Albert Arms in Southwark

Terrible experience! I work nearby and used to go with coworkers. Their Sunday Roast is excellent so I made a reservation to go with friends on Sunday 22nd September. They offered me two slots at 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. I chose 15.30 and it was confirmed by Sonata. When the day arrived I called early in the morning to let them know if we could postpone it to 4:30 pm because my friend was late, they told me it was no problem. Our surprise was that when we arrived at the place they told us that they did not have our reservation, despite having a written confirmation, and that the kitchen was closed (even though you could see the plates of food coming out of the kitchen to the tables) and that this Sunday was its last day open. If they close the kitchen at 4.30pm, how can they offer us to eat at 5pm? A whole bunch of lies...they left us stranded and didn't bother to offer an apology. The bar staff was the most unhelpful. We had to leave the places without eating and the whole experience was a great disappointment. I will never set foot in this place again... And I absolutely do not recommend it to anyone. They don't value clients!

Lovely pub, I totally recommend it if you are around elephant and castle

Lovely pub with tasty food options that were a step above typically pub food in quality but not in price. Friendly service as well.

*****5 star***** Sunday Roast here! The chef really knows what he’s doing, very fast indeed. Had the roast beef and lamb with shepherds pie. Every mouthful was a joy. Lovely bar staff too and chilled atmosphere. Will come again for sure.

Amazing time by the fire eating sunday roast. James took a good care of us, thank you!

Great atmosphere but unfortunately, no food- yet!! If only we were around on Saturday......

I had the pleasure of visiting The Albert Arms on their opening day and met James and Mason, two of the friendliest people in the city! They were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The bar itself is a breath of fresh air, offering a fantastic atmosphere that's a great addition to the local area. Wishing them all the best as they embark on this exciting venture! Highly recommend stopping by!

My first Sunday roast - absolutely delicious and huge portions. Will definitely be back! Service was excellent as well!

A cozy pub in central London with great food, a wide drink selection, and friendly staff. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed evening. Highly recommended!

Very cozy modern pub. Good food and friendly staff.

I had a party here - the staff and the organisers were wonderful, and the room was perfect. Could not recommend more highly. Thank you so much!

Lovely quiet setting through the back. Friendly servers and delicious food:)

**A Memorable First-Time Sunday Roast** I had my very first Sunday roast at Albert Arms and it was an unforgettable experience. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables were cooked to perfection. The rich gravy tied everything together beautifully The vegetarian version was incredibly delicious 😋 . The warm and welcoming atmosphere, coupled with the attentive service, made it a fantastic introduction to this classic meal. I'll definitely be coming back for more!

Melissa was fab behind the bar !

I’ve just had another 10/10 Sunday roast

Very very slow service. If you want to wait a long time to get your order this is your place.

Finally got down to The Albert Arms for one of their famous Sunday Roasts and it didn't disappoint. Will definitely be returning to try out their lunch time menu. Excellent customer service... I had booked a table during the week but was running a bit late dropped them a call and the staff were very accommodating. The perfect vibe for a sunny afternoon.

Incredible food and service. Thanks to the waitress for her sympathy an advice. More than worth the price, I absolutely recommend this bar/restaurant Also the music choices were perfect

Great food, and the service was excellent. We highly recommend the lunch specials.

Lovely staff who are very helpful and happy.

Lovely pub and good food, albeit the veggie curry I had was very expensive for what I actually got.

Nice pub near the Elephant & Castle junction. Good choice of beer, the food looks good (special mention for the veggie burger!) Terrace.

Tiny bar not at all a real pub anymore, a shame, go to weatherspoons.

This place is stunning, and the service is exceptional. Chiara took great care of us from the moment we arrived. The food and service both deserve a solid 10/10 rating.

Never write reviews but I popped into the Albert when staying nearby and as a solo female I felt properly looked after by the lovely staff. Nice atmosphere, great food (the dahl was amazing and recommend the Brixton beer to go with it). And a great 80s playlist too!

A nice pub with a good wine list! We had dinner here and the mains were generously sized and very tasty (with great chips!) - I had the bavette steak which was cooked to my liking, and others had the pie (cooked fresh to order), fish and chips (which was HUGE) and the burger. Puddings were a bit disappointing for the price: £8 for a sticky toffee pudding which was quite a dense/grainy sponge and would have benefitted from a bigger scoop of ice cream, and £9.50 for a rather disappointing cheeseboard... Overall would recommend for anyone in the market for a good drink and some classic gastro pub meal (but maybe pass on the puds)

Ben was our barman, he made us feel really at home. Can't recommend the pub enough, great Guinness, great staff.

