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    Olde English is probably my favorite watering hole in Albany. It has a feel to it that no other bars downtown capture in my opinion. They have a scotch collection that keeps an enthusiast entertained and beer for my non scotch drinking friends.

    I've seen some tasty looking food come from their kitchen, but I haven't tried any myself yet.

    If you are looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy a pint or single malt, this is your spot.

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    The Olde English Pub is a nice place to stop by during the week for a beer and some fish and chips. The food here is pretty decent and tasty.

    It is one of the locations at which one can obtain a large free drink to celebrate a birthday. At Olde English they offer the so called tea cup. Which is a mixing bowl sized tea cup filled with a beer of your choice, I always go with the Strongbow cider. This is probably my favorite free birthday drink offer. I'm not a big fan of dark bitter beers and I inevitable end the night projectile vomiting all over my bathroom whenever I have the bombers birthday margarita.

    They also have darts and some scrabble boxes which are fun. The place is a little cramped but cozy. I have no idea what an authentic English pub should be like, but I find this place enjoyable.

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    This is one of those places where I could easily become a "regular." The environment is authentic and inviting. Food is great (have had chicken, beef burgers, and fries) and beer plentiful. Will definitely return.

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    Very cute pub! My boyfriend and I came here for a pint before dinner. The bartenders were very friendly and gave good recommendations as well as samples of the beers we were choosing between. The pub feels pretty authentic -- ie there were a couple of transplants from the UK sitting next to us at the bar, and they also serve cask ales at room temperature (a little warm for my liking) as well as fish and chips and meat pies. They also have more Americanized food like wings or a veggie burger if you prefer. My only complaint is that the beers were a little pricey, especially for Albany. But, I would definitely recommend this place for a pint or two, especially if it's warm out and you can sit outside!

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    One of the few places in Albany that I have been able to find pickleback shots. A good selection of Scotch and Beers, and a decent shepherd's pie.  Wasn't a huge fan of their fish & chips though.

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    Pretty cool place. Looks very englishy inside. Warm fire for the winter. One of the few places u can get ginger beer.

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    As you walk up to the building, you get a sense that this might be a special place. The moment you open the door and step inside, your suspicions are confirmed. There are just some places that have a certain special feel about them, and this is one of them.  

    Warm and inviting pub.  Nice layout with bar, dining room with fireplace, and a loft.

    Quirky experience #1:
    While walking up to the building I noticed a sign of theirs on the sidewalk.  "Live Music - Wednesday Night".  Nice, but it was Tuesday.  

    Quirky experience #2:
    Very pleasant waitress announced to me as she placed my fish and chips down in front of me- "oh my god, my finger touched your fish". I assured her that I believed whole heartedly that I was pretty sure my fish had much worse happen to it on its journey to reach me than to have grazed her thumb.  Appreciated her concern, and gave me a good feeling about the preparation and delivery here.

    Regarding the food - Fish and Chips and an order of the Beef and Cheddar Wellies.  Fish and Chips were great.  Beef and Cheddar Wellies were unfortunately rather disappointing and inconsistent.  Some pieces actually had pieces of beef as promised, while others simply had a gooey gravy interior.  

    Very nice selection of English style beers, as well as a couple of authentic hand pulled casks.  

    Well worth a stop.

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    I gave it 3 stars because the decor and ambiance were excellent, as was the service we received from our server.  Very cozy with all the holiday decor and the Christmas tree in the corner.  The beer list was pretty good, and we enjoyed playing darts.
    The reason I only gave it 3 stars in spite of all that is because there were no prices on the beer menu, and when we got our tab we were very unpleasantly surprised to find that our beers were $7 and $9 a piece.  Really?? Reeeaaaally?  
    I'm not new to good beer.  In fact, the beer that I ordered is a beer I've had several times back home (in the heart of Philadelphia; a city that is in general more expensive than Albany) and it sure as Hell wasn't $9!  I don't mind paying a price for good microbrews, but nobody likes to be shocked when they receive their tab at the end of the night.
    And to top it off, when we put a credit card on the table, our server told us that the place is cash-only.  You're going to charge $9 per beer and not accept credit cards??   Sorry, I don't walk around with $100 bills in my pocket.

