The Albany is a vibrant British pub at 240 Great Portland Street in central London. Surrounded by the area’s stucco houses and quieter streets, it provides a homely setting for a lazy lunch, a family dinner or drinks that continue into the evening.
The all day food menu combines classic pub dishes with seasonal creations. Burgers, sandwiches and lighter plates sit alongside more substantial mains, giving diners flexibility whether they are stopping briefly or meeting for a complete meal.
Sunday roasts, fixed menus and buffet options extend the offer beyond the everyday selection and make the pub useful for groups and occasions. A wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes helps accommodate tables with different preferences.
The drinks menu is broad enough to support both casual bar visits and food pairings, while the downstairs space can host larger gatherings. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should check the latest menu and preparation information with staff before ordering.
Address: 240 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5QU, England
The Albany Menu
Snacks
Choose three for 18.5 or six for 36
Fried Chicken
chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce
Beef Shin Croquettes
gochujang mayo
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (VE)
herb mayo
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford sauce
Padrón Peppers (VE)
Sticky Pork Ribs
teriyaki sauce, cucumber, carrot & lime salad
Sharers
Nachos (V)
Flour tortillas, sour cream, avocado, chillies, pico de gallo, melted mature Cheddar
Whole Baked Sourdough (V)
salted butter
Charcuterie & Hot Honey Baked Camembert
Italian cured meats, pickles, toasted sourdough, rye bread
Small Plates
Miso Chicken Skewers
yakiniku BBQ sauce, miso dressing*
Garlic King Prawns and Chorizo
cherry tomatoes, toasted sourdough
Crispy Cauliflower Florets (VE)
gochujang mayo*
Crispy Mozzarella (V)
caprese salad, balsamic dressing*
Calamari
saffron aioli
Roasts
Served with a Yorkshire pudding, thyme-roasted potatoes, savoy cabbage, leeks & roasted root vegetables
To Share – Rump of Beef, Roast Chicken, Pork Belly
bacon & chestnut stuffing, red wine gravy
Rump of Beef
red wine gravy
Roast Chicken
bacon & chestnut stuffing & red wine gravy
Pork Belly
red wine gravy
Root Vegetable, Cranberry & Nut Roast^ (V)
onion gravy
Add a Side
Cumberland Pigs in Blankets
Cauliflower cheese (V)
Creamed Spinach (V)
Mains
Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger
grilled beef patty, smoked streaky bacon, Cheddar, pickles, fries
Spiced Falafel Burger (VE)
crispy spiced onions, pickles, pico de gallo, chipotle chilli chutney, fries (ve)
Chicken Schnitzel
rocket & cherry tomato salad, fries
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Beer-Battered Atlantic Haddock and Chips
minted crushed peas, tartare sauce
Slow-Cooked Steak & Pale Ale Pie
mash, buttered leeks & savoy cabbage, red wine gravy
Miso-Glazed Salmon
jasmine rice, sautéed mushroom dashi, long stem broccoli*
8oz Sirloin Steak
fries, your choice of peppercorn*, chimichurri or beef dripping sauce
Chicken & Bacon Burger
Crispy fried chicken breast, smoked streaky bacon, Cheddar, pickles, fries
Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Avocado Caesar Salad
croutons, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, Caesar dressing
Outdoor-Bred Cumberland Sausage and Mash
crispy spiced onions, red wine gravy.
Meatless Farm™ Sausages and Mash (V)
crispy spiced onions, gravy
King Prawn & Devon Crab Linguine
picante sauce, lemon & herb pangrattato
Sides
Skin on Fries (VE)
Thick-Cut Chips (VE)
Chip Shop Curry Sauce (VE)
Rosemary & Parmesan Fries
white truffle-infused oil
Cherry Tomato & Grain Salad (VE)
Loaded Brisket Fries
seasoned fries, pulled short rib & beef brisket, crispy spiced onions, nacho cheese
Creamed Spinach (V)
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)
ginger ice cream
Triple Chocolate Brownie (V)
salted caramel sauce, honeycomb ice cream
Tiramisu (V)
coffee & marsala wine-soaked sponge, mascarpone cream
Bramley Apple & Timperley Rhubarb Crumble (V)
vanilla crème anglaise
Bramley Apple & Timperley Crumble (VE)
vegan vanilla ice cream
Ice Cream – 3 scoops of your choice
Coffee & Mini Tiramisu* (V)
Coffee & Mini Brownie (V)
Evening Set Menu
Two Courses £23, Three Courses £26. Add a large glass of wine for £9. (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. * = this dish contains alcohol.
