Restaurant at The Albert Arms in Elmbridge

Great food, staff and beer what more could you ask for? Had an amazing lunch and drink will definitely be returning again.

Very disappointing had to send 2 meals back twice ended up not having a main course.

Mothering Sunday Lunch which was one of the best Sunday lunches we’ve ever had! Service was good with plenty of staff who were only too helpful with requests The beef was amazing and very tasteful, the “roasties” were the best we’ve had other than “home ones” and what was extra special was they were served in their own dish so you could take as many or as little as you wanted! The gravy was a lovely consistency, no wishy washy jus, tasty and as much as you wanted! Too full for dessert, but next time! A huge thank you to all the staff for making Mothering Sunday special, the glass of Prosecco was well received by all Mums!!

The Albert Arms is not a regular hotel, it’s more like a pub with a guest house. First of all the pub is great, food, drinks and service are really great. The rooms are ok too good, enough space as well. The beds are a bit old and there needs to be an upgrade. Small topic, but we asked to leave our luggage for the day which was not possible, as there is no real reception. Not a big topic, but was very inconvenient at that day

We had our daughter’s christening celebration at The Albert last weekend and have nothing but the highest praise for the staff, the food, the venue and the service. We used one of the function rooms which had ample space for our 40 guests. The food went down a treat and everyone has been raving about it since! James and team were accommodating, helpful and welcoming. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. We love this place and will definitely be back!

It was quiet but that just meant it was easier to hear the most excellent playlist. Food was really great and the service was excellent. Really recommended.

We had our daughter's birthday party in one of the function rooms at the Albert Arms and it was fantastic. The room was a perfect size and beautifully decorated so there was no need to add any further decorations other than some balloons and a birthday banner. The food and service were also excellent, James and his team were really helpful in setting the room up and getting things like extra plates when asked and all our guests said how good all the food was. We would definitely book again for any future celebrations and I work in Esher so will definitely be popping in with my colleagues for a working lunch!

Great food, lovely staff, good selection of beers and wines.

Great pub, livens up in the evenings. Rooms across the road were excellent.

Ended up here with two mates, after starting off at Platform 3, in Claygate. New manager was very pleasant and friendly; venue was, sadly, empty, but still a nice location. Very good to see that they now do food, daily.

Great value for money. Food tasty and the service was exceptional

Lovely staff but badly trained. Had function room booked. No bar upstairs as till not working. Food served with no cutlery. Hard to eat coleslaw with your fingers!

Had a lovely Sunday roast here a few weeks ago, perfect portions, great selection of veg, amazing Yorkshire puds and topped off with good service. Highly recommend!

Can't commit on rooms as I didn't stay the share platter was very disappointing

The pub is great and does a fantastic roast dinner. Staff were friendly.

Nice pub, with 2 cracking guys behind the bar, night we were in .

Was recommended by a friend. Went with my husband and son for Sunday lunch for the first time. Was really impressed. The service was fantastic, especially the manager who was very attentive. The Sunday roast was one of the best we have had. Absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back.

Came here for a meal with a group of friends after the races. We arrived much earlier than booked, but the staff were very accommodating and made a table ready for us up stairs. The food was lovely and reasonably priced. We all enjoyed our food, and would love to come again. The pub downstairs was very busy.

We went to the Albert for Father's Day lunch. The food was great (we all had Sunday Roast) - good size portions (including for the kids) and very tasty. And all the staff were really lovely, friendly and efficient. This is my second time eating there and will definitely be back.

We visited for a birthday dinner and had a wonderful time. The food was excellent and the service was both attentive and friendly.

Amazing roast dinner! Fantastic service from the manager and the decor is gorgeous. Will definitely be back

Went here for a birthday dinner with friends, the food was exceptional and the service both efficient and attentive. The setting was very welcoming and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone.

