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 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 pint in a fine venue.
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 on my twiglets snack with half a pint to refresh myself after some water. Toilets are outside in retro style however they are clean. I hope others shall pay a visit here
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 on a modest house!...and OMG..this is where CAMRA started about 2 years before I first joined!
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 Taylor Landlord. Branded as McMullen, although I didn’t see any of their ales. Definitely worth supporting ‘proper’ pubs such as this one.
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St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3
Produce is sourced or foraged from the local area and served on the varied menu of this lively pub.
St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3
St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3
The White Swan is a traditional Irish/English pub situated in the historic market town of St Albans.