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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 a discount on a pint off cask ale.

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
Last surveyed
11/11/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/507
Asset of Community Value
Monday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (There are five handpumps, but only two are currently in use. Beers are rotated regularly. Wainwright Gold and Proper Job were on when visiting.) and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
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Restaurant Restaurant
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
CAMRA discount given on whole pints of cask ale.
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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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!

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