St. Albans
The Reading Rooms

The Reading Rooms

Bars & Breweries in St Albans

4.7 156 Google reviews£1–10

+44 158 283 30 0036, The, High St, St Albans, AL4 8AA · Wheathampstead

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Where to find them

36, The, High St, St Albans, AL4 8AA

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About

An award winning micro pub located on the Wheathampstead high street. Always a warm welcome to everyone with a great range of locally sourced beer, wine, gin, coffee, tea, cake and much more. No TV or loud music so conversation is always encouraged... dogs and well behaved children are welcome.

Amenities

Service options

  • Takeaway

Highlights

  • Bar games

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Hours

Thursday
4 to 9:30 pm
Friday
3:30 to 10 pm
Saturday
12 to 10 pm
Sunday
12 to 10 pm
Monday
4 to 9:30 pm
Tuesday
4 to 9:30 pm
Wednesday
4 to 9:30 pm

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