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    Crabbie's ginger beer is really, really good. The service is decent, nothing special, nothing to complain about. They've got some nice scotches (including Oban) A decent beer selection as well. Last call was around 12:20, the website says 2-3 but whatever they have picklebacks.

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    Overall, I enjoyed my experience at the Olde English.  I had heard a lot about it, all good things, and was eager to check it out.

    I went there for lunch on a Thursday and the place was not too busy (it was around 12:30).  As I walked in I was greeted by a friendly bartender and a waitress who told me to pick whichever seat I'd like.  I choose to sit by the fireplace (which does not work, come on Matt, it would be so cool if it did!) at a table that was a 2-top, but was still a good size.  The waitress promptly took my drink order and brought it over right away.  The draft beer/cider list features a lot of really good/cool English beers.  I was really really temped to order one, but as I had to go back to work for a meeting, and knew that I would want to have more than one, so I opted for an iced tea :-(

    For food I ordered the steak, ale, and cheddar soup to start.  It was a good size and came with a delicious piece of bread.  Honestly it would have been enough for my meal, but I had come to try something else, the fish and chips.  The fish and chips was very good, the fish nice and crispy and not over done, and tasted great. The fries were huge steak fries and I could not finish them all.  My friend ordered the ham & cheddar toasty, which he said was very good too.

    The Olde English is definitely on my list of places to hit up again.   The only downside is that they only accept cash, no credit cards.  I did not know this ahead of time as I assumed they would, most of Matt's places do, so I was surprised.  There is an ATM upstairs but it is a $2.50 cover charge.  It sucked b/c I was on a business lunch and normally I would use my corporate credit card! Oh well, not a big deal, just make sure you have cash.  Next time I return I will go for beers and bring cash!

    Pros: Great food, cool atmosphere, friendly staff, great beer selection

    Cons: Credit cards not accepted

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    Great staff.  Maybe the best in Albany.  Great beers, too.  Sad that they don't always have the cask conditioned offerings, but there is always something to enjoy.  They do a bit to take care of vegans, too.  Not a lot, but you will have something to keep that too much beer feeling at bay.  Go!

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    Great pub grub...

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    Went out for a quick dinner with the family tonight and thought we'd try The Olde English.  Great atmosphere and beer selection.  Food was a mix.  I had the soup and 1/2 sandwich combo.  It was good, but nothing to write home about.  My wife had the tilapia.  The fish was cooked well and nicely spiced.  The green beans were a nice seasonal side.  The rice appeared a little "crispy" and dried out.  (Prep too far ahead?)  My son had the sliders and french fries.  Burgers were about what you'd expect and the fries were ok.  I think if I was just stopping in for a beer, this place would have been great- for dinner- just ok.

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    ok, air conditioning was non existent but that made me appreciate my beer that much more service was excellent and the atmosphere is fun.I had the shepherds pie which was served piping hot and tasted good but I had to help it along with some salt and pepper...the dish is good but needs something on the side maybe some bead or something.beer selection was good and I enjoyed the bombardier the most...worth a trip if your in Albany.

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    I love Yelp, but sometimes its friends on foursquare that tip me off and get me curious about new places. Such is the case of The Olde English, which fills the sorely needed English pub gap in Albany.

    Pros:
    + A genuine English beer selection, complete with Fuller's London Pride, Innis and Gunn, cider, and cask ales.
    + A good whiskey selection as well (admittedly not English!)
    + A giant tea cup full of beer?!  Why not!
    + Fantastic outdoor seating area, with plenty of tables and an old school red English phone booth.
    + The staff knows their drinks
    + The clientele is laid back

    Cons:
    - Lack of TARDIS
    - In doors, the seating looks cozy, and the layout was better suited to a French bistro.   It's less pub, more converted English farm house.
    - The bathroom is a bit dim and dingy. Doesn't quite fit with the rest of the restaurant. Also it's upstairs.
    - Cash only

    The Unknown:
    ~ Didn't have the food, but based on the beer and ambiance, it worth a shot.

