Abbot’s Kitchen
Consistently good quality across the board. A straightforward setting for a quick stop. Service is reported to be very good by recent visitors.
Sumpter Yard, St Albans AL1 1BY, UK
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Abigails
Serves highly enjoyable coffees. A lovely, warm, and welcoming cafe perfect for a morning visit. Staff provide a friendly and inviting experience.
Village Arcade, 7 High St, St Albans AL3 4ED, UK
Baked Nation
An amazing stop for really good coffee and some of the best sausage rolls. Offers nice outside seating and a welcoming indoor bar during cooler times. Delivers smashing service with staff who remember regular customers' orders.
102 Victoria St, St Albans AL1 3TG, UK
Cafe Alfresco
Offers outstanding food, home-made healthy salads, and great coffee at responsible prices. A super family-friendly, family-run establishment welcoming to all ages and types. Provides excellent and accommodating service to all its patrons.
84 Victoria St, St Albans AL1 3TG, UK
Charlie's Coffee & Company
Serves undeniably great coffee. A focused and straightforward coffee destination. Staff deliver a prompt and reliable experience.
87 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1LN, UK
Street Cafe
The cafe is highly regarded for serving fantastic and excellent food that clearly satisfies its clientele. Tucked away from the main High Street, this gem of an eatery provides a casual and friendly dining environment. Waitresses are exceptionally attentive and naturally know how to look after their customers. Space is tight, making it less suitable for those with buggies, and there are no baby changing facilities.
13 Catherine St, St Albans AL3 5BJ, UK
Toast
The food is highly praised as delicious and tasty, featuring standout items like the Chimmi Steak and hot honey halloumi toast. A very aesthetic and popular spot that lives up to its lively hype. Guests are seated promptly even when busy, and the service is generally considered great. There have been minor service slip-ups, such as missing side orders and delivering the card machine without an itemized bill.
6 Waddington Rd, St Albans AL3 5EX, UK
Dylans at The Kings Arms
Out-of-this-world pub fare featuring beautifully cooked prime rib and fantastic Scotch eggs. A small, perfectly formed pub with an amazing ambience and a dark, mysterious bar area. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and provide brilliant service. Craft beer options can be somewhat expensive.
7 George St, St Albans AL3 4ER, UK
Elephant and Castle
Serves a fabulous roast dinner and nice outdoor lunches, though food quality can dip when busy. An old building with a great outdoor area, though the interior can be cold if the fire isn't lit early. Staff are lovely and do their best, but can become visibly miserable and overwhelmed during peak times. The kitchen and bar severely struggle to cope during busy periods, leading to excruciatingly long waits and cold or forgotten food.
Amwell Ln, Wheathampstead, St Albans AL4 8AJ, UK
Great Northern Pub & Kitchen
Offers a dependable menu with lots of gluten-free options. A comfortable neighborhood pub environment. Staff are lovely and accommodating to dietary needs.
172 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1PQ, UK
Green Man
Consistently serves great food. A relaxed and pleasant pub atmosphere. Delivers lovely service from very friendly people.
31 High St, Sandridge, St Albans AL4 9DD, UK
Jolly Sailor
A standard offering of pub drinks in a traditional setting. Described by patrons as a true local boozer. Service experiences vary wildly, with reports of aggressive and unprofessional behavior toward non-drinking guests. Designated drivers may face hostile service or threats of removal if they only order tap water.
3 Stonecross, Bernards Heath, St Albans AL1 4AA, UK
Lower Red Lion
Boasts a superb selection of well-kept beer. A most excellent old-fashioned pub featuring a great outdoor space. Provides a reliably good pub experience.
36 Fishpool St, St Albans AL3 4RX, UK
Mad Squirrel St Albans
Features an extensive array of top-notch craft beer taps, mostly from their own brewery. A cool place to be that can be surprisingly quiet during weekday lunchtimes. The team is fantastic at hosting and managing private parties in the upstairs function room.
Mad Squirrel Tap, Heritage Close, 17 High St, St Albans AL3 4EB, UK
MUST Wine Bar St Albans
Offers an amazing wine menu featuring unique producers alongside nice snacks like cheese and padron peppers. Cozy and relaxed, making it a safe and perfect spot for a quiet drink, though it can occasionally lack atmosphere. Staff are highly knowledgeable, unpretentious, and welcoming.
