The Prince Albert

With so many poor examples around, the term ‘gastropub’ is in danger of becoming shorthand for ‘junk shop furniture & supermarket “finest” range served within’. Fortunately, Camden’s Prince Albert stands out. A sensibly unfussy menu offers Gloucester Old Spot sausage, mash & onion gravy & Hungry Horace-sized roasts. Food is served in the sober Edwardian-panelled ground-floor bar, an uncluttered upstairs restaurant or the secluded terrace out front. There’s a selection of real ales & strong lagers & a pared-back but sensibly chosen, reasonably priced & interesting wine list.