The Albany
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About The Albany
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The Albany is a traditional British pub occupying a late‑Victorian corner building, marked by dark wood fittings, white columns and burgundy leather benches.
Venue highlights: The pub provides a full bar and in‑house catering for private hires, allowing hosts to combine drinks service with plated or buffet food. The venue runs promoted ticketed comedy and music nights and maintains basic AV and performance infrastructure for live acts. The main ground-floor room has large windows that let in natural light and several TV screens for screenings or sports.
Best for: After-work drinks, private gigs and comedy nights, team lunches and seasonal office celebrations.
Location: Great Portland Street in Fitzrovia places the pub on a busy retail and office strip with a wide choice of nearby bars and restaurants for guests to continue evenings out.
What guests say: The service is attentive and responsive to group bookings. The kitchen delivers generous portions of classic British dishes such as Sunday roasts and fish and chips.
FAQ
No, outside catering is not offered. However, clients are welcome to bring a cake if they wish.
At least one bartender will be present throughout the night. Staffing levels will increase or decrease with demand during the evening.
Yes, some gluten-free options are available.
The private room is not accessible and has some steep, curved stairs. The main bar is accessible, but it is not private.
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
At The Albany, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
The Albany does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Albany:
- Downstairs hosting 40 guests: £3436.96
- Whole Venue Hire hosting 40 guests: £2151.68
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Albany is located at 240 Great Portland Street, in Fitzrovia, London. The nearest metro station is Great Portland Street Station.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Kim N. rated it 5/5 stars
'Fun atmosphere with good lighting and sound.' - Elliott W. rated it 5/5 stars
'Fantastic night Downstairs at the Albany for my 50th. Venue was brilliant. We had Rockaoke and it worked really well. Staff were friendly and helpful and Lucy on the bar was great. Food was also excellent.' - Emma L. rated it 5/5 stars
'Ellie and the venue staff were so helpful. They accommodated our requests and made planning a party a lot less stressful. The venue is in a great location for a central London party. Buffet was great, really nice food. Highly recommend for a private event.'
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