The Albion Inn in Cheshire West and Chester

As always, a great visit to what I think is one of the great pubs in the UK. Outstanding, beet, food service, and ambience and no music or kids. We have been going to The Albian Inn for 30 plus years and have never, ever had a bad meal. A REAL pub. Thanks, team! Ps go there when your hungry. They don't do small portions!

My twin brother and I were walking the whole length of the historic Roman Walls when we decided to take a time out and drop into The Albion Inn ,been here before on many occasions over the years, always had a good time and so it proved on our latest visit to here. A wonderful looking pub ,interior is superb, very traditional, a solid wood serving bar, vintage advertising enamels adorn the walls, eclectic decor and furnishings and plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub,its just a really good pub to unwind in. We were greeted with a smile by a very pleasant member of the bar team, we ordered pale ale's, these were served in pristine condition, we chilled out and soaked up the great vibe in this busy and popular pub while we sipped our pale ale's. My pale ale was really good, a golden pale ale, hints of toffee and a delicious aroma and aftertaste with a smooth finish,a classic British pale ale served in a classic British pub, its hardly surprising that this pub is so popular with ale's served in this good a condition by staff who are genuinely pleased to see you in their pub. We both really enjoyed our pale ale's in here before we moved on and although our visit was only fleeting as on every other visit to The Albion Inn we had a great time. The Albion Inn is easy to locate along Albion Street/Park Street. Opening hours are; Monday to Saturday, midday till 3pm. ,5pm till 11pm. Sunday, closed. Well worth checking out if you're in the area or planning a trip to Chester but remember one thing ,no stags or hens parties allowed in this pub which is wonderful.

This is a well kept traditional pub in which I enjoyed the ambience and had some good interaction with and service from the staff. Appreciated the good quality beer and general positive environment.

Arrived at the Albion , an olde worlde pub with a nice welcome , indulged in the cottage pie home cooked presented lovely . I sat by the open fire roaring away chatting to the landlord. We returned the following evening for a new years, drink all though we couldn't Stay for long we were greeted and made welcome by the locals. What a cracking pub.

Came for lunch at The Albion with 9 friends whilst we were walking the walls and having a look at the Cathedral in Chester. We received a warm welcome from the landlady, her cat and the barman and after being served with some very decent beer, we didn't have to wait long for our pre-selected main courses. I had liver and onions with mashed potatoes and a mix of vegetables including some spring greens and served on a hot plate, it was piping hot and delicious. We all had different choices from the menu and were pleased with the excellent sized portions and quality of the food. Well done chef! We hadn't intended to have puddings but took little persuading to add them to our already excellent first course. The apple crumble became pear and together with the syrup sponge pudding, both were washed down with ample portions of custard. I'm delighted to say that the quality was equally as good as our main courses had been. The Albion Inn is a little gem hiding in plain sight of Chester Walls. It is very definitely worth a visit. The choice of beers is first rate and the food reflects a nostalgia that is sadly lacking in many hostelries. I will return!

Four of us exploring city pubs in the lower bridge street area and found a lovely old fashioned pub with lovely home cooked food .Very nice landlady and a friendly clientele.We stayed and had a meal .Thoroughly enjoyed the food and both the meal and the wine were excellent value.We are shortly moving into town so will be visiting and eating in the future.

Excellent food & friendly staff. Would definitely recommend Cody atmosphere Will definitely return before the end of the year

A proper old school pub with great beer and even better home cooked food. A real gem of a place and I can recommend it wholeheartedly!

This is a hidden gem if you are going down to the river for a trip. The staff are really welcoming. The surroundings are a traditional pub with lots of WWI memorabilia. The food is amazing. Home cooked, fresh, traditional British food. If I ever go back to Chester, I will be eating here again. I think they do rooms as well so would definitely stay here. Loved this place.

A wonderful evening in this lovely pub, a real find! Welcoming staff and atmosphere with good beer and fantastic food. 6 of us had something different from the menu, and every meal was first class, freshly cooked, and enormous portions. I think The Albion Inn must be one of the best real, old-fashioned pubs in the UK. If you are going to Chester don't miss it

Great atmosphere, great food and great beer. If you want to feel what life was like during the First World War in Chester then visit the Albion. This is where soldiers went for their last pint before travelling to France and you get that real wartime atmosphere.

