St. Albans
Great Northern Pub & Kitchen

Great Northern Pub & Kitchen

Bars & Breweries in St Albans

4.5 483 Google reviews£10–20

+44 172 773 08 67172 London Rd, St Albans, AL1 1PQ

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Where to find them

172 London Rd, St Albans, AL1 1PQ

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About

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!

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Quiz night

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Free water refills
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Thursday
12 to 11:30 pm
Friday
12 pm to 12:30 am
Saturday
12 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday
12 to 10:30 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12 to 11:30 pm
Wednesday
12 to 11:30 pm

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