Had a really great lunch. Friendly staff, and amazing food, good choice of wines and beers. So glad this pub re-opened, it is more of a gastro pub rather than the traditional pub. So for some people including myself this was for a special occasion and we all enjoyed our food. Plenty of room in the front of the pub for drinks only.

Great service, very attentive yet not overly so. Efficient with food service, good food overall. Menu looks lovely with some classics but some curve balls thrown in. We had the small plates of arancini, cheese scone and hummus. All really tasty. Lovely atmosphere, vibrant place.

Cannot comment on the rooms as we did not stay, but the pub itself is a lovely pub. The service was great, the food was amazing and it has only just started serving food again! Would definitely recommend!

Relief in time of need. First stop next time I'm drinking in Esher.

Tried out the new food as kitchen has recently reopened and saw some photos on their Instagram so wanted to try it out myself - and it was delicious. Staff were super friendly and everything was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend if you want somewhere for lunch or dinner in Esher.

Nice couple of hours in this establishment, on a Tuesday evening, with a local mate. Staff are very decent, and the pub had a very nice atmosphere, with it being really quite busy.

Stayed for a night to have some me time. The room was in a separate building so you weren’t disturbed by any noises from outside (pub). The room was very clean, cosy and lovely decorated. Fab coffee maker! Would highly recommend

Very pleasant set of drinks with a mate from Hinchley Wood, after a curry in Surbiton. Pleasant atmosphere inside, and a new bar dude from Northern Ireland called, Jordan, was very affable, fastidious and welcoming.

Nice place good food good beer 🍺 happy days

This is my first time being turned away from a pub because of a quiz. It's agood job i'm a white and heterosexual because otherwise if I was a wokey woke in transition, or identifie as one of the other minorities, I would be playing the I've been discriminated against card ! You would have a massive hullabaloo on your hands. Come on, two middle aged married couples were not served a drink because 'no room at the inn' is a bit nasty? We ended up laughing about it, but we won't return. Even if you don't have a quiz!!

Just popped in for a quick pint. I really liked the decor and ambiance in this pub. Will definitely visit again if I'm in the area.

Very pleasant evening in this venue. Superlative atmosphere with highly decent locals. Staff friendly and fastidious.

First visit to this venue, since around 2010, which is quite alarming, frankly. Internal layout has changed drastically since then, but it certainly is very smart - more like a wine bar than a PH. Atmosphere inside seemed quite pleasant, and both staff members were very jolly. Drinks had only, but everything pleasant and totally fine.

We booked a table for Father’s Day for Sunday Lunch and we really enjoyed our time spent here. The staff were friendly the food was hot and plentiful and very tasty. Overall we were very pleased with everything and we will plan to return.

We live in Claygate so have tried most of the restaurants/pubs in Esher but not the Albert Arms until today. We have been missing out! Our Sunday roasts were superb and were great value. The roast chicken was moist and accompanied bu roast potatoes, carrot, cabbage, apricot & sage stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and CAULIFLOWER CHEESE - yum! The waitress (unsure of her name but I think was Eastern European) was warm, friendly and attentive. They had run out of Apple crumble so to alleviate disappointment gave my partner a dessert on the house. I would choose the Albert Arms over the Wheatsheaf every time now!

Service and welcome great and very attentive - thanks Julien! Even put out Christmas crackers for our late Christmas lunch!

I frequent a few times a week - Juliun is an amazing front of house and always welcoming and full of beans. He makes my time spent there very enjoyable and the pub is very clean and welcoming. Good food and good selection of wines...

Last two Sunday lunches have been terrific. Really good value and tasty and staff very friendly. Keep up the good work.

Lovely, clean pub. Very friendly staff and customers. Much cosier atmosphere than neighbouring pub. A definite visit if you’re in the area!

I spend Saturday night here with some family members for dinner and it was lovely, great service, very clean & friendly. The lady manager especially was very good, 100% recommend!

visited having booked Cote who told us had no gas when arrived, so thought try here glad we did yesterday lovely, attentive staff, excellent food & atmosphere & 1 of the best very hot (requested) latte ever had! very clean, good h&s regarding virus issues,...

