The Rose and Crown, St Albans

Took family in for a swift pint and some food. A change in manager.. upbeat and very friendly.. Garden has been seriously worked on.. Had some great pints of Mad Goose and Doombar with my Bro-in-law and the wives and kids were all catered for superbly. The food was excellent albeit a tad on the expensive side. But this still is a great pub. More friendly and accessible for families than it's neighbours. A proper pub!
Will be popping back next Friday to catch the live music!

18 Jun 2011 18:52

The Rose and Crown, St Albans

A great pub. pretty busy for a sunday and a good crowd of welcoming regualrs. The barman was funny and kept the atmosphere alive and he served some good quality beer. Award winning mad Goose was a winner for us and was copiously drunk. ( the beer that is) Shame they only do food till 5pm on a sunday but that was still later than anywhere else in the area. Apparently it's 9pm the rest of the week. We did get some bowls of chips though. Prices seemed good for food but beer on the heavy side. Typical of punch taverns. A nice garden, sheltered from the rain but fix the smokers heater!
Old pub with old original decor, good location. We'll be back. Thanks

3 Oct 2010 12:50

Mokoko, St Albans

Afraid i didn't enjoy this. A cocktail bar which means a lack of beer and spending ages waiting for a drink whilst they mix some colourful concoction for half a dozen screeching maidens. A place for the pretentious and nouvo riche. Not a pub I think I'll visit again soon. sorry.

3 Oct 2010 12:45