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Fade to Black @ Trestle Arts Base, St. Albans

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Opens Fri at 9:30am
Russet Drive, St. Albans, AL4 0JQ (View on Google Map)
(01727) 856371
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Bar and coffee shop within the historic Trestle Arts Base building but open to all visitors. Operated by local wine specialists Fade to Black, who also have a premises in Marshalswick. No cask ale, but offers a selection of keg beers as well as some "craft" cans and bottles. Food available includes sandwiches, toasties, and impressive cheese and charcuterie boards. Warning: this venue does not accept cash so payment is by card only.

Historic Interest

The building was originally the chapel of Hill End Hospital, which opened in 1900 and closed in 1995. Hill End was one of five psychiatric hospitals located in the St Albans area.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
St. Albans
Last updated
05/03/2025
Last surveyed
10/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/4060
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday
9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday
9:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday
9:30am - 2:00pm
Sunday
Closed

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