I've had worse pints of London Pride but not often. Acid and acrid made me regret ordering a draught beer.

A small pub, nice local area. Staff all very friendly. I went for the lamb roast and was not disappointed. For the price, I think it’s worth it as it filled me up very quickly. It’s a lot of food for one person.

Conveniently located across from LSBU Active, this is the perfect spot for post-exercise drinks! I had a reasonably priced pint of Coke while the rest of the group had varying pints and food They had lunch time deals on offer which I believe was a nice touch - the food was incorrect however still mentioned to be great and the staff member realised themselves later on and offered a free side to resolve which was kind of them The venue was really cute inside with a small little bar area and a larger restaurant style feel behind the double sided bar We decided to sit outside on one of the various benches and it was lovely! I like that’s it’s located on a sharp corner allowing it to be quite a staple point 😊

When I booked the table the menu had several great vegan dishes on it but a week later when we arrived the menu had changed and there wasn't a single one on there. Very disappointing that they did that.

Dreadful. An hour and a half to wait for mediocre food.

really lovely pub, great atmosphere, friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. didn't eat there but the food smelled amazing

The Sunday roast here is the best I’ve had in London, would highly recommend!

A nice little pub and was very quiet when I visited. I like the art on the walls. However, there was a funny smell inside. I can't quite tell what it was but it was a bit unpleasant.

The food is amazing. The fish and chips are incredible! Everyone there is friendly and the atmosphere is amazing! We love everything about it.

One of my favourite local pubs- always great!

Perfect pub in a perfect location

Lovely little pub with great house wine. Unfortunately the Christmas lunch was not so good. Undercooked vegetables, over processed turkey and a very small mass produced Christmas pudding. Very disappointing for £35. Not worth that.

Small-ish two-room pub set back from a busy road. Super-friendly, cool prints on the walls, great vibe with a mix of young/older clientele. Will definitely come back if in the area as made to feel very welcome. Food and drink are a bit pricey but still feels like decent value when you weigh up your visit. No screens, thankfully.

Our 20th at least visit for Sunday lunch which was delicious. Sonata and her team ensure everything runs well and everyone is looked after. Friendly efficient service goes a long way in hospitality, something that’s often neglected now.

A small, friendly, cozy local pub with the kindest staff I have seen in ages, they really made me feel at home. Table wine was a surprise, the staek was tasty. The decor is unusually pleasant - even the empty plate looked stylish. Price is reasonable. Will go back for sure!

An ok burger but pricey... Larger on offer didn't taste right to me, but it was cheap

Great pub, with amazing food and drinks. Great atmosphere too

Based on reviews we were really looking forward to our Lunch at the Albert arms. There was a group of 6 of us and they were busy so when we booked there was only room in the bar area so we appreciated that. The service was good, staff friendly and a good atmosphere. The food however let the place down a little, 2 of our party had the pate to start, it was chicken liver spread than a pate (almost liquid) however the prawn cocktail and the mushroom toast with crispy poached egg were lovely, for mains the pork cheek and fish and chips were good, the steak (for 2 people) however came out stone cold so we returned them and they cooked us 2 more, when they came out they were still not that hot and quite frankly they were over cooked on the outside, almost burned giving them a bitter taste and then covered in enough garlic to scare off a million vampires. In conclusion, a nice pub with good beer and good attentive and friendly staff but the food is a Minced bag.

11/10 roast. Lovely pub and 100% recommend their Sunday lunch topped off with an exemplary sticky toffee pudding. Pints were superb also 👌

Very nice pub with simple delicious meals and friendly service

Amazing easy food. Above and beyond service. A nice atmosphere for a weekday lunch

Yummy roast, nice staff, book ahead.

So had a little drink after work.,asked to moved as large party coming in was going upstairs but as over 50s couldn't make it. Cheekily asked for glass wine on the house to move. Turned out not necessary and party drinking water and didn't ordered food. Trying to order another's drink and my companion told NO as I was rude. DID I SWEAR NO did I create a scene NO over 50 myself expect to pay service for drink and rude service. Will not be going back. Shame about the young guy who doesn't have any manners and couldn't tell me to my face I wasnt welcome as cheekily asked for a drink we were prepaid to pay its called banter sadly wont be back. The young girl was OK.

