The Peahen in St Albans

Roomy pub, lots of different drink options

Wonderful pub (a lot bigger than it looks from the outside!) with great staff and a beer garden. Fantastic lunchtime deal during the week with lovely sandwiches.

Great food, highly recommend the chicken wings and the garlic prawns

The Peahen never disappoints, friendly and professional bar staff. Great atmosphere with a great range of age groups, no one will feel excluded in this bar.

Roast dinner ( chicken and beef!)! We’re both perfect… sides were very good too ( would have liked bigger portions… but maybe just me !!) drinks and service were very good too .. no complaints here … we will return soon… thank you for making our special day ( birthday 🎁) memorable… see you soon!! 🥘

Come on who is ripping off customers, treat people like they have a modicum of common sense, £3.45 for a small 5 sip hot chocolate, is this really how low you can go or can I expect you too stoop even lower to maximise profits at the expense of client base, you had one member of staff working entire bar, customers waiting a very very very long tike to be ripped off. This was the last chance to get things right, we will never ever ever be ripped off again in your venue. Wish people stopped visiting so it forces you to review your sharp trading practices of rip of culture and sub standard staffing levels.

Graydon’s service was outstanding. Special request on allergy related cocktails and he dealt with it amazingly. Thank you

The Peahem is a great place for a night out in St Albans. It has a fun atmosphere, friendly door staff, happy bar staff and sensible drinks prices.

The food is okay, but the service was absolutely great! The waiters were so nice and knowledgeable that they made brunch such a fun morning

This bar is located in a corner position in the centre of town, not far from the hotel where we were staying. We visited after dinner on a freezing cold night and were pleased to find that it was nice and warm. It is a large and well presented bar with pleasant professional staff and very reasonably priced wine. We enjoyed a bottle of good quality Spanish wine which cost £19.95. It made a good end to our evening.

Matthew was a fantastic server. Catered to all of our needs. Had the flat iron steak ciabatta with chips. Only £9, great value for money and the steak was top tier. Highly recommend.

Came in to grab some food, had the steak flatbread, it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly cooked and looked as good as it tasted. Our server Matthew was an absolute joy, super friendly guy, wonderful service. Will 100% be back. Thank you :)

Excellent food, excellent service. Recommended

We didn't eat here, just drinks. Friendly and attentive bar staff, clean bar area and toilets. It wasn't overly busy when we went in but it soon filled up (usually busy) Nice place for a drink and food.

Great Sunday lunch dog friendly

I booked a table for 14 people and right from the beginning the pea hen could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Some of the party were delayed and the staff were so patient and bought food out when we asked. Everyone enjoyed their food and despite awkward kids the staff went out of their way to make sure everyone was happy with their food. The kitchen manager took our pre order and was anxious to check everything had been to our liking. We had two dogs with us too and that was also no problem (they even have a dog menu for those pampered pooches like ours). I have rarely come across such patient and friendly staff in any establishment. The doughnut stack was a particular hit with said fussy kids!

Best bar in St Albans as usual. Food stops 9pm, Or 8.55 on our case.

Very friendly service .food good quality

£16 burgers. Half a portion of chips in a tiny little cup. Food took about an hour. No sauce in burger so really dry. Did not fulfil our need for burger fix. Serving staff were really nice though.

I visited this pub for the first time on 23/12/23 intending to have a few pints I saw that they had AK mild but it was not like the mild from other brewers dark it was light in colour and totally delicious if you have never tried mild beer before you will be pleasantly surprised

My recent lunch at Peahen St Albans was nothing short of exceptional. The inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse menu made for a memorable dining experience. Opting for the Grilled Seabass. The presentation was impeccable, showcasing the chef's attention to detail. Portion sizes were just right, allowing me to enjoy every bit without feeling overly full. The beverage menu offered a variety of options, and I paired my meal with a Rivertown Pilsner from the Hertford brewery which was recommended to me by David. The experience didn’t feel rushed at all, and he let me sample all the local beers and was very knowledgeable about each beer. Service was prompt and courteous adding to the positive impression. I look forward to returning to explore more of the menu in the future.

The food was appalling... The fish had a batter that was so hard, it could have broken a tooth! It was also so greasy & unhealthy... The tea was cold and tasteless!