Outstanding pub, atmosphere, food, and service. If you like a "proper" pub with delicious food, drink and no gimmicks, this is the place. Far and away the best in Chester. WARNING: portions are large!

Local to where we were staying. Lovely fire. Friendly, week day so quieter. Food good both in quality and portion size. Pub opened for evening service at 5pm on the day we went and we were able to get early dinner

Great Nostalgic Place to relax and enjoy The heritage. Visited here for the first time with my WW1 reenactment group. Lovely vintage themed pub. Great food. Great drinks Lovely accommodating staff

We were visiting Chester and saw this absolute gem of a pub from the city wall. The welcome was warm and friendly. The landlady even got her cat from her bed because I was missing mine!! The food was amazing. My husband had the liver and I had the haggis, it was a hard decision advice wanted it all.

Another great meal at the Albion Inn, Chester. Lunch this time and we both enjoyed everything we had. A warm welcome and the food was freshly cooked and delicious (try the daily specials), and the coffee was strong and lots of it. And, all at a very price. This really is a very special place.Thanks once again!

I wanted to take my visiting friends from Italy to a good, traditional British pub with great atmosphere, friendly service and lovely food. The Albion scored 10/10 on every aspect. My friends LOVED it all!

Un pub auténtico y de calidad (no aceptan borrachos ruidosos) donde se sirve comida casera inglesa que cambia cada día. Yo probé el cottage pie, hecho al momento pero tardaron casi una hora. En cualquier caso, muy buen trato.

Visited here after a 5 year break. It's not changed but a real quirky old fashioned pub. Fabulous decor, no children, what more could you ask for. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, and there are some amazing dishes on the menu, corn beef hash, cottage pie, liver and bacon, and more. We had amazing sandwiches at an extremely good price, and we would recommend a visit

The cottage pie is magnificent. Divine. This pub is a hidden gem in Chester. Very cosy, warm and friendly staff and customers. Even better… no background music ❤️❤️

Great pub, drinks fab, service good, and such fun to look at all the WW1 memorabilia We loved our 2 visits while staying in Chester

For Saturday lunch, The Albion is spot on. Real ale, open fire burning and the most delicious chicken curry.

A must visit when in Chester, located adjacent to the Chester City Walls, this characterful pub is decorated as it may have been over 100 years ago with large amounts of First World War memorabilia. Timothy Taylor Boltmaker on tap when we visited as well as a very friendly pub cat and excellent, simple, great value home cooked food. Extra points for having Staffordshire Oatcakes on the menu too! Interesting fillings too, including haggis and cheese! Delicious! The pub is very selective of it's clientele and rightly so, to preserve the historic atmosphere. The feeling of stepping back in time is quite amazing, as were the historic Christmas decorations that were up when we visited. I would fully recommend this pub to anyone visiting Chester who is interested in real ale and history.

Popped in here after visiting the archive. Lovely traditional pub. Food is excellent, homemade and tasty. We had the boiled gammon, and the vegetarian cheesy leek and pasta. Great portions, great value. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.

Great food home cooked, fantastic value and good no great staff. If you’ve not been go on a Monday great start to your week.

This little gem tucked away just off the City Wall in Albion street. The late proprietor Mr Mercer was a great supporter of First World War Memorial upkeep in towns and villages across the country raising money with functions in the pub. Timothy Taylor's bitter and traditional home cooked food just perfect. Recommended for anybody visiting Chester who likes a traditional pub.

Well worth a visit, plenty of world war one historical artifacts, will definitely be popping back soon

An absolute must to visit while in Chester. A hidden gem not to be missed. Wonder atmosphere, welcoming staff and home cooked food. Please go to this pub literally 2 minutes from the wall and have memories you will treasure

Once again the Albion did not let us down, six of us all had something different to eat and everyone cleared their plates. Claire (the chef) seems to not only produce first rate food but, she never lets the quality waiver. Tasty food, good portions,...

Well, nice bar, nothing special or unique. Over rated in my opinion. Bunch of old timers drinking beer. Found many pub with better atmosphere. Bar tender will not share wifi password, why not?

Like stepping back in time. Great selection of beers and drinks. Sadly no food available the day we visited Best of all no children, stag dos, hen nights Good old fashioned pub

Amazing hidden gem. Staff welcoming and drinks of a really good standard. It's like stepping back in time. Love it in here and we will return. Thanks for making us so welcome xx

Great visit to the Albion post lockdown and great to see the beer, food and staff are still as brilliant as before. A loverly pint of Wainwrights with a Bucket of cottage pie with leek and cheese topping and pickled red cabbage. My wife had...

