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Colney Fox, London Colney

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Operator: Vintage Inns (Mitchells & Butlers)
1 Barnet Road, London Colney, AL2 1BL (View on Google Map)
(01727) 823698
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This ivy-covered inn is a pleasurable refreshment halt for walkers following the banks of the River Colne. It has a 13 bedroom innkeeper's lodge which continues the Colney Fox's tradition of welcoming travellers. It's local charm attracts nature enthusiasts and ramblers, as well as diners and drinkers from St Albans and nearby Potters Bar, Shenley and Radlett. Note: YOU HAVE TO REGISTER TO PARK AT THE BAR. Offers CAMRA Members 20p a pint off cask ales.

Historic Interest

In the 1940's and 1950's the building was originally Tyttenhanger Boys School but closed when the bypass was built.It then became the Watersplash Hotel named after the local lido and fountain. The pub was later bought by bass who removed the fountain,the lido was long gone,and converted the pub into a vintage inn

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Watersplash Hotel
Local Authority
St Albans City Council
Last updated
05/03/2025
Last surveyed
04/06/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/507
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Three changing beers sometimes range reduced.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Colney Fox, London Colney.

Three changing beers sometimes range reduced.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly at Colney Fox, London Colney.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Offers 20p a pint off cask ales
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
84, 357, 602
Closest station (5000m)
St Albans City
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL184037

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