    Overall, this is a great addition to the Albany bar scene. Sure you can't dance, but it's a great local spot for a pint. One last note, this isn't your standard Irish or American pub, so if that's what you're jonesing for, this won't fill it!

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    I had to spend two nights in Albany against my will, but thankfully the Olde English was there to assuage my spirit.

    The first night I had a few pints of Old Speckled Hen and the curry chicken wrap. Lots of fries and a tasty wrap later, I was satisfied. If only the chicken were a little spicier and curry-ier. No matter.

    The night after, I had the steak, ale, and cheddar soup and a Wells Bombardier. The soup was nice, although I wish it had more steak in it.
    The Bombardier was awesome - I've never had it and liked the dark amber.

    If I ever return to Albany, I'm stopping here.

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    Our most recent trip here was prompted by the announcement that the menu had been expanded and table service was being implemented.  My excitement with the new menu was the mention on the T.U. Table Hopping blog that a short-rib blend of ground beef was being using for the Black Angus sliders, the beef was being sourced from Pat LaFrieda Wholesale Meat Purveyors in Manhattan.  This is the same supplier that blends the burgers for some popular and famous named businesses in NYC, e.g., Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, Minetta Tavern, The Spotted Pig and Union Square Café.

    The Beef Sliders (3 for $11) were prepared medium-rare as ordered.  They had a nice flavor, and I'd order them again, but they were not OMG good.  I had the sliders with fries that I thought were excellent.  My wife tried the Double Decker Sandwich ($9) - chicken salad, bacon, swiss, toasted grain bread, with a side of salad. She thought the chicken salad tasted more like a tuna salad, but that was not a problem for her.

    Our beers for the evening were Fuller Porter, Fuller ESB ($7 each) and a cask Wyewood Hobgoblin ($4).

    This is still a great place to just kick back and relax with good food, great beers and pleasant service.  I really should probably go 5 stars, but let's say 4 1/2 for now.

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    Super pub, but it's cash only. We went there with a group of about 14 staff. It'd been recommended by some local yelpers. High five on the extremely friendly service, warm atmosphere and tasty pub food. We even dared to partake in a couple rounds of pickle back shots and were pleasantly surprised. You've got to try these at least once in your life.

    The only reason I'm not giving The Olde English five stars is because it's CASH ONLY. We were disappointed that the person who took the reservation for our group neglected to tell us this over the phone. That's a serious drawback for a group, especially people coming in for business.  We would have happily spent 4 times as much money there, but they don't take credit cards, so we booked out to spend it elsewhere. Definitely worth checking out though. Thanks to the great ladies who served us!

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    During my vacation I had been crossing off a lot of places on my must visit list, and the Olde English was still near the top. A friend I had not seen in a while wanted to go out for a drink, so I got him to meet us here.

    I absolutely love the feel of The Olde English. It has a specific feel, without getting all pretentious. The bar area usually pretty busy, so I've gone to the tables in the back each visit. DeAnna loves talking with the bartender, I believe she called him "chipper" in that he noticed right away that she is the type of person people pick on, but did not do it so much that she thought he was being mean. Great selection of beers, and even a variety of ciders for DeAnna to enjoy.

    The next weekend I was called out to a friend's birthday. They were hitting the trio of bars for the tour (Bombers, Olde English, Wolff's Beirgarten), but I limited myself to just The Olde English. The birthday girl had an English Tea... it's a teacup larger than my head. They fill it with your choice of Foster's beer or a cider, which is what she chose. For the teabag they have a bunch of dry ice, which makes the giant teacup of cider look like it's steaming. I didn't taste the cider, the concept of a communal teacup kinda skeeves me out, but it was damned fun watching other people drink away. Oh, yeah, the teacup is free on your birthday but there is a $40 deposit on the cup.