Although the kitchen has closed, they were very accommodating and reopened it for us. The food was good and the servers were friendly.

Amazing roast dishes with incredible Yorkshire Pudding. A perfect Sunday meal.

Had an amazing Sunday roast, sat outside on a sunny, warm Sunday afternoon in London. Staff were lovely and attentive. Food amazing.

What a lovely place to meet friends, this is a wonderful pub with a great team and their food was beautiful. Wish I had taken pictures, but that scotch egg was consumed very quickly!

Inoffensive boozer tucked away down a small street. Decent selection of beers.

Sorry can't rate higher as I was served a beer which has been waiting so long, that it's practically written its own autobiography by then. :) Haven't tried food.

I had a lovely time at the Albert Arms for my 30th. We were able to reserve the back bar area which was a lovely private space perfect for couples with young children and it was just really chilled and relaxed. Would definitely recommend for anyone needing to book a private area for a large group, didn't require any minimum spend just £50 deposit which was transferred back quickly. Service was really good and the food was great also.

Loved my lamb Sunday roast here, the flavours on the plate were gorgeous

Une cuisine absolument excellente dans un cadre sympathique typiquement anglais. Scotch Egg incroyable. Le meilleur fish & chips que j’ai pu goûter. Une adresse à découvrir absolument lors d’un passage à Londres.

Really love this pub which is a favourite of mine however really feel the last two visits have let it down. The last time I came we had a drink outside before deciding to stay for dinner so went through to ask if we could have a table for dinner at around 7pm. Less than half the tables set for dinner were already taken but we told we told the only table available was the small one by the door which was not set for dinner. We accepted this assuming the rest were booked but no more customers arrived before we left at around 8.30pm so clearly they hadn't. Felt rather annoyed and embarrassed that for some reason they didn't think we were good enough to have one of the proper Restaurant tables. The other issue I have is that the toilets never seem to have any soap when I'm there. Real shame, I won't be back.

Have to praise James working on his own on 26th, Race Day! He was having to serve behind the bar, take food orders and collect food from kitchen. Not once did he get stressed being short staffed! Well done James and thank you :)

A nice casual lunch.charcuterie and cheese board and some excellent wines.Staff very friendly and helpful.

Great gluten free roast! I had the lamb, it was delicious. Get there early on a Sunday if you want the beef / chicken. Even a gluten free pudding - sticky toffee pudding. Definitely coming back.

Lovely old pub, friendly staff, v good food, well chosen wines at decent prices, top tunes. What more can you ask for?

Lovely local vibes. Chairs and tables in the sun in the afternoon in the street. A thing. Go.

Crazy good pub food. Fish and chips was so light and fluffy. Steak and Ale pie was so flavourful and the sticky toffee pudding was incredible. Great authentic British pub with some history. You should try irbid visiting

Spending three days in London and staying at a hotel near The Albert Arms. Stopped in for lunch one day and came back for dinner the next. Great service. Friendly staff. Traditional beer battered fish, and chips were great. Sticky pudding was excellent!

£8.40 for a small glass of bad watery Chardonnay….AVOID this pub!!!! This should say much about this pub. Went there on Thursday for a bday drink and was shocked by the price for a small glass of white wine which didn’t even taste good. Rip off even in comparison to central london pubs. I had bad stomach afterwards. Never returning again.

What a great pub! If you’re looking for a warm welcome, good food and great selection of lagers then look no further! Just popped into this pub for refreshments after doing a London walk and then stayed on for lunch! Very friendly service, great ambience and served my favourite beer on tap, Leffe Blonde! We sat in the courtyard garden, small but beautifully presented with lovely wooden furniture that had been repurposed, with colourful cushions for added comfort. We only had one course but the double cheeseburger was very satisfying and the fish and chips were excellent! They had a varied menu, and lots of healthy options too! Would definitely recommend this pub if you are visiting this area of London.

Absolutely delicious fish and chips and STP !! Can’t fault a thing :)

Good food and drinks. Friendly staff and unusual decor

Great food; lunchtime menu is spot on and well kept beer

The best sticky toffee I've ever eaten. Such a shame the gravy was watery and there wasn't an alternative to Sunday roast as it's the last thing I'd order and this place can seriously cook.