MUST Wine Bar, 3 George St, St Albans AL3 4ER, UK
Rose and Crown - Sandridge
Patrons enjoy the delicious food, frequently praising standout items like the steak pie, beef pie with mash, and flavourful gravy. This dog-friendly venue offers a cosy, welcoming setting with nice fireplaces, lovely decor, and great music. The staff are described as lovely, accommodating, and helpful, contributing to a consistently positive experience.
24 High St, Sandridge, St Albans AL4 9DA, UK
Suckerpunch Bar
Delicious cocktails are a major draw, with the establishment successfully catering to both classic tastes and those looking to try something new. The bar offers a brilliant, fun setting that proves to be a highlight for events like cocktail-making classes. Staff members are highly praised for being friendly, attentive, and remarkably knowledgeable about their craft.
26 Verulam Rd, St Albans AL3 4DE, UK
The Beehive
A good range of drinks and snacks is on offer, complemented by family and friends games. This nicely tucked away pub boasts a friendly, clean atmosphere with music kept at a reasonable, conversational level. The great staff, specifically noted for being fun and chatty, ensure visitors feel well looked after.
2 Keyfield Terrace, St Albans AL1 1QL, UK
The Cross Keys
Reviewers highlight a good beer selection and fantastic value, though some note frozen elements and powdery chips in the food. The pub features a clean, spacious setting with a great garden for children and ample outdoor seating. While bar staff can be efficient in handling large groups, there are multiple complaints about noticeably slow service at the bar. Bar service can be very slow, and some food elements like frozen fish cakes and powdery chips have disappointed guests.
Ballslough Hill, St Albans AL4 8LA, UK
The Farmer's Boy
The venue is praised for its great choice of craft beers and substantial portions of flavorful, genuine jerk chicken. A traditional style pub offering a warm, family-run feel and a thoroughly good local atmosphere. Friendly bar people and a welcoming approach make this a reliably enjoyable spot.
134 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1PQ, UK
The Garibaldi
Beer enthusiasts highlight the excellently served, high-quality pints on offer. The pub offers a traditional and pleasant environment ideal for enjoying proper pints. The service is proficient and ensures drinks are well-presented and satisfying.
61 Albert St, St Albans AL1 1RT, UK
The Gate
Food quality has drawn sharp criticism, with specific complaints about tasteless dishes and packaged microwave rice. This charming pub boasts a nice beer garden and an excellent location, though recent changes have affected the vibe for some. Service is mixed, with some finding the bar staff lovely, while others report unresponsiveness to bookings and issues with event coordination. The food has been described as tasteless and reliant on packaged microwave elements, and management responsiveness has frustrated some customers.
Station Rd, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3PW, UK
The Horn
Guests appreciate the amazing prices and great food, alongside reasonable hire options for the barn and stage. A bastion of local nightlife, this pub offers a down-to-earth, thriving atmosphere without any pretentiousness. While many praise the really lovely and helpful staff, some have experienced a tense, unwelcoming, and oddly hostile attitude. Queuing systems for events can create frustrating bottlenecks, and some guests have encountered surprisingly hostile service.
Victoria St, St Albans AL1 3TE, UK
The Mermaid
The home-cooked seafood and steaks are absolutely delicious and highly praised. A sought-after, small, and popular seafood restaurant where booking ahead is highly recommended. Diners experience very kind and accommodating service.
98 Hatfield Rd, St Albans AL1 3RL, UK
The Three Hammers
While the beer is well-priced and some praise the food, others have experienced cold and overcooked roasts. This fairly decent boozer provides a comfortable backdrop for both casual drinks with mates and more respectful gatherings like wakes. Many guests highlight brilliant, welcoming servers who handle events well, though there are occasional reports of forgotten orders and poor service. Food execution is sometimes inconsistent, with reports of cold, overcooked roasts and forgotten orders.
210 Watford Rd, St Albans AL2 3EA, UK
Villa 2 Lounge Bar
Specific details on food and drink quality are sparse in the provided feedback. The venue aims for a lounge bar vibe but has faced issues with its environment. Service has drawn severe criticism, with reports of a rude and overly aggressive doorman. Encounters with aggressively rude door staff have severely impacted the experience for some guests.
2 Marlborough Rd, St Albans AL1 3XQ, UK
Amrit Indian Restaurant & Bar
Highly recommended for standout dishes like their Chicken Dupiaza. A relaxed dining environment for enjoying traditional curries. Provides an efficient and pleasant dining experience.