    And a week later I ended up back again for someone else's birthday. We ended up sitting outside for a while until it started raining. Pretty comfortable place to sit and drink.

    In the span of two weeks I went from "I really gotta try this place" to a regular.

    There is, however, one really big problem with the place that prevents me from giving it a fifth star. The bathrooms are up a flight of stairs, which is really rather inaccessible. I would have been willing to plan for a car service and do some serious drinking, but I kinda have to stop as soon as nature calls unless I want to hassle with a flight of stairs.

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    Great beer selection: there is a cask conditioned beer available on tap.

    As far as the food goes, we will have to see how this plays out over time. Great fish and chips, abysmal shepherd's pie.

    To be continued...

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    Ummmm Not completely sold yet, but maybe by my next trip. I am infatuated with the architecture of the building. While I was not in love with the selection, the service was pretty good and the bartender had great beer knowledge. I only got to visit for a bit, so i didn't see the entire layout of the place but what I saw was gorgeous. One of my dislikes was the tempo of the establishment. If you like an older crowd, this place is perfect for you. All that being said, It was an extremely relaxed environment and I recommend stopping by when you have the chance so you can judge for yourself.

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    Classy joint, older crowd, great place to get cozy with your sweety baby.  The patrons are well dressed and friendly.  The bartenders are witty and charming.   Your choice of whiskey, scotch, or hand drawn ale.  Where else can you sit in the company of Winston Churchill while gargling pickle juice and Jameson.

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    I can't speak for the food here, as I've only ever enjoyed beers here, but this place is great.  The minute you walk in, the bar feels cozy and inviting.  The Olde English is doing a great job bringing quality British beers to the Capital District.  There is plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs, with a distinctly British ambiance achieved through very thoughtfully chosen decor.  I also love that they sell British chips and candy bars.  Being able to buy a packet of crisps while drinking a Fuller's Pride makes me forget for just a moment that I am not in the U.K.

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    i love this place.  LOVE.  it was just about the pickle backs... until recently.  

    a friend and i enjoyed a late lunch there on a friday afternoon.  after reviewing the pub menu, i opted for some comfort food, and was NOT disappointed.  the shepherd's pie was delicious.  it was the first time i had ever had it made with lamb (i know, i know).  pure meaty, potato-y, cheesy goodness.  my friend had the meat pie (duck) which i sampled, and was also quite good... a flaky crust, well seasoned meat/gravy.

    another pair of bar patrons ordered the fish and chips to share.  from what i overheard, it was their second (!!!) serving of the day.  gathering additional info from OE's facebook, i understand that this is quite a popular menu item.  enough so the venue has instated a "frequent fisher" card, where diners can get their eleventh fish and chips free.  this will be my meal upon my next visit.  

    it goes without saying that a restaurant's food is nothing without a great staff.  and OE has it.  mega kudos to seamus who is ALWAYS attentive and charming.

    keep it up, and i will keep coming back.

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    Great been in an authentic environment, and thankfully they have cider.

    It's a little know fact that the German purity laws of the 1500's said that all beer had to have hops in it.

    Hops is given as a sedative in the herbalist world, and added with alcohol makes you sleepy. It contains naturally occurring estrogen so it counteracts male aggressiveness and gives men man boobs and ring around the rosie (spare tire).

    So chaps try a cider. You'll fight better,  not get man boobs and its good for the stick.

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    I love this place. Food great . The daily meat pies which they only do a dozen a day, Have never let me down. Staff is always attentive and fun. I can not say anything bad about a place that has good cider and great scotch. Has become my favorite bar in the region by far.

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    I've always been a fan of the business ventures that Matt Baumgartner has been a part of in the city of Albany, but the Olde English has absolutely blown me away since day one. It's enough to make me actually take a cab out of Center Square a few times a week for drinks, and many people know how difficult it is to get me out of my neighborhood.

