The Albert and The Lion in Blackpool

We had a very good family meal on a very busy Saturday night. We basically went because we couldn't find anywhere at 8pm that was suitable. It was really busy and I expected to wait a long time for our meal. It took less than 20 minutes to come and the food was very good. I was very impressed with the staff, how they were coping with a totally full pub and still performing professionally. Well done all at The Albert and The Lion, we'll be back. 😃😃

Not the best … !!! Ordinarily Wetherspoons are recognised for their friendly staff / decent value for money food and a decent pint Tonight failed on all fronts unfortunately Staff were nothing other than disinterested (I dared to ask if there was an iPhone charger behind the bar I could use to put some charge on my phone, so as to get an Uber back to our hotel … and it was as if I’d asked for them to donate a kidney)!!! The food was lukewarm on arrival - fair enough they were good to replace it .. but think they thought it ok to cook our meals on a radiator in the first place !! And the beer (Guiness) nothing to write home about !!! In fact quite a sad pint !! Just disappointed with the staff who seem to think the customers are an inconvenience !!!! Wouldn’t return here..

Popped in twice on our trip. 1st time ok. Very busy but to be expected. 2nd time - 3 beers and 1 lager undrinkable. Took them back, but just a shrug of the shoulders and 'it is what it is'. Really not good.

came here for dinner when holiday in Blackpool the spicy chicken pizza was delish one of the best pizza I have tasted, we also came here for breakfast the day we were leaving but wasn't impressed my husband got the large breakfast and never got black pudding or tomato wasn't the best for breakfast

If I go to Wetherspoons in Lytham, they do steak. If I go to Wetherspoons in Lytham and Southport, the price goes down after 2pm. Why does this pub not offer that? There is less choice and no let up on the cost. Tim Martin says the chain does not do dynamic pricing, but surely this is a case of ‘soaking’ the unwary tourists - why are Blackpool visitors getting the offers? Meal was fine, efficiently delivered. The pub was packed to the rafters. The staff might not smile beaming smiles at you because they are working like navvies (sorry, non PC). The disabled customer is offered a mini life - excellent idea.

Really good choice food served quickly. All team were faultless Dave stood out and was brilliant. Pub was very busy, would go again.

Think wetherspoons are going down the pan, food is getting expensive and quality is not good. Food is always stone cold and served on cold plates

Food came out cold after being on hot hold for god knows how many hours. There was no way the food was freshly cooked as it came out 5 mins after ordering. Sent it back fir it to be warmed up in the microwave. Foid came back with a jey ingredient missing on the cheese burger and that was cheese. Sent it back for them to slap a Tesco own piece of plastic cheese on it. The restaurant wasn't busy as we didn't eat until just after 10pm and the kitchen closes at 11pm. Sorry to inconvenience the chefs early night.

Amazing pub, best organised I've seen in years. Man on door was fantastic getting people seated fast. Staff super fast, security friendly and efficient. World highly recommend a visit.

Albert and the Lion was super clean when we visited and super fast. The food was on our table quickly and the kids menu was brilliant as well as the adult menu. The fact that kids are well catered for is a bonus. The prices were fantastic and the dessert portion was massive, loved it.

Very disappointed on this visit. Ordered the ultimate burger which arrived so fast. I know weatherspoons promise your food within 10 mins of ordering but if this is going to have an affect on the quality of the meal then I would rather wait until it had at least been cooked to temperature. My ultimate burger was the ultimate let down. The bacon on top was absolutely freezing. I use this type of bacon at home and this had without doubt been taken straight from the packet and thrown straight on top of my burger without seeing a pan or griddle or even a microwave. The burgers were also cold making the whole thing an absolute disaster. I have been to many many weatherspoons and this has got to be my biggest let down of all of them. Very disappointed.

Came here for some drinks with my partner before we checked into our hotel. Drinks was lovley and fast service however I send my boyfriend over to the bar to get me some plasters as my feet was covered in blisters and I was in a lot of pain. The man behind the bar I believe his name was ‘boris’ flat out refused to help me or give me any sort of plaster or first aid. Absolutely ridiculous for a member of staff to refuse something as simple as a plaster to help me when I was in discomfort!!! Thankfully the lovey lady running the food with the floral top was happy to help with my issue. thank you if your reading this and to the man behind the bar you need to learn some simple etiquette!!!

