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Bishop's Cave, St. Albans

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19 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, AL1 1EZ (View on Google Map)
(01727) 861546
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Former shop converted to intimate wine bar with five keg beers. Wide selection of wines and bottled beers available to be consumed on or off the premises with a 50p charge for corkage. There is also an extensive range of cheeses available.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
01/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/4042
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 6:00pm
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
300, 321, 361, 362, 724, 725, S4, S5, S8, S9
All buses to city centre stop within 500m
Nearby Station (640m)
St Albans Abbey

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