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IntoStella
26-08-2005, 17:00
So who's going tonight?
It's Friday nite and I'm feelin' all rite, having shrugged off my fluey bug.
Or maybe I'll stay in and read my new Nicola Barker book.
NAAAAAHH!
So who's coming out to play in the lovely, lovely, aletastic Albert??
Pickman's model
26-08-2005, 17:01
take yr book with you in case it's quiet.
i'm there later and make no mistake
IntoStella
26-08-2005, 17:02
take yr book with you in case it's quiet.
On a Friday night it's never quiet. Not like the Trinity.
Pickman's model
26-08-2005, 17:03
what's this new refurbish'd albert like, then?
IntoStella
26-08-2005, 17:03
what's this new refurbish'd albert like, then?
Gorgeous. :p
Pickman's model
26-08-2005, 17:04
might pass by tomorrow, then.
Is it really that different/brilliant than it was before?
No not really. Beer much better, nice decking in the yard, that's it really. Oh and food, but only at lunchtimes. Still, overall, an improvement.
Dave Mullen
01-09-2005, 10:10
The Albert is a cunt of a pub and always will be. I know i haven't been there since it reopened as I was away from London for a couple of weeks. I may pop in to see if it has changed for the better but I wont hold my breath last time I was in there it was full of spoilt little rich kids. I hear that they sell real ale now but its all Greene King mouthwash,dont be fooled if they start selling old speckled hen or ruddles as a "guest" ale as they are brewed by Greene King both shadows of their former selves till GK took over their breweries their tour of destruction continues with the acquisition of Ridleys which I think they have now closed and Belhaven which I dont see them keeping open.
A pint of 80/ brewed in Bury St Edmunds anyone?
The Albert is a cunt of a pub and always will be.
I may pop in to see if it has changed for the better but I wont hold my breath last time I was in there it was full of spoilt little rich kids.Oh dear.
Sounds like the pub - and its clientèle - are better off without your sour faced presence.
"Full of spoilt rich kids"? Nah.
isvicthere?
01-09-2005, 10:32
Oh dear.
Sounds like the pub - and its clientèle - are better off without your sour faced presence.
"Full of spoilt rich kids"? Nah.
Exactly! Incidentally, how do you devine the precise details of someone's upbringing and background merely by seeing them?
IntoStella
01-09-2005, 10:42
The Albert is a cunt of a pub and always will be.
Stay in the Goose then.
Donna Ferentes
01-09-2005, 10:46
Exactly! Incidentally, how do you devine the precise details of someone's upbringing and background merely by seeing them?The Man from Atlantis has special powers...
Mrs Magpie
01-09-2005, 11:09
No not really. Beer much better, nice decking in the yard, that's it really. Oh and food, but only at lunchtimes. Still, overall, an improvement.
Don't forget the disabled access throughout...a major plus that has been asked for many times but that the old owners wouldn't entertain...
Dave Mullen
01-09-2005, 11:18
Stay in the Goose then.
I think the same of the goose I only go there under sufferance although in the case of the goose its full of degenerate alkies blowing their giros.
Don't forget the disabled access throughout...a major plus that has been asked for many times but that the old owners wouldn't entertain...
I think when a pub puts in for a refit Lambeth are pretty keen on getting disabled access and toilets put in. In fact they seem to mandate it as the Windmill was told to do it 18 months ago. A good thing all round.
I think the same of the goose I only go there under sufferance although in the case of the goose its full of degenerate alkies blowing their giros.Too posh, too poor, too drunk, too 'cunty'... so what kind of pub lives up to m'lord's exacting standards, then?
dogmatique
01-09-2005, 12:15
The Dave Mullen?
Laugh a minute, and full of atmosphere, I heard.
chegrimandi
01-09-2005, 12:17
I think the same of the goose I only go there under sufferance although in the case of the goose its full of degenerate alkies blowing their giros.
cor proper mr controversial aren't you.....
Dave Mullen
01-09-2005, 13:50
The expression "cunt of a pub" for those not in the know is West of Scotland Vernacular for a pub which isn't particularly good.
With regard to my opinions about the Albert and The Goose are based on encounterswith unpleasant characters in those establishments who fit the descriptions outlined earlier.
If you must know my favourite pubs are the priory arms, the surprise, the landor the trinity and the beehive. I also like a number of pubs outside Brixton including the Market Porter, the Royal Oak, The Tabard, The Magpie & Crown & the Wenlock Arms all of which have a better choice of ales from independent micro brewers than the Albert.
The expression "cunt of a pub" for those not in the know is West of Scotland Vernacular for a pub which isn't particularly good.
Thanks for the translation, I was trying to figure out what you meant! :rolleyes:
Twat.
miss minnie
01-09-2005, 13:57
If you must know my favourite pubs are the priory arms, the surprise, the landor
good grief, when were you last in the landor? i used to like that pub until they bought a bunch of faux victorian bric-a-brac from the faux victorian bric-a-brac factory and turned into a faux victorian pub serving american bottled beer.
