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Olde Fighting Cocks at St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 02-04-2023

Olde Fighting Cocks, St. Albans

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16 Abbey Mill Lane, St. Albans, AL3 4HE (Directions)
(01727) 869152
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The pub stakes a claim to be the oldest pub in England, dating from the late 8th century though the current building was finished in 1485 and renamed from the Round House circa 1800. It still retains many original features such as low ceilings, various nooks and crannies and a bread oven next to one of the fireplaces. There is a large refurbished garden to the rear with a new marquee and enclosed garden area for children. There is also some seating to the front of the pub by the river. Parking nearby is limited but there are car parks a pleasant walk away through Verulamium Park and along the River Ver.

Historic Interest

Reputed to be the oldest public house in England

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Mitchells & Butlers
Local Authority
Last updated
19/01/2024
Last surveyed
05/10/2022
Pub ID
SHE/728
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
18:00-21:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
18:00-21:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
18:00-21:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
18:00-21:00
Friday
Noon-Midnight
18:00-21:00
Saturday
Noon-Midnight
Noon-21:00
Sunday
Noon-22:30
Noon-16:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Booking Advisable
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Support Earthworks Organic Farm, locla produce, Booking Advisable
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Farr Brewery
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (800m)
321, 361, 601, 721, 724, 725, S4, S5, S8, S9
Stops in Holywell Hill
Nearby Station (800m)
St Albans Abbey
Directions
At the cathedral, through the arch and to the bottom of the lane
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