Cheeky chappy Dan with the buzzcut made our afternoon roast a solid 5 * occasion. Thanks and keep on grinning x

The best roast in St Albans , the best atmosphere and service. I love this place 🥰

Went here for a work Christmas party. Everything was very good, communication prior to the event was great and everyone had a lovely time. The food was great, service was excellent and I would highly recommend this place!

This place is great. It is located almost in the dead centre of Saint Albans. At the cross roads to be poetic. I'd describe the eminence as sophisticated. It has a beautiful traditional design and offers a top class range of drinks and food. The staff are first class, service is excellent. They are welcoming, accommodating and friendly. Apart from a few know it all regular bar-flies, I'd highly recommend visiting the Peahen for lunch and cocktails or for a lively night out with friends. Try to get in early or bok a table in advance as being in a prime location and a desirable restaurant and bar, the Peahen can get very busy. My last visit was for our works Christmas party and luncheon. They coped admirably with our large mixed ensemble. Great work Peahem team. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

We took our team of 100 people from work to the Peahen for a Christmas Party in the afternoon and it was wonderful!! A relaxed little pub that feels a lot like Christmas - the food was lovely and the staff exceptional. We had a brilliant time and very much hope to be back in future. Thanks to Sophie and her staff for making us feel so welcomed and at home!!!

Great place,good food excellent service.

Unexpected visit, food very decent, and server good fun :)

Always friendly service. Don't rush you. Clean and calm atmosphere. Cocktails are lovely. Food is good.

We went for a dinner and drinks. Nice place, good selection of drinks. Food wasn't awesome but overall good. Staff was very friendly and supportive. Would go there again.

A good range of beers on tap and excellent menu. Definitely something for everyone.

Really really busy just had one then moved on.

Fabulous welcome! Great service and friendly staff ! Food and drinks are superb. And at last a pub that cares , plastic straws that aren't plastic and they last for the whole drink ! Well done!

Atmosphere is good but food is very average; chicken and smashed avocado ciabatta was small and I estimate that it contained only about one teaspoon of avocado spread very thinly. Prices are way higher than printed in the Google Maps reference.

On Saturday 21st October, after celebrating a lovely baby shower we went to the Peahen for to celebrate the mum to Be's 30th birthday on the night. We used a Sony SLX camera to take all of the pictures, the camera then went missing on the night. We would love to get the camera back as it holds all of that day and night pictures which we cant redo.. (as well as other memories on there), if we cant get the camera the memory card would be enough. other memories on there we don't want to lose. if you can help please get in touch the Peahen, who have Sarah's details about the missing camera.

Nice pub for a Sunday roast. The vegan roast tastes good, but there’s only one choice. And the Yorkshires aren’t vegan (very disappointing) - they remove them from your plate at your request but charge extra for a replacement… Service has been good when we visited, but it was quiet both times so not sure what it’s like when it’s busier.

Fantastic Sunday roast really good food lovely staff great quality food cooked perfectly really recommend

No takeout, No where does it say the place is self serve. I don’t have data and they don’t offer free wifi to order online. had to get wifi from across the street. Absolutely no context or any signage that food and drinks are self service so we sat there looking like idiots not knowing how to order and wouldn’t even be able too if it weren’t for the free wifi across the street. Terrible service sat there looking confused for 20 minutes with not one person approaching us. yet helping all the tables around us. Food wasn’t terrible wasn’t worth the hassle at all.

Slow service but overall good vibe staff were trying as hard as they can but obviously couldn’t keep up with the orders. You should employ more people more shift!

Seems a good place to have some drinks, but food is not good, also very long wait to get the food after ordering.

Das wur wunderbar! Make sure you head down for the Oktoberfest menu. I had a the Dirty Bratwurst. It was tasty and filling. The staff were great and the atmosphere was great too.

Very popular local Pub. Good food selection and friendly atmosphere

This is a great spot for evening drinks always have have an enjoyable evening efficient and friendly staff.

Best pub quiz in St Albans,, every Tuesday!! We also get a strawberry daiquiri every time which is from a slushie machine, unreal!

Loved sitting in the beer garden on a sunny afternoon.

