The investment has seen the pub undergo extensive interior and exterior works, while retaining its Victorian features dating back to 1862.
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Improvements include new signage, restored brickwork, upgraded bar areas and seating, alongside kitchen improvements and increased accessibility.
The pub’s second floor has also been redesigned, moving away from its previous use as an events space to provide additional room for customers.
The Albert, a former gin palace, is known for its historic House of Commons Division Bell, once used to alert MPs drinking in the pub that they had eight minutes to return to Parliament to vote.
It also houses the Prime Minister’s Gallery, featuring portraits and photographs of former British leaders.
Flagship investment
Greene King chief operating officer Jodie Tate said: “The Albert has always been an important part of Greene King pubs and its location in the heart of Victoria makes it a go-to pub for those travelling in and out of Westminster.
“This £1m investment has enabled us to elevate this historically-significant site – which has stood proud on Victoria St since 1862 and retains its House of Commons Division Bell, which would call MPs back to the Palace of Westminster – into one of the jewels in our crown.”
The reopening follows almost £3m invested by Greene King in pub gardens, sports zones and outdoor areas earlier this year, ahead of the summer’s major sporting events.
The group also invested £250,000 in the Sportsman in Reading, which reopened under Greene King’s Nest Pubs franchise concept last month.
It also comes as the operator reported Christmas Day bookings at its managed pubs were 30% ahead of last year, with the group citing growing momentum ahead of the festive period.
The Albert has now reopened at 52 Victoria Street, Westminster.