We visited for lunch today, such a warm welcome on arrival, great pub food, and staff with personality. Some places (since Covid measures have been put in place) can feel very regimented and put you off going back again as the atmosphere isn’t very relaxing,...

Visited shortly after pubs were allowed to reopen. Good service overall and good standards of hygiene. Cosy pub with nice decor. Table service was prompt and the house white was lovely - slightly fruity and mellow.

We were seeking a pub lunch after visiting Claremont and were quite happy with our choice. The ambience and decor were pleasant, the menu choice was good, and the food was excellent. What is more, the waitress was charming and the service was good.

Very good place to go for a gorgeous meal , we had our Sunday lunch here today and enjoyed it very much . The staff there are very friendly to and are very helpful to . See u soon thankyou so much xx

Terrible post lockdown. Customers bossed around. An 82 year old regular of 40 years told to sit down and stop talking to his friends. Another regular of 30 years told to sit on his own or leave (he left). Ridiculously bad interpretation of “guidelines”. The...

Dropped by to meet with a friend early evening. As we arrived the place was full of biggish groups but these tended to dissipate as the evening wore on. Prices were fine and the range of Fullers-related beers was extensive. The atmosphere was much better...

My wife & I had our Joint 40th celebration at The Albert. It was the perfect venue for around 60 people. Really good size room with a good mix of seating and standing area. We had a mix of canapés which were also outstanding. Friendly...

Perfect place to stay after a day at the races. Easy 10minute walk to Sandown race course and Esher itself is a lovely little town with plenty cafes and restaurants. Very friendly pub with good atmosphere. We ate in the evening but decided to have...

My wife and I went to the Albert Arms for lunch by accident as the restaurant we planned to go to was closed on a Monday. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. We had soup and club Sandwich which were good value and really...

We really need the Albert Arms to be a success and to offer an enticing alternative to the other two pubs in Esher. It has just undergone a second refurbishment which is definitely an improvement to the initial one when it re-opened as a Fullers...

We turned up as a walk in group of 8 (including a baby) on a busy Saturday night and the staff were superb. We were advised that due to a massively large party of walk ins just before us we might not get served straight away, but they would be happy to accommodate us. We decided to wait and the staff were great. Not only did we end up get served in an incredibly timely manner by any standard, but we were also attended to by a member of staff who reassured us that they would be with us soon (without us prompting or asking what was happening).The food was ordered and delivered efficiently and it was excellent. Incredibly tasty and well cooked and good value. I personally felt that had it been more expensive it would have still been worth it. Children were given food first (always makes for a good meal!) and all the food was served hot and together. Enough choice on the menu to keep all fussy adults and children happy. Staff were all very good, but particular mention to Alex who was exceptional and really took our dining experience today to the next level. Today was an impromptu visit, but we would certainly return.

We visited here today for a family meal and cannot rate the food, service and staff highly enough. We were thoroughly impressed with the roasts and the desserts we all had were delicious and homemade. They were so accommodating for our party which included a 6 month old baby. We will definitely be back to sample the main and breakfast menus. Thank you

A very welcoming atmosphere with extremely friendly staff led by Elliott, the manager. A wide range of beers and drinks and an imaginative food menu. A great place for dining. We stayed several nights in one of the very comfortable en-suite rooms. A light breakfast was available in the adjoining kitchen, or if preferred a more substantial breakfast in the restaurant.

