British cuisine: the best places to taste it in St Albans

"Really amazing food, lovely decor, service was spot on, couldn't fault the experience. Food was very tasty and the lunch menu offer is very good..."

Alice Moss

Nigel Barker

Tudors Restaurant

Pan Seared Chicken with Tarragon

Wheelchair Accessible

"This historic coaching inn dates back to 1470 and has been lovingly restored & maintained over the years. I can’t comment on the hotel aspect..."

David Simkins

"Had a lovely lunch, 4 of us. Food was lovely, the staff friendly, the place is clean and we were not rushed at..."

Roche D

"Lovely staff, very welcoming, rooms comfortable, perfect location literally opposite the cathedral. Definitely come..."

Lisa Dack

"Beautiful traditional hotel, the front of house girls are outstanding, can't praise them..."

Gill Nash

"Went to the White Hart hotel for a Sunday lunch with the family. It was really..."

Vicki McWilliams

"Such a great little pub. Good fun. Love the thrones and the..."

Mark Garvey

"Lovely place great staff and yummy whitebait. Does have a limited menus..."

Claudia Da Costa Lima

"Lovely small restaurant with adjoining pub attached to a hotel. Lots of atmosphere. Had a Groupon deal for steak and Prosecco with the family and..."

fraser d

"Nice food and super helpful..."

Peuyelao Mwaetako

"Went to tudors restaurant on a groupon deal Decided to eat in the bar area which was ideal for of us we all went for ribeye steak and all four..."

John Kempton

"Good food, and really enjoy the carvery. Really nice pub inside, but the signs outside don't do it justice in terms of how quaint it is..."

Kelly

"Place looks big from the outside but fairly small on the inside. One of the best meals I have had in a long time. Will definitely be going..."

Mark Fernandes

"Visited today just for a cuppa with family. The staff could not have been more helpful. There were no tables left in the bar & quickly cleared us a..."

Dawn Gough

The Gate

89/100 (1139 ratings)

Fried Chicken Burger with Chunky Chips

Pork Cheek and Lentils

Tapas

Game Night

Beetroot and Goat Cheese Tart

Roast Sirloin of Beef Served Pink Unless Requested Otherwise

Turkey Christmas Dinner

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We held a wake here for our Nannys funeral and the staff were so nice, informative and helpful. The buffet was delicious and there was plenty of..."

Nicola Gorman Bowyer

"We booked The Gate for my Mum's funeral wake yesterday. Sad occasion but we were delighted we chose The Gate. The staff were really accommodating..."

Anita Hearn

"Very welcoming staff!!! Food is excellent! Our little boy has some allergies and the staff here rustled him up a lovely diner with no fuss at all!..."

David Dale

"Called in today and was lucky enough to get a table in this amazing pub. Service was spot on and the roast lamb dinner was even better than my..."

Niki Pring

"Amazing staff, so welcoming and friendly, the cheese board is simply perfection!! Highly recommend the pub and the food..."

Rebecca Jones

"We popped in hoping we weren’t too late for Sunday lunch. Great menu, great food in plenty and and proper roasted veggies. Amy and her staff were..."

Mark Thomas

"Friendly pub with great food and excellent service would..."

Jackie Vroome

"We had a baby shower sunday lunch. Food was lovely. Warm welcome .. despite being busy all food was piping hot ... lovely staff .... would..."

Linda Norcott

"We had a table for 11 people for Sunday lunch. The service was great and very friendly. The food was fantastic, everyone had empty plates. I would..."

Lesley Caulfield

"Lovely little pub in a remote location, with very friendly staff. I shall pop in again whilst walking in this..."

Shane Bluck

"Such a lovely place to stop with the ponies. Super friendly staff and delicious food...."

Louise Heeley-Lawrence

"We had a beautiful meal for our wedding anniversary. Excellent food and service. Would..."

Michelle King

"Decided to go for a few drinks and food at The Gate. The bar staff were really friendly. They said that the inside tables were all booked but we were..."

Josephine Clark

"Had a lovely lunch with a friend there last week. Staff could not have been more helpful & friendly. Made to feel very welcome. Food was very good..."

Mrs Rock

"6 of us visited The Gate for lunch and drinks after a walk. We received a warm welcome and taken to our reserved table. Pub was very busy so glad had..."

Debbie Prizeman

"We were a party of 10 on Saturday and it was a pleasure being served by such a friendly and knowledgeable waiter. He had no issues with a few of our..."

Paul Misner

"Visiting this place every few weeks and our experience is always positive. Staff is amazing! Is nice to see young people to be that positive at the..."

Eva

"The service was good but the pub was extremely noisy at our lunchtime visit with everyone raising their voices to be heard over the..."

John Crowhurst

"4 of us came for lunch for my nieces birthday, food was lovely. I had the most delicious "salad of the day" which had watermelon and feta and the..."

Lynn Capocci

"Went with a group of friends for the first time to this pub, as we aren’t local, lovely friendly pub with excellent food and staff. Had booked a..."

Karina Nagle

"Not often that I do reviews , but for this lovely country pub, deserved a mention. It was my mum's birthday and the Staff were friendly , engaging ,..."

MODERN DAY JESTER

"Lovely pub, great food, good location for stopping after a..."

Laura

White Lion

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Fish Haddock and Chips

Fish ' N ' Chips and Mushy Peas

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I've been coming to this pub for more than 10 years and have never been disappointed. I've seen it change hands multiple times and even then the..."

Roops

"The food here was delicious! All four of us enjoyed our selections; I wish we could have returned for another visit, but our time in England was..."

John Bordy

"Great little pub! The inside area is really cute, very trendy, but old school decor. Really good selection of draft beers. The stand out part of this..."

Dan Brusco

"Awesome food and a great beer garden. They have a selection of their own ales and the service was fairly good. Everyone I was with really enjoyed..."

A. M. Just

"The White Lion were really helpful when I recently had a wake to organise. Nothing was too much trouble and they accommodated our last minute..."

Wendy Powell

"Awesome local pub serving a great range of beers and delicious food. Try the Dirty..."

Gregg “Cabe” Bond

"Stopped for a quick drink on a Monday evening and sat in the garden. Really great garden space, which I suspect unless you know the pub, you wouldn't..."

Melanie Hughes

"First time in since the new landlords were installed a few months ago and have to say a great first impression. Service was quick (on a busy Friday..."

Edmund Hornsby

"It appears this pub may have changed hands again. Was a Big Smoke pub, serving mostly their our beers. But recently they've changed their offering to..."

Michelle Mackenzie

"Lovely local pub.... Great food. Attentive and helpful staff. Good variety of ales. Very busy on a Saturday..."

Amanda Frape

The Plough

89/100 (1114 ratings)

Rocky Road Banana Jam Chocolate Sauce

Smoked Eel Hummus Potato Crisps

Rump Steak with Treacle

Fish & Chips

Treacle Sponge Pudding

Cod

Beef Shin Taco

Burger

Roast Beef with All the Trimmings

Beef Tartare Tartlet Beef Fat Hollandaise

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful quiet and quirky pub in lovely setting, with ample parking and most importantly very dog friendly. This place has so much character - beams..."

Eris Hrib

"What an amazing experience. Great setting, great staff and brilliant food. We started with mushroom arancini which were bombs of sticky cheesy rice..."

David Guy

"3rd time I've been here for dinner. Food is consistently excellent, nice outdoor seating area and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. If..."

Jean-Christophe McKeown

"Fantastic pub. Set in a beautiful location with serene views and a lovely garden with many different areas to relax in. Interior is welcoming and..."

Marc Berry

"Best roast in St Albans! This was our first visit since the new owners took over and wow it was fantastic! We both had the beef which was beautifully..."

Hannah Kilner

"Mid August on the outdoor area is very pleasant. Helpful staff even had a treat for our dogs. Can't wait to come..."

Scott Robinson

"Really lovely experience for Sunday lunch, portions are decent size and well made, on the more expensive side for a pub lunch but quality is high...."

Melissa Pitt

"Really nice country pub, food is really really good, particularly beef I’ve had twice. Service can be a bit slow and confusing where you order..."

Ben Turner

"So Gastro pub means public stomach I believe and mine is certainly more public after our visit today. We had been for a drink a couple of times..."

