Pubs and bars

This St Albans pub is set to undergo major changes in 2025.

Historic St Albans pub set to be renamed and refurbished in 2025

The Jones family celebrated a successful year of business on Sunday, November 3.

The Jones family celebrated a successful year of business on Sunday, November 3.

'The pub is back on the map!' - St Albans pub landlords mark first year in charge

Farr Brew will open its new brewery with a party on Friday, November 22.

Farr Brew will open its new brewery with a party on Friday, November 22.

Farr Brew owners 'excited' to finally open new Redbourn brewery

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks became the centre of attention this week, not for its beer or food, but its seasonal makeover.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks became the centre of attention this week, not for its beer or food, but its seasonal makeover.

St Albans pub offers 'light-hearted' response to Halloween decorations backlash

The Peacock on Hatfield Road, is one of St Albans many pubs per square mile, but it has become a revolving door in recent years.

The Peacock on Hatfield Road, is one of St Albans many pubs per square mile, but it has become a revolving door in recent years.

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Stonegate Group looks for new tenants to takeover St Albans pub

A quirky idea from a long-standing local pub - The Holly Bush at Potters Crouch can now be hired free of charge.

A quirky idea from a long-standing local pub - The Holly Bush at Potters Crouch can now be hired free of charge.

Popular pub near St Albans offering free private hire for the community

The Rose and Crown pub has taken a big step towards reopening after planning permission was granted.

The Rose and Crown pub has taken a big step towards reopening after planning permission was granted.

Historic 16th-century St Albans pub takes big step towards reopening

The Boot, St Albans

The Boot, St Albans

WATCH: Popular St Albans pub features in new lager advert

The Horn will celebrate its 50th birthday in November

The Horn will celebrate its 50th birthday in November

Beloved St Albans pub announces 50th anniversary party with live music

Rob Lovatt and Roger Protz

Rob Lovatt and Roger Protz

Columnist to explore history of brewing at St Albans Beer & Cider Festival

Beer column: See history restored at St Albans' Waterend Barn

The government is considering a ban on outdoor smoking - including in pub beer gardens.

The government is considering a ban on outdoor smoking - including in pub beer gardens.

St Albans and Harpenden pubs react to outdoor smoking ban plans

Beer column: Enjoy the 'best of Belgian' fruit beer from St Albans

Watford-born Gareth Southgate is hoping to lead England to glory at Euro 2024.

Watford-born Gareth Southgate is hoping to lead England to glory at Euro 2024.

English football

Euro 2024: 7 St Albans pubs to soak up all the action this summer

Old Midnight Hen

Old Midnight Hen

Beer column: Greene King makes a strong commitment to real ale with new site

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans - believed to be Britain's oldest pub

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans - believed to be Britain's oldest pub

St Albans: ‘Britain’s oldest pub’ bounces back with 5-star hygiene rating

As we back the St Albans pub's claim for the title, here's England's five other main contenders.

As we back the St Albans pub's claim for the title, here's England's five other main contenders.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks' five challengers for England's oldest pub

AK Original Mild

AK Original Mild

Beer column: Raise a glass for Festival of Mild this month

The Boot's father and son publicans have been given an award to mark their 20th anniversary at the helm.

The Boot's father and son publicans have been given an award to mark their 20th anniversary at the helm.

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Father and son team handed award after 20 years running city centre pub

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans has been handed a 1/5 food hygiene rating.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans has been handed a 1/5 food hygiene rating.

'Britain's oldest pub' given 1/5 food hygiene rating

St Albans City and District Council

St Albans City and District Council

Harpenden bar secures 2am last orders despite concerns

We've listed five St Albans and Harpenden pubs that have won awards in recent years.

We've listed five St Albans and Harpenden pubs that have won awards in recent years.

Five award-winning pubs in St Albans and Harpenden

St Albans has been ranked among the UK's best places for a night out.

St Albans has been ranked among the UK's best places for a night out.

St Albans ranked among UK's best party cities

A group of men gathered outside Hoo House, Harpenden - a photograph supplied to St Albans City and District Council as part of a licensing objection.

A group of men gathered outside Hoo House, Harpenden - a photograph supplied to St Albans City and District Council as part of a licensing objection.

Hoo House in Harpenden applies for extended alcohol licence

The Horn was founded back in 1974.

The Horn was founded back in 1974.

