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Great Northern, St. Albans

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens Wed at Noon
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Private Individual
172 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PQ (View on Google Map)
(01727) 730867
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Situated adjacent to the Odyssey cinema, this independent Grade II-listed pub reopened in 2015 after significant renovation and now has a modern interior feel plus a large and pleasant garden which includes a heated marquee. The pub stocks a rotating range of cask beers and strives to include at least one Hertfordshire ale - discount is available for CAMRA members. Traditional cider is also stocked. The pub is well known for its good quality menu of British classic dishes and Sunday roasts. It hosts occasional brewery take overs and restaurant pop-ups with speciality menus. A well-attended quiz is held every Tuesday, with a film specific quiz on the last Wednesday of each month in concert with the adjacent cinema. Music nights are also held on the first Wednesday of each month. There is an annual Summer Beer Festival held in June/July with other ad hoc beer festivals hosted throughout the year..

Historic Interest

Originally the Alma, the pub changed its name due to the nearby (now closed but preserved) railway station on the old St Albans to Hatfield line. The pub underwent a major renovation in 2014/15 which included the removal of its old central semi-circular bar and installation of a relocated replacement at one end of the building.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Alma
Local Authority
St Albans District Council
Last updated
Last surveyed
10/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Independently registered company.
Pub ID
SHE/692
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - 12:30am
Saturday
Noon - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (A porter/seasonal ale is usually available during the winter months on handpump. Four changing handpumps in use at present. Fifth pump will be brought into service from May 2022. Intention to have at least 1 LocAle.) and 1 regular beer.

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly at Great Northern, St. Albans.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Porter.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
One changing cider on handpump throughout the year. Supplemented by boxed ciders on the bar (second pump to be converted to Ale)
LocAle LocAle
Intention is to stock one LocAle (Tring/Farr/3 Brewers/Mad Squirrel) at all times. Option for a second once bar moves to 5 handpumps.
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
One annual (summer), 2 seasonal.
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off a pint of real ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
357, 602
All other buses to city centre stop within 1000m
Nearby Station (500m)
St Albans City
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL151068

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