Albertine

08-03-2009
Lilah Sumner  0 

I have not been for a little while but the Albertine was always renowned for its great wine list and cosy atmosphere. Hidden just around the corner from the Green, it has always escaped the ravages for the louts and yobs. It used to double up as "the" BBC wine bar back in the day, a good place to exchange gossip on who was doing what and to who at television centre.

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15-03-2006
Mark Oglesby

"A real gem of a place: warm atmosphere, great choice of wines, good food at reasonable prices and friendly staff. Have yet to have a bad evening here - only problem is getting a table on a Friday evening."

15-03-2006
Anne-Marie Enright

"Great wine & cheese, nice manager and staff . Is really my local, window seats a great place to people watch. Feel relaxed and at ease. has a great b/day here 2years ago."

15-03-2006
Nicola Jones

"I might not work for the BBC and it can feel just a bit poncey at times, but The Albertine is pretty much my local and I love it. Beer doesn't really do it for me (nor do beer boys getting hammered down at Bush Green) - I love my wine and Albertine have tons of good stuff. They also do wicked home-made nosh like bangers and mash, ideal for those Sunday lunchtime hangovers with the papers, and what's more, every now and again, you get to spot some celeb having their lunch across from the Beeb - fair enough, it might just be Terry Wogan or Dale Winton, but you can be nosey and see whether they've got a drink problem or not."

15-03-2006
Nicola

"Such a great place! Cosy and warm, fantastic wine list and very helpful and knowledgeable staff. A real find!"