nightlife

The Holly Bush

Beautiful 17th century country pub about 2 miles outside the city centre. Set down a very quiet country lane.  Serving real ale and food daily.

The Horn

Voted UK Music Pub of the Year 2009 and UK Entertainment Pub of the Year 2008. Primarily a live music venue with a bar attached. A small entrance charge usually has to be paid on gig nights (most nigh

The Jolly Sailor

Traditional two bar pub just off the top end of the main shopping street in St Albans. Serving real ale and food.

The King Offa

Large purpose built pub in the Cottonmill area of St Albans. Sky Sports on tap.

The King William IV

Large pub on the outskirts of town towards Sandridge. Part of the Ember Inns chain. Serving real ale and pub food.  Weekly quiz nights are a feature.

The Lower Red Lion

Authentic 17th century pub set in the upmarket, picturesque St Michaels area of St Albans. Wide range of guest beers, real ales and food. Bed and breakfast accommodation also available (minor refurbis

The Mermaid

City centre pub located on the Hatfield Road just off the top end of the main shopping street in St Albans. Food and real ale served daily.

The Overdraught

Located in the Park Street suburb of St Albans. Serving real ale and food daily.

The Peacock

Previously O'Neill's Bar, then Ryan's Bar, and now the Peacock again, this is a smart, modern pub (with something of an identity crisis) on the Hatfield Road a short distance off the main shopping str

The Peahen

Trendy all day pub/bar including a table service restaurant.  Live music is available on certain evenings. Online booking for parties is available via their website. Over 21's only.