Alistair Burns (Gashead)

"The nicest Sunday roast I’ve ever had. Absolutely stunning outdoor gardens, cozy historic interior, friendly staff, great beer selection, but most..."

Jacob B.

St.villa

89/100 (3764 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Deep Fried Selection of Seafood

Risotto Ai Funghi with Prawns

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant was a really great find. The food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their food, including one vegetarian and..."

Nancy Hine

"My 1st experience here at St Villa was an excellent one. I came with a party of 10 for our Christmas meal. Beautiful decor, friendly and helpful..."

Jenna Beck

"My family and I had a lovely meal here tonight - very friendly attentive staff & some nicely flavoured and fresh dishes. Highly recommend for anyone..."

Rhiannon Essam

"Lovely staff. Attentive & informed. Not enough haloumi in the starter. Lovely mains - lamb, monk fish & gnocchi all delicious. Choc brownies were..."

Darshna Patel-Davies

"Party of 10 celebrated our daughter’s 30th birthday yesterday. Excellent food, drinks, service, atmosphere and great background soundtrack! Polite,..."

Debbi Sandiford

"Great food, great staff, great venue!! Fantastic relaxing atmosphere! What’s not to..."

Pat Walsh

"My husband and I had lunch at St. Villa today and what an enjoyable lunch it was. Lovely atmosphere, impeccable service and delicious food. My..."

Kerri Hartman Tarry

"I've been a few times now and finally got round to posting a review. Such a fantastic restaurant , food , cocktails , staff all amazing in a great..."

Rachel Varndall

"Perfect. A very warm welcome and friendly but professional, efficient service throughout. Food was excellent and the lunchtime menu is great value!..."

Sue Newton-Keane

"We celebrated our wedding anniversary here last night, great food, great wine and fantastic service! Beautiful elegant restaurant, highly..."

Sarah Bayne-Curran

"Amazing service, great food and a very versatile menu! They have a great terrace which is a serious sun trap for afternoon..."

Ashleigh Markham

"We had a great evening here on Friday. The cocktails were lovely, food was great and the service was exceptional. I really appreciate good service..."

Kevin Edge

"The best Italian restaurant I've been too in a long long while. Food is exquisite and service is top notch. Such friendly staff and the atmosphere..."

Rudolf Ian Velasquez

"Really amazing cocktails and food. The venue is so pretty, very modern and trendy but also has a great outdoors area for the summer. Couldn’t speak..."

Tami M

"Great food. High quality and served fresh and hot. Fine dining and worth the price tag. We asked to be sat in an igloo. I confirmed the booking in..."

Dee Y

"Made a return visit to St. Villa, after enjoying it last month. Even better this time, as on a Tuesday, you can take your own wine or get 50% off..."

Tom Savory

"We celebrated my daughter's 40th birthday in a Pod. It was very comfortable and warm. The food was excellent. Our waiter Giovanni was brilliant...."

Alison Read

"The servers were really friendly, and the food was fabulous. I had Calamari rings , seabass cooked to perfection and oreo cheesecake which tasted..."

Chantelle Parkinson

"Went for dinner for the first time at St. Villa and will definitely be going back. Had the Fritto Misto Di Mare (seafood and fish) to start and..."

Lisa Herring

"Delicious well presented food that didn't break the bank. Staff were lovely and we got to sit in one of the outdoor igloos (heated in the colder..."

Rosie Jackson

"Went for a special birthday lunch, waiting staff were helpful and friendly. Setting in the igloos is a different experience something unique in the..."

Lottie Jones

"Had lunch with friends here in one of the igloos. It was cozy and surprisingly warm and the food was really good. Will definitely go back and highly..."

Caroline M

"First time to this place which I walked passed many times and I wanted to try out. Service was good and food was..."

Christian Bianchini

"Really well appointed restaurant with outside igloos on the decking. Able to reserve an entire igloo for just four people on a Sunday evening and,..."

David Simkins

"Lunch set menu was good. Service was swift. They missed our call but then called back immediately for us to book the..."

MP

"We went to St Villa yesterday for my 40th and it was absolutely amaaaaaaazzzing service from booking all the way thru to end. The whole entire team..."

Queen SpiritSoul

"We were upstairs as part of a wedding party, they catered to all 23 guests excellently. Food was great, service was outstanding. Will definitely be..."

Dan Wilson

"Came here for a meal just before Christmas and it was wonderful. The staff made up non alcoholic cocktails for me and a friend, which were delicious...."

Miriam Jones

"It's a more expensive Italian restaurant comparing to other Italian places in St Albans. Food is good, ambience good and service staff are welcoming...."

D Gu

"Bistro style restaurant serving modern European food in St Albans. Parking nearby may be difficult. Great ambience with crisp white table-cloths and..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

The Cock Inn

89/100 (6984 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Burger

Beers

Chicken Burger and Fries

Venison Scotch Egg

Rhubarb Crumble

Fish & Chips

Veal Croquettes Baked Apple Purée Mushroom Ketchup

Sunday Roast All the Meats

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the best meal ever in years! Dora was fantastic as a host. She made sure I had the best experience ever. I have some health restrictions in..."

Karine Pecheur

"Lovely roast dinner for two. Left it too late to book (do not make the same mistake as it is obviously popular) . However, helpful staff said pop by..."

M Lewis

"We went for a late lunch and had the King Prawn burger and the Beef Steak burger - both fantastic, definitely better than the average pub food in the..."

Senita Robinson

"Dear Readers, I came here with my sister and other half. We were seated in a quite little cubby which was perfect. Dora who waited for us was very..."

Roops

"So had Sunday lunch here with my partner and her parents. It was very nice, but there were just a few small issues. These are really for the..."

Ali Burgess (Ali-LovesADrink)

"Busy music night ! Bank Hol Mon in May Thank heavens for large heated umbrella areas...sun out earlier but obvs cooler later Drinks cost per St..."

Dee Y

"Just across the road ftom the Premier Inn where Madge is staying. First visit to this pub. A busy Saturday night. She is surprised how many pubs..."

MADDOGLEP

"It was my first time at this pub after reading some reviews about their Sunday roasts. I was pleased that the food was good and with lovely people to..."

Christian Bianchini

"Lovely pub that does a great roast (£17)...3 IPA's on tap (all 5%+ punch in the face ones so could do with a session one). Desert was £5.50 &..."

Nigel Griffiths

"Great location if you’re looking for a quiet drink and people watching at the north end of St Albans’ city centre. Great selection of beers. The..."

David Simkins

"First visit for early supper. Menu really nice plus a fixed price one too which was very good value for two courses. Attentive, friendly service and..."

Alison Daniell

"God Sunday roast but menu like. However albeit slightly expensive but quality of food and service was great. Apple Crumble though was too sticky and..."

Alan BEGG

"Al a carte menu is rather restricted for vegan/veggie options. Restaurant can be squashed when busy. Car park is across the road in the multistory or..."

D. Roberts

"Cosy gastropub that serves tasty gourmet burgers. Service was attentive and the wine selection here is surprisingly extensive. Would give five stars..."

Dominic Smith

"Amazing service from Dora and Julien. Food was so delicious, we left so happily and can’t wait to be back for next eat out. The Coco Inn is..."

Shazia Chaudhary

"St Albans is so LUCKY to have this pub, with great staff and fantastic food this has been one of the best highlights of my trip to England in recent..."

Gareth Landy

"One of the best Sunday roasts in St Albans. Accommodated us with our dog outside in the garden. Only thing that could have improved the visit would..."

Hannah Kilner

"Good food. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Service a bit slow but otherwise happy to..."

Owen Smith

Heartwood Tearooms

Gluten Free Lemon Cake

"Just been for a wonderful brunch, food amazing, service spot on and loved it. So glad they have opened again and will be..."

Catherine Crompton

"Fantastic to have this little gem open again. Had the best bubble and squeak (thanks Tara) Can’t wait to experience all the lovely food on..."

Cheryl Clark

"This was my second visit to the tea room and it's a very special little place. On the Sandridge village high street, and very convenient to ambling..."

Yvonne Jacobs

"Really great lunchtime experience on a cold day. Table in front of a lovely wood burner (dogs welcome in the front room), very attentive service,..."

Adam Twidell

"First class afternoon tea - the freshly made scones are highly recommended. 5 stars if it weren't for the tepid welcome on..."