I’m not sure if it was Shakespeare or Frankie Howard that used ‘thrice’ a lot but it definitely applies in this case: Lovely food! Lovely atmosphere! Lovely people! Thrice lovely! 😀

Walking along the city walls we noticed The Albion with its cheeky signage and decided to pay a visit. What a wonderful surprise! Everything was just as it should be for a traditional city corner pub from the ambience with the open fire and decor...

Outstanding pub well worth a visit. This is a friendly "old fashioned " pub with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and superb food. It's been an institution in Chester for years and is still the place to go to in the city. It is a...

Good location down a side street next to the city walls, well hidden so free of the hordes. Fine interior with an excellent ambience. Good beer. Good food. Really friendly service for both. Friendly locals also.

Walking around the wonderful Chester Roman Walls my twin brother and I spied The Albion Inn ,a wonderful pub we always look forward to visiting on any trip to Chester we take so we dropped in. The interior is superb ,lots and lots of vintage...

I can remember when pubs were like this. I like the fact they don't want stag parties, etc, or children!!! It's quirky complete with coal fire. It's a British pub how I like them. I was certainly glad to stumble upon it.

we were walking around the walls in Chester and came across this totally unique pub excellent food and a great welcome we will certainly visit again

Just wow! Promised something different by a friend and it certainly delivered! Old style charm and friendly to boot! A chester hidden gem!

Tucked away in Albion Street, just off Pepper Street, The Albion is an old-fashioned end-of-street pub - with an unusual difference and a wonderfully neighbourly welcome. The difference is the WWI theme, with authentic memorabilia on display throughout the place and a real "step back...

We were exploring the old Chester walls on a busy Saturday lunchtime and noticed a 'corner pub' in a residential area, with signs outside describing the clientele they did NOT welcome, but as mature genuine Chester visitors we were given a very warm welcome. We...

Called in for a quick drink and stayed for two. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Sign in & hand sanitizer. Toilets on site too. Very clean. Food menu looked great and smelt great too. The football was being shown in the pub too

First rate backstreet local which epitomises what a real English pub should be. Superb quality beers, cracking food (My pub essential cheese and onion sandwich a great and tasty example). Friendly and helpful staff and an object lesson in being a pub. Highly recommended.

A fabulous friendly pub that has it all - except a garden! Set in a Time Warp the pub is like stepping back in time. The piano sits waiting to bang out a tune. The delicious food is all homemade and tasty! We went there...

One of my favourite pubs in Chester. Like stepping back in time. You can almost see and hear the old soldiers ordering their pints before going off to the Great War. Friendly staff, lovely home made food, lovely ale. Great when the weathers miserable -...

This pub is a must for delicious nutritious home cooking and atmosphere . You won’t go hungry here. The cottage pies with red cabbage are to die for and delivered with a masked smile!! Thank you

The Albion Inn is a great pub hidden away in the back streets of Chester but adjacent to the famous Chester Walls. This pub interior is awesome, the vintage advertising posters and enamels adorning the walls are fantastic, there's great world war one decorative features...

Just as friendly as our previous visit 15 years ago. A friendly welcome through to a cosy bar with a log fire. Nice selection of food and drink in amongst the memorabilia from WW1. Between the group of 4 we had a selection of Staffordshire...

We happened across this pub as we walked around the city wall. It’s a great traditional British pub. It has a early 20th century theme that creates a warming and nostalgic atmosphere, the menu is reflected in this and we had the most enjoyable and...

We haven't been to the Albion for almost twenty years and it has hardly changed (which isn't a bad thing). Filled with 40s/50s decorations and a roaring real fire, the food they serve is still very traditional (my wife had sausages, mash , carrots /...

My word. Stumbled across this pub without knowing anything about it. Upon entering I was wooshed straight back in time. Small, quaint pub which appears to still be in the 1950's. Good selection of beers. Locals were friendly. Not going to lie....very instagrammable

Called in for a pint with friends - the decor is really nostalgic and the atmosphere is excellent. Great pub.

I must have first visited The Albion in 1982 or 1983, apart from prices going up nothing, not even the landlord, has changed. This is how pubs used to be. No music, no tv just good beer and food. You actually get to talk to...

