Pub in Upper Norwood
Royal Albert
42 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 1RXClosest station: Gipsy Hill, about 10 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 127 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Royal Albert
Sitting within the Crystal Palace triangle, this is an unchanging, locals' pub (ex-Charrington). It has a single-room bar, which is more spacious than it looks thanks to a rear extension and windows along one side. A range of jugs occupies a shelf above the bar. The patio with seating is at the front, on the road. The TV will show sports and there is occasional live music.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly: At the licensee's discretion
- Outdoor Seating: Tables in front
- Live Music: Occasional
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: At the licensee's discretion
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 127 ratings
4 out of 5Booze House Taleson Google, March 2023
When I speak to people about pubs in Crystal Palace this watering hole never comes up in conversation and I was on my way to another boozer up in Gipsy Hill. As I walked up Westow Hill I glanced across the road and locked eyes on the Royal Albert and I thought to myself; that pub has got qualities that delight the eye so I popped in and treated myself to a pint of timothy Taylor’s brewery. As expected it was friendly locals pub with a couple of screens dotted around for the football and I even had a lovely chat with one of the locals while I enjoyed my pint. Moral of the story don’t be…
5 out of 5Phil hugheson Google, July 2024
Really good, old school pub. No pretence, no nobs, no shoreditch type helmets. A locals pub it seems, subtle art deco styling inside. Hasn't been refurbished in years and all the better for it. Well priced beers too, a few ales on tap and the regular lagers. Went in on a random Tuesday, they had an open mic poetry night on. Actual people speaking, listening and not engrossed in their phones
5 out of 5Alan O'Donnellon Google, May 2024
Smashing proper boozer with the best Guinness in Crystal Palace at an affordable price. Always a welcoming service from Bernie and all the bar staff and you’ll meet some Chatty friendly locals. Long live the Royal Albert!
5 out of 5Andrew Tremason Google, July 2024
The last real pub in the triangle. Always a warm welcome and fresh ale in excellent condition. Usually TT + 1 or 2 others..
5 out of 5Paul Johnsonon Google, October 2022
A lovely classic pub set in the heart of crystal palace. Great service and clean. Nice selection of drinks.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.