The Albany Palace
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About The Albany Palace
The Albany Palace is a pub on Park Rd in Trowbridge, open daily and taking walk-ins. The bar pours Ruddles, Bell's Original, Worthington, Bud Light, Stowford Press and Juicy Peach, alongside a menu that runs to 120 dishes, including the Big Smoke burger. The food side is extensive and reasonably priced. The pub has recently been refurbished, with work covering the outdoor area as well as the stairs and loos. Outside, a courtyard beer garden provides additional seating. Parking is available nearby on New Road, with a three hour maximum stay.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
120 dishes · mains £1–5- Ruddles£1.89
- Bell's Original£1.49
- Worthington£1.99
- Bud Light£1.99
- Stowford Press£1.99
- Juicy Peach£2.10
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention recent refurbishment, outdoor beer garden, cheap pints and big smoke burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention recent refurbishment, outdoor beer garden, cheap pints and big smoke burger.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to cheap pints and food as the draw, with several citing deals like two half pints of beer for two pounds and one group praising the Big Smoke burger as "lush." The recent refurbishment comes up repeatedly too, with diners noting the improved outdoor courtyard, repositioned stairs to the loos, and new relaxing chairs, plus friendly, abundant staff on opening day. Cleanliness earns specific praise from one visitor who called it one of the cleanest Wetherspoons they'd been in, with cleared tables and spotless toilets. Complaints are mixed: one reviewer reports a Prosecco glass with lipstick on it, another describes the beer garden's No Smoking and No Vaping signs being ignored while staff said nothing, and one diner reports overhearing a table's dessert allegedly tasting like onions after an exchange, which they characterize as a cross contamination concern. Most visits, though, end simply, with reviewers settling into the garden or inside with a pint or a Guinness described as "perfect.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to cheap pints and food as the draw, with several citing deals like two half pints of beer for two pounds and one group praising the Big Smoke burger as "lush." The recent refurbishment comes up repeatedly too, with diners noting the improved outdoor courtyard, repositioned stairs to the loos, and new relaxing chairs, plus friendly, abundant staff on opening day. Cleanliness earns specific praise from one visitor who called it one of the cleanest Wetherspoons they'd been in, with cleared tables and spotless toilets. Complaints are mixed: one reviewer reports a Prosecco glass with lipstick on it, another describes the beer garden's No Smoking and No Vaping signs being ignored while staff said nothing, and one diner reports overhearing a table's dessert allegedly tasting like onions after an exchange, which they characterize as a cross contamination concern. Most visits, though, end simply, with reviewers settling into the garden or inside with a pint or a Guinness described as "perfect.
Featured reviews
- Yulia Chesterfield
“Cross contamination written all over it. Overheard lady sat near us say she felt bad exchanging a dessert (which I think is reasonable, if something isn’t to your standard). She’s gotten the new dessert, something in the dessert apparently tasted like onions. Which I’m assuming was the kitchen staff having a laugh or “one back at her”. To be honest I think that’s disgusting, as a person who is funnily enough allergic to onions this is unacceptable. I’ve overheard the two ladies talk about how weird it was because she was happy to pay for a new one if they told her to. It’s not like they make the cakes. All comes frozen. Ego of kitchen staff clearly hurt, putting people’s lives at risk. I own a restaurant, Appalling.”
- Dave
“I go here a quite often, for the same reason everyone else does. Cheap good food and drink. It also has amazing air con. …”
- James Harrison
“Such a great space to find somewhere to sit and drink. Good weather outside, chilled inside so really cant complain. Seated outside with a good pint. Pleasant staff, not loud at all and comfortable. Glass for the Prosecco had lipstick on so drank from the bottle instead. Guinness for me was perfect”
- SPA 007
“OK, so TWO 1/2 pints of beer for 2 GBP, need I say anymore ...... place was very busy & appeared to have an extensive, reasonably priced menu - SPA007”
- Stu Sharmlover
“Always enjoy my trips to this Spoons,this time I brought my Brother n Sister in law..we all had the Big Smoke burger..lush”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
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- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Albany Palace
- Bathampton Mill Bath4.22,9237.6 mi away£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
riverside setting, pork belly, creme brulee
- Rowden Arms4.01,3169.7 mi away£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
steak, sweet potato fries, steak fajita
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany PalaceGood for kids | 3.81,362 | — | £10–20 | recent refurbishment, outdoor beer garden, cheap pints |
| Bathampton Mill BathReservations · Good for kids | 4.22,923 | 7.6 mi away | £20–30 | riverside setting, pork belly, creme brulee |
| Rowden ArmsReservations · Good for kids | 4.01,316 | 9.7 mi away | £10–20 | steak, sweet potato fries, steak fajita |
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