Stopped for a meal here after a Christmas get together. We have visited before several years ago so knew what to expect with the walk back into the 1940's, very different to other Chester pubs. We both had Beef Shin Casserole, which was very tasty...

The Albion is a warm and welcoming place, full of character. There really is no place like it. The food is home cooked - wholesome and delicious - and with friendly staff and good beer, what more can you want from pub? There's even an...

We were walking the walls and saw this pub. We called in and they had a choice of real ales. Really good beer. The service was very friendly. We did not eat on this occasion but lots of people were having lunch. The food looked delicious and the smell was oooh so good. We will go to eat on our next visit. The pub is full of military artifacts and very interesting too. It's a proper multi roomed pub and we really liked it.

I've never had a less than perfect meal at The Albion; this week was no exception. As always the staff were friendly and relaxed, the food great, and the bill reasonable.

Visited on race day. Couldn't find a way in but a nice gentleman told us to go down the side. So glad we did. The food we ate which was the haggis was absolutely amazing. It was served with veg which was perfectly cooked and so delicious. By far the best pub food we've had in ages. The staff were so friendly and we got chatting to a lovely local couple who gave us a bit of background history on the pub. In our opinion just how a pub should be. We'd be in every week if we lived closer. Thank you. If you like a cosy pub with excellent food it's a must.

Just been to Chester for the races on Saturday but went the Friday to get settled in. Went for a walk along the walls and looked down and saw the Albion so popped down for a drink.

Llamé a conocer viejos amigos. Consciente de que el pub es un imán para todos los aficionados a la Primera Guerra Mundial. Fascinante leer todo el material de la Gran Guerra en y alrededor de las paredes.

Primero encontramos el Albion Inn hace unos 10 años durante su estancia en Chester. Nos encantó lo tradicional que era y cómo se había mantenido fiel a sí mismo y no había quedado atrapado en las trampas de la actualidad.

Estuve aquí un sábado por la noche y éramos las únicas personas allí. Selección de unos 3 tragos. No hay música, solo un silencio mortal. Propietario frío y grosero, al igual que el hombre del bar. Solo ven a reírte de la foto masiva de la reina y luego regresa directamente.

Delicious meal served by friendly staff in a character pub. Served promptly, hot and tasty and good value for money

The service, food & drinks are exceptional. Not to be missed on a visit to Chester. A very important part of England's heritage on our doorsteps

Tries to be positively old fashioned but ends up like a Brexit theme park. What was weird in the past is just strangely anachronistic in Brexit Britain

A trip down memory lane for my mate who spent many if misspent night as a youth at this bar.

SUCH a wonderful ambiance, so so British, Flags, War Banners, old Singer sewing tables to be seated at. The FOOD was amazing, we went with our British friends that live in CHESTER, they say that this is a Hidden Gem and that Richard has been eating there faithfully with his "Mates" and that its SPOT ON, I had the Lambs Liver and I was surprised that SO did Richard...so it was a Great choice...I tried a few Beers on Tap and they were just the right temperature.... I'll add to this review the Beers I liked... This is such a wonderful place and we, my Wife and I from Canada....Loved it to Death.....Keep up the Great dinning experience, WE HOPE to be able to visit the next visit we have with Jane and Tom.....

Si buscas algo tradicional y original, y que no sea nada rimbombante, este es tu sitio.

Beer had a terrible taste and when questioned staff just answered ‘that’s how it is’. Considering the pub before Erskine Arms serve the same beer but tastes so so much better. Avoid this poor customer serves.

We were walking the walls of Chester and it started to rain...it was just 12..00 Noon and the Albion was opening its doors. We went in for a drink and were looked after by a lovely young man called Gareth.

Real ale, great food in a brilliant British pub. Set up to transport you back in time and salute the our armed forces both past and present.

What a surprise, a pleasant old fashioned style pub that feels genuinely old fashioned in a good way. We only called in for beers but the place is welcoming & those eating were clearly enjoying their grub.

Firstly I have rated the Albion 5 star based on what the Albion is trying ( and succeeding) to represent, and that is a pub serving great food and good beer in a setting paying homage to the WW1 period. Don't expect a range of designer lagers or gins, but do expect a truly unique pub the likes of which I cannot think of another example in the city.

Great pub off the beaten track. WW1 environment so interesting. Even had paper Xmas Dec's up.. Service great.. Traditional quality food. Would definitely go again

Un pub verdaderamente único. La decoración es estrictamente WW 1. Yo diría que son originales de la época.

