Bars & Breweries

At Aloha Poke we provide high quality, healthy and fresh food in a convenient and responsible way. We are committed to provide high standard fresh Hawaiian and Japanese inspired POKE BOWLS with the freshest and ethically sourced ingredients possible.

Ayos is a family-owned Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in St Albans, serving freshly prepared grill dishes, kebabs, traditional mezes, seafood and vegetarian options. We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients and delivering authentic flavours in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy LIVE MUSIC every Friday and Saturday, or join us for our popular Bottomless Brunch featuring a DJ and saxophonist. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a family meal or dining with friends, Ayos offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of St Albans.

"Bobo & Wild – Your Local Independent Eatery At Bobo & Wild, we’re all about quality, community, and great food. By day, enjoy our all-day brunch with fresh bakes from our in-house bakery. As a chef-led, independent restaurant, we’re proud to support local suppliers and bring you honest, delicious food. Pop in and support your local!"

Hammonds End Ln

coffee shop, focaccia sandwiches and deli by day Wine bar (Thu/Sun) in the evening

The Royal British Legion Club Bar & Coffee is a vibrant and welcoming establishment that lies at the heart of the community. This sports bar offers a variety of recreational activities, including snooker, pool, and darts, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a place to relax with a cup of coffee or engage in friendly competition, this bar provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for all.

Fun fact: St. Albans is a twin town with Fano, Italy. It’s also home to a fabulous Bill’s restaurant. Tuck yourself away inside or watch the world go by outside with fresh food and classic cocktails. Our menu features an array of delectable dishes, whether you’re kickstarting your day with breakfast, treating yourself to brunch or refuelling with a light lunch. And we’ve got all allergens covered, from vegetarian and vegan to gluten-free. Who needs Italy?

A charming local pub found in the centre of St Albans, the Blacksmiths Arms is the perfect place to stop for a relaxing drink, with a superb selection of cask ales and ciders. With the best beer garden around and excellent sports coverage, this is a local favourite.

At Chilli Bar & Kitchen Restaurant we aim to ensure our customers are served the very best in Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine using only the finest ingredients. Chilli Bar & Kitchen, in 28-30 London Rd, St Albans offers amazing Lamb Botee Kebab Starter, Chicken Pakora Starter, Shikari-Ke-Hush, Sizzler Special, Rezala Lamb, Hari Mirchi Chicken, Biran Mass, Tandoori King Prawn Masala, Xacutti Lamb and many other dishes of unique taste to the sub continent. Indian curries, special grill dishes, biryani's and many other specialties are also there. We offer a reliable takeaway service online.

Independent, Brooklyn-inspired Barbecue Restaurant, Bar & Garden in the heart of St Albans. You’ll find us on Catherine Street – just off the hustle & bustle of St Peters Street at the top of town. We’re all about authentic American Barbecue, Cocktails, Craft Beer & Good vibes. Come check us out!

Olde-worlde traditional English public house

Chase Inns have now taken over The Elephant and Castle and reopened on 22 June 26 following a substantial fresh new look and much needed investment and feel. This quintessential British pub with a large outside are and gardens in the heart of Hertfordshire is one not to be missed. Please feel free to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter to keep informed.

We serve only the best-tasting coffee with passion, flair, and a smile, alongside home-baked cakes, award-winning traybakes & flapjacks, pastries, sandwiches, fresh juices and more. To book an evening table please go to fadetoblackwine or download and use the DOJO app

An award winning brewery supplying beer to hundreds of pubs across 6 counties and North London. Visit our taproom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday to see what we do and try our beers. Once a month we conduct in-depth brewery tours (please see website for details) Well behaved dogs and children very welcome. Full bar available... beer is not compulsory 🍻

32-34 Lower Dagnall St

The Great Northern is an independent free house with a sun-trap garden and heated garden room that aims to do the simple things well! We offer a carefully selected range of Cask Marque accredited real ales & still ciders, craft beers, spirits & a great wine list thrown in for good measure! We serve traditional pub food, with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. We aim to deliver a warm, friendly environment where you will feel welcome and looked after by our great team lead by Sheri & Emma. Pub quiz every Tuesday from 8pm, along with a film quiz the last Wednesday of the month. Our traditional Sunday roast is served between 12pm- 4:30pm every Sunday. CAMRA discount available. Welcome to your favourite new local!