Very nice staff. Excellent beer and food in the pub. Rooms are in a separate house 1 minute walk. Very nice room but it was a hot night with sash windows which did not have a partial openi lock so partner did not want window open for security reasons. Breakfast was a serve yourself for all 6 rooms in a kitchenette with a kettle and coffee machine. Toast and cornflakes available. Coffee machine in room with 2 pods of coffee and no sugar or milk. Bed good size and shower very nice. Need to sort out security to open wi down on ground floor. Staff tremendous

I booked the pub last minute and upon arrival I was instantly pleased. Friendly welcoming staff greeted me with an offer of a complimentary drink. The sav blanc was lovely. The rooms are just across the street in a converted block. Rooms we decorated well - comfortable bed quality bedding and towels and a nespresso machine . The toiletries are a high standard and most importantly a great powerful shower . The breakfast was delicious lovely to see smashed avocado and salmon etc as well as the typical English. I will definitely stay again when visiting for business

An overnight stay prior to Hampton Court flower show.

Staff were attentive, lovely coffee with home made biscuits ,room well laid out with pens and paper, clean toilets.

This was one of the most popular places in the Esher when previously owned by a local businessman. It’s now owned by a brewery and the food is delivered every few days by Brake Bros in huge frozen lorries. The staff are charming but the food is awful. The chips are amongst the worst I have ever tasted. Who cooks that bad when it’s out of a freezer? The prices are shocking. A recent lunch for 2 persons, mo alcohol, was a shade over £80 including the obligatory service charge. It’s little wonder the place is empty most lunchtimes. Get a decent chef and stop serving pre-packed poor quality frozen food. Offer better value for money and the customers will return.

Popped in for a quick lunch in the Albert Arms in Esher...excellent service, great food (chicken & bacon club) and the beer’s not bad too...I’ll be back!

Nice prosecco.. not too dear. Just refurbed so lovely open decor with lots of seats 👍. Beer good, good location for going on after in Esher

We stayed overnight in the Albert Arms while we were attending a private party at Sandown Racecourse, just a few minutes walk away. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel special - drinks were offered on the house while the manager checked our room was ready and fetched the key. The room itself was small - we'd booked a 'petite double' - but that wasn't a problem. It was modern, clean and quite luxurious. And quiet, being tucked away in a cul de sac opposite the pub.

Before its overhaul, the original Albert Arms was always my favourite pub venue for Sunday Roast lunches and I am delighted to say that having tried the roast today, it is on top of my list. We had a table downstairs.

We really need the Albert Arms to be a success and to offer an enticing alternative to the other two pubs in Esher. The beer selection is certainly better, but expensive (alright u know this is Esher but over £6 for a pint of Neck Oil is exorbitant!) The dining areas upstairs look great and the food is standard gastropub. But what it lacks is somewhere to sit back and chill.... no sofas or comfy armchairs, mostly high stools which don’t encourage anyone to linger for a long relaxed evening. I don’t want to perch uncomfortably, I want to lounge..... I suspect this may be the main reason why the crowds aren’t coming. The place used to have such a buzz (although I’m glad the cliquiness has gone) and that is now sadly missing. Hope it finds its mojo and the crowds return soon. Esher needs The Albert!!

We’ve eaten in here since its reopening a few times for brunch, lunch and dinner. We love it! Food is good quality and tasteful decor. I noticed a few reviews say it’s expensive and I would say it’s the same as the other 2 main pubs in Esher & same/not much more £ than the local chain restaurants whilst being better quality. It’s also got a good kids menu. We go in as a family and and as a couple. I think it’s overlooked for brunch which in my opinion is better here than a nearby chain restaurant which is popular for brunch.

Lovely pub and nice having a drink downstairs but food poor value upstairs. Sunday Lunch looked promising until I realised all the vegetables camouflaged a lack of meat. Two thinly cut slices and around 4 x 1/4 of roast potatoes (ie ONE POTATO) not good value for money. On the plus side food cooked nicely but served luke warm. From what I could see the kitchens are downstairs and perhaps the food hangs around inside a dumb waiter, Also had to ask for horse radish which arrived (after a wait) the size of a thimble. Quickly ran out but couldn't be bothered to ask for more,. Shame as promising start but at the prices we won't be back

I have visited the Albert quite a lot recently. The refurb is lovely and the food is good, especially the roasts. I am, however, put off by the lack of friendliness. It would be nice to be greated with a smile and a bit of a chat, this is what makes a friendly atmosphere and I think it is lacking at the Albert. It’s a shame.