    Let me begin with the staff here: some of the nicest and most personable people I have met behind a bar and working a kitchen in this city. In particular, I've have spent many hours sitting at the bar with friends, shooting the bull with Seamus and Colin behind the bar. They always make you feel comfortable and welcome.

    The food: I'm pretty sure I've tried everything on the menu at this point, and I think this is some of the best pub food around. Everything on the menu is unique compared to your standard burgers or wings you'll find at every other bar in Albany. A few of my favorites? The lamb sliders are phenomenal, the ploughman's lunch is delicious, and the house soup is always a late-night favorite with some crisps crushed in it (yes, they're crisps here). But again, I haven't had a single thing on this menu that disappointed me, especially when you consider the prices. I've also gotten food catered here a few times for an organization I'm involved with, and the process was simple enough and everything turned out amazing - people were blown away by the food and that it came from a pub.

    The beer: simply some of the best selection, for my money, around. Don't know one of the beers? The bartenders will usually let you try a small sip to see if you'll like it before ordering a full mug. My suggestion: either go for the Wee Heavy on tap or a bottle of Hobgoblin Ale. The Hobgoblin, especially, stands out as one of the best values here.

    The scotch? The scotch! It's the widest selection of *quality* scotch I've ever seen, and at great prices for the pour as well. If you like your peat I suggest going for the Lagavulin 16; if not I'd go for the Dalmore 15; both are simply delicious and sure to warm your body and spirits.

    And remember, these guys take their scotch seriously: I've seen a bartender insist that a "bro" who stumbled in with friends (clearly from some other bar for a while) spit out his gum before he would serve them "shots" of Glenlivet. That was the moment I knew I loved this place.

    The atmosphere? I have to disagree with whoever described it as "very loud;" the music is played at a very respectable background level, and the level of noise beyond that depends on how crowded it is. I was here for one of the soft open parties on a Thursday night, the most crowded I've ever seen the place, and even then I had absolutely no trouble hearing anybody around me or talking to the bartenders. As for music, it's usually an iPod belonging to one of the bartenders with an eclectic but appropriate mix for the atmosphere. The building seems perfect for a pub, in my mind, with ample seating between the bar and two dining rooms upstairs and ground level. Oh, and no televisions to distract you from interacting with people (perish the thought).

    I'm sure I've spoken too much, but there's just so much I enjoy about this place. To me it's the best place to get together with friends to catch up with friends or even meet some new people over good drink and good food.

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    I enjoyed my beers and food at Olde English.  Fish and chips, battered sausage, and lamb sliders.  Battered and fried sausage is delicious but definitely not someone one person should eat alone; sodium overload.  Split among friends (with other dishes).  One friend claimed his first beer tasted better than his second, but my Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout was delicious and kind of a steal, $7 for a pint.  With good games around (including Scrabble and Jenga) this place is certainly fun, but damn is it loud.  It certainly depends who else is in the house, but you should count on screaming to be heard by your pals and listening to drunk people who have lost their ability to control THE VOLUME OF THEIR VOICES.

    Cash only - Order food at the counter in the back and drinks at the bar in the front.

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    I LOVE this place!  It is my new favorite bar in Albany.  The scotch selection is fabulous and the bartenders really know their stuff.  The ambience is warm and inviting.  It is obvious that a lot of attention went into the decor.  It's almost easy to forget that you are in Albany when spending time in this gem of a place.

    The food is simple British pub style fare done very well.  Make sure you try the ham and cheese toasty.  I will be craving one until the next trip to Albany.  

    The staff is wonderful.  Everyone seems really happy to work there. If you go on a quieter night, make sure you sit at the bar and let Seamus tell you some jokes.  You'll be guaranteed a great time!

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    I came here for a dinner with my fiance right after Christmas.  It was a quieter night, but that was ok with us, as we tend to like quieter places.

    I'd passed this building hundreds of times in the past, but this was my first time actually in.  I was driving, so didn't have a beer.  The lady got a Carlsburg, which was good.  They come in 20oz pours FYI.

