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Welcome to St Albans

The historic city of St Albans blends Roman heritage with a thriving modern beer scene. Known for its handsome medieval streets and the magnificent St Albans Cathedral, the city also boasts an impressive concentration of traditional pubs, independent breweries, and lively beer festivals.

Host to this year's CAMRA Members' Weekend, you'll find a guide to suit every interest, full of handpicked gems from the local CAMRA branch. 

Explore St Albans

The Charter Market Quarter

The Charter Market Quarter

15 minutes 6 curated stops

The Charter Market Quarter has many historical links. One of the only free-standing medieval civic clock towers, the site of the First Battle of St. Albans in 1455, during the Wars of the Roses. Allegedly the Boot Inn played host to soldiers fighting in the battle. There used to be 23 pubs around the Market area!

St Peter’s Quarter

St Peter’s Quarter

25 minutes 5 curated stops

The northern end of the Market is dominated by St. Peter’s church, one of the three churches originally built by the Saxon’s on the main pilgrim routes into St. Albans. Soak up the history and architecture of the area, as well as music history! 

Medieval St. Albans East

Medieval St. Albans East

15 minutes 6 curated stops

This area is packed with history and interesting pubs, some open, and some no longer with us. 

Medieval St. Albans West

Medieval St. Albans West

40 minutes 6 curated stops
Victorian St. Albans

Victorian St. Albans

15 minutes 6 curated stops

See how Victorian industry and the arrival of the railways shaped St Albans. 

St Albans – Fleetville & Camp

St Albans – Fleetville & Camp

1 hour 30 minutes 5 curated stops

Named for the Fleet Print Works and the military training camps once held in the area, this longer trip includes a countryside walk for those who want to really explore St Albans.

Great Real Ale Pubs & Clubs in St Albans

Waterend Barn at St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 02-07-2020
Open
Waterend Barn
Wetherspoon Pub, in St. Albans
3 Regular, 6 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA voucher scheme
  • Outstanding pub conversion
Saint & Sinner at St. Albans. (Pub, External). Published on 12-06-2023
Open
Saint & Sinner
McMullen Pub, in St. Albans
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
The Cock in St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 11-03-2026
Open
Cock
Greene King Pub, in St. Albans
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
Blacksmiths Arms at St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-02-2024
Open
Blacksmiths Arms
Stonegate Pub, in St. Albans
2 Changing Beers
White Swan at St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 14-07-2019
Open
White Swan
Pub, in St. Albans
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
Mermaid, St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Closed • Opens in 39 minutes
Mermaid
Burlison Inns Pub, in St. Albans
2 Regular, 4 Changing Beers
Boot Inn at St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Open
Boot
Star (Heineken UK) Pub, in St. Albans
3 Regular, 3 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
Peahen at St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 02-04-2023
Open
Peahen
McMullen Pub, in St. Albans
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers

Upcoming Events Around St Albans

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London Spring Cider Festival 2026
Beer Festival
London Spring Cider Festival 2026
Saturday 25 April
21.0 miles - Walworth
19th Bexley Beer Festival
Beer Festival
19th Bexley Beer Festival
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 May
29.9 miles - Bexley
Biggleswade Beer & Cider Festival
Beer Festival
Biggleswade Beer & Cider Festival
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 May
23.2 miles - St. Andrew's Street, Biggleswade
3rd Dulwich Beer & Cider Festival
Beer Festival
3rd Dulwich Beer & Cider Festival
Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 May
22.9 miles - East Dulwich
Maidenhead Beer & Cider Festival
Beer Festival
Maidenhead Beer & Cider Festival
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 July
22.1 miles - Maidenhead

Independent Breweries

3 Brewers Brewery Production
3 Brewers of St. Albans
The Potato Shed, Symonds Hyde Farm, Symonds Hyde Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9BB
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