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Medieval St. Albans East

The area bounded by London Road, Holywell Hill, Sopwell Lane and Keyfield Terrace is one of the oldest areas of St. Albans. The route along Sopwell Lane and up Holywell Hill was once the main road from London to the Midlands and the North West - until it was replaced by London Road in the 1790’s, and then the by the M1. Until the M1 was opened the London Road, Holywell Hill junction was said to be the busiest road junction outside London. This area is packed with interesting pubs, some open, and some no longer with us. 

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1
The Goat, St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-07-2015
Goat Inn, St. Albans Wells & Co, Pub
The Goat, St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-07-2015
Goat Inn, St. Albans Wells & Co, Pub
4 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
Start at the The Goat Inn, a classic c16th coaching inn, which once had stabling for over 70 horses.
Directions

2 minutes

On leaving the pub, turn left and follow the road to the next pub.

Note also: What was the Crown & Anchor, on the corner of Sopwell Lane and Holywell Hill. It dates from the first half of c15th and is one of the few remaining unreconstructed medieval inn buildings (now a private residence). There were another 6 pubs on Holywell Hill alone – spot the clues!

2
White Lion at St Albans. (Pub). Published on 01-01-1970
White Lion, St. Albans Pub
White Lion at St Albans. (Pub). Published on 01-01-1970
White Lion, St. Albans Pub
1 Regular Beer
A c16th, 2 bar pub, with the tiny snug bar on the right of the entrance
Directions

1 minute

Turn left out of the front entrance of the pub and you will see the Hare and Hounds in front of you.

3
Hare & Hounds at St. Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-02-2024
Hare & Hounds, St. Albans Stonegate, Pub
Hare & Hounds at St. Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-02-2024
Hare & Hounds, St. Albans Stonegate, Pub
2 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
A listed c17th pub opposite the White Lion
Directions

1 minute

On leaving the pub, cross Sopwell Lane and walk a very short way up Keyfield Terrace before turning left into Albert Street where you will find the next pub.

4
Garibaldi at St. Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-02-2024
Garibaldi, St. Albans Fuller's, Pub
Garibaldi at St. Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-02-2024
Garibaldi, St. Albans Fuller's, Pub
4 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
A c19th pub with Fullers beers and a traditional interior
Directions

1 minute

Turn left as you leave the pub, and turn left back into Keyfield Terrace. You will see the next pub in front of you.

5
White Hart Tap, St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-07-2015
White Hart Tap, St. Albans Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns), Pub
White Hart Tap, St Albans. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-07-2015
White Hart Tap, St. Albans Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns), Pub
3 Regular Beers • 3 Changing Beers
First licensed in 1841 and was originally probably a ‘tap’ for the White Hart Hotel. Cosy one bar pub.
Directions

1 minute

Turn left as you leave the pub. Walk along Keyfield Terrace, continuing as the road becomes a pedestrianised path. You will find the next pub on your left.

Note also: Key Field was a large open area used for grazing up to the time London Road was built – thus Keyfield Terrace – and was separated from St. Albans proper by a large Celtic ditch – the Tonman Ditch – now filled in.

6
Beehive at St Albans. (Pub, External). Published on 02-04-2023
Beehive, St. Albans Stonegate (formerly Ei Group), Pub
Beehive at St Albans. (Pub, External). Published on 02-04-2023
Beehive, St. Albans Stonegate (formerly Ei Group), Pub
3 Changing Beers
A late c18th pub with a good selection of beers
Directions
Journey time: 15 minutes

Why you will love this trip

This area is packed with history and interesting pubs, some open, and some no longer with us. 

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