The Albion, South Norwood, SE25

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Rex Rattus left this review about The Albion

This is the home of the Eagles according to a sign on the outside. I guess a lot of places in this part of the road might make that claim, and I suppose that Selhurst Park might be among them. The pub looks good from the outside, with, obviously, CPFC's red and blue colours making a perfect background to the hanging baskets laden with flowers. But there's nothing very special about the interior unfortunately. The floor's bare-boarded, with what must be the original boards judging by the state of them, and there are a couple of tall tables/tall stools and a few normal tables and chairs. There's a dartboard in a small at the back on the right, and that's just about it although the matchboard panelled bar counter might be inter-war.

They did have an ale on though - Greene King Abbot Ale, at a pretty reasonable £1.80 a half. I didn't see any sign of food at mid-afternoon on a weekday. This is a straightforward locals' pub by the look of it. It is in the OK category, but I don't imagine I'll be making a return visit.

On 22^nd July 2017 - rating: 5
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