80 St Peter's St, St Albans AL1 3DQ, UK
Aspava
Serves amazing, traditional Turkish food with a fantastic vegetarian selection. Guests are greeted kindly with lovely music in a welcoming environment. The waiting staff are highly helpful, kind, patient, and capable of managing large bookings.
The Alban Arena, Civic Cl, St Albans AL1 3LD, UK
Bar Meze
Delivers a storm of flavors with delicious hot and cold meze dishes, particularly the mutton. A fabulous setting that is accommodating even for large walk-in parties. While generally lovely and welcoming, the pacing can be inconsistent. Meals can occasionally feel rushed with plates arriving without explanation and mains overlapping starters.
8 Adelaide St, St Albans AL3 5BH, UK
Bua Thai Restaurant
Food quality is mixed, with some dishes featuring chewy meat and weak sauces. A casual option primarily popular for takeaway. Delivery services are consistently on time. Some dishes suffer from poor execution, such as chewy chicken and weak peanut sauce.
99 St Peter's St, St Albans AL1 3EN, UK
Chez Mumtaj
The tasting menu is delicious, maintaining a consistently high quality over the years. An upscale setting suited for experiencing an elaborate tasting menu. Provides excellent and attentive service throughout the meal. Prices are on the expensive side, compounded by a 12.5% optional service charge.
Centurion House, London Rd, St Albans AL1 1PQ, UK
Chilli Bar & Kitchen, St Albans
Consistently delivers amazing food on every visit. A welcoming and pleasant environment for a meal. Staff are repeatedly praised for being wonderful and welcoming.
28-30 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1NG, UK
Chilli Raj
The food across various mains is consistently excellent and highly recommended. A warm environment where guests are made to feel very welcome and comfortable. Service is very attentive, with staff taking the time to chat and ensure guests are happy.
61 Stanhope Rd, St Albans AL1 5BJ, UK
Fishy Plaice
Delicious, fresh fish and chips alongside many other varied options. A casual takeaway spot where you can watch your food being made freshly in front of you. Staff are friendly and provide fair pricing.
1-3 Catherine St, St Albans AL3 5BJ, UK
H&H Fried Chicken and Kebabs
Highly polarized; some find the food spectacular and flavorful, while others report receiving stone-cold dishes with hardly any meat. A straightforward takeaway and kebab shop environment. Staff are generally lovely and eager to help, but can become completely overwhelmed. Inconsistent kitchen performance can lead to long delays, cold food, and mistaken orders when busy.
155-157, Victoria St, St Albans AL1 3TA, UK
L'Italiana
Generally very good food at reasonable prices, though the pizza execution is sometimes questioned. Exceptional, warm, elegant, and beautifully inviting, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed evening. Staff are consistently friendly and polite. The pizza dough is occasionally reported to taste frozen and arrive undercooked.
3 French Row, St Albans AL3 5DU, UK
Little Marrakech
Incredible, authentic food that impresses even on quiet evenings. A beautiful restaurant full of traditional Moroccan decor. Attentive and accommodating staff who efficiently handle large tables so all food arrives together.
31 Market Pl, St Albans AL3 5DL, UK
Per Tutti
Serves really authentic Italian food, including some of the best steak and aglio olio. A very welcoming place filled with true hospitality and a great atmosphere suitable for families. Staff are amazing, extremely nice, and highly helpful.
30 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1BZ, UK
Thai Rack
Diners report that the food is lovely and provides great value for the price. The restaurant maintains a straightforward environment focused on delivering a solid dining experience. Service is efficient and dependable, encouraging guests to plan return visits.
13 George St, St Albans AL3 4ER, UK
Thai Square St Albans
Guests appreciate the very tasty food served in generous portions. Set within an old building, the restaurant provides a nice and characterful backdrop for a meal. The staff are engaged and polite, responding thoughtfully to customer feedback.
26A-28, 26a George St, St Albans AL3 4ES, UK
The Ridgeway Fish Bar
The excellent food includes a much-appreciated choice of gluten-free options on specific days. A straightforward and dependable local fish bar setting. Staff are consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
7 The Quadrant, St Albans AL4 9RA, UK
Won Restaurant
The food boasts amazing flavor and presentation, especially the bibimbap and complementary sides, though some find portions small for the price. This small family-run restaurant offers a brilliant Korean dining experience that feels just like Seoul. While staff can be amazing and welcoming, others have criticized rushed bill deliveries and inflexible kitchen hours. Service can be overly rushed at the end of a meal, and diners should be prepared for potential waits or strict kitchen closures.
94 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1NX, UK