We have been to a lot of Weatherspoons on our travels, but this has most disappointing one yet, the food was disgusting, the American burger was dry and lukewarm warm not very pleasant to eat after after two bites I abandoned it, the chicken basket was tasteless even with the sauce, unacceptable standard of food, would have been better to eat at a pound burger van, we will be giving it a miss in the future.

Came to Blackpool today and called for breakfast had eggs bennidict the poached eggs were like hard boiled eggs mentioned it to the lad serving with brown hair and blond on top who was very stand offish said he could try and get them to do it again but it will be the same they Carnt do poached eggs so we ate it then when husband was coming back with a hot drink he the lad walked in front of him making my husband spill the drink never even looked up or apologised we mentioned it to the manager who was lovely we would go again if in area as it on the seafront and the service was quick

Visit to Blackpool I’d not noticed here previously so we were feeling peckish off we ventured in. Ordered up no problem off the app, fast service and choice of meal 2x chicken masala arrived in no time. Busy place here Typical. Weather spoons fare, so that’s ok for us. Staff polite helpful. Spent around 45 minutes here (blowing a cold wind outside ) nice to get away from the elements.

Our yearly trip to Blackppol means a couple of visits to The Albert and Lion. It's a really relaxed place during the winter. Staff are always efficient and friendly. Food was what you expect from Wetherdpoons, fast and convenient. Only issue now like with all Wetherdpoons, well all large franchises really, cost has gone up and quantity down. Though I can fault service or food I should imagine you could find better in Blackpool on a winters night

We love The Albert,we always enjoy our meals and the atmosphere is pleasant.We visited on Valentines Day with our family for my 4yr olds birthday trip to Blackpool and the service was brilliant,a member of staff called Simone went above and beyond to make our sons day even more special,she brought out his birthday cake that we took along and sang happy birthday to him and gave him(and us)a treat we will never forget,we are so greatful to her and those memories will last a lifetime...Thanks Simone you truly are a beautiful soul❤️

Really busy, always a good sign! We had just been the Wethers around the corner for a drink but decided against eating there as it didn't have a very nice feel to it. Walked in here and found a table just become free in the window, young lad came straight over and cleared it away in an instant, super friendly so it already felt better than the other place. Ordered on the App and drinks with with us in minutes, and food took no time too. We all had something different to eat and it wasn't disappointing, really enjoyed it. Would go back here again.

Popped in for breakfast, chose the large option, which was very nice along with a nice black coffee, place looked clean, staff were friendly, will be back.

AVOID! I am never a person to complain however the food was not cooked to standard, the chips were hard had to force a fork through them to cut it, to my experience chips are supposed to be light and fluffy please correct me if I’m wrong, the chips were literally cardboard and definitely not cooked. My partner had a chicken jalfrazi curry he said once he poured the curry out it was very watery more water then sauce. We are aware of how weather spoons is cooked as my partners relative worked in spoons for many years but was expecting more quality of food due to going to the weatherspoons at the pleasure beach wbich is called the velvet coaster where the food is amazing would highly recommend only a 15 minute walk extra!

Always enjoy coming to this wetherspoons. Great atmosphere Me and my partner decided to come in to this pub out of the horrible weather, the pub was nice and warm and wasn't too busy but had a good vibe We ordered our food and drinks which came really quickly and the staff were friendly. Always love this one and can't wait to come back in April

Miserable staff and worse breakfast I have had in a spoons,never going back again.place was empty food was dry and horrible we sent mushroom back was Rick hard new one came under cooked,no sorry or nothing from the waiter.

Lovely atmosphere, lovely staff, not big portions but lovely food. Very quirky and 5astefully decorated. Would definitely recommend.

