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Albany, Cardiff

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Operator: Marston's
105 Donald Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 4TL (View on Google Map)
(029) 2031 1075
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A locals' pub in an area with a large student population, the Albany continues to attract a varied clientele through its beer quality, ambiance and range of activities. The public bar is lively, with TVs showing sport, while the lounge bar offers the chance for quiet conversation. The pub holds a twice-weekly poker league night, weekly quiz and karaoke on Saturday nights. It has a covered and heated smoking area, skittle alley and beer garden.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cardiff Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Caerdydd - Cardiff
Last updated
03/12/2023
Last surveyed
27/02/2014
Leasehold owner
Marston's
Freehold owner
Song Capital
Pub ID
CAR/001
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Brains - Bitter
Brains - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Brains - Bitter
Brains - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
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Brains - Dark Mild • 3.5% Spotted 5 times
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Brains - Dark

Mild

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 5 times
Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
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Brains - SA Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice
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Brains - SA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Brains - SA Gold
Brains - SA Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.2%
Brains - SA Gold
Brains - SA Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
57, 58
Closest station (1000m)
Cathays

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