Pubs in St. Albans
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Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop
17 High Street, St. Albans AL3 4EW
This former restaurant and bakery in the shadow of St Albans Cathedral has been converted into a venue with an unashamedly modern atmosphere but a reassuringly traditional welcome. Split over two levels with access from Heritage Close or Waxhouse Gate, the main bar is downstairs and boasts an array of beers across a range of styles. Three cask ales and a dozen or more keg offerings showcase Mad Squirrel's full standard and seasonal range plus guest beers mainly from smaller craft brewers. All beers are available in third and two-third measures as well as pints and halves and there are cans and bottles available to take away. Pizzas and other bar snacks available.
Gin Cave
21 Holywell Hill, St. Albans AL1 1EZ
An expansion of the Bishop's Cave next door. The Gin Cave serves two beers from keykegs vis a Lindr on the bar. Typically a Pale Ale and a lager.
Alban's Well
52 St Peter's Street, St. Albans AL1 3DY
A brand new pub situated in the heart of St. Albans. Will have more details to follow.
Ancient Briton
46 Harpenden Road, St. Albans AL3 5AH
Gastro-pub on the Roman road - re-branded the Ancient Briton Harvester to re-establish its credentials as a pub.
Beehive
2 Keyfield Terrace, St. Albans AL1 1QL
This comfortable friendly pub has two separate drinking areas in addition to the main bar. The food range includes sandwiches, burgers, fish and steaks. A traditional style town pub, with a centrally located island bar. Timber floors throughout, set over split levels. Seating to bay windows at front. Steps down to snug area to side with timber paneled walls, sofa and armchair seating, rear area has painted timber paneled walls and double door access to patio garden. Car parking nearby. Children allowed in garden only until 9pm.
Blackberry Jack
1 St Brelades Place, St. Albans AL4 9RG
A Mitchells & Butlers' Sizzling Pub. Community pub built in the 1980s for the Jersey Farm estate with an attractive exterior. The conservatory is used as a restaurant. Families welcome but under 18s are asked to leave after 21.00. A former cosy alcove now sports a pool table. Car parking by rear but assumed not pub owned. Breakfast served until midday.
Blacksmiths Arms
56 St Peter's Street, St. Albans AL1 3HG
This pub features one regular ale and four changing guests including beers from local breweries. They also have two ciders on handpump and 2 on tap. Recently redecorated, with heated beach huts outside in the garden, the pub has a friendly, lively, youthful vibe. Live music is a regular feature and they serve meals from opening in the morning. A garden room is available for hire for special occasions. A separate smoking area is provided in the garden. Dogs and families welcome. Disabled access for those in wheel chairs is limited to the main bar. A ramp can be provided on request to access the main entrance and there is a key operated disabled toilet on this level.
Boot Inn
4 Market Place, St. Albans AL3 5DG
15th-century, city-centre, Grade II-listed pub with seven ever changing real ales. Live music Tuesday evening and a free cheese club Wednesday - bring an unusual lump of cheese. The clock tower is outside the front door with the Abbey and Verulamium Park nearby. Unusually The pub sign bears its phone number. Internal features include a low ceiling, and real fire. Food is all locally sourced. Families welcome until 6pm.
Speckled Hen
395 Hatfield Road, St. Albans AL4 0XG
Built in the 1950s by Whitbread and known as the Bunch of Cherries until Greene King took it over in September 2005. Comfy seats in the many faceted bar. Regular quizzes (general quiz Mondays, music quiz Thursdays), and BBQs on summer weekends as well as an extensive pub menu. Disabled parking spaces available. The pub offers a 10% discount on a pint of real ale for CAMRA members. A major refurbishment was completed in August 2019.
Cock
48 St Peter's Street, St. Albans AL1 3NF
Modernised, busy and well-run 17th century-built pub with TV screens in the small bar area and a large restaurant at the rear offering excellent set and a la carte menus. There is an extensive range of bottled beers.
Crown
144-146 Hatfield Road, St. Albans AL1 4JA
Following a major refurbishment in 2015 this once down at heel former hotel is now smart in appearance and family friendly. While sport ias still shown, the TV screens no longer dominate and when big matches aren't on this is as good a venue as any for a quiet pint. There is a decent selection of ales, some locally brewed, though prices are above average for the area. There are also craft keg beers. Food is served daily until late with discounts on certain days and gluten-free options. There are comedy nights every Tuesday, quiz nights on Wednesday, acoustic music on the first Thursday of every month and amplified music on the last Saturday. The ukelele club meets on Wednesday in the function room.
Farmers Boy
134 London Road, St. Albans AL1 1PQ
Cosy, cottage style pub, close to St Albans City railway station. Music quiz Tuesday nights. Live music Thursday & Sunday nights. Two regular beers & three guests, plus an extensive selection of Craft canned & bottled beers. Sport on BT Sport. Enclosed outdoor drinking area. Beer festivals held in spring, summer & autumn. Three outdoor music events in the summer.