Visited the bar a few times during a stay in Blackpool ok for a quick drink tables very congested together never had any good on my visits due to congested tables service for drinks at bar was ok , there is Wetherspoons in the area Harrywrag

Very disappointed with this Wetherspoons. Tables were not cleared, when our food arrived they made no attempt to take plates, cups, glasses etc away with them leaving barely enough room for our plates. Orders were wrong, lasagne came with chips and not the salad as ordered. Wilton ham was sweaty rubber ham with one egg and not the two as on the menu. Didn't see any other servers other than the one who plonked our meals in front of us. Not worth the walk in the wind

Oh dear how have standards dropped while the prices have risen. Spoons used to be a reliable place for a cheap n cheerful meal in a strange town and I last visited one before lockdown. Went into this one for a quick lunch today. Wish we hadn't bothered. Poor menu so we had 2 different Xmas burgers. Poor quality food and I think mine had been in the bun for some time judging by temperature and soggy bun. On the upside the coffee was cheap, rather good and infinitely refillable. But people must still like the place, it was crowded.

Seriously poor food inedible dry bun with cardboard burger! drinks ok, stick to drinking very disappointing 😞 defo needs to get a grip with food shocking even children wouldn't eat it !!!

Called in for a drink and maybe something to eat. Decided to try the food. I had fish chips and mushy peas. My wife had chicken basket. Both extremely good. Drinks really cheap. Great atmosphere. Staff apart from one, Andrew were really good.

Beautiful inside but would have been nice to have been served by friendly smiling staff - none of the staff seemed to smile. Did not have to wait too long before our meals were served but was disappointed with them as they were only lukewarm and portions were small. Did not really enjoy the meals but we were starving after shopping so would have eaten almost anything!! Next time in Blackpool will not revisit this place, had a lot better meal in the of the back street cafe's

Great food, little que to get in very busy every one friendly. Clean. on the sea front so great view of the prom

Appalling food and terrible service. Food luke warm staff and management rude. Complained got nowhere so left meal snd walked out. Sent a complaint in to head office with a catalogue of things that were nice . Offered a £10 voucher to say dorry. Wouldn't accept it as we would never go back. Had a reply back to say we are not allowed back due to abusive behaviour.. 3 pensioners unreal .. avoid at all cost.

Lovely, quick service every time. Visited 2 times over 2 days for a pit stop for a drink, didn’t order food but sat outside the drinks ordered via app. Came within 5 mins each time. Always clean. Always busy, it shows they are doing something right. Thanks

A Evening to enjoy was totally ruined by A horrible rude lady manager Staff nember so grumpy not felt want you be there was 11.25 went bar to be asked if we just came in ? Order drinks we was mature people who was having couple drinks on going back wasn’t serving said closed thus was 11.43 it’s awfull That Tim owner of these places has people like this who are happy loose money for him I won’t be back and advise to be wary I be contacting company Pub shuts 12 you have a time for drinking up we had at least 25 mins Hope someone sorts this out quick

On our arrival it was very busy but we did manage to find a table in the middle of the pub .There wasn’t much room as the tables were extremely close together, when our breakfast was placed on the table things didn’t look great my partner ordered a sausage butty the sausages looked like chimps fingers and the bread was very dry , I myself had the veggie breakfast (large) which sounded good on the menu how wrong I was . It was a mixture of warm and cold food , hash browns that had the same texture as weetabix and eggs that looked like they came from the joke shop down the road , small scoop of beans , tiny mushroom , 1/2 a Tom , warm bread ( toast) and three sausages which weren’t to bad to be honest . Overall satisfaction rating 1 out of 10 for the fact that the place had a roof and that kept the rain of our heads . Would never eat at Wetherspoons again .

Disgraceful lies by staff because the bottom line was they couldn’t cope with the demand for breakfast, all people want is honesty to say no more orders till a certain time. Instead the manager on duty 23rd September 2023 was walking around saying I can’t cope I’m stressed another manager saying the fryers were down, and I was standing by the serving hatch watching them cook blatant lies and poor management poor staff which need all sacking and having a job on the pier in charge of throwing darts at a dart board or hooking a fish DO NIT USE THE ALBERT AND LION FOR BREAKFAST😡😡😡😡😡😡

It's a Wetherspoon so you know what you're gonna get. Food was hot, service was speedy and prices were competitive. Pub was busy, presumably because the weather was foul but we found a table fairly quickly and there was no queue at the bar

We had breakfast everyday whilst we were in Blackpool on holiday .We had the traditional breakfast ,it was always cooked perfectly and we didn't have to wait long for our food to arrive . One thing we notice with Wetherspoons is the hot food is served on hot plates and the staff always warned us that the plates were hot when they put them down in front of us . So many cafes /restaurants bring food on cold plates . Staff were all so friendly and kept the place clean and tidy .

