This wonderful pub is the home of CAMRA. The first branch meeting of the Campaign For Real Ale was held here on the 20th of November, 1972. As you'd expect, the Ale was excellent and in good condition. Service was fast and friendly. It was also great to see the local CAMRA members enjoying a good pi
On my third stay-over visit to St Albans. Madge found another locals bar just outside the city centre. Great vibe. Had Young's bitter...long dead from Wandsworth but alive as a Zombie beer. Still pretty good. Who TF brews it now? Great L shaped bar. Would move here if we had the odd million to blow
I had to go here as this was the first pub where Campaign for Real Ale was formed and you can tell how the pub must have looked years ago bas it looks like it hasn't changed much. Good little stop after a folk festival and although this place was quiet, I had a nice chance to relax in peace nibbling
Probably the most traditional ‘boozer’ in St Albans, as can be seen from the photographs. I haven’t had to go outside to the toilets in a pub in many a year!
The clientele is primarily locals, although the atmosphere is welcoming. Three/four well-kept ales on draught; had a good pint of Timothy T
The pub just changed hands last week. It is a bit dated in places and much of it needs attention. The new staff are experienced and friendly. Good luck guys.
THIS is a pub! Good beer, friendly locals, perfect back street boozer
I can't believe you guys are still there! Happy that you are! I used to work up the street at a company called Boston Trust and Savings about 30 years ago. The Landlord was named George, and he was a great bloke, but a little rough around the edges. He had a fun lunch ordering system that confused e
Proper little pub! Still got an outside loo! Very friendly, if you love pubs this place has to be worth a visit or two!
A very nice little pub good beer 🍺 friendly people 😊
Very rare old fashioned pub still with outside toilets,like walking through a time wharp plenty of character. Quality real ales good prices
Perhaps it doesn't distinguish itself from the many great pubs in St Albans, but this is a pleasant place to spend an evening. Good beer and ambience make it a fine drinkers' pub.
Arguably it was where CAMRA was founded, over a few ales of course. Worth a stop off on any pub crawl for that reason a
Just how a local pub should be, run by very friendly and decent community people. Very well cared for real ales and great home cooked food.
Superb!
Fantastic pint of Timmy Taylor's, great pub atmosphere. Good for watching rugby.
5am opening on weekdays. A pub with those hours deserves a five star rating.
Amazing. Old school pub. Good beer and simple, straightforward food. Been coming for years.
One of the last few “proper pubs” outside toilets and all!
Good unspolit real ale focused town pub, notable as the place where the first ever CAMRA branch meeting was held.
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