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White Hart Hotel, St. Albans

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Fabio Curcio
23-25 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, AL1 1EZ (View on Google Map)
(01727) 853624
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A genuine Grade II* Tudor hotel on the old coaching route through St Albans, one of the oldest buildings in the city, situated opposite the famous Abbey. Atmospheric, it is reputed to be haunted. There are two small cosy bars and an oak-panelled Tudor dining room. A pianist plays on Saturday evenings. Usually two cask beers, often from Oakham and local 3 Brewers.

Historic Interest

Grade II* listed, imposing on Holywell Hill

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
SADC
Last updated
05/03/2025
Last surveyed
25/06/2024
Leasehold owner
Fabio Curcio
Freehold owner
Jayne MacBeath
Pub ID
SHE/724
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: II*

This late-15th century inn has suffered few changes since 'restoration' in 1935. In the two small bars, the counters and shelves attached to a part-stained and leaded partition within the servery are from that time but some modern shelves have been added. The panelling both here and in the room behind which doubles as the hotel reception also looks like 1930s work. Originally there were doors to the reception area at the rear of both bars but now there is a widish opening on the right hand side. The oak panelled walls in the two-part dining room at the back are considerably older, as is the large brick fireplace.

General information about historic pub interiors

A late 15th century inn, the White Hart was' 'restored' in 1935 and the two small bars are little altered since. The half-timbered frontage was added in 1935 as the photo in the left hand bar shows. The two bar counters and shelves attached to a part stained and leaded partition within the servery date from 1935, but some more modern shelves have been added. The panelling in the bars and the room behind which doubles as the hotel reception look 1930s work. The fireplaces in the two bars are modern. Originally there were doors at the treat of both bars to the reception area but there is now a widish opening on the right hand side.

At the rear there is a two part dining room and at the rear the oak panelled walls are much older and could date back many centuries; as does the large brick fireplace with a fine fireback. The unusual cut-out swing sign was designed by the architect J C F James and was exhibited at the Inn Signs Exhibition in 1936.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
12:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
12:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
12:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
12:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday
12:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
12:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
12:30pm - 9:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Vale - Red Kite
Vale - Red Kite Session Bitter • 4.3%
Vale - Red Kite
Vale - Red Kite

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Pianist Sat evenings
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
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Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (70m)
321, 361, 601, 721, 724, 725, S4, S5, S8, S9
All other buses to city centre stop within 500m (St Peters Street)
Nearby Station (650m)
St Albans Abbey
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL147070

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