After leaving home at 4.45am and driving almost 300 miles we were famished. Not knowing the area, we opted for a Wetherspoons breakfast as we know what we are getting, usually!! It was the last Sunday before schools reopened after the summer holidays, around 9.45am and a boiling hot day. The place was heaving, but we managed to get a small table with two high stools by the bar, and had to find a menu. My husband went to the bar to order, but so many people were also waiting to order. Order placed, the food was served quicker than we thought it would. The 2 plates hardly fitted on the table, one false move and the lot would have been on the floor! The food was hot and well presented, but the tables were too close to each other, the girl at the next table kept flinging her long hair about and only just missed landing in my food - not nice. As I was eating, she kept knocking my arm, and another child was trying squeeze between the tables. The noise level was off the scale, so all in all, it was a very uncomfortable experience, we couldn’t wait to get out of there - never to return.

My wife ordered the American style burger. I ordered the cod and chips. Our order came within 5mins. The place was packing. As a retired Chef from the Argyle suite Ibrox park this sent alarm bells. It is impossible to cook this food that fast. More so with the place being so busy. My wife's burger came with a bun two burgers a bit of lettuce and red onion. NOT as advertised on the menu with cheese, Gorkin, ketchup and American style mustard. Staff looked over work and under a lot of pressure. So did not complain. Its not there fault. We will just not return. We did find a great meal at the steakhouse south pier. We waited a while, but don't mind that due to the quality of the food at the same rip off price at the Albert and the Lion.

Busy at times and the bearded guy on the door is very rude and unfair. You cannot choose you own table and he has no regard for families. Me and my son went in for a table with the wife and son soon to follow...

absolutely awful service, some bearded guy at the door and a bald guy on a complete power trip, allocating us to to tables. 4 of us were sitting on a "large table" when the baldy told us to move to another table which only had...

Good spot in Blackpool, always packed out full to the brim, food came out within 5 minutes and was piping hot, all good, drinks/food good value for money, clean place.

Came to watch the Lionesses, was gutted there were no screens but we hooked up to the wifi and watched of our phones. It was a very busy Saturday so we got lucky getting a table. Ordered through the app and was shocked that the...

My son and I came in for lunch during the air show and it was the most organised it has ever been as it’s usually chaos with people just able to pile in and is a horrible experience where we’ve only come in out of...

The spot is great for dinner or any other meal, would recommended for any future blackpool overnight visitors.

Extremely busy and very noisy. We were shown to a table by the security guard but it was still a mess from the previous customers. We were stood waiting for our table to be cleared, while 2 staff members cleaned the tables NEXT TO ours,...

Came here with my friend for some breakfast on my birthday. First problem is that no one tells you what youre meant to do, are you supposed to wait or what are you meant to do?? I asked the waitress, who was quite dry in...

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This was the first time that I visited this pub it was very full but managed to find a table the staff were very friendly and helpful what I noticed that if a table became empty the staff were there to clean it with in...

Went here for some food today as been before and it was nice firstly they don’t do mixed grills no more as they don’t have a grill apparently so I ordered the burger meal with just lettuce and the missus had a pizza it was...

Went here as a family for breakfast. Didn’t wait long on food arriving but it wasn’t very hot. Had to walk quite a bit to get own teas and coffee. Typical Wetherspoons felt it wasn’t too clean. Not sure if it’s value for money.

Whilst visiting blackpool we stopped off here for dinner. Quick service at table both with drinks and food. Quality of food was lovely.

Staff were excellent and efficient and with great value drinks and food, it was a great place on the Blackpool prom for 21 footballers to congregate, with ease.