It was amazing experience there.. the atmosphere was awesome

A very beautiful setting the food was beautifully set out and absolutely delicious 😋

Booked a table in person for the World Cup Final on 20 Aug - when we arrived they had no record of the booking and no table for my group. It was early Sunday on the day of a huge match and they said they couldn’t serve Sunday brunch. Will never waste my time and money here again.

Great location for lunch. Service and food was good as always. The pub sits on a crossroads at the top of Holywell Hill so with a window seat a good place to see what's going on in St Albans.

Small portions, vaguely disappointing, generic food with fancy menu descriptions. The price was acceptable. A fair range of beers with good alcohol free options, but not on tap (ie, in 0% in bottles). Good sized patio and indoor seating.

I've eaten here several times and love it every time. Last time I went for a Sunday Roast, it was great. The freshly made Yorkshire pudding was delicious. Good service staff. However, in July 2023, when I just visited, t restroom is broken and use a mobile toilet instead. I hope it will be renovated soon and for sure I will come back to eat here again.

Didn't eat, but good service and beer

Beautiful building, nice atmosphere, and great choice of beers, but the food and service was very bad, flat iron steak was a small burned rump steak, and the chicken schnitzel was very small and lackluster. Kids meals however, were decent (fish and chips) Food arrived very late, and the wrong order was brought to us twice . All in all, great potential, but they could do with a bit more care and attention in the kitchen and table service..

The staff were very polite and mostly attentive. However, the food was average due to the excess amount of salt. The chicken Schnitzel was like a lump of breast and the flat iron steak was like a rump. All well cooked but not quite what we expected. The kids meal was a great portion, the battered fish was perfectly cooked.

Great pub - one of my favourites in St Albans, but bar service can be slow at times especially if ordering cocktails.

Table was dirty, staff wasnt too happy to serve us, quiz was going on, we werent participate, asked jokingly to leave the pub, one of the glass was dirty, i had to ask to replace it. Good place in the centre, but better place to visit.

Great cocktails and great burgers!

Was in St Albans for a weeklong choir residency at the Cathedral so had many opportunities to try different places. We went to the Peahen first for lunch one day and had delicious meals and great service but no time for drinks so we returned a few nights later for a more relaxed meal. So glad we did! The service was again excellent, friendly and wow 2 for 1 cocktails was great but they also had just rolled out a new menu and having a few restrictions I was given a full run down and felt very cared for and the food was delicious! Loved the 3 apps for 20 pounds as a way to try several things. The atmosphere is lively and fun :)

It's a nice place. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Good choice of beer/ale and other drinks. Came here for daughter's 21st, but sad to say the food was mediocre. About 10 minutes to get all the main courses out, which led to some colder meals. The waiter did apologise. Mine was overcooked, resulting in rubbery chicken, as was the wife's. Daughter's steak was a terrible cut of meat. The other steak was fine though. Overall quite disappointing on the food front. They did give us a free dessert to compensate to be fair. Also to be fair, we'd eaten here before and the food was good. Maybe it was just an unfortunate evening.

Burger was overcooked, as was the Sirloin. We had a cake for a friend's birthday and, when I asked if they could bring it out, the waiter asked me if I wanted it in the box or not!

I love the strawberry daiquiri cocktail (but is not the one that I have in the picture) Customer service is really friendly and quick. The venue is really busy, especially during the weekends. Sometimes there is a lot of young kids around, causing some trouble but it is what it is. Nice outdoor space, especially during the summer period.

This is a really nice pub with a massive beer garden. The staff are friendly and the food is good.

Great pub fare. Staff were super friendly and accomodating. Great place for a late lunch, clean and nice ambience. Would recommend the sunday roast as well as the Chili Jam Halloumi Fries.

Great pub in St Albans very efficient service and a good selection of beers well worth a visit

Expensive (£35 for a pudding, main course, two pints and a soft drink!), poor service (exceptionally slow, did not bring our food as requested) and average food (wagu burger was very dry and cheesecake very small). Beautiful settings and good atmosphere are the only redeeming features

Superb food, outstanding service and a very nice atmosphere.

Been here for drinks with friends before & loved it. So we all came for brunch today with friends. It was delicious & service was spot on. Thank you 😊 I am sure we will be back.

