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Albert & Pearl

181 Upper Street, London N1 1RQ

Bars Islington, Barnsbury
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A favourite with Islington’s in-crowd, this delightfully ramshackle & gloriously decadent bar has carved out an enviable reputation for its usual-suspect cocktails – aka ‘concoctions’ – as well as its dainty ‘iced tea pots’ (£20 a go). The London fog cutter (heavy on the gin, rum & Cognac) is a standout, but also try the signature Prince Albert (a startling concoction that involves layering Chambord, Guinness & Champagne in a flute). Food isn’t really the point, but decent toasted crumpets, pork pies & sausage sandwiches provide much-needed ballast. Live bands appear regularly, cool-as-houses DJs do their stuff until 3am at the weekends, & the Thursday night two-for-one offer lasts until closing time – no wonder the bar staff look as if they’re having as much fun as the dressed-up punters.

Overall Diner Rating

6.0
Food & Drink
6.7
Service
6.0
Atmosphere
6.7
Value
5.7

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  1. Sarah B.
    Reviews: 1

    Sarah B. ( 40s, Female, United Kingdom )

    29 December 2011

    I booked this venue for my birthday party back in February. I booked the smaller room and paid my deposit. I later went in to check the space and confirm my booking. No problem.

    The day before my party the venue rang to double check with me. The guy sounded a bit worried but didn't say why.

    When I turned up my room had been double booked. When I pointed out that I had guests travelling from all over the UK a very rude, arrogant and somewhat out of his depth young manager, who seemed to be in fancy dress as Johnny Borrell, told me it was my problem and my deposit was literally thrown back at me. It turned out nearly every table and room had been double booked.

    My friends and I definitely won't be returning. Hats off to the pub up the road that saved the day!

    • Overall: 1
    • Food & Drink: 4
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 3
    • Value: 1
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  2. Pam H.
    Reviews: 1

    Pam H. ( 20s, Female, United Kingdom )

    18 August 2011

    The venue has a downstairs and two rooms upstairs. I used the ‘Albert’ room for my 25th. Had a great time, what i can rmember of it, staff were friendly. Music was good, great atmosphere. Parking outside which was handy. been back twice since my 25th! Loooove it!!!

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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  1. Sarah B.
    Reviews: 1

    Sarah B. ( 40s, Female, United Kingdom )

    29 December 2011

    I booked this venue for my birthday party back in February. I booked the smaller room and paid my deposit. I later went in to check the space and confirm my booking. No problem.

    The day before my party the venue rang to double check with me. The guy sounded a bit worried but didn't say why.

    When I turned up my room had been double booked. When… More

    • Overall: 1
    • Food & Drink: 4
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 3
    • Value: 1
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  2. Pam H.
    Reviews: 1

    Pam H. ( 20s, Female, United Kingdom )

    18 August 2011

    The venue has a downstairs and two rooms upstairs. I used the ‘Albert’ room for my 25th. Had a great time, what i can rmember of it, staff were friendly. Music was good, great atmosphere. Parking outside which was handy. been back twice since my 25th! Loooove it!!!

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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