Given how busy Dan and I have been with work it was so nice to hit the streets in search of a new drinking hole. Upon walking into the Royal Albert I was pleasantly surprised with the size of this venue, small and intimate, reminding me of the good old days of public houses. With a main area that consists of a long bar and shelves around the windows harks back to the boys only areas of the early 1900's. Whereas the larger room to the side of the bar reminded me of the lounge where the ladies drank, a very traditional pub layout.
With a six craft beers on tap, including two handpumps the Royal Albert is not lacking in the quality department. Another thing worth mentioning is the happy hour - every weekday craft beers (schooners) are $5 between 5 and 7pm and $6 from the handpump. These are really good beer prices for Sydney, and you would be hard pushed to find a better deal in my opinion.
Off the handpump
Dan: For me this is the gateway beer to the Young Henrys stable and a classic English ale with a perfect balance of malt and hops. The Real Ale is meant to be tapped from the handpump and this is going to be my beer of choice over summer. Karl, we've had this one from the handpump and the tap, what is your preference?
Karl: Dan, this was the first Young Henrys we drank wasn't it? I have to say this is one of the best year round beers we've had... great in both winter and summer. Whether off the handpump or a tap, this beer is very hard to stop at one. You know me Dan I prefer English style beers off a handpump, a bit warmer and much less gas really bring the flavours out so I'm a bit bias in this matter and I totally agree the balance of malts and hops are perfect. So how is the Hop Ale?
Young Henrys Hop Ale
Dan: The Hop Ale is the Real Ale's older brother with a much stronger aftertaste, but still perfectly balanced. I couldn't drink a lot of these but it is a welcome respite at the end of a long day. Once again the handpump shines through, removing the carbonation from the beer so it doesn't sit heavily in the stomach.
Karl: Dan, I am loving the handpumps. It is great to see a Sydney pub go through a transformation and make the bold move of putting them in. The handpump really emphasises the amazing hop flavour and aroma. It would be easy to drink this one all night long.
Off the tap
Young Henrys Lager
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Redoak Bitter
Karl: Redoak can be a bit hit and miss for me and this is one beer that I do enjoy. This beer has a great hop aroma and is not too bitter for my liking. It is a great summer beer and would be enjoyed on a hot day.
AB Dark Lager
Dan: A recent addition, the AB Dark Lager is a surprisingly refreshing beer that in my opinion smashes a lot of other Dark Lagers out of the park. A real summer thirst quencher, this has session written all over it and I could quite happily recommend this to anyone - even those who often shun dark beers.
Once Dan and I find a little gem like this, it's like we've found a new local with the Royal Albert, even if we do have to travel a while to get there. It is the atmosphere which does it for me though, it is almost like stepping back in time into a real local say, 40 or 50 years ago.
The staff are also extremely friendly and knowledgeable about all of their beers and are more than happy to offer samples to those who have not tried their beers before. I think we should stay here for a couple more Young Henrys from the handpump, what do you think, Karl?
So true Dan, the staff treat you like you have been drinking there for years the moment you step through the door and yes we should stay for a few, so enough chatting, more beer...
The saga of Young Henrys can be read in it's entirety here.
Until next time.
Royal Albert Hotel
140 Commonwealth St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
ph: (02) 9281 2522
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Can't beat the handpump - so well suited to The Royal Albert's traditional feel. I must pop by there for happy hour.....
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