The Albert, Tamworth

The Albert is more of a restaurant with a bar counter than a pub, although on my recent Wednesday evening visit the two other customers were sat at the counter drinking. Peroni, Poretti, Carling, Shipyard Pale and Somersby cider were the keg options. The interior is L-shaped with set tables across the front and up the right-hand windows. The central counter is mid left and at the rear is an open kitchen. I didn’t see any menus, but the three drawer pizza oven in the kitchen suggests this is an Italian restaurant & bar. I’m not sure where the country & western background music fits into it all. Friendly enough, but I’ll not be walking out of town again to visit just for a beer.

Now modernised to a virtual restaurant. Real Ale removed. All illuminated keg font. A quick half of Guinness, £2.40, and on my way.