Pubs in St. Albans
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Lower Red Lion
34-36 Fishpool Street, St. Albans AL3 4RX
Both bars, in this classic Grade II-listed pub, have plenty of character and history. Located in a conservation area between the city centre and the site of Roman Verulamium, the pub stands in one of St Albans' most picturesque streets. The Lower Red was an early champion of CAMRA's values in the real ale revival movement and continues to this day stocking quality real ales. Home-made food is served lunchtimes and weekday evenings. Excellent B&B also available. Note: no cash payments, card-only.
Mermaid
98 Hatfield Road, St. Albans AL1 3RL
Friendly, welcoming community local catering for both regulars and the after work crowd. Oakham Citra and five ever-changing guests are always available including a stout or porter plus 15 real ciders and perries as well as a selection of bottled foreign beers. Wednesday is music night. Two beer festivals and a 50-strong cider and perry Festival are held annually. Previous winner of branch pub of the year and regular winner of branch cider pub of the year, including 2021. Try the pies!
Punchin' Palooka
26 Verulam Road, St. Albans AL3 4DE
A cocktail bar. Sells keg and canned beers.
Peacock
13 Hatfield Road, St. Albans AL1 3RR
Newly refurbished pub with quiet ambience and sports TV near the town centre.
Peahen
14 London Road, St. Albans AL1 1NG
Former hotel, built at the end of the 19th century, now town centre food-oriented pub. Over 18s only after 6pm.
Portland Arms
63 Portland Street, St. Albans AL3 4RA
Warm, welcoming, traditional local pub tucked away in a residential area. A short stroll from the city centre and handy for St Michael's and the Roman Museum. Open pub fire, wood panelling and old pictures of St Albans give the pub a warm and cosy feel. Pub has WiFi access. The pub also offers a variety of live music and quiz and entertainment nights.
Rats Castle
246 Hatfield Road, St. Albans AL1 4UN
Large and lively community local in a traditional saloon bar style. With a friendly welcome, several TV screens, pool table, dart board and fruit machines, this is very much a drinkers' pub. The building is Edwardian with a later extension and internally it is decorated with photographs of old St Albans. The unusual name is thought to derive from a turnpike toll house which stood on the site and fell into rat-infested disrepair in the late 19th century. Briefly renamed the "Castle" in the 1960s by its then owner Ind Coope, the pub name was restored after a campaign by locals. A more detailed pub history can be found at https://www.stalbansowneastend.org.uk.
Robin Hood
126 Victoria Street, St. Albans AL1 3TG
A warm and friendly single-bar community pub handy for St Albans City station and popular with homeward-bound commuters in the evening. Also close to St Abans FC ground. Real cider is always available to complement the ever changing beer range. A secluded garden to the rear offers summer enjoyment while traditional table skittles provides entertainment all year round along with the traditional jukebox. Toasted sandwiches available lunchtimes Monday to Friday. Resident folk music Wednesday evenings. South Hertfordshire Pub of the Year in 2021.
Six Bells
16-18 St Michael's Street, St. Albans AL3 4SH
This characterful 16th-century pub is located in the attractive St Michael's village. A short walk from the city centre and Abbey, it is close to Verulamium Park and Museum. Three regular beers and three changing guests - one always from a Hertfordshire brewer. Real cider may be available on hand-pull in the summer months. Good quality home-cooked food is served lunchtimes and evenings (not Monday, Tuesday or Sunday evenings currently). Outside there is a pleasant patio area. Very dog friendly.
Craft & Cleaver
62 Catherine Street, St. Albans AL3 5BU
Refurbished in May 2015 and renamed as the Craft & Cleaver. The left hand side of the bar is dedicated as a drinking area with the restaurant area to the right. Specialising in smoked meat served in the evenings and all weekend from the smoker. To the rear is a large patio area with individual covered cubicles and outside seating providing further drinking and eating areas.
Verulam Arms
41 Lower Dagnall Street, St. Albans AL3 4QE
The Verulam Arms is now back in business as a friendly local pub. Families are welcome. Its position makes it an ideal focal point to explore the Abbey and grounds, including the quaint warren of streets, river, Roman ruins and mill of nearby St Michaels and Verulamium Park.
White Hart Hotel
23-25 Holywell Hill, St. Albans AL1 1EZ
A genuine Grade II* Tudor hotel on the old coaching route through St Albans, one of the oldest buildings in the city, situated opposite the famous Abbey. Atmospheric it is reputed to be haunted. There are two small cosy bars and an oak-panelled Tudor dining room. A pianist plays on Saturday evenings.