Visited the Albert last Sunday for lunch - the first time since its makeover. The tasteful refurbishment has been beautifully done - I hadn’t been aware that there WAS a first floor open to customers. Both upstairs dining rooms looked lovely - the new ‘opaque’ windows lining one side of the room we ate in let the light flood in, even on a gloomy day. Our Sunday roast was good. Our server was very pleasant and helpful - the manager (I presume), Dan, was personable and welcoming. A good selection of wines and ales - Asahi on draft! - even if there was no ‘Oliver’s Island’, my favourite. Sort it, Dan! The Albert Arms, Esher - what’s not to like? We’ll be back.

Have not tried the restaurant but menu looks good and dining area has a calm and upmarket feel. Just as well as the downstairs bar was full and quite loud when we stopped for a drink. Usual pub prices, no great bargains but a welcome addition to the High Street after a long absence

We came to meet friends for a meal. The drinks were rip off prices!! The waitress was standing by waiting for us to finish our starters. The mains came out cold and the portions very small . The dessert was over microwaved and inedible. The waitress took it away and did not apologise or even bring a replacement. What an awful meal and a total waste of money. Very disappointed. Definitely not returning.

It’s never really been a bad place to eat but new management in the last few months have lifted the bar another notch.

Stayed here after a race meeting in December. Lovely pub with great service, friendly and efficient staff and a good atmosphere.

The Albert was closed for almost two years and reopened under the management of Fullers some three/four months ago. Some early teething troubles on the food side such as choice and quality of cooking have now been largely overcome. I have eaten in there both lunchtime and evening recently and can say that the choice and the quality of cooking is good. And by and large the staff are simply excellent ably led by a very competent, friendly and approachable manager Dan. You can eat downstairs or upstairs and there are two private dining rooms. The pub is a five minute walk from Sandown Park racecourse and a fifteen minute walk from Esher railway station. A selection of draught beers and a very good value wine list make this a great place to visit without breaking the bank. And the new interior compared to the old one is a revelation. Go have a visit, you'll enjoy it.

I work in Esher and went to Albert Arms last week for lunch and had a chicken club sandwich, which was a very good surprise. Very tasty. Never had one before. The only thing i would say is that the slices of tomato on it were very thin. The staff were friendly and such a lovely atmosphere, will definitely come back.

We were near Esher for our son's football match and took a chance on The Albert Arms for a Sunday Lunch - it didn't disappoint. Hungry kids and grown ups all tucked into different roasts - the portions were generous and we couldn't even manage pudding. Great pub with a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff tucked off the high street. Next time we're in the area we'll be visiting again. Thanks for doing all the hard work.

I went for Sunday lunch with my family and it was one the best meals I have had for a long time. The food was beautiful and piping hot and the service was great. Will definitely return

Great pub in Esher! Food is good, atmosphere is much better than it used to be, the room has been opened up so there is more room for people to mingle. A steak and chips night would go down well!

Booked a room here for a conference at the local racecourse exhibition centre and decided it would be rude not to eat here.

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch here. Food was fantastic. Great service. Only thing I would say is that a it not cheap. £175 for 4 of us including drink. And that wasn’t including a bottle of wine. Apart from that worth visiting.

A last minute Thursday night booking and close to their "last order" time of 9.30pm.

When are Fullers going to take note of poor reviews regarding food? And if this pub is going to progress put some tv screens in to get the usual punters in. The Albert is renowned for its sports fans so if Fullers want to get them back take heed. The Bear pub is now taking the sports fans who just want to enjoy their time. Get this pub back to where it used to be not a fancy gastro establishment with overpriced drinks and terrible food. Many Fullers pubs in London adhere to the great English pub with appropriate food so why cant they understand this. Good luck.