    I had a Shepherds Pie, and she had Fish and Chips.  We split a Devonshire baked potato.  My shepherds pie was very good.  Probably one of the best I've had.  Fish and chips were good, especially the fish.  The "chips" were pretty average.  As was the potato.

    The authenticity of this place is what I think sets it apart from so many other places.  It really does feel like you are in an English pub, which I think is great.

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    As an authentic English-American (with two passports to prove it), this is hands-down the best English restaurant/pub within several hundred miles. The beer selection is excellent (and well-priced at $7/pint), with the food both authentic - and plentiful.

    Anyone who posts here complaining about the food-ordering-method (i.e. walking downstairs), or the fact that you have to get your own beer - has never been to a real pub. This place manages to be classy - and casual - at the same time.

    And, not to mention - it's all in a 250 year old refurbished building.

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    Stopped in for a late lunch with my sons - each in their 20s. Ambiance is very fun. Food service is very informal - much like Matt's other restaurants in Albany. Don't expect table service for food or drink. Self-service, more or less. Menu tries hard to be an English pub menu - but food not outstanding. I found the background music great - sons thought it  a bit dated. Bring cash - no plastic taken - yet (although there is an ATM on the premises. The bar looked like it might have been a better place to perch. I'll try that next time.

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    After having a nice experience during a Tuesday night at The Olde English, I was tapped to plan my high school reunion last-minute.

    One word to sum up the experience of booking a large private party here: AMAZING.  The manager Seamus made the entire experience seamless.  For an excellent price we had tons of food, the drinks were flowing, and the server assigned to cater to our party was simply wonderful.  

    Imagine having your high school class under one roof, and everyone leaves happy - the impossible was achieved.  I have glowing recommendations from my experience here, and I appreciated being treated with as much respect as a lone bar patron as I was as the head of a private party cash cow.

    This is a cash-only establishment, lots of nice beer options on tap, and there is cider both on tap and in bottles.  There's English-style bar food, cozy seating at the bar and ample seating toward the back of the first floor as well as the second floor.  Wood floors are slick, so ladies - be careful if you're wearing heels or are prone to tumble down stairs after a few pints.

    Ambiance is very nice, low-key yet beautifully done.  The bartenders are all personable yet responsible, and have no problem cutting off a patron who has overindulged and is getting a bit out of hand.  They expect an adult crowd, so we can act the part or take our business elsewhere.  Background music is playing, no jukebox.

    Overall, both from my regular bar experience as well as with the huge private party, I found The Olde English to be a great venue.

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    "Never Mind the Bullocks"
    by Josh K.

    An English pub in Albany...Bullocks!

    Aye, they got me Fish and Chips, but no mushy peas darling.

    I dare say tis no Liverpool chippy like the Cod House near me flat.

    The Bangers are quite nice though.  

    The geezer at the bar has some proper whiskers!

    I do reckon a reasonable pub for a proper pint of Wee Heavy and a chat innit?

    Right you are, no teley here love.  

    Got the Fullers no? And some toasties for a bite.

    Cheers mate!

    A bottle of the Well's Banana Bread too, like me mate's public in Bristol.

    Brilliant!

    Mind you the ale is quite nippy.

    Less a few quid than the warm, flat casks of Twisted Thistle in foggy Colchester innit?.

    Might need to light up a fag out on the lovely front patio as we did back in Uni.

    It was all a bit dodgy then, with the skin head hooligans about.  

    Dare say no trouble like that in Albany I presume.

    Oh, not at all.

    Right.  I'll ring you after the footie. That ginger on Arsenal is such a wanker!

    I must add a quible if you don't mind me saying so - "Ye Olde English" - Bloody hell, what was the bloke thinking with such a naff name?

    Don't know.

    I may be daft but me majesty's pantry deserveth a more stately name.

    He must be from Wales.

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    Love this bar! Wide selection of English beer and the bartenders are very helpful in making a selection. The place is cozy, a perfect winter bar.

