The Albert & The Lion
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About The Albert & The Lion
On Bank Hey St in Blackpool, The Albert & The Lion is a pub serving breakfast until noon, with free refills on tea and Lavazza coffee available throughout the day. Lunch and dinner bring lighter bites, deli deal options, vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers and freshly made pizzas, alongside real ales, craft beers, gins and soft drinks. Orders go through the bar or the Wetherspoon app, and service is walk-in rather than by reservation. The pub sits near the tower, with trams to catch outside, and draws a steady stream of tourists staying in the area. It can get busy at lunchtime, making a table hard to come by and stretching wait times for food, though meals tend to arrive hot even when the kitchen is under pressure. Step-free access serves those unable to manage stairs at the entrance.
Good to know
“The pub is open for breakfast until 12 noon and offers free refills (all day every day) on tea and Lavazza coffee. For lunch and dinner, there are lighter bites, with deli deal options and vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers and freshly made pizzas. Wetherspoon has championed a wide range of drinks, including real ales, craft beers, gins and soft drinks. Table service is available via the Wetherspoon app, using our unlimited free Wi-Fi. This pub has step-free access.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shawarma topped chips, pint orange juice, grilled chicken curry and nachos.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shawarma topped chips, pint orange juice, grilled chicken curry and nachos.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, quick service across busy shifts draws consistent praise, with several diners highlighting individual staff members who went out of their way during hectic lunch and breakfast rushes. Breakfast comes up often, with reviewers praising the pint of orange juice and generous portions for the price, while the shawarma topped chips get a specific recommendation from one diner and another singles out the grilled chicken curry and burger fries as simple but pleasant. Nachos are called delicious, though one reviewer notes the portion was tiny, and wine is described as well priced. The main recurring complaint is understaffing on busy days, food arriving reheated rather than fresh, and one lunchtime visit taking 45 minutes to reach the table due to not enough staff on service. Even then, several reviewers note that staff stayed pleasant and apologetic despite being, as one put it, run off their feet.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, quick service across busy shifts draws consistent praise, with several diners highlighting individual staff members who went out of their way during hectic lunch and breakfast rushes. Breakfast comes up often, with reviewers praising the pint of orange juice and generous portions for the price, while the shawarma topped chips get a specific recommendation from one diner and another singles out the grilled chicken curry and burger fries as simple but pleasant. Nachos are called delicious, though one reviewer notes the portion was tiny, and wine is described as well priced. The main recurring complaint is understaffing on busy days, food arriving reheated rather than fresh, and one lunchtime visit taking 45 minutes to reach the table due to not enough staff on service. Even then, several reviewers note that staff stayed pleasant and apologetic despite being, as one put it, run off their feet.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Always busy. Been a few times, food always hot and staff very pleasant. Good value on food and drinks. Sometimes so busy, challenging to get a table. We've always got one so far and my good lady always has wipes on her to clean down table if need be”
- Google user
“Well what can I say about charlie C. What an absolute gem he is. He is really a polite lad which you don’t usually see at such a young age. He was so helpful to a handful of customers. He will go really far if he keeps doing what he’s doing. His mother must be so so proud and his manager should also be just as proud to have a such an incredible member of staff who actually cares about his job. You have made us want to come again charlie. From the guy who said you was brilliant at your job”
- Google user
“What a lovely pub I really think this is the best Wetherspoons in Blackpool. A special shout-out to Josh what a wonderful member of staff. He really went out his way for me. I can't thank you enough. I will be returning very soon when next in Blackpool. If having some food I recommend the shawarma topped chips so amazing. Thanks again and keep up the good work. 👍”
- Google user
“18th Morning Nothing to fault here at the Albert & lion Ordered a breakfast for myself wife and daughter. Portions are great for the price, pint orange juice looks amazing btw so refreshing. Kudos to the chefs Apart from this, I'd like to especially mention a member of staff named Dave He was very welcoming and was professional throughout our breakfast, Top man! people like this go unrecognised and I'd just like mention this on a personal side.”
- Google user
“It was great time having a lunch here with families, it was very busy pub that time but there are not good service and not enough staff at the service, it took 45 minutes to come our food in table,”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Albert & The Lion
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- Winstons Bistro & Bar4.48952.1 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert & The LionWheelchair accessible | 4.19,426 | — | — | shawarma topped chips, pint orange juice, grilled chicken curry |
| The Flying HandbagWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.1337 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | lady and the camp show, sunday roast dinners, door security staff |
| Winstons Bistro & Bar | 4.4895 | 2.1 mi | — | £10 meal deal, garlic mushrooms, lamb sunday dinner |
| The Jolly TarsReservations · Good for kids | 4.33,236 | 4.3 mi | £10–20 | large breakfast, well kept ales, outside seating area |
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