Donna Ferentes
01-09-2005, 14:00
The Priory Arms, though a fine pub, isn't exactly a rich kids-free zone.
tarannau
01-09-2005, 14:11
...nor is the Trinity Arms which, although not exactly the rugby shirted haven that some take it for, is hardly a room full of barrow boys either.
Mr Retro
01-09-2005, 14:52
good grief, when were you last in the landor? i used to like that pub until they bought a bunch of faux victorian bric-a-brac from the faux victorian bric-a-brac factory and turned into a faux victorian pub serving american bottled beer.
The landor isin't that bad - they always have 2 ales and 2 guests on beside the american bottled beer. Very good, cheap food too.
Quite why they have a fucking canoe nailed to the ceiling though, is a question for a greater mind than mine.
...nor is the Trinity Arms ...........is hardly a room full of barrow boys either.
Well, half the Council and their fellow travellers seem to drink there!
Donna Ferentes
01-09-2005, 15:11
Last time I was in there the conversation at the adjoining table was all about how somebody's brother was going to have a motor racing track hired for his birthday.
Dave Mullen
01-09-2005, 16:14
Thanks for the translation, I was trying to figure out what you meant! :rolleyes:
Twat.
No need to be insulting you're not big and you're certainly not clever.
Dave Mullen
03-09-2005, 13:52
The Priory Arms, though a fine pub, isn't exactly a rich kids-free zone.
Yes. But there is a wide range of people of all ages and social backgrounds than say the Albert also since the new people took over the atmosphere is more laid back.
Mrs Magpie
03-09-2005, 14:00
Mr Mullen. I am probably the most socially promiscuous woman in South London and when I meet up with my friends and neighbours it is in the Albert, like as not. I live on an estate (not a country one) and I meet plenty of my neighbours in there and I'm well known for knocking about with pensioners and having a riotous time while nursing half a pint.
Yes. But there is a wide range of people of all ages and social backgrounds than say the Albert also since the new people took over the atmosphere is more laid back.Really? So how many times have you been?
And have you any idea what's on tonight?
'Laid back' it ain't!
I think it is the case that the clientele of the Albert is, generally speaking, younger and more affluent than say the customers in the Beehive/Goose. The latter two pubs definitely more accurately reflect the diversity of Brixton than does the Albert.
Not sure if that makes it 'cunt of a pub' or not or that it even matters.
I've been in all three and would/will again.
Mrs Magpie
04-09-2005, 08:22
The latter two pubs definitely more accurately reflect the diversity of Brixton than does the Albert.Up to a point. The Goose and the Beehive are much more male.
Anyone know what was going on at the 'Bert last night. We were going to go there for a drink, but people were queuing out of the door so we ended up in the Lounge instead...
ChrisFilter
04-09-2005, 09:13
Anyone know what was going on at the 'Bert last night. We were going to go there for a drink, but people were queuing out of the door so we ended up in the Lounge instead...
was going to post pretty much exactly the same thing :D
Anyone know what was going on at the 'Bert last night. We were going to go there for a drink, but people were queuing out of the door so we ended up in the Lounge instead...There was a kick ass live band night going on with a late bar.
It was great :)
if only i weren't working... i'd be there now!
pretty impressed with the refurb overall, although the men's toilets were in a right old state last night. no lock on the cubicle - after a couple of weeks? amazing - and the urinal was filled to big chill-style trough proportions. it was a great night and very busy, so i'm sure that didn't help, but would be nice if that was sorted out.
shame the shelf in the garden had to go. i liked the shelf
but in general...a success!
:)
TorchSong
04-09-2005, 14:19
I finally got to the Albert with Xanadu and alien nation at about 10pm, but there was already a one-in/one-out policy in operation on the door. We went to Harlem for a while instead before returning, but unfortunately there was still a massive queue (and we were rather knackered) so in the end we gave it a miss. :( Shame, as it sounded good... :cool:
The expression "cunt of a pub" for those not in the know is West of Scotland Vernacular for a pub which isn't particularly good.
With regard to my opinions about the Albert and The Goose are based on encounterswith unpleasant characters in those establishments who fit the descriptions outlined earlier.
If you must know my favourite pubs are the priory arms, the surprise, the landor the trinity and the beehive. I also like a number of pubs outside Brixton including the Market Porter, the Royal Oak, The Tabard, The Magpie & Crown & the Wenlock Arms all of which have a better choice of ales from independent micro brewers than the Albert.
I ended up in the Trinity last Friday as me and Fenian couldnt get into the Albert due to it being full :( .Havent been in the Trinity for a while.I felt out of place there.Still seems full of the Rugby/Cricket crowd etc to me.
I wouldnt say the Albert is full of little rich kids myself.Managed to get into Albert late (thanks to IS)and it was the mixed crowd of people I expect there.Not-thank god-going on about mortages.
I think the Albert is better now its been refitted.The decking at the back is an improvement.I was wrong about the front decking-its seems to have worked out and keeps the dealers away.
Mr Mullen. I am probably the most socially promiscuous woman in South London and when I meet up with my friends and neighbours it is in the Albert, like as not. I live on an estate (not a country one) and I meet plenty of my neighbours in there and I'm well known for knocking about with pensioners and having a riotous time while nursing half a pint.
