This is one of those pubs that looks pretty average from the outside, and from the inside for that matter. It's big selling point is that it remains one of the few pubs in Hanley to have steadfastly refused to move with the times. It has old carpet, old seating, old bar...it looks like it hasn't been refurbished in years.

This is not a criticism - trendy bars are fine for a night out, but if you just want to relax and prop up the bar, you want a good old-fashioned pub. This is what the Albion is. They have a pool table, 3 large screen TV's, and probably the best jukebox in Hanley, regardless of your taste in music (of course, such a varied range is bound to mean that some idiot will put Glee on just as you're about to go and choose something).

I like this pub a lot. It's cheap, has a decent selection of drinks, a covered and heated smoking area, and friendly staff and people. Perfect for wasting an hour or two with a few pints.