Only stayed for one drink, but is a great place for a drink.

Nice bar in anew area for me. Nice surprise.

Beer good, unless you are eating I would not recommend going here, not a drinkers pub

Wry good balance of a meal, the schnitzel of pork with its accompaniments Was fab, the only thing I could critique was the meat was a bit grisly. The fish meal was faultless with warm plates too. The beer was well Kept and the sticky toffee pudding was perfect between two.

Nice and friendly, can't comment on food as didn't eat here.

Fantastic roast! Best roast I have had in the area. Service was great too! The beef roast was delicious and the cauliflower cheese was beaut!

We managed to get a table at The Albert Arms on Friday evening, we rang and booked as we were staying locally. Really nice little pub tucked away on a side street. Real chilled setting, loved the art work and the decor The staff were amazing, so friendly and chatty. The lamb ribs to start were delicious, a nice one to share I had the rib eye for my main, and as the review title suggests this was the best rib eye I've ever had. cooked rare and to perfection the hunters chicken was great to, and with jacket potato it was delicious A very good selection of beers and other drinks we'd love to go back

Typical London pub. Made us feel welcome in the small area. Good food grub

Lovely roast!!! Would defo recommend and will be back!!

Buzzy and fun pub atmosphere, well located for meeting up with friends from different parts of London. Attentive service, generous sunday lunch portions. Engaging artwork on the walls, relaxed clientele of all ages and dog friendly, for those who like their pooch with them.

Had a lovely meal quite late last night 11/2/2023 Staff were friendly and excellent service. My friend brought me here and it was wonderful. Cosy,and delicious meal.Thank you. Good staff and comfy

Good service. Good food. Fair price.

It was a really good experience. Went there with some old colleagues for leaving drinks. Meals, chips, crisp, and lots of drinks. Nice guys. Toilet available. Can take lots of people in one crew. They've got space. Good location for after drinks transportation as it close to the station (underground, overground and bus stops).

Great scotch egg and mushy peas

Used to be the best roast around the Elephant...I took my son for a treat, fatty beef, roast potatoes tasted deep fried, gravy had no flavour, amazing Yorkshire pudding did not make up for it. I was disappointed, it used to be brilliant.

Roasts all £5 more than they should be.

Pequeño pero buen servicio y buena calidad

Decent grub but watch out for the 12% forced service charge on top of already expensive prices. Even ended up paying 12% on the beers we fetched ourselves from the bar. Shouldn’t happen in a pub. Hidden fees make for a bad experience.

Couldn’t have been more accommodating or helpful with my group Christmas booking - great food & great service

Great pub, with excellent food and staff are really nice. Came here with a couple of friends for lunch and it was great - excellent beer selection, bright and airy space and tasty food. Can't speak highly enough of the bar team either- very friendly and quick to grab stuff for you, and efficient at the bar. One (very) weird thing is the decor in the men's bathroom - some really seedy photos of women which honestly I was surprised to see in an otherwise very nice place.

Worst pub staff ever.We used to be regulars at this pub as we work for a local university . I emailed them today for a booking but was left hanging without a confirmation or an answer even after having an conversation over mail and giving them all the details they asked for.I tried to call them for the booking but I was spoken to very rudely by the staff. However I still went to check if the booking went through but the staff was utterly rude and they denied to even serve us at the bar and asked us to leave the pub. No one from our workplace is ever going to visit the pub again.

Nice pub with variety of fun dishes. Decor is fairly eclectic, seems like a cool place.

Fantastic pub with a great selection of drinks at reasonable prices. Staff were particularly accommodating, friendly and professional

We booked the ground floor semi private space for a Christmas dinner for 26 of us. And we had such a wonderful time. The food was delicious! Really yum. Staff were just lovely. Brilliant atmosphere. This really is a lovely little pub. Thank you!

Quite a small pub but with a quality kitchen. We had an excellent pub lunch here. Beer was also very good.

The food is good but the service is awful. There was a waitros who refused to serve me and my friends because he thought we looked like Serbians. We are not, but the point is that he was racist and unpleasant with us. He made the atmosphere awful. I won't come back anymore. Stay far away from this place.

Excellent food, tremendous staff & a wonderful place to enjoy a meal or a pint or several pints!