Max

"Love the cakes and the teas here #glutenfree options always available too!..."

Claire Boyles

"What a lovely tearoom! Great choice of food. Cooked breakfast was out of this world! Great atmosphere and attentive staff 😀 Loads of attention to..."

Adrian Wilson

"Stopped in to try Jane's Bake cakes (not me) as had been highly recommended. Had a lovely hot chocolate and a slice of delicious cake! Delightful..."

Snowy owl

"Went to the tea room a couple of weeks ago with a few friends for morning coffee. All drinks and cakes were delicious and the staff couldn't have..."

Sarah Murphy-McGuinness

"Great cakes and a wonderful selection of teas, in a cosy atmosphere. It does get very busy in a relatively small space, but that adds to the winter..."

Bridgett Pymm

Inn On The Park

89/100 (1600 ratings)

Beans on a Plate with Toast

"Great breakfast & fab lunch... as well as close to the splash..."

Jill Symes

"We had a lovely lunch yesterday the food was prompt and hot and delicious!!!! The staff were smiley and very friendly!!!! Definitely going back..."

Angela Morris

"A lovely venue for a coffee and breakfast. We've spent many Sunday morning's here relaxing with a cuppa and crumpets. Also a lovely function room..."

Kristina Muldoon

"Very good service food and drinks are excellent. Just a shame it's the same price to take away as to sit in. I thought the VAT was only for sitting..."

Mike Maynard

"I had a wonderful party last night at the Inn. Thank you for the gorgeous buffet and superb work by your team. It certainly made for a very special..."

Jane Pennett

"Excellent for functions, staff and owners were very helpful and friendly, I was the DJ for the evening at a private party and it is one of the better..."

Mark Grainger

"Good choice of drinks ..lovely to sit outside in good..."

Julie Dawn

"Highlight of our dog walk - great coffee, friendly staff and dog biscuit for Frodo..."

Yvonne Rowland

"My visit was during half term, so I expected it to be busy. However, a large queue on two consecutive days was not ideal. Surely an extra member of..."

Sarah De Mornay

"Really good food and coffee, right in the middle of the beautiful Verulamium Park. Been a here a few times and they never let us down. They make the..."

Beetyd

"Good place to visit for a quick stop. Didn't have anything other than a drink. Tried going before but always too busy. A good sign. Nice. Bit..."

A Cookiemonster

"Wholeheartedly disagree with the negative (and somewhat confused) reviews. Fantastic little cafe, amazing service ethic and nice vegan option! As..."

Inderveer Tatla

"A wide choice of cafe food, with indoor and outdoor seating. Great for..."

Rolf Crook

"Lovely place, nice food, friendly staff. Highly recommend going..."

Richard

"It's ok but not special. Geared towards families and people with children. Breakfast dishes did not suit but made up a reasonable breakfast by buying..."

James Masters

"Lovely place with indoor and outdoor seating. Separate serving hatch so you can get drinks, ice creams and ice lollies without going..."

Susan Woolnough

"Great spot to stop and chill with good tea coffee and lovely ice cream selection. Treats for the dog and wc..."

Steve Lazarus

"Fantastic cafe with cheap, quality eats somewhere between a pub and cafe. Had a delicious bacon roll. Great stop after a kids playground visit...."

Eamonn Foley

"Nice food and good service. Maybe space out tables a little but a welcome place to rest for a while after a long walk around..."

Andrew Hill

"This is a lovely traditional cafe with lots of different menu items. The Mrs and I went for a couple of breakfast baguettes and they were fully..."

Duncan Harradine

"Such a gem in the middle of Verulamium park ! Lovely cafe , friendly staff, delicious food and great coffee ! Love that it is dog friendly , big..."

Rita Keenan

Courtyard Cafe

89/100 (1018 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best quality food of any cafe in St Albans. Owner goes out of her way to source locally and high quality ingredients and cooks most of the food and..."

James Masters

"Fantastic food here. Loved vegan and vegetarian breakfast..."

Vinay Krishna CA

"Haven't been back to St.Albams in a while so I was pleased to find this place still going and the food still excellent. This is one of St.Alban's..."

Michaela Woods

"Lovely hidden gem Lovely sun trap. Superb homemade cakes and lots of choice. Lunch options look great..."

cath whittaker

"Absolutely loved this cafe.. the food is stunning service second to non, definitely going to be a regular stop for us...."

The Northern Mother

"Really quiet little spot with great food, vegan options and lovely..."

Luke Warwick

"Delicious freshly-made open sandwiches on gluten-free..."

Mark Thompson

"A great place to go for a quiet coffee or a bite to eat. Friendly staff and a good selection of food. Quality food means the prices are a little..."

Charlie Hill

"Really nice local place, with a lovely and varied range of brunch and cakes. Ideal for quiet catch-up with friends, or with young..."

AJ C

"What an absolute gem. Such delicious food in a perfect setting. The staff were very friendly and the brownies amazing. Would highly..."

Wendy

Loft Stalbans

88/100 (1664 ratings)

Pan Roasted Duck Breat with Blood Orange Glaze

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"We went for lunch and had some excellent food in a cosy atmosphere. Everything we ordered was prepared well. The staff were lovely, but unfortunately..."

Ian Yates

"Lovely food, would highly recommend and will visit again. However, to make this place more inviting, I would recommend the restaurant cleaning up the..."

Chloe Heathfield

"First time going to the loft and what a little gem off a place it was! The service was friendly, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was..."

Victoria Jones

"Beautiful oak-beamed, single room loft space at the back of a short alley off George Street, so a little tucked away. Went for Sunday lunch on the..."

David Simkins

"We booked The Loft for a big family lunch to welcome our new baby boy to the extended family. The team were very supportive and flexible in helping..."

Molly Price

"Loved the ambience and the waiter will pair your wine to food if you ask them. Tasty fresh food and excellent presentation and staff happily gave..."

Dee Y

"The food served at this restaurant is absolutely fantastic and we highly recommend it!! Excited by the owners plans for this place and will certainly..."

Zoe Taxman

"Beautiful food in a lovely setting with friendly, attentive staff. Absolutely..."

Wendy Nagel

"Lovely meal up at Loft tonight, beautiful food, six of us and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Good service and excellent..."

Joanna Hine

"We held our wedding reception get together and dinner at the Loft and it was just perfect. Claudio gave us the freedom to plan the day how we wanted..."

Naomi Rabidas

"We had our wedding reception at the Loft and had a wonderful time. The food and service were great and Claudio and his team were very accommodating...."

Alison Samedi

"A family Sunday lunch and the food and service were amazing. The choices catered for all. The meat was succulent and plentiful. Great choice of fresh..."

Nick Clarke

"Visited Loft with my wife yesterday evening and will definitely return. The food was excellent and the staff were very courteous and attentive. We..."

Gary Hodge

"Went christmas Eve. Food was amazing, and so was the service, but then we were the only ones in the restaurant. The atmosphere suffered as it was..."

Holly Lawrence

George Street Canteen

88/100 (2963 ratings)

Avocado on Sourdough Toast

Breakfast Sandwich

Full English Breakfast with Hash Brown Side

Juice & Smoothies

Halloumi Avocado and Tomato in Brioche BAP

Club Sandwich

Avocado and Poached Eggs on Rosemary Bread with Halloumi Cheese

Halloumi

Scrambled Eggs Avocado and Chorizo with Toast

croissant

Kids Sausage Sandwich

Cappuccino

Bacon BAP and Hash Browns

Poached Eggs Avocado and Halloumi on Sourdough Toast

Wheelchair Accessible

"The mediterranean breakfast is lovely to look at and to eat. A perfect start to any weekend or post hangover. The staff are well trained and Kevin..."

Simon Fellows

"Great find, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Dog friendly, our dog loved his homemade dog biscuit! Would highly recommend and can't wait to return..."

Tracy Humphrey

"I come with my nanny charge on Fridays after our morning class for lunch, and I'm never disappointed! The food is excellent, the service is..."

Darren Llyr Pegg

"For brunch, lunch or just a catch up coffee - this is the perfect spot with delicious food and the most friendly staff. Any chance and I stop..."

Amy Warren

"The George street canteen is lovely and hidden from the main streets and has lovely friendly staff! I had a full English breakfast and tea! All..."

