Greene King revives historic Albert pub with £1m makeover
The Albert at 52 Victoria Street, Westminster, has reopened after a £1m investment that refreshed both its interior and exterior while preserving its Victorian character dating back to 1862. The revamp includes new signage, restored brickwork, upgraded bar areas and seating, plus kitchen improvements and greater accessibility. The second floor has been redesigned, converting it from an events space into more dining and drinking space for customers. The pub, a former gin palace, is known for its historic features including the House of Commons Division Bell and the Prime Minister’s Gallery, which houses portraits and photographs of former leaders. Jodie Tate, chief operating officer of Greene King, described the Albert as an important part of Greene King pubs in central London and said the investment elevates a site that has stood on Victoria Street since 1862. The reopening follows almost £3m Greene King invested in pub gardens, sports zones and outdoor areas ahead of the summer events season, and comes after a separate £250,000 investment in Reading’s Sportsman, which reopened last month under Greene King’s Nest Pubs concept. Source: The Morning Advertiser
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