Sunday Roasts in St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Sunday Roasts in St. Albans
A Sunday lunch certainly means different things to different people. For some, this traditional ritual represents an excuse to gather family and friends together for some quality time, while for others, it’s a delicious and indulgent way to cure the weekends hangover. Whatever your reason, I’m sure we can all agree that there is little better than a good local Sunday Roast.
These days the humble roast dinner has been elevated to more than just meat and two veg. From classic roasts with all the trimmings, to more extravagant three-course affairs, we've rounded up some local spots to try out the classic sunday lunch.
Check out our list of places to head to for a delicious Roast in St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Alban’s Well
Where: 55 - 57 St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3DY.
About: The Alban Well opened on the high street in 2021 with opulent décor and a wine wall.
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The Beech House
Don’t miss the duck fat roasted potatoes.
Where: 81 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EG.
About: The restaurant was modernised at the start of the year with lovely fresh décor. The Beech House has outdoor European style seating in the warmer months and the menu is Mediterranean inspired.
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The Beehive
Where: 2 Keyfield Terrace, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1QL.
About: A simple, reliable pub with a great beer garden and individual heated outdoor booths.
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The Cock Inn
Top-notch Sunday roasts including grass-reared Highland beef sirloin.
Where: 48 St. Peters Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3NF.
About: The Cock Inn is one of the most popular and traditional pubs in the city. They serve over 100 roasts each Sunday, and are frequently billed as “The best roast In St. Albans”.
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The Garibaldi
Where: 61 Albert Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NG
About: This pub transports you back to the Victoria era with plenty of period features and a traditional approach. It’s a firm favourite with diners.
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The Goat
Their Sunday Roast menu has plenty of sides.
Where: 14 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NG
About: Occupying a site that has its history dating back to 1587, the Goat Inn still retains historic architecture and original features.
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The Great Northern Pub
Sunday roasts include a Veggie Wellington option for vegetarians.
Where: 172 London Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1PQ.
About: A traditional pub which gets glowing reviews and whose new owners have invested a significant amount in the last five years to improve the décor, facilities, and food.
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The King Harry
Their Sunday roast menu has a sought-after trio of meats option (beef, chicken, and pork belly to share).
Where: 2 King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4BL.
About: The newly refurbished pub has a mix of traditional features and modern décor, serving up regularly rotating craft beers on tap and delicious pub classics.
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The Peahen
Sunday roast with all the trimmings, includes sides such as cauliflower cheese and sage and onion stuffing.
Where: 14 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NG
About: With its roots as a trading post going back as far as 1480, the Peahen pub has been managed by Hertfordshire family brewers McMullen & Sons Ltd, since 1936.
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The Prae Wood Arms
Where: The Prae Wood Arms, Garden House Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6JZ.
About: Formerly a majestic house known as ‘The Pre’ built in 1838 by Lady Frances Cooke Grimston, this lovely pub is set in spacious grounds and has been restored to its former glory.
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The Saint and Sinner
Where: 16 St Peter’s St, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3NA.
About: The new kid on the block opened in 2023 after a major refurbishment. It is founded in the old home of the St Albans mayor, which dates back to the 1760s. It is run by Hertfordshire family brewers McMullen & Sons Ltd, who also have the Peahen.
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The Six Bells Inn
Where: 16-18 St Michaels Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SH.
About: The Six Bells is a characterful old pub nestled down the historic St Michaels Street, with regular guest beers on tap and just a short walk from the Verulamium Park.
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St. Michaels Manor Hotel
Where: Fishpool Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4RY.
About: St Michael’s Manor hotel is a large and glamorous townhouse which originally dates back 500 years. It is set within picturesque acres of land with its own lake, in the historic district of St Albans.
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The Verulam
Here you can order the much-coveted trio of roast meats.
Where: 41 Lower Dagnall Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4QE.
About: A historical pub taken over by an award-winning team which prides itself on having a traditional gastro pub menu and dozens of beer and cask ales on offer.
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The White Hart Hotel
Where: 23-25 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1EZ.
About: Right in the heart of St Albans, the hotel and bar/restaurant date back to 1470. With well-preserved architecture in and out, the historical charm is impressive.
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The White Lion
Vegetarians will delight in the maple roasted roots and mushroom and cashew wellington.
Where: 48 St. Peters Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3NF.
About: A quintessentially traditional, British pub seeped in history with cosy, rich décor, and a new extensive covered beer garden.
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Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
Where: Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, 16 Abbey Mill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HE.
About: The Fighting Cocks pub claims to be one of the oldest pubs in England, with the original site said to date back to 793 AD.
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