4.3out of 5 on Google, from 325 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Alma
Laid-back Chapel Market pub with 6 bright studios offering kitchens, smart TVs & free Wi-Fi.
July 2024 - pub has reopened with two cask beers, before refurb none had been available.
A one-roomed pub with a street corner location, frequented by locals, many from the market and very much a Gunners pub. As yet, no sign of any "Hackney hipsterisation".
The place has been spruced up with newly upholstered seating, repainted on the outside and with a small side-area just off the main bar area. Up to 10 craft kegs, with all the beers listed on a large board. In addition a large fridge in the bar offers a range of bottled beers which can be taken away. Over 50 whiskeys and Bourbons are stocked. There are four screens which show sport, often horse racing.
The Alma does serve food at lunch but as many of their neighbours in the market also do so, customers are free to pick up some delicious street fayre and bring it in to enjoy their lunch - all they ask is that you buy all your drinks here. Toilets are downstairs.
The pub had been linked with the One Mile End Brewery but that brewery has now closed.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: On pavement seats/tables
- Sports TV
- Games: Darts
- Serves Lunch: In house kitchen
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accommodation: 6: studio rooms for long and short term lets
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7837 5430
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 325 ratings
4 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, March 2023
The Alma is ok. Situated not far from Angel underground. The place offers a range of less usual keg beers. Staff look after you fine and you get what you ask for, all good. Not one for real ale drinkers as no cask beers on offer. A beautiful old building to have a pint in.
4 out of 5Bennick Hon Google, June 2023
Another good Angel pub with a great range of craft beers. Staff were very friendly in helping me navigate the many pale ales/IPAs (settled on the Verdant Sundailer if anyone’s concerned). Tables outside could use a bit more of a clean, they’re a little grimy with rubbish in them but wouldn’t stop me visiting again
5 out of 5S. Osmanon Google, July 2024
The recent refurb was done very well, moving toilets upstairs with a soon to be open new kitchen installed. Can't wait to try the food. The same wonderfully friendly service from bar staff makes The Alma our first choice for drinks in Angel, schhhhh! Great, friendly service. Good selection of drinks, including alcohol free. Super friendly and chill staff. Planning on trying the food (Asian) soon!
5 out of 5Ms. Elzon Google, October 2021
A very nice, cosy and welcoming pub in the heart of Chapel Market. Great variety of drinks, food and even outdoor sitting area. Prices are extremely low, so was very surprised how cheap the drinks were but quality was topnotch. Highly recommended!
2 out of 5Peter Laffeyon Google, September 2024
It's a great pub , but unfortunately on Saturday nights there seems to be two self righteous idiots behind the bar ( especially the long haired Polish woman ) that look down on people enjoying themselves and getting drunk , and making snide comments between themselves about it . If it's so disgusting I suggest they get another job .
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.