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The Portland Arms

This back street pub is in the conservation area of St Albans, a ten minute walk down the hill from the city centre. It has a very traditional feel inside, with friendly staff and a good range of real ale and hot food, including takeaway fish and chips from Tues to Sat (orders can be phoned in). The pub has regular quiz nights and gigs; with a Live Acoustic Music Night every Sunday from 8.30pm.

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Overview

Food/Drink Type:	Pub grub
Facilities:	Free parking, Wireless internet access (free), Outdoor area, Quiz night
Venue Type:	Pub / bar
Dates & Times:	Open Sun to Thurs 12noon-11.30pm, Fri & Sat 12noon-12.30am. Food served Mon 6.30pm-8.30pm, Tues to Fri 12pm-2pm, 6.30pm-9.30pm, Sat 12pm-3pm, 6.30pm-9.30pm, Sunday lunch 12pm-4pm.

Contact details

Business Name:The Portland Arms
Address:63 Portland Street
Town:St Albans
County:Herts
Postcode:AL3 4RA
Telephone:01727 370575
Email:theportlandarms@yahoo.co.uk
Web:www.theportlandarmspub.co.uk/
Map: View Map

Recent reviews

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good sunday lunch and warm welcome

We took our two young children here for a traditional sunday lunch and had a very good experience. Very generous portions at good prices, with a smaller roast option for the children. Lamb was lovely, and there were piles of fresh vegetables - some better cooked than others, but there was so much you could ignore the soggier bits. We were given large jugs of fresh gravy which truly were home-made. Big smiles from the staff and regulars. A short walk to verulamium park so a good option for a family lunch out. The carpet a bit mad for my taste - boards may be better? Looks like the log fire is used a lot on cool evenings and would make it very cosy. Looks like they support local musicians too so well worth going again. [Mar 09]

by localgirl

Proper boozer - with a touch of class...

A pal randomly chose the Portland Arms for a midweek lad's night out, and I think he chose pretty well. It's a short walk from town, but with ample (free!) parking for those coming from further afield. First impressions of the interior are of a typical city suburbs pub. It's only when you look at the details - wasabi nuts as snacks are a touch more exotic than your usual dry roast! - you realise this is a town boozer with a bit more going for it. A good range of real ales were on offer for the real ale fans and the food looked pretty decent too (although I didn't partake). The pub was pretty quiet for a Thursday night, but then again we could pick and choose seats, and there was no music to shout over. All in all a pretty good choice for a night out with the lads. [Oct 08]

by always about!

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