Este es uno de los mejores pubs en Chester. Nuestra primera visita fue hace unos años y cuando llegamos recientemente a nuestro hotel, lo primero que hicimos fue encontrar este pub. Qué lugar tan brillante es este. Gran cerveza y personal amable componen el paquete. Búscalo por ti mismo.

Una verdadera joya de lugar en el corazón de Chester, un personal amable, una verdadera cerveza se mantuvo bien, vino de la casa muy apetecible y la comida era auténtica casera, el pub está decorado de una manera antigua y brillante, y las mejores cosas no están música sin máquina de frutas y lo mejor de todo no es menor de 18 s, he estado varias veces y se lo recomendaría a todos

Beautiful food and tasty beer. World War 1 themed full of memorabilia of that era. Ambience is wonderful, could have stayed all night to chat

We had a good old fashioned meal here. Shin beef casserole, slow cooked with good, rich gravy. Generous portions - good, honest cooking and not mucked about.

Having spent last week in Chester, I made sure that my stay allowed for a few visits to my favourite pub in the city by far; the Albion.

Been here a couple of times over the years and always hope for a better experience but it’s always grim.

As an advocate of no kids in pubs this is my type of pub infact the notice outside reads Family hostile and no children permitted.

It's a lovely time capsule where the beer is well kept, the food is lovely and organic and the staff were very engaging.

6 of us ate this week here on our two day stay in Chester. We liked the funny blackboard outside and decided to give it a go. It was ideal as we were having a catch up o conversation was easy as it was quiet.

Came here for lunch with my father, I had already found this pub on trip advisor and it had good reviews as I was coming to Chester today we decided to give it a go and we were not disappointed, the food and service was very good, my dad went for one of the specials beef stew and he said it was delicious and he had a plateful, I went for the oatcake with black pudding, bacon and potatoes and cheese it was delicious and very filling, well worth a visit if in the area.

We have been here twice. The first time was at lunchtime when we were served sandwiches and drinks. The bar was pretty full with a good atmosphere and helpful, friendly staff. The place is full of WW1 memorabilia and so very interesting. Our next visit was for a nightcap after a meal out. There were very few people in, just a party playing whist in one of the rooms. We had the other room to ourselves and were given a pack of cards! The barman was really friendly and chatty without being intrusive. Great pub.

Lovely pub which looks like a pub from the war years ish. Staff friendly and nice good service with a smile, I genuinely liked them.

I know it’s mentioned in Jamie Oliver’s good pub food guide, but don’t let that be the only reason that you visit.

I really like this pub, it's not just the run of the mill town/tourist spot. Decent wine at a fair price in very individual surroundings. However, the website claims the place opens all day on Friday, it certainly didn't yesterday. I tried again shortly after 5pm, the young bartender was so engrossed with his mobile phone he just completely missed the fact that there was a customer waiting, not good. So, worth a visit but could do with a bit of a shake up.

I have seen other reviews of this pub which call it unique. How true. Unique and very friendly. Good value drink The treacle pud and custard was particularly good.

Great staff and service, great atmosphere, great drinks variety, great prices, can't wait to go back

Visited here for a pint when up for work solo. Didn't eat here so cannot comment on the food but I hear it is rated highly. It was a Monday night and it was very quiet. It is in a quiet street beside the city walls, only a short walk from the centre. 2 real ales on when I visited, it would've been nice to see a wider selection. Then again, there's a sound argument for keeping 2 well rather than having 6 mediocre ones! An interesting place and definitely worth a stop but not my favourite as far as Chester pubs go.

I live in Chester, and have had the pleasure of drinking in this famous pub, tucked away within the Roman walls. I do like the old World War 1 posters and memorabilia, which of course gives the pub a lot of character.

The Albion is a unique pub in Chester in amongst the terraced houses near the walls and the river.. Very cosy old fashioned interior. Excellent traditional English food. Friendly service.

The landlord has been here for over 40 years and has certainly made the pub his own.

Many moons ago, when walking round the city walls, we found this quaint pub serving meals. The period menu was typical fare of the war years, finished off with an excellent rice pudding.

This place serves the best traditional British food in Chester. No fuss or stylish dishes, just proper amazing food. I am always shocked it doesn't get crowded as it should be.

This place is an iconic pub in Chester. Well worth a visit, and great home cooked food. Only complaint is that sometimes they are closed when open as advertised on their website.