Hannah Pow

"Great secret place, sadly, word of mouth is spreading the knowledge. I return because its consistent. My dog (archie) returns because he loves the..."

Bob Fellows

"It was a great experience. Nice food, nice service, nice location, nice attitude. Best of all, the food was tasty, which is what you want at the..."

Mick O'Shea

"Beautiful coffee and a great menu. Specials always change and everything is made in house. A great independent and just what St. Albans..."

Guy Sutherland

"We had a lovely coffee and toast stop off here with my Breeze bike ride, staff were so friendly and offered to make space for our bikes and keep an..."

Cara Leung

"The nicest people and the best food in town. Can't beat it! Flat white and Avocado chorizo and eggs on..."

Kerry Tanner

"The best version of an English Breakfast I had on this London trip. The hash browns are a must to add. Atmosphere is very nice with plenty of outdoor..."

Gabe

"A delightful little cafe near the center of town. The service was really friendly and the hash browns were excellent. Unusual in that they were..."

Simónir Bernharðsson

"Lovely breakfast here and we devoured the home made hash browns! Very friendly greetings and lovely to hear locals popping in and out saying hello..."

Dan O

"Great breakfast or brunch place. It's quite big with lots of tables outside and some inside. First class coffee. Nice vibe - including a delightful..."

David Brown

"Had left my phone outside on table. It was packed, jazz night street party. Went back could not find phone, but the owner came outside with me and..."

William Parkinson

"Lovely location and very good breakfast! It was fresh and tasty. Service was 10/10 Highly recommend coming here. I would love to visit again in..."

Dhanush Sirohi

"Lovely coffee stop tucked away on George Street, very friendly attentive staff. Coffee was great and dog loved..."

Lucy Moss

"Lovely little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating next to St Albans cathedral. Friendly staff. Great choice of all day breakfast, lunch, hot drinks,..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

"I love this place. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Can get busy and hard to get a table if you haven't booked. I recommend their sausage..."

Kay Lockstone

""Hidden gem" though easy to find on the left down George Street. Varied menu. Well presented food. Seats inside and ample room outside, partly..."

David Bushnell

The Lower Red Lion

88/100 (2028 ratings)

"Really wonderful pub, one of the best historic establishments that makes St Albans the pub capital of the UK. Re: the hog roast thing - I'm vegan,..."

Adam Protz

"I've stayed twice at the Lower Red Lion. And both stays were so relaxing, a superb breakfast too with tasty sausages and bacon. I'd definitely..."

Fiona Lewis

"Awesome pub, dog friendly great food, amazing staff and best pub quiz in..."

Anna Buckingham

"Cosy pub with the best chips and sticky toffee pudding in St Albans. Perfect inside with two fireplaces roaring on a cold day and a new beer garden..."

Julie Münzinger

"This is an amazing pub! The ale is always great and the service of a very high standard! Highly recommend the food! Dave is a..."

Trevor Watt

"Brilliant traditional pub. Great selection of beers and proper food. Situated on one of the loveliest streets on St Albans with delightful beer..."

Becky Railston

"Had the pleasure of staying here ( yes I have actually visited ) to attend a friends party .lovely place and well recommended.It's a shame keyboard..."

Amanda Evans

"Never had a bad meal at the Lower Red and the beer selection always has something I've never tried before. Always a warm..."

Keith McBride

"Lovely, traditional pub in an amazing location - well worth a visit when in St Albans. One of my favourite..."

Andrew Bullock

"A fantastic traditional pub with a great selection of real ales, lovely welcoming staff, delicious food, an open log fire in winter and a big beer..."

Jackie Bailey

"Lovely pub, lovely manager - highly recommend after a lovely walk around the..."

Catherine Firmin

"Fantastic pub. Wonderful staff, excellent food, great range of drinks and dog..."

Julie Vance Adamson

"Superb pub with great beers, food and a top..."

Iain Hornal

"I've stayed at the Lower Red Lion on two separate occasions and each time it has been brilliant - lovely bedrooms , very clean, great breakfasts and..."

Jeanette Richardson

"Excellent service and helpful staff combined with a great atmosphere and charming rooms made the stay a great..."

David Stanley

"Great traditional pub. Always a good selection of beers, delicious food and a cracking pub..."

Jamie Dimock

"Love this pub! Everything about it from its location in the quaintest street in St Albans, to the fantastic welcome Dave and his team always give,..."

Helen Carruthers

"The best pub in the country that's opposite a house called the "crow" that I know..."

Philip Mooney

"Excellent beer garden, friendly and helpful staff. Truly..."

Mick Stout

"Definitely one of the best pubs in Snorbens! Good food and friendly..."

Elaine AJ Hartless

"The Lower Red is a family tradition for us, a lovely local pub, my dad has been a regular for over 30 years and now I'm continuing this. The setting,..."

Joanna Bryant

"My son took me to The Lower Red Lion for Sunday Roast. Being a nice traditional english pub, with excellent beers, it is the only one in St Albans..."

Félix Aparici Martín

"Marvelous place. Spotting it in episodes of Foyle's War is a bit of a laugh..."

James Gurney

"Fantastic pub! Friendly landlord and staff, great selection of beers..."

Rob Vernon

"Great pub with excellent food and always a good choice of local..."

Rudi Keyser

"Great pub. The only place in St Alban's that does gluten free fish and chips as standard. Plus they have a no kids policy and are dog friendly so..."

Katy Moffat

"Great beer garden, lovely old pub with tasty..."

Craig

"Came here December 2021 when the clowns were humming and !@! about another Christmas Lockdown. Madge is on her first visit. Excellent real ale pub,..."

MADDOGLEP

"I've been there at the Jubilee Weekend. I was very surprised by the beer festival in the garden and had the chance to taste a few very nice ales and..."

Silvio Stritt

"Most. Delicious. Sunday roast. Ever We love a day out in St Albans (we live in North West London and its only a short drive) and really fancied a..."

Mister Dan

"A former 17th century coaching inn and now a pub/B&B - so maybe a 21st century coaching inn! Having two bars, an open fire, real ales and..."

David Simkins

"What a cool little pub! Felt nice and Christmassy in..."

Darrel Hofland

"Still a pub as I remembered many years ago Enjoyable Sunday lunch with good friend’s Really nice staff Food was excellent and served as it should..."

Stephen Kendall

"This is a very nice pub with two drinking and dining areas split and served by one bar. There are a really good choice of Ales and Beer, I went for..."

Justin Langdon

"Nice location in the city. Good prices, friendly staff, clean rooms and lovely breakfast. Thoroughly recommend this pub if visiting for the day or..."

Toby Field

Gail's Bakery St Albans

88/100 (1140 ratings)

Date and Cinnamon Roll

"The staff at Gail’s Radlett are so friendly and I have to add that when I was in their with my son and it was his birthday one of the lovely girls..."

The Jackson Family

"The chocolate and almond croissant is out of this world you have to try it! Definitely will go back for..."

Zahraa M Madani

"The coffee and food were very good. However, we couldn't get the app to work so missed out on our stamp. Someone else also had the same problem. We..."

Kim

"This is very cute cafe, always fresh roasted coffee and delicious croissants..."

İrem İşler

"This branch is conveniently located, offers the full range of delicious food and has some seats if you want to sit and enjoy a drink...."

Gareth Davies

"Awesome service, best coffee in Nice atmosphere with lots of smiles face. Strong recommendet for bread and fresh..."

eva petrova

"Lovely food offering as per any Gail's! You can get delivery aswell. Shame its not bigger, I would avoid on a weekend as gets super busy and cramped..."

Elizabeth Rayner

"Nice little bakery with great coffee service and all day treats. Great location in the shopping plaza. We had a single shot macchiato and sticky..."

Pam Johansen

"I visited the coffee shop in St Albans on Wednesday ,but I will never go back because they don’t take cash.I think we should be given a choice ,not..."

Aida F

"Lots of delicious and fresh baked goods. It gets really busy, but they are fairly fast. Seating inside and outside, but would recommend getting there..."

Jen S

Cafe Alfresco

87/100 (2592 ratings)

Mediterranean Breakfast

Omelette

Alfresco Breakfast

Paninis

Halloumi Triple Sandwich

Full english breakfast

Spanish Omelette and Chips

Vegetarian Breakfast

Cheese Bacon and Mushroom Sandwich

"After 2 weeks of searching, finally a great Cafe! My first visit but not my last. Nice bacon, nice sausages, nice black pudding, fresh OJ, great..."

