kalamanci infused IPL (Indian Pale Lager!!)
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Volden - Pale (formerly Pale Ale) was 4.6%4.20Not TriedRan out
Vibrant Forest - Zuur Buckthorn3.50Not TriedStill on after a week and selling as slowly as ever
TicketyBrew - Salted Caramel Coffee Stout5.40Not TriedTaster was decidedly sickly sweet
Siren Craft - Suspended in Rye4.00Not Tried
12 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Settle - Route 65 American Pale Ale6.50ExcellentYesterday's experience had urged to be back here for more
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Turning Point - Avalon3.80Not Tried
Vibrant Forest - Zuur Buckthorn3.50Not TriedA taster was like a sour cider but the barmaid said she loved it
11 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until midnight close. Warm and cosy in here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kirkstall - Smoked Black Band Porter5.50Excellent
Settle - Route 65 American Pale Ale6.50ExcellentVery well balanced. Settle seems to have been getting a lot of London exposure in the last few weeks
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Volden - Pale (formerly Pale Ale) was 4.6%4.20Not TriedRan out
Turning Point - Avalon3.80Not Tried
Vibrant Forest - Zuur Buckthorn3.50Not TriedA Belgian sour
04 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Interesting political chat with two Polish fellows on holiday here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Good
Belleville - Battersea Brownstone4.80Not Tried
Volden - Porter5.20Not Tried
Volden - Session (or Session Ale)3.80Not Tried
Tiny Rebel - Juicy4.80Not Tried
03 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Still buzzing until and beyond the final bell.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dancing Duck - Abduction5.50GoodFew discernible taste characteristics, just very smooth
Volden - Porter5.20Good
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Bristol Beer Factory - Nova3.80Not Tried
Belleville - Battersea Brownstone4.80Not Tried
29 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Wednesday quiet makes a respite for staff.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%)3.40Good
Volden - Juniper4.80Good
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not TriedRan out
Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic)4.80Not Tried
Volden - Session (or Session Ale)3.80Not Tried
360° - APA5.00Not Tried
26 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
360° - APA5.00Excellent
Volden - Juniper4.80GoodNot quite as clean tasting as previous examples, a tad cloying
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic)4.80Not Tried
Siren Craft - Ryesing Tides IPA7.40Not Tried
Volden - Session (or Session Ale)3.80Not Tried

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About the Royal Albert

The pub sign. Royal Albert, New Cross, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent122
Good206
Acceptable49
Poor5

Website.

The pub is found in New Cross, Greater London, SE14 6TJ.

Located in New Cross Road it could be in Deptford or New Cross. Almost universally described as the “best pub in the area” the Royal Albert has massively improved since its 2007 reversion to its proper name, after a time as the Paradise Bar, and reversion to proper pub values. Has a pubby space at the front and more of a dining room feel towards the rear, where there is an open view kitchen. Very handy for Deptford Bridge DLR or New Cross stations. Sports 8 handpumps. An Antic pub before being taken over by Portobello. Re-opened 21st November 2022 after a closure for refurbishment.

We have visited this pub 238 times, seen 521 different beers and tried 281 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SE14 6TJ