The Albion, Chester
I was walking the Chester city walls with the intention of going back to a nice restaurant in Bridge Street, when I saw this pub called the Albion.
The Albion, Chester
What had caught my eye was the various chalked boards on the outside of the building. This one which was readable from the walls, said that this could be pub that was to my taste.
Perfect Advertising for a Pub
So did the Albion live up to what it said on the outside. I just had a half of cider to drink. This could have been better, but then I come from Suffolk, where they make the best;Aspalls. As they do sometimes have Adnams on draught, it shows how much the county of my conception is influencing the taste of discerning drinkers, all over these Isles.
As I said, I was ready for lunch, so I chose a cottage pie from the menu.
Cottage Pie at the Albion
I suspect it was wrongly named as it is more of an individual house pie. It was of course gluten-free. It was certified by the pleasant barmaid, who said that her mother was a coeliac like me!
I should say that the Albion also does bed and breakfast, which if their beds are as well-proprtioned as the pies, might well be something.
The Anonymous Widower 
Thanks for the info on Albion – we often go to Chester for a day, so a good place to have lunch is good – actually, two good places, because there is now a Carluccios.
Comment by Liz P | August 26, 2010 |
I saw the Carluccio’s and it was fully open. The Albion is about 150 metres towards the river from the famous clock. I went on the wall, but I suspect you can drive there or walk/scooter through the gardens.
Comment by AnonW | August 26, 2010 |
Pre – accident we often used to go to Chester and walk the length of the walls, but it has steps, so not practical now, which is a pity. My scooter is an “off road” one, it can deal with kerbs and slightly rough ground such as found on the gentler paths in Delamere forest.
I have a vague idea where the Albion is, and we will try it next time we go. With reading Latin I am into all things Roman.
Comment by Liz P | August 26, 2010 |
Hello there,I am the mother of the pleasant barmaid Zoe !!
She told me a little about you + I have read your blog, I think you are an absolute inspiration to us all, take care Janet.
Comment by Janet Pilling | September 8, 2010 |
I was wondering what the Z stood for. I am taking care and hope to find more places like The albion as I travel round the British Isles.
I think that she might see more coeliacs. Did I get it right that you are one too?
Comment by AnonW | September 8, 2010 |
ha ha . yes i am coeliac + also a type 1 diabetic –i know all about the excitement when you find a nice gluten free dish+ that the staff even understand the importance of it !
Comment by Janet Pilling | September 9, 2010 |
If you feel you need some friendly help, don’t hesitate to look at our Yahoo Group, UK-Coeliac.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/UK-Coeliac/
I think a couple of our members might turn up at the Albion anyway.
Comment by AnonW | September 9, 2010 |