Jon Cuesta

"I chose the Alfresco breakfast which was feta cheese, egg pitta bread tomatoes olives pork and spicy sausage. It was the most expensive breakfast..."

John Crowhurst

Priya Pandit

"The atmosphere was nice and staff were also friendly. Food was good, however im givng 4 stars because my spaghetti bolognaise was swimming in grease,..."

Lucy Thomas

"Great hot coffee. Huge breakfast very tasty. Ok it's simple food but Chef knows his job and cares about what leaves his kitchen. I'll be..."

Bobby Allen

"Fantastic little find when we visited St Albans . Warm and friendly welcome from the lovely owner . It was busy which is a great sign. Our food order..."

rebecca maginn

"Great food cooked freshly. Brilliant service very friendly lovely and clean place. Wre be bk..."

Paul Green

"Great Chai and friendly service :) ill have to come back for food after lockdown! Edit: amazing! We got delivery breakfast and the portions were..."

Ashley

"Really nice cafe on Victoria Street - midway between St Albans City station and the city centre. Fairly small, very clean and family run (I assume)..."

David Simkins

"I work in hairdressers across the road from this cafe ,the food is amazing 5 star ,and so are the..."

Louise Speakman

Alban's Well

87/100 (1484 ratings)

Strawberry Cosmopolitan

Latte

Sea Bream with New Potatoes

Garlic bread

Ham and Chips Scotch Egg

Cider

Duck Ham Roast Crab Apple

"I came to this restaurant in the afternoon for coffee and dessert. I found the dessert here very delicious, I enjoy the dessert and the atmosphere is..."

supha maneepun

"I went here for drinks with a friend and the cocktails were great. Ro was our server at the bar and he was excellent. He recommended the best drinks..."

Maryann Cooke

"I’m not from st Albans but when I’ve been there I have eaten here twice. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are so friendly and the..."

Chloe V

"We stopped here for a hot chocolate which was a bit disappointing, but the waiter was fine and the atmosphere was great. They have board games and..."

Andreea

"Lovely restaurant and bar in St Albans Town center The restaurant has a modern, warm and pleasant ambience. Service was friendly and laid-back. The..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

"Had a wonderful evening (30.05.22). Food was delicious. Service was excellent and special mention must go to Charlie who we found delightful and was..."

Lauren Lever

"Apparently this is newly opened in May 2021 and I am glad to be able to dine in this restaurant. I was in St Albans and was looking for food to eat..."

Felix Gan

"Sophisticated restaurant in the heart of St. Albans. The interior is very well appointed. The food is a little pricey, but the service and the decor..."

JP Borel-Saladin

"A really lovely place to come with friends, such a great atmosphere! I recently came on Sunday and the service was brill, the server Ro was so kind..."

Kaila Dhaliwal

"The ambience was superb. I loved the service, my server was very attentive to the needs of my group. I loved my experience..."

Chimaobi Nyoyoko

"Last night we sampled the Wild nights tasting menu. What an amazing taste journey! We highly recommend a night here at Albans Well. The whole team..."

Bren Parkins-Knight

"Came here with a friend for a drink. The place was quite nice, I wasn't too keen on the layout of the seating, though there was quite a lot of it. We..."

Owen

"What a way to start a great night with the boys. Booze, beer and sport, nothing better. Couldn't recommend more lovely place, great drinks and funny..."

Jonathan

"Alban's Well is TRULY something else. Just yesterday I married the love of my life, and had our wedding reception there and it was one of the best..."

Christina Kevill

"My partner and I had the loveliest evening at Alban’s Well! The staff were so welcoming and friendly, our server Emily looked after us extremely..."

Naomi Colette

50nine

Toast with Peanut Butter and Banana

Cappuccino

Toasts Ultimate Combo

50 Nine Vegan Breakfast

Full english breakfast

Lemon cheesecake

Peanut Butter Banana

Cortado

English Breakfast Tea

Red Velvet Latte

Omelette

Panini

Toast with Avocado and Jan

Black Forest Latte

Beetroot Hummus on Toast

"Small but cute cafe with an outdoor hatch for takeaway orders and comfy seats inside. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, and unusual coffees - the..."

Lauren Petrie

"Great spot for breakfast, coffee, socializing. Options are vegetarian and vegan friendly. You can even get an English style breakfast with veggie..."

Andy Andersen

"Interesting, beautiful, delicious food. Good alternatives to the usual coffee shop specials and breakfast/brunch order. The menu is filled with good..."

David Shirley

"My fave new find in St.Albans, definitely going to come again to try more of the dishes and the drinks, as an extensive and unique choice on offer. I..."

Ellie Eats

"This place is my new favourite spot for lunch on the weekend. I love how nutritious the menu is and left feeling satisfied and energised after my..."

Niamh Haynes

"Mango fruit bowl was tasty. Place is small inside but there’s a nice window seat and some seats outside. Food came..."

Josie nelson

"I love this place. The vegan omelette is something I always look forward to, but also love the buddha bowl, acai bowl and more. Amazing smoothies,..."

Adam Protz

"My favourite coffee in St Albans. Delicious menu, and great staff and service on top. Makes for a wonderful stopover off the Alban Way and by..."

Sabrina

"They make the best hot chocolate in town.😊 (also the staff has great taste in..."

Kalman Andrea

"We had the vegan breakfast which was extremely tasty, would ask them however to label their menu with VG or veg for vegan items as they don't clarify..."

Lyndon Lewis

Thompson

87/100 (2442 ratings)

Roast Loin of Fallow Deer

Beef

Duck breast

Different Varieties of Cheese

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely wonderful evening with Amy at this fabulous restaurant! I had a challenge with local parking which the restaurant mgt helped me out with..."

Andrew Tarrant

"Exquisite dishes cooked to perfection. I’m surprised this doesn’t have a Michelin Star already. It won’t be long I’m sure. Excellent service..."

peter greene

"Came here for lunch to celebrate a special occasion with a friend. Great service and friendly staff. The food was nice but unsure if it’s worth the..."

J & C

"Perfect service and a brilliant a la carte menu. Enjoyed the very rich prawn starter, delicious ox cheek main but the standout was a mind blowingly..."

Anne Sak

"Our first time at Thompson and it more than stood up to it's reviews; From stepping in the door the staff were excellent and welcoming, the food,..."

Michael Lazer

"It is one of our favorite local restaurant. Excellent food and service. We went this time to celebrate birthday and ordered 9 courses menu, to be..."

Hua

"Absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. The service is excellent, the food an incredible journey of unexpected tastes and textures,..."

Emily’s Moments

"Did the 7 course taster menu. It was excellent. Two of our party did the wine pairing and were very impressed. As the driver I tried the alcohol free..."

D Griffiths

"Amazing dinning experience, had a great birthday celebration there. I liked the fact the whole table didn't have to choose exactly the same tasting..."

Tanya

"Wonderful meal, tried the vegetarian taster meal. Become a regular visit for a friend's birthday meal. Shame the a la carte didn't have non game meat..."

D Proudlock

"This is a true occasion restaurant. You will get something special here unlike anywhere else in St Albans. Had the tasting menu. It was fabulous. The..."

Kyle Robertson

"My partner and I visited Thompson's last Friday for their 'date night' special....4 courses and a glass of bubbles of £37.50 each. Yes really. I..."

Holly Giddings

"Thompson's h restaurant is well decorated and cosy, perfect for a date night with your loved one. We had the tasting menu which was very nice. The..."

Mark Bensley

"This was a Sunday Lunch straight out of the top draw. I'd heard about this restaurant from seeing that friends we know had dined there a few times ...."

Lloyd Stevens

"Booked very last minute but received a very warm welcome from all of the staff. The cocktails are amazing, the food is delicious, served by..."

Jessica Martin

"Had an amazing time at this lovely restaurant. Even the bread and butter was something else! Had a 7 course tasting menu with a wine flight. We had..."

nicola morris

"Fabulous 7 course tasting menu. Good value. Adjusted seamlessly for Gluten free. Freindly, efficient staff looked after us..."

