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Olde Fighting Cocks, St. Albans

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Mitchells & Butlers
16 Abbey Mill Lane, St. Albans, AL3 4HE (View on Google Map)
(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
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
29/06/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
SHE/728
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers (Regular beers from Adnams, Purity & 3Brewers plus 4 guests including a LocAle) and 0 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
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (800m)
300, 321, 361, 362, 724, 725, S4, S5, S8, S9
Stops in Holywell Hill
Nearby Station (800m)
St Albans Abbey
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL142068
Directions
At the cathedral, through the arch and to the bottom of the lane

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