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Royal Albert (Portobello Pub Company)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Breakfast Stout |  | 1 |
| Tyne Bank - Monument Bitter | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | | 1 |
| 360° - Sussex #42 | | 1 |
| Track - Mazama | | 1 |
| Leeds - Leeds Best |  | 1 |
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - #26 Lean a bit closer | | 1 |
| Canopy - Ruskin Wheat Beer | | 1 |
| Tyne Bank - Rhubarb & Custard | | 1 |
| Popes - Hive | | 1 |
| Quartz - Heart | | 1 |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Brockley - Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Volden - VIM | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mordue - Five Bridge Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - O1 Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - O3 Boss | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - O2 Croeso | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leeds - Vienna Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Fields - Love Not War | Not Tried | 0 |
| Franklins - Grumpy Guvnor | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brockley - Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Joshua Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gipsy Hill - Southpaw | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit until close. Quieter as most of academia is on summer holiday. London Brewers' Market Tap Takeover here (Wednesday to Sunday).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | 4.40 | | |
| Canopy - Ruskin Wheat Beer | 5.20 | | Probably not my most palate pleasing nightcap. Hard work |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Volden - VIM | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - #26 Lean a bit closer | 3.50 | | Clipped as a Tafelbier. Came up foaming, a little fresh. Nice to go home compos mentis on a low abv-er |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Leeds - Leeds Best | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brockley - Red Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Volden - VIM | 3.80 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit until close. Rammed packed on a humid thunderstormy night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds - Leeds Best | 4.30 | | In good nick but a very bland bitter |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| London Fields - Love Not War | 4.20 | Not Tried | No go as no provenance! No indication on the pumpclip as to where this is brewed, the press has suggested LF is contracted out to breweries as far afield as Lincolnshire and Sussex |
| Volden - VIM | 3.80 | Not Tried |
23 Jun 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. No rush then to leave.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360° - Sussex #42 | 4.20 | | Bulk standard best bitter |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - O2 Croeso | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Leeds - Vienna Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Volden - VIM | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Jun 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz - Heart | 4.60 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mordue - Five Bridge Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - O1 Original | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - O3 Boss | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Volden - VIM | 3.80 | Not Tried |
06 Jun 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Bank - Rhubarb & Custard | 4.40 | | As sickly as it sounds, should have just had a half |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Breakfast Stout | 7.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brockley - Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Gipsy Hill - Southpaw | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Volden - VIM | 3.80 | Not Tried |
31 May 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Well after midnight into early morning - but still to close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Breakfast Stout | 7.40 | | A sipper |
| Tyne Bank - Monument Bitter | 4.10 | | Superb chaser for the heavier stout |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Volden - VIM | 3.80 | Not Tried | Ran out |
03 May 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track - Mazama | 5.50 | | Full bodied and kept a good head |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Joshua Jane | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Brockley - Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | Not Tried |
02 May 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight morning visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | 4.00 | | Smooth tasting but hazier than Haysi Fantayzee |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Joshua Jane | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Gipsy Hill - Southpaw | 4.20 | Not Tried |
14 Apr 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popes - Hive | 4.20 | | Sharply bitter |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Franklins - Grumpy Guvnor | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brockley - Red Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
About the Royal Albert
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 122 |
| 207 |
| 49 |
 | 5 |
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 6 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 239 times, seen 524 different beers and tried 282 of them.
Postcode: SE14 6TJ