Crispy Mozzarella (V)
caprese salad, balsamic dressing
Miso Chicken Skewers
yakiniku BBQ sauce, miso dressing
Crispy Cauliflower Florets (VE)
gochujang mayo
Chicken Schnitzel
rocket & cherry tomato salad, fries
King Prawn & Devon Crab Linguine
picante sauce, lemon & herb pangrattato
8oz Sirloin Steak
fries, your choice of peppercorn*, chimichurri or beef dripping sauce. £6 Supplement
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Rosemary & Parmesan Fries
white truffle-infused oil
Cherry Tomato & Grain Salad (VE)
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Bramley Apple & Timperley Rhubarb Crumble (V)
vanilla crème anglaise
Bramley Apple & Timperley Crumble (VE)
vegan vanilla ice cream
Triple Chocolate Brownie (V)
salted caramel sauce, honeycomb ice cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)
ginger ice cream
Platinum Buffet
£30 per person. * = this dish contains alcohol.
Calamari
saffron aioli
Miso Chicken Skewers*
yakiniku BBQ sauce
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Cheese Burger Sliders
beef patty topped with mature Cheddar
Fries (VE)
Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (ve)
herb mayo
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Smoked Salmon Rillettes
on rye bread
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford Sauce
Padrón Peppers (ve)
Gold Buffet
£25 per person. * = this dish contains alcohol.
Calamari
saffron aioli
Fried Chicken
chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Cheese Burger Sliders
beef patty topped with mature Cheddar
Fries (VE)
Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (ve)
herb mayo
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Padrón Peppers (ve)
Buffet Desserts
Add desserts for £5 per person.
Triple Chocolate Brownie (V)
Caramel Biscuit Torte (VE)
Brunch
Full English Breakfast
maple-cured back bacon, British outdoor-bred pork sausage, vine cherry tomatoes, flat mushroom, potato rosti, baked beans, your choice of Copper Maran eggs done your way & toasted sourdough
Full Vegetarian Breakfast (V)
Meatless Farm™ sausages, potato rosti, vine cherry tomatoes, baked beans, flat mushroom, your choice of Copper Maran eggs done your way & toasted sourdough
The Full Vegan (VE)
Meatless Farm™ sausages, potato rosti, avocado, flat mushrooms, vine cherry tomatoes, baked beans, toasted sourdough
Maple Bacon French Toast
golden brioche, smoked streaky bacon, Maple syrup
Berry French Toast (V)
golden brioche, mixed berries, yoghurt, maple syrup
Avocado on Sourdough (VE)
pico de gallo, vine cherry tomatoes, sourdough toast
Brioches
The Full Breakfast Brioche
maple-cured back bacon, British outdoor-bred pork sausage, fried Copper Maran egg, potato rosti in a brioche bun
Bacon Brioche
maple-cured back bacon in a brioche bun
Sausage Brioche Bun
British outdoor-bred pork sausages in a brioche bun
Meatless Farm™ Sausage Bap (VE)
in a brioche bun
Eggs
Eggs Benedict
poached Copper Maran eggs, maple-cured back bacon, English muffin with hollandaise
Eggs Royale
poached Copper Maran eggs, smoked Scottish salmon, English muffin with hollandaise
Scrambled Eggs & Smoked Scottish Salmon
avocado, vine cherry tomatoes, toasted sourdough
Add-ons
Fried Eggs (V)
Poached Eggs (V)
Scrambled Eggs (V)
Add Maple-cured Back Bacon
Smoked Salmon
Chorizo
Potato Rosti (VE)
Add Halloumi (V)
Kids Brunch
Traditional Breakfast
British outdoor-bred pork sausage, vine cherry tomatoes, flat mushroom, baked beans, potato rosti, your choice of a Copper Maran egg, toasted sourdough
Vegetarian Breakfast (V)
Meatless Farm™ sausages, vine cherry tomatoes, baked beans, flat mushroom, potato rosti, your choice of Copper Maran egg done your way, toasted sourdough
Berry French Toast (V)
golden brioche, mixed berries, yoghurt, maple syrup
Sandwiches
Our sandwiches are served Mon-Fri until 5pm.
Sirloin Steak Sandwich
aged sirloin steak, crispy spiced onions, chimichurri, watercress, mayonnaise, on rustic bread. £1 Supplement
Croque Monsieur
Honey roast ham, mature Cheddar & Parmesan cheese toasted in sourdough bread
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
avocado, smoked streaky bacon, Parmesan, Caesar dressing on rustic bread
Beer-Battered Haddock Goujon
lettuce, tartare sauce, pickles, in a brioche bun
Grilled Halloumi (V)
avocado, chipotle chilli chutney, pickles, crispy spiced onions, in a brioche bun