FOODIES WELCOME
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St Albans has a remarkable history and reputation with food and drink. It’s modern-day foodie scene makes it a must-enjoy destination. An historic inn-keeping city, St Albans has the most pubs per square mile in the country and is home to England’s Oldest pub, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, as confirmed by The Guinness Book of Records. Did you know the hot cross bun originated in St Albans? The ‘Alban Bun’ was created by Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a 14th Century Monk at St Albans Abbey, who developed the recipe and would feed the poor on Good Friday. With over 100 restaurants, bistros, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, there is something to suit every taste for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. St Albans is home to a plethora of award-winning destinations that are perfect for special occasions and culinary gatherings - including Thompson, the only 3AA rosette fine dining restaurant in Hertfordshire. Enjoy incredible flavours from around the world with street food stalls on the weekly markets, with plant based and gluten free options available. Be sure to look out for the mouthwatering pop-up food markets and festivals which St Albans is so well-known for. Wander down to The Waffle House, for scrumptious Belgian waffles, located in the idyllic 16th Century Kingsbury Watermill DID YOU KNOW: overlooking the River Ver. When it comes to food and While filming at Elstree Studios, Tom Cruise is said to have ordered lobster and drink, St Albans really is chicken tikka masala when he visited Veer hard to beat! Dhara restaurant in St Albans.
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