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The Royal Albion, Maidstone
Maidstone
ME14 1QE
Served areas
Reviews of The Royal Albion (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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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 10th 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 18th 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 16th June 2013
- rating: 6
[User has posted 8813 recommendations about 8813 pubs]
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Maidstone Barracks, 0.46 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Maidstone West, 0.49 miles, 9 min walk (show)
Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 19 July 2025 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 19 July 2025 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 19 July 2025 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 19 July 2025 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 13 November 2011 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 13 November 2011 by Dave McNally
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 13 November 2011 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : Yes last updated 13 November 2011 by Dave McNally
- Micropub : No last updated 19 July 2025 by Tris C
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 13 November 2011 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 13 November 2011 by Dave McNally
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 16 June 2013 by Alan Hurdle