Sadly, this place doesn’t seem to have adequate access for those with disabilities in wheelchairs. Entered through front door, to find steps, and no directions for a ramp, all the tables and chairs along the front window would have made it impossible to pass safely...

Typical pub grub you’d expect from Weatheespoons, served hot and fast. Can’t fault it though as both meals enjoyed and the service was great too.

Genuinely got to be the worst place in Blackpool. Ordered. Paid. Everything arrived quickly and looked great. Turned around to secure my 2 year olds in suitable chairs and a member of staff came over and put dirty plates on top of clean food as...

Probably the worst meal I’ve had in a very long time. Ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala. For a start it came without the mango chutney as advertised so had to have dry poppadoms. But that’s nothing compared to the actual curry. Chicken Tikka Masala should...

My partner and I stayed in Blackpool last week for 4 days. We visited here every day, either lunchtime or late night. I was absolutely shocked at how little staff they had on during the day. I made a comment to the guy serving that...

Waited 20 mins at the bar to get served. Bar staff serving women rather than patient gentleman. Walked out as couldn’t get served.

Brilliant location, always busy but didn't take us long to find a table. We visit this pub every time we come to Blackpool. The food comes out piping hot and quickly. Staff ways pleasant too and quick to clean empty tables.

This is a great location for a weatherspoons. It has good pub food at good prices with a good choice of craft beer. I loved the 3d lion on the wall. Well worth a visit.

Absolutely awful...no WiFi, no app working. I went to bar to order food and came back to find someone pinched my table...don't ever come here...also beer awful too...

Absolutely terrible I had the all day brunch and it was horrible sent it back twice and no difference at all when I told the waitress she said oh never mind not be going back there again

Absolutely vile!! 🤢🤮 2 flavourless curry's and a cold burger with a dry bun. The poppadoms with the currys were so soft, i could fold them like a napkin. Both curry's tasted the same, couldn't tell them apart! Over half of our food was left...

Genuinely disappointed by service and food It was such a shame i ordered Nachos Minus the Chilli's and Gracamole i was supposed to get cheese Sour Cream and Salsa but what came out was underwhelming 2 blobs of dips and Chilli's I'd said no to...

My wife and I called in for a lunchtime drink,pub was very busy,but got a window table.looking onto the sea front,nice view,ordered the drinks via the app,and they arrived within a few minutes,great service.

Good value friendly pub nice food helpful staff very busy and noisy pub . Good food nice pint . Would go again . Partner realy enjoyed her meal

Very good service and food.pub has good character for a seaside public house and prices are very good..staff treat you very good and not just throw your pint like some pubs...

We popped in at lunchtime on Saturday and the pub was heaving. We were in a group of 14 but we managed to get a couple of tables and rounded up chairs quite quickly. The service was incredible for the amount of customers they had...

Dropped in here as there were few options open at 10.30 in the area. Found this to be clean and very welcoming. enjoyed a few drinks here on a cold night.

Visited here for tea was quite full with customers but managed to get a table we chose from menu and expected a bit of a wait due to full pub however received our meals after 10 minutes piping hot good presentation and very tasty I...

Came in every morning for my breakfast last week. Couldn't fault the full breakfast, enough to keep me going til dinner time. Big shout out to Jo the waitress very attentive and smiley.

Great staff underneath Blackpool Tower, great atmosphere great location, staff friendly and professional. Always clean and inviting, maybe needs an upgrade but enjoyable. Will be back soon, business and leisure visits. From Manchester

We visited The Velvet Coaster in Blackpool. On arrival we was greeted by a loverly young lady called Kelly who made us feel so welcome I have to say one of the best welcomes we have ever had. When we was ready to leave she...

one big room and lacking atmosphere because of it. Extremely busy even for late December, can’t imagine how busy it must get in peak of Summer! Hard to find a table but all ok

A sea front Wetherspoons, very busy, but found a table ok. Basically one big room, but we weren't there for the architecture. Fast and friendly service, decent range of beers, food ok.

Myself and my family came to weatherspoons while at an event in the Tower. We ordered on the app as the place was so busy, on the app there is no where to customise (ie remove and item from a burger) we asked a member...

