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Olde Fighting Cocks, St. Albans

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Operator: Mitchells & Butlers
16 Abbey Mill Lane, St. Albans, AL3 4HE (View on Google Map)
(01727) 869152
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The pub stakes a claim to be the oldest pub in England, dating from the late 8th century though the current building was finished in 1485 and renamed from the Round House circa 1800. It still retains many original features such as low ceilings, various nooks and crannies and a bread oven next to one of the fireplaces. There is a large refurbished garden to the rear with a new marquee and enclosed garden area for children. There is also some seating to the front of the pub by the river. Parking nearby is limited but there are car parks a pleasant walk away through Verulamium Park and along the River Ver.

Historic Interest

Reputed to be the oldest public house in England

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
05/10/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
SHE/728
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Purity - Pure UBU TasteMatch Prediction

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Purity - Pure UBU
Purity - Pure UBU Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Purity - Pure UBU
Purity - Pure UBU

This beer is served regularly at Olde Fighting Cocks, St. Albans.

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

3 Brewers of St. Albans - Three Brewers Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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3 Brewers of St. Albans - Three Brewers Blonde
3 Brewers of St. Albans - Three Brewers Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4.2%
3 Brewers of St. Albans - Three Brewers Blonde
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
3 Brewers of St. Albans - Three Brewers Blonde

This beer is served regularly at Olde Fighting Cocks, St. Albans.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Booking Advisable
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Support Earthworks Organic Farm, locla produce, Booking Advisable
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Farr Brewery
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (800m)
321, 361, 601, 721, 724, 725, S4, S5, S8, S9
Stops in Holywell Hill
Nearby Station (800m)
St Albans Abbey
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL142068
Directions
At the cathedral, through the arch and to the bottom of the lane

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