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The Royal Albion, Maidstone

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19-23 Havock Lane
Maidstone
ME14 1QE

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Graham Coombs left this review about The Royal Albion

A ancient old building from the outside but the inside has been knocked about a bit, leaving a mixture of modernish decor and odd bits of exposed brick- and timber- work. It does seem to be a bit of a locals' pub with a cheery old landlady, but the three handpumps are still unused with Bear Island as the only keg bitter now on. It could be so much better.

On 10^th January 2024 - rating: 5
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E TA left this review about The Royal Albion

As described below, this historic pub, currently owned by Shepard Neame, sits on the edge of the renovated shopping area named after a different brewery. While it was friendly enough, there was no real ale on, which doesn’t look good for the Brewery or the pub. The best they could manage was Whitstable Bay and Spitfire on keg, which really didn’t hit the spot. Lack of ale and limited opening times make it highly unlikely I’ll be back.

On 18^th August 2023 - rating: 4
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Royal Albion

A fine old building, but now looking rather out of place beside the towering Fremlin Walk shopping centre. Partially opened out to leave three compact spaces within a split-level layout. Large front patio. Busy enough during the day - a handy spot to escape to if your other half finds the soulless shops more appealing than a pint of Shepherd Neame - but usually dead as a dodo on most weekday evenings (when the music gets turned up instead). Master Brew, Spitfire and a seasonal (e.g. Mild, £3.50) available from the three handpumps.

On 16^th June 2013 - rating: 6
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