31 High St

A refurbished pub selling traditional quality food and an excellent range of drinks. Versatile pub layout with an extensive garden area all newly refurbished venue able to cater for: Birthday Parties Discos/DJs Christenings Wedding receptions Wakes/memorials Social gatherings Hot and cold buffets available, decorations, Resident DJ and karaoke creating a bespoke package to suit everyone. Contact us direct for more information ☎️ 01727 421543 📧 hareandhounds104@gmail.com

Sleek modern nightspot with booths for hire, live DJs, comedy nights and dance classes.

Welcome to The Inn On The Green. Located in Harpenden, just a short stroll away from the high street, we are a beautiful historic pub overlooking the Village Green. With an open plan area and snug room, our warm and inviting atmosphere will welcome you in. We're a family-friendly pub, serving a menu of refined pub food and a range of drinks from cask ales to wines. When the sun shines, you can take a restful seat in our outdoor seating area on the sun terrace and sip your favourite drinks with friends. Inside, you will find rustic beams and copper accents, bringing together timeless charm. We’re wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly, with free WiFi, ensuring every guest is catered for. Book your table online. We can't wait to welcome you.

Jolly Sailor, 3 Stonecross

Losh Bar & Grill – Award-Winning Fine Dining in Harpenden Welcome to Losh Bar & Grill, where vibrant flavours, elegant ambience, and outstanding service come together for a dining experience to remember. Proud winner of the Best Fine Dining Restaurant at the British Kebab Awards 2025, Losh offers a modern twist on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, crafted with care and flair. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, and unforgettable evenings with friends and family. From show-stopping mains to indulgent desserts and handcrafted cocktails, every visit to Losh is something special. ✨ Award-Winning Fine Dining 🎶 Live music & Entertainment Fridays & Saturdays 🥂 Bottomless Brunches

17th century, grade 2 listed panelled-and-beamed pub, serving real ale and great classic pub food.

Welcome to MUST Wine Bar St Albans...the home of wine. With more than 80 wines by the glass from over 20 countries starting at only £4.99 we are the MUST visit wine bar for all wine lovers. Delicious hot and cold food, private wine tasting lounge in the cellar (!) and the perfect venue for parties and events up to 50 guests...it's a MUST! Also book onto the monthly MUST World Wine Tasting Tour. Every third Wednesday of the month at 7:30...see you all soon.

MUST is a new luxury wine venue in Harpenden that provides the finest range of wine from around the world to purchase; with a luxurious wine bar complete with an evocative wine tasting room and venue for private events Offering delicious cheese platters, charcuterie boards and fresh food daily, MUST is focused on providing you with the ultimate in wine and food enjoyment.

Situated in a beautiful location beside the famous St.Albans Abbey. We have 25 beer taps on site, serve freshly made, hand rolled artisan pizza & other seasonal food items. We have 2 floors, a private function room available to hire and we are family and dog friendly.

A local, cosy, atmospheric pub with friendly staff, offering an open fire and a good selection of ales, wines and food. The menu is regularly updated, all meat is sourced from a local butchers and the food is crafted by our in-house chef. Future events to be released shortly!

Miller & Carter St Albans is a premium local steakhouse restaurant in St. Albans, serving expertly cooked hand-cut steaks & other delicious dishes. From everyday dining, special occasions or a Sunday roast, enjoy one of the best steak restaurants near you.

A sit down cocktail bar for St Albans

160 Harpenden Rd

The Octagon Bar boasts an ornate marble topped-bar accompanied by leather bar stools, vintage glass backed bar, and comfortable bar seating for couples and intimate groups. Authentic French doors stand to the side of the bar, offering views of the hotel’s picturesque front lawns. Accessed via a towering archway, an adjacent lounge features high ceilings, large velvet armchairs and two statement fireplaces, feature lighting and views out to the grounds from stained glassed windows.

A McMullen pub since 1936, the Peahen was reborn in 2005, with a further refresh in 2024. Justly famous for great service, delicious freshly prepared food and amazing events. Children and families welcome until 6pm, over 18’s only thereafter. Designed for grown-ups who love to relax and unwind in comfortable, stylish surroundings while taking advantage of full table service which, for food and drinks alike, is available all day, every day. Lunch or dinner; business or pleasure, there’s always something that fits the bill – fresh seasonal food, packed full of mouth watering light bites and hearty meals.

A Gastro Pub serving street food and pub classics with a wonderful atmosphere overlooking the stunning Harpenden Common. We offer exceptional locally sourced menus designed by our Head Chef, daily specials and a kids menu for all tastes! We are dog friendly and have a beautiful beer garden that is open in summer and covered in the colder months! We look forward to welcoming you!

