Location: St. Albans
Top Things to do in St. Albans
What to do and see in St. Albans, England: The Best Bars & Clubs
St Albans /sənt ˈɔːlbənz/, /seɪn ... / is a city in Hertfordshire, England, and the major urban area in the City and District of St Albans. It lies east of Hemel Hempstead and west of Hatfield, about 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of central London, 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Welwyn Garden City and 11 miles (18 km) south-southeast of Luton. St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north, and it became the Roman city of Verulamium. It is a historic market town and is now a dormitory town within the London commuter belt and the Greater London Built-up Area.
Restaurants in St. Albans
1. The Reading Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By hertsreviewer1 - Harpenden, United Kingdom
Visited the reading rooms recently after their reopening and I’m so glad I did! Such a cozy, friendly and welcoming environment with the lovely April behind the bar serving up delicious pints of farr brew. An absolute gem. Will be recommending to all of my friends! 5 stars!
2. Naughts and Crosses Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
From the team that brought you Suckerpunch, an exciting new bar in St Albans... Take yourself back to the 1920's and enjoy classic cocktails, draught beer and a selection of wines and champagne in a refined, Great Gatsby inspired setting. Enjoy our highly attentive table service, as well as our heated garden.
Reviewed By azfarah
I held my engagement party at Naughts and Crosses in St Albans and can honestly say it was the easiest experience. We had private hire of the venue on a saturday (which is very rare to find) and was literally perfect for what we needed it for. Alex and Travis were so accommodating and were able to support all our needs. Alex was so passionate about his bar (which was the main reason we chose it) and no ask was too much. We were able to provide our own food and the cocktails made at Naughts and Crosses were incredible. Everyone mentioned that the espresso martinis were the best they had tasted. The staff were really friendly and allowed my fiance and i to come in early and set up. It was the perfect place for up to 150 people, absolutely loved the decor inside and the little touches provided by Alex and team (a variety of shots and prosecco and beer on arrival). The outside area is beautiful and i wished the weather was better to enjoy it more. I would recommend this venue for small functions and generally for a really good cocktail.
3. The Bull In London Colney
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Traditional locals pub offering excellent cask ales and good home cooked food.Live bands and quiz night.
Reviewed By BigBen1987x
Great service, great food and a great pub to have a drink with friends. Definitely recommend.... the food is unbelievable as well as the hospitality! We as a group of friends will be going to The Bull more often that's for sure.
4. Suckerpunch St Albans
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Serving delicious cocktails directly to your table, we aim to make every visit with us unforgettable for all the right reasons. Relax & unwind with nothing but blasters playing in the background & proper table service. Classic cocktails are 'our thing' but we'll happily go one further for you & create something bespoke ...just ask!
Reviewed By az_1982uk - London, United Kingdom
What a great find! Loved the atmosphere we wanted somewhere a bit more sophisticated and catered for an older crowd and this is what we got. The cocktails are amazing, the staff were fantastic, friendly and attentive. The music was excellent with all genres playing. We liked the fact that you pre book to get seats. Will definitely be back!
5. Mad Squirrel Tap
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
25 Craft Beer Taps, Artisan Pizza & Wings, Premium Gin, Wine & Spirits, Live Music, Extensive list of bottles and cans. Food & Drink Takeaways available.
Reviewed By AndyStA - St. Albans, United Kingdom
This is super nice beer tap located right in the centre of St Albans. The range of craft beers is excellent and the pizza really good too. Nice staff members and a good atmosphere inside. The beer garden overlooking the cathedral is also great, especially for COVID-safe meet ups.
6. The Elephant and Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 127 reviews
Welcome to the Elephant & Castle in leafy Amwell. This stunning 18th century pub has wonderful character and picturesque views. With huge amounts of space in our two gardens, wild flower area, kids play frame and hidden secrets to explore; we have plenty for everyone. Here at the Elephant & Castle we have a delicious new locally sourced food menu and exciting wine, gin, whisky and rum menus to tantalise your taste buds. We can’t wait to welcome you…
Reviewed By wilster33
Wonderful pub with friendly staff, a fab playground and castle for the kids and a huge beer garden. Table service and easy to stick to social distancing. Great food and beers from the brewery that owns the pub. We love it! There’s been a slightly odd smell recently but sure they’re on it! Highly recommend.
7. The King William IV Bar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
8. White Hart Tap
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By katherineb849 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
We had a fantastic Burns Night. 3 courses for £ 18.95. Cullen skink( a smoked haddock broth) and one of their legendary scotch eggs to start, Haggis, neeps and tatties for main with sticky toffee pudding. As good as any of the best restaurants in town. A good selection of well kept beer and small but well chosen wine list.
9. The Saint Bar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
The Saint Bar is a stunning new, 2 floor venue in the heart of St Albans. The first floor features a licensed bar, a 100 inch screen showing all BT and Sky Sports, plus 11 x Supreme English and 4 x American brand new pool tables. You can just come in and play or book in advance. The second floor (Sinner Bar) is a 300 capacity bar / function room available for private hire with a Funktion One sound system and two remote controlled L.E.D bars. Book it for any occasion...
10. The Crown
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 55 reviews
Welcome to the beautiful Crown in St Albans, a charming pub with real character and a warm welcome for locals and visitors alike. Offering an extensive selection of rare premium spirits, real ales, new craft beers and fine wines. Our dishes are freshly prepared and our homemade burgers are a "must try". Don't forget our traditional homemade Sunday roasts, served with all the trimmings, and our cake & coffee mornings for those looking for something a little sweeter. Take a break and relax in our gorgeous new beer garden or enjoy our beautifully decorated dining area, which is also available for private hire.