This Pub made a handy stop after the tower with its adjacent location, however this also makes it extra busy and hard to find a table at times. I recommend The Velvet Coaster Wetherspoons just down the coast via the tram. This was much quieter...

Staff were unhelpful when food delivered to table, we ordered fried eggs but were told it stated no eggs on bar. How do you know that when you order on the app. They should have come and told us no eggs as they would have...

Visited her early October wasnt happy with the service as it took 25minutes for our table to be cleared and 45 minutes to get served Visited twice in November what a difference goid food good service and quick. Staff couldn't be more polite and helpful...

Food was good. My burger was good, but the wife says her Pizza was phenominal. Beer was good and cocktails were excelent. Shame there was a pathetic choice of Whisky. Just one Whisky ( Bells or grouse, can't remember as I dont drink paint stripper,...

Really busy half term night. Restaurant was heaving and queueing out the door. Still had great food and service. All staff super friendly

Had a lovely time here. Came as a large group at a busy time - lunch during half term - and there was a queue for tables. Josh was working at the door and found the perfect space for all eight of us, he went...

Say what you want about Weatherspoons and Blackpool. Fast food, busy, order your own etc etc. Get that, however it is what it says it is. Fast food cheap drinks busy but exactly what you sometimes need. A party of 10 with children wanting a...

Very good evening in a place that has very limited dining experiences! Not somewhere I would normally eat but needs must when the devil drives. But we had a lovely table, the service was excellent and the food totally acceptable and very reasonably priced. Thank...

Popular and busy pub at Blackpool along the promenade. Well priced and food is fine. Great location.

Came to Blackpool on a coach trip after spending time in the Tower we had a bit of time before going back to the Tower. We came for the refillable hot drinks, tea and coffee. The place was very busy and were lucky to get...

Went in here by chance. It was fairly busy for a midweek night but once ordered our food arrived without too long a wait. Fabulous quality food, well priced and hot. So good returned both mornings of our visit for breakfast which again was top...

This is a Wetherspoon and it is fairly new. It was packed when we were there. I loved the fact that their theme was the poem of Albert and the Lion. I remember this from my childhood

We arrived and we got a table straight away. We come every year and we have lunch or dinner with drinks. Food and drink is well worth it. Staff always friendly and attentive. Excellent value for money.

We have been coming for years and always on the first morning come to the Albert and lion for full breakfast. This time was very disappointed with the breakfast the bacon was raw egg was under cooked and the hash browns were mush and the...

We hadn’t been to Blackpool in 14 years and wanted to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary - wow - love Blackpool and this pub was great business - right next to the Tower and an amazing building in itself - Art Deco - great staff...

This is honestly one of the worst weatherspoons I’ve been to. Maybe ok of you were just going drinking. Family of 5 for food was horrific! Rammed packed, dirty tables and disgusting tasteless food. My partners burger wasn’t cooked, mine and my sons jacket potato...

Well Ive had breakfast in the past but this was horrible bacon tasted like charcoal obviously kitchen staff haved cleaned grill egg was plastic sausage tasted like been put microvace.after working for weherspoons in Bristol this is way below par

Standard Spoons pub, didn't eat, but went to the pub a few times, always busy, some drunks having arguments and some shouting. Staff ignored it. It stopped eventually.

absolutely disgraceful. stood at the door for 5 minutes as workers walked past as it was not made clear we had to seat ourselves and staff did not tell us. had to clear our own table to sit at as workers were skiving and not...

Very poor service, very poor dialogue with staff members in which there was none about. The people that walked out, especially large groups was really disappointing to witness.

Well run pub with efficient and friendly staff. Food of a good quality. Please show the other Wetherspoons how it can be done.

Went here with my family whilst on holiday and had breakfast one morning. It was tasty enough, would be nice to have the addition of black pudding though. I had 2 lattës as you can refill your cup which was great.

We visited here on the 9th of July, being Saturday it was very very busy and there was a long queue waiting to go in. The member of staff on the door and the other staff were friendly and had it all organised, tables were...