VISIT ST ALBANS

In our opinion, all the best days start with a good cup of coffee so why not pop down to St.Albans and grab a morning coffee at Hatch in Christopher Place. The award winning cafe / diner has a delicious offering on their menu, perfect for brunch (or burgers later!) and if you wanted to finish the day where you started, they're open late for cocktails too!

www.hatchstalbans.com

7-8 Christopher Place, AL3 5DQ

Monday - Wednesday- 9am – 4pm*

Thursday - Saturday - 9am - 4pm / 5pm - 10pm*

Sunday - 9am - 5pm*

*KITCHEN CLOSES 1 HOUR BEFORE CLOSE*

After your morning coffee, why not take a wander and explore the St.Albans market, which is on every Wednesday and Saturday. From food stalls to unique products, you’re likely to find a gem of sorts while strolling around. On the second Sunday of every month you'll find the Farmer's market with gorgeous fresh produce, and depending on the time of year we also have seasonal market stalls, like the Christmas Market, situated around the Cathedral. All of these are surrounded by a number of high street shops located on Peter's Street, St Christopher's Place and the Maltings Shopping Arcade.

www.stalbans.gov.uk/visit-st-albans-markets

You’ll find us on High Street, and we’d love to welcome you in for you to find some amazing additions to your wardrobe. You can always use our Style Me service to book an appointment with one of our stylists who can pre-select some gorgeous options for you ahead of you arriving! Click here to find out more about our styling services... STYLE ME

6-8 High Street, St Albans, AL3 4EL

Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 6pm.
Sunday 11am – 5pm.

Toast St Albans is the newest Brunch restaurant bringing you coffee, cocktails and things on toast! If you're looking for a comfortable & cosy spot to hang out with friends & family, whilst eating wholesome comfort food, then this is the place, with you're favourite flavours on toast!

www.toaststalbans.com

6 Waddington Road AL3 5EX

Monday - Sunday 9am-4pm

For the warmer seasons visit Darlish Ice Cream Parlour to get your sweet tooth fix! If you love Middle Eastern flavours then you are in for a treat with the new must-visit place in St Albans!  The first UK's Persian Ice cream parlour is here and serving amazing different flavours... you must try the Pistachio Halva and the Coconut and Barberry! They have plently of other sweet treats, teas and coffees too.

www.darlish.com

9 Christopher Place AL3 5DQ

Verulamium Park is 100 acres of gorgeous parkland right by the city centre and named after the ancient city of Verulamium on which it stands. Take a stroll around the lake and see if you can spot the Roman ruins before popping into the museum to find out more about it's history, and if you've got a little one then they'll love the toddler splash park for some fun on a warm day! Quench a thirst after all that walking and have a drink in the oldest pub in Britain, Ye Old Fighting Cocks. There's also a spectacular fireworks display around Bonfire Night so if you time it right you can always finish your day in St.Albans with a bang! 

www.enjoystalbans.com/listing/verulamium-park

St Michaels Street, AL3 4SW

Relax and unwind in a friendly, tranquil environment. Have some much needed me time or visit with a friend and treat yourself to the many different treatments. With a high level customer service and friendly atmosphere you are bound to want to visit again and again...Book me in!  

www.eve-and-adam.com

12 Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BX

Not done shopping yet? If you paused for a shopping break, then pop back and complete your spree with us! We're also right opposite the Village Arcade which is home to The Flower Box, a boutique florist with the most beautiful blooms (and cacti, which we're also partial too!) so pick up a bunch before wandering through the Cathedral grounds and rose garden for a dose of stunning scenery.

www.flowerboxstalbans.co.uk

23 George Street AL3 4ES

Be enchanted by the stunning cathedral at the heart of St. Albans. Not only is the landmark itself beautiful, but also the grounds that surround it. Keep an eye out for The Alban Pilgramige in June each year which is a fun parade for all the family to enjoy. 

www.stalbanscathedral.org

Head on over to George Street and into The Abbey for that home away from home feel - try their delicious seasonal menu filled with lots of produce sourced locally and their bottomless brunch is one you need to try. The interiors are beautiful, full of character, and definitely get a piccie infront of their amazing stain glass window and flower wall in the conservatory....instagram ready!!   

