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St Peter’s Quarter

The northern end of the Market is dominated by St. Peter’s church, one of the three churches originally built by the Saxon’s on the main pilgrim routes into St. Albans, it was rebuilt in the Victorian era. Just before St. Peter’s are some of the oldest cottages in St. Albans (their facades are covered in render), and one of the original Parish Workhouses (now an estate agents). On St. Peter’s Street, on the way up to the Jolly Sailor, is a fine set of alms houses from 1627 and another set (1736) can be seen on Hatfield Road, on the way to the Mermaid. 

The northern end of the Market Place saw some of the fiercest fighting in the First Battle of St. Albans (1455). The Bernards Heath area, just north of the Jolly Sailor, was the site of the defeat of the Yorkist forces in the second battle, 6 years later. 

There’s also a lot of music history in the area! 

Trip Map

Route

Note also: The memorial on the corner of St. Peter’s Street and Victoria Street marking the site of The Castle Inn, coming out of which, the Duke of Somerset was killed in the 1st Battle of St. Albans.

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Saint & Sinner at St. Albans. (Pub, External). Published on 12-06-2023
Saint & Sinner, St. Albans McMullen, Pub
Saint & Sinner at St. Albans. (Pub, External). Published on 12-06-2023
Saint & Sinner, St. Albans McMullen, Pub
1 Regular Beer • 1 Changing Beer
Start at the Saint & Sinner, recently converted into a pub by Mc Mullens
Directions

2 minutes

Turn right into St Peter’s Street and stay on the same side of the road until you reach the next pub.

Note also: The Tesco on the Market was the first ever self-service Tesco store (1956)

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The Cock in St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 11-03-2026
Cock, St. Albans Greene King, Pub
The Cock in St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 11-03-2026
Cock, St. Albans Greene King, Pub
2 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
A c17th city centre pub, with musical connections to Donovan, Maddy Prior and Steeleye Span
Directions

1 minute

Cross the road to the next pub.

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Blacksmiths Arms at St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-02-2024
Blacksmiths Arms, St. Albans Stonegate, Pub
Blacksmiths Arms at St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-02-2024
Blacksmiths Arms, St. Albans Stonegate, Pub
2 Changing Beers
A c19th mock Tudor building outside which Rod Argent and his friends formed The Zombies
Directions

8 minutes

On leaving the Blacksmiths, turn right along the narrow service road and head straight into the grounds of St Peter’s Church. Follow the path until you come out into St Peter’s Street and carry on along the road. After you pass the Seventh Day Adventist Church on your left, turn right into Stonecross and follow the road until you reach the next pub.

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(Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Jolly Sailor, St. Albans Wells & Co, Pub
(Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Jolly Sailor, St. Albans Wells & Co, Pub
2 Changing Beers
A traditional two bar pub on the edge of Bernards Heath
Directions

9 minutes

Retrace your steps back to the St Peter’s Churchyard, but on entering take the path to your left with the church on your right. Follow this path until you come out onto Hatfield Road, turn left, and beyond two mini-roundabouts you will find the next pub.

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Mermaid, St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Mermaid, St. Albans Burlison Inns, Pub
Mermaid, St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Mermaid, St. Albans Burlison Inns, Pub
2 Regular Beers • 4 Changing Beers
Excellent ale & cider pub – voted Best Pub in Hertfordshire by The Daily Telegraph in 2025.
Directions
Journey time: 25 minutes

Why you will love this trip

The northern end of the Market is dominated by St. Peter’s church, one of the three churches originally built by the Saxon’s on the main pilgrim routes into St. Albans. Soak up the history and architecture of the area, as well as music history! 

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Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Gluten Free: No

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Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Session Bitter

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Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Hook Norton - Double Stout

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Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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