2nd visit - food sounds good on menu - does not deliver had sea bass rice with a curry

Good pub however it is very noisy. Food was good but quite expensive for what you get! Great beers and bar staff are very friendly and attentive. Worth going back for drinks.

First trip back to the Albert since it's refurbishment and wow, the interior is fantastic, really tastefully done with a brand new upstairs eating area which was bright and relaxed. Love the Sandown Park memorabilia too - a nod to the nearby course. Really blown away by the new look.

We were a party of 5 ladies. looking forward to returning/ trying out the new Albert.

After the refurbishment our first restaurant visit didn't go so well but the staff have clearly made changes and improved dramatically. We did go back to a really super meal with excellent service. The new restaurant decor is terrific and worth a visit.

After a disappointing start a few months ago, we returned to The Albert this evening to give them another chance - what a delight.

Really enjoyed going back to the pub after it being refurbished. Food was great and the staff really looked after us. Will be back soon.

This establishment has been closed for a lengthy period, due to legal problems from the previous owners. It was always a good place to visit, an establishment of Esher residents.

I recently had my birthday dinner and drinks at the Albert Arms. All the staff were extremely helpful and on the evening could not bend over backwards enough to make sure that everyone was happy. This was ensuring that I am looked after by changing my entire meal for me (the birthday girl) all the way down to my two little boys. They then moved us to a reserved space where we continued the celebrations, again nothing being too much of problem and all done with a smile. PS - the best chips ever!!!

Four of us had a delicious dinner on Saturday night and we felt the food was much improved from our experience a couple of weeks ago and we liked the look of the new menu. Two of us had the goat's cheese and chicory salad which was really delicious and two had the chicken wings which were apparently very good. For mains two shared the Cote de Boeuf which looked delicious. Good to see that the steaks are now being served with sides included. I had the Harissa chicken which was very tasty but it would have been nice to have a vegetable served with but just my preference. Staff as always were delightful. We did try to have a drink downstairs in the bar beforehand but it was just too noisy (race day) - possibly a few soft furnishings needed to help with the acoustics I think. Great to see that the management have taken feedback on board and are acting on it.

Came here for dinner hoping for good things as we need more choice in Esher. Left disappointed. The place looks great decor wise, very nice to have a drink in but don’t try the food. They must have an amateur chef in the kitchen. Had the burger it was possibly the worst burger I’ve ever eaten. No sauce on the bun, hard/stale bread, dry patty which was basically falling apart in to mince and a few raw onions chucked on. Chips were not fresh. Overall a poor dining experience. Back to Cote we go!

The designer and builders have done a fabulous job with this stunning building. I feel Albert would be proud.

We had a really good meal there this week. They have 2 different dining rooms upstairs and got the place looking really nice.

Booked a table to celebrate my wife’s birthday with friends. Table booked for 20:00hrs, arrived at 19:30hrs for drinks prior to eating. Was told we were late as table was booked for 18:15hrs, not a great start! Ordered meals, I ordered sirloin on the bone cooked blue. It arrived, over cooked and tasteless. Called waiter to send back, he argued with me over quality. They bring another, cooked ok, meat was awful, sent it back. They offered another meal, declined as my guests had nearly finished eating. Ordered after dinner drinks, then was told bar now closed at 23:02hrs. In my opinion they are living on the reputation of the original owners and it really is not. 5* prices with 3* food.

Firstly, when you walk into the newly refurbed Albert the feel is great. We were six people and met downstairs for drinks prior to dinner upstairs. The main problem is the acoustics. When we arrived the bar was probably half full and no one could hear each other speaking. Once it emptied a bit it was much better and a nice room. Upstairs the same, it looks really good.

We received a very warm welcome from Dan the Manager who guided us to our table on the 1st floor.

Nice to see theAlbert open again, must have spent a fortune on it looks great. Nice friendly staff and got ales for drinkers. Two nice retraunts upstairs and a good menu.we decided to eat in the bar area where there is plenty of seats. I had mussels friends had a steak and lamb all very nice . Good place go and have a look