www.theabbeystalbans.com

8 George Street, St Albans, AL3 4ER

Peckish again? Head over to Dylans on George Street for delicious food & drink in this contemporary pub. The interiors are also beautifully quirky so have your camera at the ready for the perfect Instagram shot!

www.dylanskingsarms.com

7 George St, St Albans AL3 4ER
 

After a long day, why not relax and unwind with some prosecco and popcorn at the Odyssey Cinema on London Road. A single-screen cinema with an old school charm, it’s the perfect venue for getting cosy on a sofa with a glass of bubbles for some classic or modern films. 

www.odysseypictures.co.uk

166 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1PQ
 

Hulya and Mark are the husband and wife team behind Tabure, a beautiful Turkish restaurant in the heart of St Albans town. A warm, welcoming atmoshere and beautiful interiors, Tabure is all about Turkish cuisine and culture. It offers diners something new and refreshing and is a favourite among the team as a great lunch or evening spot. 

https://www.tabure.co.uk/

6 Spencer Street, St Albans, AL3 5EG

If you are looking for a quintessential English pub, The Boot is for you. 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. Located on St Albans famous Market Place, you will find yourself close to some of the finest landmarks St Albans has to offer including The Clock Tower and St Albans Cathedral.

www.thebootstalbans.co.uk

4 Market Place AL3 5DG

Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 12am (Kitchen Open 12pm – 3pm, 5pm – 9pm)

Friday & Saturday: 12pm – 00.45am (Kitchen Open 12pm – 5pm)

Sunday: 12pm – 11.30pm (Kitchen Open 12pm – 4pm) Bookings Highly Advised

As they say themselves, the proof is in the pudding! If you've got a sweet tooth then this is a must-visit in St.Albans. Treat yourself to the most delicious puddings you'll ever taste....we recommend the flourless chocolate cake and the salted caramel & peanut butter brownies! 

www.thepuddingstop.com

6 The Colonnade, Verulam Rd, St Albans AL3 4DD

Our go-to restaurant of choice for a delicious meal, you'll find Prime Steak & Grill on London Road and can spot it's twinkly trees outside when it's dark. Perfect food and stunning interiors, along with impeccable service, will make it a meal to remember - perfect for special occasions!

www.primesteakandgrill.com/st-albans

83-85 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1LN

Deep in the Hertfordshire countryside, with the excitement of London not too far, Sopwell House is a hidden sanctuary for those who appreciate comfortable refinement and relaxation. Complementing this sumptuous environment, guests are be welcomed by the genuine warmth of their family-run hotel with its dedicated team and a host of sophisticated spa & restaurant facilities and services.

www.sopwellhouse.co.uk

Cottonmill Lane, St Albans  AL1 2HQ

The Hub on Verulam is a social hub of activity, with its open kitchen restaurant serving wild and wonderful food all day, as well as their coffee and pretty epic cocktails (inwhich you can have your very own masterclass in). Enjoy entertainment with their live sport, live music, independent cinema, community events and comedy in their two screening rooms. Not only that theyr have their own Deli as well, so you can walk away with some yummy delicatessens, to enjoy at home.

thehubonverulam.com

5 / 5a Verulam Road AL3 4DA

There's a lot to fit into one day, so why not make a mini-break of it and stay overnight at St. Michaels Manor Hotel. Relax and get a good night's sleep, before spending another day in St.Albans (and maybe another trip back to us to get that top you ended up dreaming about!) Set in gorgeous country gardens with it's own one acre lake, it's the epitome of tranquility, and a little haven in the city. 

www.stmichaelsmanor.com

Fishpool St, St Albans AL3 4RY

Books On The Hill is a beautiful book shop with a team of dedicated book collectors and reading enthusiasts, who strive to match the right book with the right person. It is a warm and inviting, old-fashioned bookshop. A haven for busy lives. A meeting place for readers, writers, poets, talkers, speakers, thinkers and dreamers. The bookshop is split into two rooms, the first, their traditional Green Room, holding curated New Books and their Curiosity Cabinet.  The second room, painted in Bookroom Red, holds Antiquarian, Vintage, Penguin Classics, Children’s Vintage and Children’s New, Young Adult and a Gifts section.  

www.books-on-the-hill.co.uk

1 Holywell Hill AL1 1ER

Mon 10am-5:30pm

Tues CLOSED

Wed to Sat 10am-5:30pm

Sundays 11am-4pm