Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Join Us

Albion, Chester


Directions

You want to visit - You have this in
Park Street, Chester, CH1 1RQ (View on Google Map)
No website available

Presided over for almost 50 years by legendary landlord Mike Mercer until his sad passing, this Victorian street corner local adjacent to the city walls, is now run in precisely the same vein by his family. Quiet, cosy and conversational, it comprises three rooms including a snug. Flags, enamel signs and other memorabilia from the First World War are on display throughout along with patriotic posters and part of an old wooden aircraft propeller. Some of the more unusual artefacts include old 78 records in a display case and illuminated "Shell" petrol pump tops over the bar. Chocoholics will be particularly taken by the large enamel advertising sign for Fry's chocolate. An open fire in a tiled fireplace keeps the chill away and, for those darker nights, candle-lit tables - some converted treadle sewing machines - provide extra atmosphere. The home-cooked dishes, including a variety of curries and daily specials, are very popular..

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
05/03/2025
Last surveyed
12/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
CLW/611
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

Victorian street-corner local retaining a three room layout and with many fittings from the 1950s

The main attractions here are the two right-hand rooms and double doors between them. The small corner bar has distinctive, probably 1950s fittings while the front right room has an early 20th-century fireplace, tiny early post-war counter and seating likely to be from the same period. When Greenall Whitley bought the cottage on the left around 1980 they knocked down the dividing wall and extended the rear-left room into it; this room also has a distinctive 1950s panelled counter, a bar-back of similar vintage and a fine etched window.

General information about historic pub interiors

Victorian street corner local that retains a three-room layout with many 1950s fittings. The only change since the 1960s was by then owners Greenall Whitley who extended the rear left room into the cottage next door to double the size of the room. Its little-changed interior is due to landlord Mike Mercer who ran it for 50 years until 2022 and his widow remains in change.The small corner bar has a distinctive 1950s panelled counter and bar back looks of similar vintage. Small twin doors separate the front left and front right rooms. The small front right room has a tiny bar counter which also looks to be 50s work. Fixed seating in this room is probably early post-war which also has an early 20th century tiled and cast-iron fireplace, and a fine ceiling rose.The rear bar has another distinctive 1950s panelled counter and bar back of shelves with beaten copper on them.; around the room is more old fixed seating. Note the excellent Groves & Whitnall etched window. Closed Wed and Sunday and keeps traditional opening hours so closes from 3pm to 5pm.

General information about historic pub interiors
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 19 times

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Sharp's - Atlantic , Wainwright - Gold

Source: National


Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.

Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1050m)
Chester
Directions
next to the city walls on the south-east

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

View All
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 07-09-2021
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Hickory's Smokehouse
Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-11-2024
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Rooftop Social Club
Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
Published on 21-03-2017
Closed • Opens at 10:00am
All Bar One
All Bar One (Mitchells & Butlers) Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 19-09-2023
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Six One Six
Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 05-09-2021
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Church
Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 09-10-2024
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Off The Wall
Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
Published on 13-08-2021
Bonobo
Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
Published on 27-09-2017
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Piccolino
Restaurant, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-11-2024
Flat Earth Bar
Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 31-10-2021
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Popcorn
Independent Pub, in Chester
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you

Need accommodation?

 

 


Recently Viewed

Heritage Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-06-2014
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Villa Tavern
Pub, in Birmingham
Beer
Orca Country Inn - Hoswick (1). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 21-10-2013
Orca Country Inn
Pub, in Hoswick (Sandwick), Shetland
REAL ALE not available
Closed Long Term
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-09-2021
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Tryst
Pub, in Dunoon
REAL ALE not available
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Closed • Opens Sat at 12:00am
Bridge End Inn
Pub, in Ovingham
2 Changing Beers
New Plough Inn
Pub, in Tranent
REAL ALE not available
Closed Long Term
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 19-02-2014
Lord Warden
Pub, in Hastings
REAL ALE not available
Closed Long Term
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-10)
Home