Redbourn Golf Club offers an outstanding experience for anyone seeking golf near St Albans, with a stunning 18-hole Main Course and a relaxed 9-hole Par 3 course suitable for all abilities. Practise and improve at our modern driving range in St Albans, featuring advanced TrackMan technology for accurate feedback. Our welcoming clubhouse provides great food, drinks and a friendly atmosphere. With beautiful surroundings and versatile event spaces, Redbourn is also a leading venue for hire in St Albans, ideal for celebrations, wakes and corporate events of all kinds.

The Robin Hood is an award-winning traditional ale and cider pub, known for well-kept cask ales and real cider, just a few minutes from the station and a short walk into town. Alongside our traditional drinks, you’ll find lagers, craft beer as well as a range of rums and whiskies behind the bar. Other pub favourites include handmade pies, pasties and sausage rolls served throughout the week. Live sport is shown in a relaxed setting without the feel of a typical sports bar. We’re dog friendly, have a fantastic beer garden, and offer traditional games including Devil Among the Tailors (bar skittles) and a historic bar billiards table. Recently refurbished in February 2026, The Robin Hood blends classic pub character with a fresh new look.

Located on Holywell Hill, in the historic Market Town of St Albans, Romans is a small Cocktail Bar serving bespoke classic style Cocktails, Spirits, Vermouth, Wine, and Craft Beer. ​

Saint & Sinner, a bespoke, vibrant pub for St Albans. Diverse, fun, informal. Built in the 1760’s, previously described as a “country house in town”, the Saint & Sinner resides in the grade II listed, former Nationwide Building Society. Now reimagined as the ultimate destination venue, with character in abundance, perfect at any time. We create experiences around drink and food – craft beers, fresh cocktails, brunch favourites, lunch classics, artisan pizza and on Sundays we roast! Whether you’re relaxing on the outdoor terrace, having a get together, meeting in one of our private spaces or just sat watching the world go by from our cocktail bar ~ we believe you’ll always feel at home.

97 St Peter's St

Saute Bar & Grill in St Albans offers a taste of sophisticated Turkish and Mediterranean dishes. Our extensive menu has a range of different foods which are accompanied with great wines and cocktails. Open all day, Saute Bar & Grill caters to all looking for a fine dining experience at great prices in our relaxed yet sophisticated restaurant. To reserve a table visit our website or call now.

Elegant Georgian mansion with gardens & chic, modern quarters, plus free Wi-Fi, dining & a spa.

Welcome to The Speckled Hen, the beating heart of St Albans. Whether you’re popping in for a quick drink, enjoying a meal with loved ones or celebrating a special occasion, you’ll feel right at home here. Our menu features signature dishes and pub classics, paired with a wide range of drinks from cask ales to premium spirits. Relax in our beer garden, bring the kids or the dog, and enjoy free WiFi, disabled access and coach-friendly facilities. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, The Speckled Hen is the perfect place to gather. Book a table today.

The most famous cocktail bar in St Albans is back! Suckerpunch is a bar located in the heart of St Albans, providing a unique and unforgettable experience. Step into our hidden gem and indulge in the finest handcrafted cocktails in a Speakeasy 1920's style ambiance. With a sun trap courtyard for outdoor drinking in the summer sun or winter drinking in heated seating 🌴🌞 Formerly known as Punchin’ Palooka, as with Suckerpunch, the owners remain the same, but the much loved Suckerpunch brand and experience has been brought back into the more suitable location of Verulam Road, allowing us to expand into the upstairs, where you will soon find an exclusive members’ club.

St Albans AL3 4DA

Tequila Mockingbird St Albans is a vibrant cocktail bar in St Albans, situated on French Row in the former Snug site, bringing a fresh new look while keeping the great atmosphere locals know and love. Expect big energy, great music, and a menu packed with creative cocktails and crowd-pleasing classics. Enjoy one of the best happy hours in St Albans with 2-4-1 cocktails, plus great deals on beer, wine, prosecco and tequila shots — perfect for after-work drinks, birthdays, and weekend celebrations. The venue also features St Albans’ only private karaoke room, ideal for groups looking for a more exclusive party experience. Open till 2am with DJ's every weekend.

We would like to invite you to a lovely modern, dog friendly family ran pub set in an idyllic location. Close to beautiful parks ideal for walks and not far from the local station. Delicious home made comfort food and a great range of drinks. Perfect for any occasion.

Burgers, pies & cocktails served in a relaxed British pub with album-cover decor & a quaint garden.

Cheese, wine and beer bar and shop in an historic setting. Please book via our website not via opentable

79 Old Watford Rd