nightlife

The Crooked Billet

Village pub mentioned in 'The Good Beer Guide' serving real ales, hot bar snacks and meals.

The Cross Keys

Part of the JD Wetherspoons national chain of pubs. This pub serves reasonably priced beer and hot food in a city centre location. Popular with younger drinkers in the evening.

The Crown

Large pub on the corner of Hatfield Road around 5 mins walk from the Mainline Station. Pub quiz on Thursdays at 9pm.

The Duke of Marlborough

Recently refurbished, traditional pub at the bottom of Holywell Hill. Serving real ale and food (lunchtime only).

The Engineer Pub and Restaurant

Traditional pub with conservatory restaurant serving classic British and modern European cuisine.

The Farmer's Boy

Traditional family run pub with a micro brewery serving Clipper IPA and Farmers Joy ale, both brewed on the premises. Other ales include Timothy Taylor's Landlord, Fuller's London Pride and guest brew

The Foragers at The Verulam Arms

The Verulam Arms is under new management from The Foragers from November 2010. George and Gerald aim to bring the best local food and produce to this traditional upmarket pub with a beer garden a shor

The Garibaldi

Small, traditional child and dog-friendly pub in the conservation area of St Albans a short walk from the city centre.  Serves real ales and food from 12 to 8pm. Has beer garden with covered smoking a

The Goat Inn

An historic inn and coaching house situated in central St Albans - just off Holywell Hill - serving real ales and hot home made food daily. Wide range of board games available. Bed and breakfast accom

The Hare and Hounds

Historic back street pub in the conservation area of central St Albans serving real ale, lager, bottled beers, wines, spirits and hot food. Large garden, children welcome.