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    This strikes me as a better place to have lunch than anything else.  Of course, we didn't actually go for lunch, we went for a late dinner and just to hang out and check the place out.

    It's a cute pub, trying very hard to feel English and succeeding pretty well.  It's not fancy at all, with the mismatched chairs in the dining area and the run-down, but clean and welcoming decor.

    The menu is limited, but decent, and it has choices for a wide range of dietary restrictions (only salad for vegetarians, though).  The beer list is alright, but I was unimpressed with the bartender's recommendation that an English Pale Ale is less hoppy than an American one, you'll like it.  I didn't really like it, and being mostly unfamiliar with what they had on tap, the bad recommendation didn't make me want to explore more of the selection, at least not per the bartender.

    The one thing that really didn't work for me was the layout.  The bar area is very small and at the entrance.  If there are more than about 8 people there, it is claustrophobically crowded and the noise level is hard to deal with.  It seems to me that if you want people to stay and drink, it would make more sense to not block the doorway and/or to not have this crush of people trying to order when you first walk in.

    I'll go back, but this isn't a place I'd seek out on my own.  At least not in the evening and at night.  There's just way too much going on and if there's a young crowd drinking heavily at the bar, I wouldn't want to have to try to push through it just to get out.

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    Really nice beer selection. Very cozy inside would be a great place to go on a cold winter night.

    The fried Sauasage is great!

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    Authentic English Pub with Great English Beer, light English food, great Scotch selection, in 250yo building.
    I love English beer and this is the best selection I have ever seen.  Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but no self respecting pub in the UK would be without "Real Ale" which we call cask beer.  So the lack of cask beer is one of my two negatives.  To be honest I don't know if you can even get English cask beer here, but it really isn't authentic without it.
    The building, layout, and decor are amazing.  Nothing can create the atmosphere of a really old english pub like a really old building from the 1700's.  It is just awesome and authentic.  One downside of the layout, decor, and exposed brick walls is that it gets really loud when it is busy, that is the only other negative I have.  The patio is great in good weather, you can escape the noise if it is loud and watch people go by.  The look up the alley of Quackenbush Square, the front of the Olde English, and the park across the street is quite beautiful, just ignore teh FBI building (or whatever it is) up the street.
    To manage your expectations on the food - there is a pretty good sized lunch menu, but in the evening the food is limited to a much smaller pub menu.  They were sold out of Pastys when I was there, but the Toasty was excellent.  It is not a place to go "for Dinner", but if you didn't eat dinner and need something to get by while you are drinking, you;ll be fine.  No table service for food or drink, stop by the bar or the counter to get what you want.
    All in all, I wish I went out more often because this is a place I would like to hit every week or two.

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    Went back for lunch today. This time the beer wasn't free.

    Overall I really like it. Maybe I'll even hand it 5 Stars next time.

    Food- 4 Stars
    I got the battered sausage and fries, my buddy got the Chicken Salad club.
    The battered sausage was great but it's a super heavy lunch (duh). I kinda wished I had split it with someone.
    The club was just as good as when I had it at the opening. It's a big sandwich too.

    Atmosphere- 4 Stars
    From last time-
    Super cool loses one star for being tight and loud, although that's a byproduct of the coolness of such an old building. The Bar is tiny.
    Very cozy inside, all mis-matched chairs, cool english themed artwork/photos, neat lighting, and nice solid wood tables.

    Big plus is no annoying T.V.'s everywhere. Also a really cute outdoor area that wasn't used cause it was rainy.

    This time (lunch) it wasn't crowded, loud, or tight. I kinda missed it to be honest.

    Service- 4 Stars
    Bartender this time was super friendly and nice just like last time. Apparently he used to work at Wolff's so you may know him.

    Drinks- 5 Stars
    Awesome beers are a quick way to my heart. Swoon.

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    Staff fantastic, Chicken salad sandwich amazing, and great beer!

    Ill be back asap!

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