Ed Franklin

Rumbles Fish Bar

87/100 (1721 ratings)

"This what a great find after a long walk by the river Ver. The establishment was small & the owners very friendly. The food was so delicious with..."

Angela Orphanou

"Excellent service! Very customer focused. Friendly with a sharp eye on what makes customers want to come back. I've been here twice now and will be..."

Eric Bissoon

"I’ve been going to Rumbles now for the last 3 years on a slightly too regular basis, the food is excellent, good value and the portion sizes are..."

Neil Hughes

"Great staff, amazing food. Always a very happy..."

Chloe Cruddas

"High quality chips and the kids said it was the best jumbo sausage they've..."

Lewis Holt

"These guys are so friendly and will look after you well. Local and cook to order Veg, non veg. Meat, veggie, sausages, pies, chips, chicken, kebabs...."

Dee Y

"It is a small, chic place with some Turkish chefs, very nice, helpful and clean. There you will find the best dish from Great Britain (Fish and..."

Ionita.n Ionita

"Lovely fish and chip shop, the fish was freshly cooked and chips were crispy, what more can you ask..."

richard hubbard

"It was one off stop to get some dinner, nice place, staff bit awkward at times, but food was nice so that gets thumbs up from..."

Dubi F

"Friendly staff and nice freshly cooked food. Always a good choice and usually quiet as it's a little tucked out of the way so not much of a que even..."

Alex Martin

"Lovely fish and chips, good portions too! We would definitely go there..."

Paul Rosson

"Best chicken shish in St..."

Amy Green

"Not a bad chippy nice crispy batter on the fish. Very soft and steamed fish..."

Elaine Foster

The Wicked Lady

86/100 (2346 ratings)

Asian-Style Crispy Duck Salad

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Southern Fried Chicken

Pork Belly with Scallops

Ice Cream or Sorbet & Home-Baked

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great family meal at the Wicked Lady. We wanted somewhere local to Nomansland Common as we were doing part of our Walk 245: Nomansland South Loop..."

David Brewer

"Food was great overall. Starter of Padron peppers wasn’t quite what I was expecting but pretty tasty nonetheless. I prefer keeping them simple with..."

Joseph Timms

"Visited on a Sunday evening. It was very quiet, but that was great for us as it meant Roast Dinner was still available. Good food and good portion..."

Melanie Hughes

"Had a great dinner for 2 last night. Perfect venue for a hot summer night when they can open the doors and space people out around the grounds and in..."

JP Borel-Saladin

"An excellent family lunch at The Wicked Lady. The food and service was excellent and the pub was extremely busy. Great portion sizes too! We were..."

Stuart Brooks

"Lovely food, great staff. Went there for Easter Sunday roast. Definitely book in advance, they're popular. Be we were very lucky to get a table on..."

Nicole C

"Large menu, friendly service in an old, but refurbished roadside pub near Wheathamp stead. Very nice interior, annexe and garden. Don’t expect..."

Rick Starling

"Amazing Sunday lunch not a 5 star due to service but that was not a huge issue. I had a roast trio with all the trimmings which was amazing. My wife..."

David Guy

"As ever, the team at The Wicked Lady were really friendly and the food, a Trio of roasts with stuffing/pigs in blankets (followed by the mini crumble..."

Paul Macfarlane

"Had a lovely lunch here ☺️ thank you to Ella & Noah for great service and drinks, and Anca & Toto for the delicious food..."

Danielle Hill

Lussmanns - St Albans

86/100 (2749 ratings)

Red Wine Braised Ox Cheek

Pollock

Grand Marnier Creme Brulee

Smoked Trout Linguine

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic meal, we finished every course off completely. That is apart from my wife's dessert, when the waiter asked if it was ok? she replied yes..."

Lee Spencer

"Visited 17.12.16 as a Christmas treat with family and could not fault anything. Beautiful setting right next to Abbey, quirky interior, very warm..."

Linda Giddings

"Popped in for lunch today, warmly greeted by the manageress which set the tone really nicely for a very enjoyable meal. The restaurant itself is well..."

Tom Neath

"Great food and wonderful service. We were very well looked after by Lucas and the his colleagues. The meal was superb, with the highlight being the..."

Malcolm Fewtrell

"I've been to two of the Lussman's and it's just such a perfect setting for a romantic evening. The dishes are reasonably priced and well presented...."

Rhea Stephen

"We went to Lussmans for my Birthday lunch with friends. The waiting staff are so helpful and nothing is too much trouble. We all had the 3 course set..."

Beverley Green

"I found the venue to be very aesthetically pleasing. It had a very modern yet warm surroundings and atmosphere. The food itself was particularly..."

Jay Esner

"We have the highest recommendation for this restaurant and the wonderful manager, Kelly. She is evidently a dedicated and competent leader, and the..."

Deb Armstrong

"Excellent, simply excellent. Loved the food, the service, the atmosphere, the wine choice, the pudding. Above all they care about sourcing the..."

Ramona Raduc

"Decent restaurant with nice food and service, though just to say a little bit pricy compared with the..."

Nick S

"We went there the other evening for a business dinner. I recall going here many years ago when my daughter when she was little and once again it..."

Andrew Jacob

"💥💥👌🏾Amazing. Food was exceptional, Service was very welcoming and now i know why its voted 1 of the best fish restaurants in the UK...."

LOVE LIFE ELEMENTS

"Booked Lussmans for a Boxing Day lunch. As I require Gluten Free, I notified them before we arrived but there was no need. They handled it extremely..."

Tammy Storrow

"Great food a service. We visited on Mother’s Day 2 adults 2 teens. Had a wonderful time in the modern, relaxed restaurant. Servers were..."

J Myers

"We had a superb experience for a special family meal in a private dining area. It couldn't be faulted! We had a range of dishes from the very good..."

Helen Young

The White Swan

86/100 (1457 ratings)

"Lovely atmosphere, roof top terrace is gorgeous in the summer. Great for late evening drinks. Good prices and had a lovely bartender Micheal who..."

Daisy

"First time I have visited - I moved away from area some 35 years back - just on a re- visit. Fabulous place - friendly staff. A total gem. Hand..."

Colin Beadle

"Had the best experience and time at this venue, especially due to the bar lady Michele who was so attentive, professional, friendly and made my time..."

Gemma C

"Excellent service friendly and helpful from Michelle and other bar staff. Lovely atmosphere and roof terrace added to the experience. Lovely time we..."

Irene OGorman

"We were very well looked after by Michelle especially as we had a disabled person with us. Also I would highly recommend The White Swan for its beer..."

Robert Hill

"Great pub, music, drinks, and bar staff are lovely. Door men are brilliant and so respectful. Roof terrace is cute, and as a woman, I feel safe going..."

Amy Jones

"Nice friendly city centre pub, good range of drinks at reasonable prices. There's a nice secluded roof terrace area which is a real sun trap. We'll..."

Roy McNee

"Lovely pub with a very nice roof terrace. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Children and dogs..."

Craig Garrett

"Athena is the No1 lady at white swan. We had the best time and best service. Thank you so..."

Emma Malley

"Awesome place. Fantastic owners always look after..."

Adrian B

"The Staff are fantastic and attentive, great places to watch sport and have a cold drink of your..."

Luke Fowler

"Went back to my old local on Saturday evening with my wife late and had the best time ever. We so much missed the atmosphere. Best pub ever. Bob &..."

Robert Lovatt

"Class bouncers. George and Stef if I remember correctly. We’re really friendly and decent when I was looking to have a..."

Lynda Watchorn

"Great little pub.i found this pub in lock down and I live 6 miles away but always tru and go back when I can. Lovely staff .5 star ale..."

john moss

"Lovely pub and very friendly staff. Being a guinness drinker from Ireland I'm always reluctant to drink guinness in England due to previous..."

Ciaran Mac Manus

"Lovely pub friendly bar staff Michelle your a star thank..."

Sally Donelan

"Nice bar, very friendly with a small roof..."

Padraig F

Kanuka Tea Ltd

Wheelchair Accessible

Mid-range

"Popped in for a birthday gift, they have a great range of teas for every taste. Lovely selection of raw and gluten free treats too. A lovely little..."

Kristina Muldoon

"Great little gem, nothing else like it in St Albans. Wonderful range of high quality loose leaf teas, including special blends. Great salads, light..."

