Pubs & Live Music

The Reading Rooms We only stock local produce – we proudly stock our own beer but also buy from all other local breweries – all of whom are making some excellent beers. We also stock locally produced cider, wine, lager, and soft drinks. We are even lucky enough to be able to supply a range of local spirits which are distilled from a mere two minutes’ walk from the pub. 36, The, High St, Wheathampstead, St Albans AL4 8AA. 01582 833000 www.thereadingrooms.pub/

The Rose and Crown Come and spend some time in a beautiful 400 year old village pub in Sandridge, just on the outskirts of St Albans - on the doorstep of the beautiful, and rapidly growing, Heartwood Forest. We want to offer everything we believe a village pub should - brilliant, genuinely home-cooked food, fantastic, fresh cask ale and a warm welcome for everyone from families to dog walkers, from locals to cyclists and from ramblers to business customers. 24 High St, Sandridge, St Albans AL4 9DD. 01727 859739 https://www.roseandcrownpubsandridge.co.uk/ The Swan At The Swan Wheathampstead, we’re all about great service and quality food. The Swan Wheathampstead can satisfy your appetite. We happily serve couples, families and large groups, and will be glad to make special accommodations for any occasion or request. 56 High St, Wheathampstead, St Albans AL4 8AR. 01582 833110 www./theswanwheathampstead.co.uk/

The Farmer’s Boy The Farmer’s Boy is a family run tastefully refurbished bay-windowed pub with a passion for Live Music. We have an extensive range of Craft Beers, both on tap and in cans, with probably the best selection of cans in town. We also offer guest Cask Ales, Lager and Cider on tap and regular live music events. There is a late licence, a real log fire, and an open back kitchen serving home cooked food. We also have an extremely attractive Beer Garden with a lovely array of plants, several wooden gazebos and lots of outdoor heating. 134 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1PQ. 01727 860535 www.farmersboystalbans.co.uk/

Cross Keys Pub The Cross Keys is a traditional British pub located in a quiet wooded area in the Hertfordshire countryside. We offer a family friendly atmosphere, homemade food, real ale and a large garden with a children’s play area. We are located within easy reach of Wheathampstead, Harpenden, St Albans, Codicote and Hitchin, great if you’re fancy a nice walk or cycle. We look forward to welcoming you. Ballslough Hill, St Albans AL4 8LA. 01582 832165 www.thecrosskeyspub.co.uk/

White Lion The White Lion is a quintessential British village pub with a modern sensibility, freshly prepared food, a great range of independently sourced beer, wine and spirits, comfortable surroundings, and a very warm welcome. Our beer range features brews from some of the most progressive, independent breweries from the UK & beyond, including our very own Big Smoke Brew Co. 91 Sopwell Lane, St Albans AL1 1RN. www.whitelion-pub.co.uk/ Should you wish to wet your whistle in Wheathampstead you could hardly have a wider choice. ‘Old school’ inns and taverns, cocktail bars, live music venues, gastropubs, they all abide aplenty in Wheathampstead. Here are a few suggestions but the best way to find your ‘local’ is surely to take the air and simply explore.

The Mermaid A Traditional Pub in the heart of Saint Albans, serving ever changing Real Ales, Traditional Ciders, Belgian Beers, Tasty Pies with Mash. We are now fully covered and heated in our socially distanced garden. Keeping you safe and warm. 98 Hatfield Rd, St Albans AL1 3RL. 01727 845700 www.facebook.com/mermaidstalbans/

The Boot Welcome to The Boot, located right in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. Built in 1420, The Boot is one of the oldest pubs in the UK and remains a traditional public house serving a great selection of real ale, fine wines, and homemade food. The Boot is the first “Battlefield Pub” to be named by The Battlefields Trust. 4 Market Pl, St Albans AL3 5DG. 01727 857533 www.thebootstalbans.co.uk/