Pubs of Albany: Advertiser’s eight-part series exploring the colourful history of Albany’s watering holes

Pubs are community hubs where friendships are made, romances sparked and business deals brokered. Bad things can happen in places where people gather and drinks flow, but for the most part, these establishments are the keepers of fond memories. The watering holes of Albany are among the oldest in the State. In an eight-part series, Advertiser reporter Campbell Williamson explores their colourful history. PART 1 — Pubs of Albany: The birth and revival of The Earl of Spencer Historic Inn PART 2 — Pubs of Albany: White Star Hotel’s starring role in port city’s history PART 3 — Pubs of Albany: Expect the unexpected at the old Royal George Hotel PART 4 — Pubs of Albany: London Hotel full of history and mystery after 150 years of service PART 5 — Pubs of Albany: Beloved Esplanade Hotel more than a memory at Albany’s Middleton Beach PART 6 — Pubs of Albany: Freemason’s Hotel leaves a grand gap in Stirling Terrace PART 7 — Pubs of Albany: The Albany Hotel stands the test of time in the heart of York Street PART 8 — Pubs of Albany: More than 130 years of fame and infamy at Premier Hotel