Jade Edinburgh

"This has to be my new favorite tea room!...Super food hummus and falafel wrap (dairy,egg,soya,gluten free) and a beautiful range of teas. Staff are..."

Debbie Dennick

"My favourite tea shop. Always lovely tea and coffee and vegan..."

Kerrie Andrews

"A suberb selection of quality teas from around the world, lovely shop & friendly staff. Couldn't ask for more. Matcha tea especially is good! I..."

Sean Kennedy

"What a great addition to St Christopher Place. Helpful, friendly staff who explained the 'initially daunting' wall of tea. Some lovely loose leaf..."

Sally Le-May

"Fab tea room. One of the best new (ish) additions to our lovely St Albans..."

Roma Bhowmick

"This is one of my favourite haunts in St. Albans. Simply a must if you like tea. Scones are great too! Dog friendly as well. A great..."

John Armstrong

"I love visiting here. The impressive and delicious range of teas and munchies is equalled by the sweetness of the..."

Sha Sha Crow

"Classy tea house with an amazing range of teas from around the world. A very welcome change from coffee and healthier..."

Seán Ó Ceannéidigh

"Loved the selection on offer Loved the coffee peacan cake, will be..."

Antonio Fernandes

"Wide selection of teas, and coffee if that's what floats your boat. Do your research regarding the teas. Take what you like and what is good for you...."

Chris Cotton

"Lovely selection of tea but also do a good coffee too. They have only one highchair though but has luckily never been an issue for us. There is a..."

Charlie Pemble

"We like the tea here. It's more for quirky blends, infusions and fun flavours, not really your serious high quality (and expensive) classics, though..."

Daniel

"Wonderful visit to Kanuka tea on Tuesday 19th Feb. The young female barista who served me was truly fantastic, I regularly come into the store on a..."

6Gecko4

"Lovely quiet tea room tucked away from the huddle and bustle of the high street. Serves a wide range of different teas as well as coffees, cakes, tea..."

Matthew Donovan

"His place is amazing, has a wide range of specialists tea and ones to don’t find in the supermarkets. Definitely a must if you are a tea drinker..."

Huseyin Enver

"Really nice vibe every time I have been in there. Staff are always very knowledgeable and freindly, I had a long conversation with the manager about..."

Thejcmyster

"Excellent place to have some funky tea and cookies. The lady that was serving us (cute curly/afro hair) was super friendly and gave us good..."

Elchin Mammadov

"If you're a tea lover Kanuka is the place to go. Friendly staff, great selection of teas as well as gluten and dairy free goodies. Great atmosphere..."

Michal Mitringa

"So nice to find an actual tea shop that offers a wide range of different loose leaf teas to drink and buy. Lovely little cafe to while away the time..."

Robin Moss

"Such a lovely tea shop! I am normally a coffee drinker however the manager recommended a tea which I absolutely loved! Have brought some to have at..."

Shivani Inamdar

"Great options first time I have had Rooibos latte in the UK is is great. Partner had an orange and cinnamon infusion which was good great insulated..."

Barry Benton

"A great alternative to going to yet another coffee shop. They have a wide selection of teas from all over the world including some rather unique..."

Freddie Coleman

"Impressive selection of teas that you can smell before deciding which to try, friendly staff - a lovely place for an afternoon..."

Stephanie Smit

"Great service, nice space, and great selection of teas. Coffee could be better, but it is a tea place, after..."

Eneekay

"Only went here for a drink, but lovely little pub. The garden was very well decorated, it felt warm and homey, perfect for a drink in the sunshine...."

GingerEater

"Clever Madge spotted this pub down a side street. A great Freehouse packed on Good Friday evening....inside and out. Amazed to find Harvey's Sussex..."

MADDOGLEP

"Very warm welcome by all the staff. Food was a little disappointing as some items were substituted and not mentioned beforehand. Also, our food was..."

Georgina Eracleous

"A classic Victorian, attractive corner pub. Hadn’t been here since it closed as ‘The Foragers’ but the decor appears to be relatively..."

David Simkins

"These guys took a large booking for my birthday at really short notice and honestly the staff were great. Atmosphere was spot on too. Thank you for..."

Dan “The Raizer” Robam

"Amazing food, nice pub, friendly staff . Highly recommended..."

karolina błaszczykiewicz

"This place loves dogs 🐕 ❤️. Food is great the people are lovely. Sunday roasts are good, the squid starter is awesome 👌 great pub for a..."

Kris Theophanous

"Always a great spot! Accommodated us as walk ins. Great cool atmosphere and always busy! Great portions and food, beef ever so slightly chewy!..."

Osama Moussa

"Had a lovely meal here on a Friday night (April 2023), lovely atmosphere, lovely decor and very friendly landlady. Big selection of IPAs and lagers...."

Catherine Ashman

"Popped in on spec and they managed to get 4 of us in for Sunday lunch just before 1pm. Great food, excellent service, really impressed our friends..."

Caroline Piggott

"Small yet cosy pub with welcoming people. Have Budvar on tap(at the time of writing) which is a rare find. Didn’t have a chance to try food but I..."

Yevhen Logosha

"This pub is great! The new owner Charlotte is so nice and bubbly and couldn’t do enough. The staff are all lovely. The pub has a great vibe. The..."

Hilary Withers

"Very tasty food and great customer service! Had the calamari and the lamb and chicken roast between the two of us. Was vey tender, and seasoned well...."

Kayleigh George

"Great to see the Verulam re-opened with a fine selection of ales. Food menu looked good and we look forward to returning..."

Graham Trent

"Excellent, smiling service with very good pub food at reasonable..."

Tom Moore

"Really nice range of cask ales and then found the “beer wall” with another 20 odd beers on tap 😋😋😋 Friendly, welcoming staff and a smart..."

bruno zago

"A fantastic pub a short walk off the busy high street of St Albans. Was greeted by friendly staff who were happy to help with anything we needed. The..."

Finlay Meldrum

"Popped in for a drink for the first time since reopening on Sunday (15th Jan) with my partner and we both loved it so I returned today with my mum..."

Grace Simpson

"Great pub. Has gone to an even better level since re-opening recently. Friendly staff, good food, and great selection of beers on tap. Nice..."

Oliver Scheers

Waterend Barn Restaurant

85/100 (9525 ratings)

Traditional Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food and nice place but nothing too special. Lot's of seating place indoors and out. Pretty fast service too so it's not bad place to try..."

My Food Diary

"This is my after work hang out place. The building is really well maintained and lots of different seatings available. The staff are very friendly..."

VIVEK B.S.

"I like this place. Beer prices are still quite reasonable compared to some pubs. I rate the pizzas highly, too. Then some friends recommended the..."

Art D

"I popped in on the off chance, it is a stunning building inside. The toilets were very clean. I did not eat but the food looked nice. Staff very..."

Philip Keating

"A great weatherspoons, really lovely building and cheap drinks. They've got an offer on at the moment where Guinness is £2.99 during the rugby world..."

Elin

"Great place for meal. Will come again soon. The place is in the centre of St Albans city. Food quality is not bad. Price of the meal is not..."

Benny Lun

"A huge interior with beautiful ceilings. I was there on a Friday and the place gets slammed inside and out as the day goes on. Well kept beer as..."

Graham Short

"Perfect place with awesome ambiance to enjoy English breakfast and unlimited..."

Ashok Kumar Singh

"We went to St Albans on day trip during market day and someone recommended the Watered Barn. As it's Wetherspoon pub it's reasonably priced with..."

Maya Matthews

"Food was very nice.... apart from the three pieces of ham on my vegetarian pizza! This was explained as cross contamination from the kitchen (which..."

Meli Bodman

"Can't beat this place for consistency, value for money and buzz. Always lovely and predictable. Extensive..."

Jan Hulcoop

"Whilst staying in St Albans for a few days we had breakfast here everyday and I highly recommend. The place is family friendly, clean and the food..."

Annette Greenshields

"Stopped in (from work) for lunch. Lunchtime deal got a premium burger and soft drink for under £10. It was quite busy but food came out quickly and..."

Mark Young

"Friendly bar staff who knew how to pour a good pint of Guiness. The food came quickly and was delicious and hot. The burgers were loaded with bacon,..."