The thing people dont realise about the PA is that people drink in there at different times.The afternoons and evenings attract different people.
[QUOTE=fanta]I think it is the case that the clientele of the Albert is, generally speaking, younger and more affluent than say the customers in the Beehive/Goose. The latter two pubs definitely more accurately reflect the diversity of Brixton than does the Albert.
QUOTE]
No they dont.What about the Satay Gallery?Does that reflect the "diversity" of Brixton?
I don't like being turned away from my local because it's full. Not convinced the refurb was for the best at all. Is this live music thing going to be a regular occurance?
Need a new local! Think maybe the Hob, although someone told me they're going to be refurbing that too.
Mrs Magpie
05-09-2005, 11:49
There was live music before the refurb too, with the same effect.
Mrs Magpie
05-09-2005, 11:50
The thing people dont realise about the PA is that people drink in there at different times.The afternoons and evenings attract different people.Absolutely true. Weekend evenings is a younger affluent crowd.
linerider
05-09-2005, 12:05
I don't like being turned away from my local because it's full. Not convinced the refurb was for the best at all. Is this live music thing going to be a regular occurance?
Need a new local! Think maybe the Hob, although someone told me they're going to be refurbing that too.
i'm sure that you would prefer to pack people in until it's dangerous:rolleyes:
i think pat is going to try to do a gig every month,with the money going to charity.i think that anyone who has been to any of the last few gigs will have had a great night.and as for going to the hob at least you won't have any trouble getting in,every time i've been lately it's been empty.
Nope, I'd just prefer it remained a pub rather than a live music venue..
I should add that this is partially due to me being an old bastard now ;)
linerider
05-09-2005, 12:20
[QUOTE=gabi]Nope, I'd just prefer it remained a pub rather than a live music venue..[/QUOTEi hardly think that at most 1 gig a month means it's turning into a music venue,as there have always been music and poetry at the albert it's one of the things that gives the place it's charm.
Mrs Magpie
05-09-2005, 12:22
Yes, as I said before, this happened long before the refurb, it used to happen in Old Pat's day too.
linerider
05-09-2005, 12:25
I should add that this is partially due to me being an old bastard now ;)
my plan is to grow old disgracefully:p
IntoStella
05-09-2005, 12:30
my plan is to grow old disgracefully:p
Darling, you already have.:p
linerider
05-09-2005, 13:18
Darling, you already have.:p
my mums so proud:rolleyes:
Dave Mullen
05-09-2005, 17:04
Really? So how many times have you been?
And have you any idea what's on tonight?
'Laid back' it ain't!
Are you referring to the Priory? if that is the case in the last 31/2 years probably at least once or twice a week although I do drink all over London.
I don't think how many events a pub has is necessarily a measure of how good the pub is but they do have a quiz every Sunday and occasional free barbecues a German beer festival every October.
With reference to the atmosphere being laid back in the priory it was in reference to changes in management in the pub and not making a comparison with the Albert.
They also have Harveys Bitter in the Priory as a "house" bitter.
Are you referring to the Priory? No. The Albert.
IntoStella
05-09-2005, 17:07
Are you referring to the Priory? if that is the case in the last 31/2 years probably at least once or twice a week although I do drink all over London.
I don't think how many events a pub has is necessarily a measure of how good the pub is but they do have a quiz every Sunday and occasional free barbecues a German beer festival every October.
With reference to the atmosphere being laid back in the priory it was in reference to changes in management in the pub and not making a comparison with the Albert.
They also have Harveys Bitter in the Priory as a "house" bitter.The Priory is for posh ponces. The beer costs about 3.60 a pint for a start, and it's a gastropub.
Yuppie ponce Mullen we'll call you from now on, I reckon.
Dave Mullen
05-09-2005, 17:14
No. The Albert.
I've been there about 9 0r 10 times. I don't know what your point is exactly.
I've been there about 9 0r 10 times. I don't know what your point is exactly.You claimed that "since the new people took over the atmosphere is more laid back" in the Albert (I assumed), so I wondered how many times you'd actually been since then to make that judgement.
Dave Mullen
05-09-2005, 17:17
The Priory is for posh ponces. The beer costs about 3.60 a pint for a start, and it's a gastropub.
Yuppie ponce Mullen we'll call you from now on, I reckon.
When were you last in there and what did they charge you £3.60 for its not a gastropub as the emphasis is on beer rather than food. Are you sure your not getting confused with the Royal Oak.
Call me Yuppie Ponce Mullen and I'll Skite the hair aff ye.
Dave Mullen
05-09-2005, 17:20
You claimed that "since the new people took over the atmosphere is more laid back" in the Albert (I assumed), so I wondered how many times you'd actually been since then to make that judgement.
No I was referring to the Priory who had a change of management in November last year.
IntoStella
05-09-2005, 17:54
When were you last in there and what did they charge you £3.60 for its not a gastropub as the emphasis is on beer rather than food. Are you sure your not getting confused with the Royal Oak.
Call me Yuppie Ponce Mullen and I'll Skite the hair aff ye.
You'll have to catch me first, ya yuppie ponce. :p
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