St Albans pub announces 50th anniversary celebrations

Jim and Liz Pratt, landlords of the Robin Hood

Jim and Liz Pratt, landlords of the Robin Hood

Robin Hood in St Albans wins CAMRA pub and cider pub of the year

Guinness Foreign Extra Stout

Guinness Foreign Extra Stout

Beer column: Why the most popular beer today is stout

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks has closed due to

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks has closed due to

Reports of 'group trouble' in St Albans shuts 'Britain's Oldest Pub'

Five Points Best

Five Points Best

Beer column: 'A pint of Best' is still a familiar cry in many local pubs

We've listed five venues in and near St Albans that will be showing the action.

We've listed five venues in and near St Albans that will be showing the action.

5 places in and near St Albans to watch the Super Bowl

Dylans' head chef Josh Searle.

Dylans' head chef Josh Searle.

Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs list

Meet Josh: The chef driving Dylans at The Kings Arms' recent success

Dylans was recently acclaimed as a place to eat one of the best steaks in the UK.

Dylans was recently acclaimed as a place to eat one of the best steaks in the UK.

Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs list

St Albans pub climbs more than 20 places in Top 100 list

The Crooked Billet, Colney Heath.

The Crooked Billet, Colney Heath.

Pub hit by truck listed as Asset of Community Value

Harpenden's The Silver Cup sits eighth on the list.

Harpenden's The Silver Cup sits eighth on the list.

Harpenden pub named among UK's top 15 places for roast dinner

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks and Martin Robinson with KatiePlusJuan.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks and Martin Robinson with KatiePlusJuan.

Landlord of 'Britain's oldest pub' helps singer-songwriters release album

Plans to restore historic pub receive 250 public comments

Having drank his first pint at the pub, Pete was 23-years-old when he took it on.

Having drank his first pint at the pub, Pete was 23-years-old when he took it on.

'An outstanding pub' - Harpenden publicans recognised with award

Dale and Holly Harvey have had a drink in 2,192 pubs so far.

Dale and Holly Harvey have had a drink in 2,192 pubs so far.

Man trying every pub in Britain names St Albans boozer among favourites

St Albans, Hatfield and Harpenden pubs have all been nominated.

St Albans, Hatfield and Harpenden pubs have all been nominated.

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

Nominations revealed for South Herts Pub of the Year

Fuller's Vintage

Fuller's Vintage

Beer column: Raise a glass and toast our national drink

Pumpkin carving, live comedy and club classics can all be expected.

Pumpkin carving, live comedy and club classics can all be expected.

'Britain's oldest pub' to celebrate Halloween with trio of spooky events

'Haunted' Three Horseshoes pub under new ownership

The Herts Advertiser visited the bar to experience all that is has to offer.

The Herts Advertiser visited the bar to experience all that is has to offer.

REVIEW: New St Albans cocktail lounge raises the bar

Rebecca Levene has taken over the Three Blackbirds in Flamstead

Rebecca Levene has taken over the Three Blackbirds in Flamstead

The Three Blackbirds: New owner Rebecca has 'high hopes' for Flamstead pub

New 'Octagon' cocktail bar opens at Sopwell House

John and Mark run three separate pubs.

John and Mark run three separate pubs.

St Albans pub managers to celebrate 10 years at the helm

Beer column: The Silver Cup in Harpenden achieves two rare awards

Have your say on who should claim the award.

Have your say on who should claim the award.

St Albans' best food and drink venue: A closer look at the five nominees

The exterior of the Saint & Sinner.

The exterior of the Saint & Sinner.

Saint & Sinner pub 'has exceeded all expectations'

2023 Awards: What's your favourite food and drink venue in St Albans District?

The Elephant and Castle pub in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire.

The Elephant and Castle pub in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire.

Herts pub named among UK’s top 5 ‘best country pubs’

The Silver Cup is one of ten locations on the Good Food Guide's 2023 list.

The Silver Cup is one of ten locations on the Good Food Guide's 2023 list.

Harpenden pub named in top 100 local restaurants

It will be the first free all-day festival since the pub's owners took over.

It will be the first free all-day festival since the pub's owners took over.

Britain's Oldest Pub to host 'mini-Glastonbury'

McMullens also owns The Peahen, on London Road.

McMullens also owns The Peahen, on London Road.

Saint & Sinner team 'really excited' as pub finally opens