Lesley Anne Dixon

"Extremely pleaeent ambience with the high cieling and wooden beams. The food was unusably tasty hot and fast to the table. My arms did not stick to..."

Tangobaldy

The Cross Keys

"We had a 40th birthday party here yesterday in a marquee in the garden and This place really is fantastic. It's a real hidden gem! Gemma was so..."

Kirsty Light

"Stayed here whilst visiting family. Have never been in the Cross Keys but would definitely come again when I am next visiting. The Accommodation..."

Chris Barnes

"A gorgeous ole country pub with a friendly atmosphere, open fire, great food and service and dog friendly!! Highly..."

Diane Cook

"En himla trevlig engelsk pub med god mat och dryck. Väl värd ett..."

Linda Vågberg

"Perfekt ställe att bo, hundarna fick vara med, frukosten gick att anpassa efter våra tide. God mat och trevlig personal. Charity night race var en..."

Jessica Hagman

"Great pub with a lot of character, nice staff and good for families..."

Matthew Weston

"I love the Keys - - truly fabulous, friendly, traditional pub..."

Danielle Mann

"Good food friendly staff and a good selection of real..."

Stephen French

"A truly lovely traditional friendly pub. Many thanks to Gemma and the team for a lovely comfortable stay. My tribe are asking when they can return to..."

Imogen Thurston

"Lovely country Pub - it's got a welcoming atmosphere, is great for families and the owners are..."

Jane Porter

"Lovely, friendly atmospheric country..."

Lianne Rispoli

"Great little pub, off the beaten track in Gustard Wood, perfect for a stop off for fabulous refreshments and lovely food. The staff were very..."

Sarah De Mornay

"The staff are fun, friendly and welcoming. Lucy who manages the bar at lunchtimes on a very regular basis is particularly good natured and we always..."

Neville Hunt

"Had a lovely time at this popular, very low-key pub. I last visited 30 years ago and I cannot see much has changed... Except the brand new..."

Charlotte Beauvoisin (Diary of a Muzungu)

"Superb pub and very clean over night stay rooms...{I stayed just for one night} But what I was amazed with the most was the breckfast..I still think..."

Jim the repair man

"Great home cooked menu and always a friendly welcome. Lovely beer garden. The quintessential Hertfordshire country..."

Chris Molyneux

"Great pub. Good selection of drinks and beers. Great..."

James Edmondson

"Lovely, enchanting old-world pub from approximately 1650 with a great selection of beers, ales, soft drinks and coffee. Fantastic friendly staff..."

Fraser Walton

"Good menu catering for various needs, great Sunday roast, well kept beer, ideal location, friendly staff, nothing to complain about here, well worth..."

Lee Alexander Woodward

"A great venue for a summer breakfast in the garden. Top class food and friendly..."

Grant W

"Lovely quiet little pub in the middle of nowhere. Beautiful..."

Graham Thomson

"Lovely location and great character. A charming pub. The staff are so friendly and accomodating. Nothing too much trouble. As for the food -..."

Peter Rochford

"We had such a fantastic lunch today the service was amazing we will be coming..."

Amy McCarthy

"Lovely food, totally respect the covid restrictions and friendly..."

Vanessa Taylor

"Lovely pub run very well by very friendly people. Great old building, garden and outdoor spaces. Really enjoyed our food after we arrived close to..."

Andrew Jeffery

"Hi , I really enjoyed the food and I thought that the atmosphere was very good.The food took a few minutes to arrive but no issue. I loved the open..."

Pearl & Phil Knutsen

"Stayed here for Knebworth gig and enjoyed a great start to our day with a couple of pints and chats with staff. Even managed to get a lift in off Rob..."

Jordan Butler

"Fabulous pub!! Old and charming. Wonderful staff. Lots of choice on menu. Personally I would like to see a couple more fish dishes. However will..."

Fiona Forde

"Lovely pub- not a huge amount of choice in menu but the food is good. Huge garden with great play frame for children. Very dog friendly- perfect..."

Massilia 22

Saddlery Cafe Osprey Home St Albans

Beef Hash Open Top Tart

"The food, the service and ambience was great at the cafe. From the moment we booked the place the service provided was brilliant. We phoned for what..."

sam khan

"So happy Saffron is now the owner of the Cafe, lovely atmosphere and the service is always helpful and with a smile. Wishing you every happiness for..."

Moira Bortoli

"Lovely brunch on a sunny day sitting outside in the courtyard. There is some seating inside. Avocado and whipped feta was delicious. Would have liked..."

Jemma A

"Lovely setting, both in and outdoors at Saffron’s Cafe. Great produce and menu with friendly efficient..."

Tara Nightingale

"Fabulous service and even better food. Staff are very attentive and Saffron was more than happy to cater to dietary requirements. Decor is cosy and..."

Charlotte Rogers

"Cool posh feeling to this place. Not too far out of St Albans. On a quiet contrary. Good decor. Peaceful..."

Darrel Hofland

"Good coffee and cake. On the day I went there card machine wasn't working so it was cash only. Also it took quite a long time to get served, as it..."

Steven Goldingay

"Lovely setting, very attentive service with a smile and most of all delicious! This is my second visit and both times the food has been absolutely..."

Stephanie Belton

"The Saddlery has recently come under new management and I can say that my recent trip found the menu extended and I have no complaints whatsoever..."

Sally Davies

"Went for a light lunch. Was a nice experience. Nice outdoor..."

Marcus Sim

"I love the place, it's away from crowd, nice and clean. Not much choice in the menu but fresh and home made looking cakes (far too sweet but tasty)...."

Monika Young

"Great food, very accommodating to gluten free and lovely atmosphere. Saffron was very..."

Jana Soltisik

"This is a regular haunt! Today I had a delicious gluten-free "pizza" with parma ham and figs and my husband had smashed avocado on toast. It was a..."

Lex C

"Fantastic breakfast venue. Went twice in the same..."

NABRAS IDRIS JAURO

Smallford Farm Shop Italian Kitchen Cafe

84/100 (1225 ratings)

Pancakes with Bacon and Syrup

Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms

Fresh Brioche

Tagliolini with Prawns

Homemade Porchetta

Burger and Chips and Tea

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cute little farm shop with lovely cafe attached. Farm shop is full of fresh deli foods and lots of quirky products to buy. They also have a home..."

Tanya Malik

"First time to this shop on Sunday. Had Pork roast and Beef. I have to say the star was the vegetables, those were amazing. Pork was a surprise..."

Gordon Au

"Great find! Good selection of high-quality products, from fresh vegetables and fruits, meat and diary selection, to refined oils and pantry items,..."

Gabby P

"Excellent food selections for grocery shopping and wonderful menu to taste in the cafe. We tried the Sunday roast beef and everything was cooked..."

Harris Tzoutzos

"Just back from our first visit to Smallford Farm Shop….we had breakfast and coffee, the quality of the food was superb….we then had a leisurely..."

Kew Designs

"Wow what an amazing find. Lovely farm shop. Amazing cafe. Roast beef sandwich with the balsamic onion chutney was a real treat. Proper tea made from..."

tracy whiting

"I cannot recommend this place enough!! DELICIOUS Italian food, truly reminded me of my childhood in South Italy. Great coffee. Lovely deli full of..."

Elena Angela

"So good I visited twice in a week! First visit was on a Monday and it was easy to get carried away snapping up some beautiful products and a lovely..."

Claudia da Silva

"Nice selection of meat at the butchers counter, fresh fruit, fresh veg, ground coffee, tea pigs, chutneys, wine, beer, jams, pickles, oils and..."

Cam Bridgewater

"Easy free parking. Upmarket delicatessen with nice gift department. The café has informal dining & delicious. We had full English & burger. Spacious..."

Mallorcaluxe

"I love exploring farm shops and seeing all the cute little knickknacks they have to offer. They sell fresh fruit and veg and they have all these..."

Aisha Hussain

"Great food and friendly service in the relaxing café. The shop too is excellent with a warm welcome and helpful staff highly knowledgeable about the..."

Brian Martin

"Only stopped for a coffee and wifi in the cafe but very pleasant inside on a hot day and plenty of outdoor seating available too. The shop looked..."

Anita Bulusu

"I popped in for a coffee and breakfast (avocado on toast) when I was down the road getting my car serviced. My partner and I came back today for a..."

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