One of the best places i went, there is a garden and table tennis to play

Joke place - says dog friendly on the website but won’t let you in after 7pm with one. Update the website and don’t waste people’s time!!

Pub giro com ambiente agradável e uma mistura engraçada de varias gerações.

Fun for a drink. Burger was a bit overcooked though!

Had the same food from it's sister pub the Volunteer in Baker St London only a few days previous and it was not up to the same standard. Pub itself is lovely and staff friendly but work on food presentation and be consistent with your pub group.

DJ smashed it💯 Drinks was flowing🍻🥂🍷 We'll go back soon!💪💯

The food took absolutely ages. The starter (hummus and bread) took an hour to come!!! When we were finished with the starters they said they were just about to cook our mains but there would be a bit of a wait. Keep in mind we only ordered the starter as the mains were taking too long to come. The full breakfast was charred to a crisp, the steak was extremely rubbery and the burger was probably the most edible. But all three lacked flavour, the sides were soggy and we were stunned that this place had a high rating. Although the customer service was ok they were definitely understaffed.

Have been here a couple of times and is a must visit when we come to St Albans. Food is delicious and a fair price for what you get. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. Clientele are from various walks of like and everyone seems welcome. Excellent pub and restaurant

Cute, unpretentious pub, great cocktails and super warm and welcoming staff. Decent food, was slightly overcomplicated but nice.

I heard about the food as this place and went for a roast dinner and it was the most amazing pub roast we have every had. Would highly recommend this pub to anyone that enjoys a roast dinner as much as my family did. Compliments to the chef...

Wonderful Sunday dinner would highly recommend,lovely setting

Good food and good service but on a couple of occasions when I've been there I have had to ask for more potatoes for my Sunday roast. Real world problems 😊

Great place for a few drinks, good atmosphere in the evenings, though can get a little rowdy & sometimes incredibly busy! Great gin selection. Cocktail options good. Food however, mediocre.

Staff are friendly hardworking and fast service considering how busy it was. We had a table reserved and had a lovely evening.

Had an amazing experience at this pub. Staff were amazing and food was on point. We need more pubs like this! Quality food, quality staff, quality service! Best pub in St Albans!

Lovely beer garden, reasonable prices

Great food, vegan options available. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Dog friendly . Would recommend for a family Sunday lunch

I queued at the bar, unfortunately the spot I chose was next to a drunk guy who was bothering everyone around him. As a result, the staff refused to serve me. Very embarrassing. Apart from that, the security and staff were excellent.

Good for a social. Just a usual pub. Nice clean place, lots of space & individual seating pods, plus restaurant area. So it's nice if you wanted a bit more private evening for chatting or foods. Friendly staff. The menu is basic & not much choice. But they had ran out of the local draught - in fairness, it was a Monday when I went. Plenty of cocktails & drinks behind the bar!

Le bar est sympa, chouette quizz, bons cocktails. Mais pour le restaurant passez votre chemin : portions microscopiques (1 saumon grillé + 1 salade César)

A very popular pub at weekends, but a bit pricey. It's owned by McMullen and they don't sell A.K.!!

The peahen great public house very mixed crowed friendly busy staff

A lovely pub, great service, great food and pet friendly

Cosy pub, great service with friendly staff

Customer service was perfect for a busy Friday, had amazing food and drinks, the staff is very professional and helpful. I loved the vibe, I definitely recommend it. Had such an amazing time.

Been there last Saturday and everything was perfect for a busy day, the guy with the bun served us and he was very helpful and polite. I will definitely come back.

Lovely clean pub. Nice atmosphere and good food. Was very impressed w the food.

We booked a table at the Peahen to celebrate my wife's birthday We had a photo of her standing outside the pub as a child that's why we travelled up from Devon to go to this PUB. We had explained this on the phone when booking . The walk ins in front of us got a nice table Most restaurants when you book a table they either have a reserved sign on the table and some you see your name on the table NO such system here Having given a nice table to the walk ins. We were offered the last available table which we have named the Leprosy table Due to the constant traffic past the table of prams and push chairs and a young waiter who past by this table at least 9 or 10 times In the first 20 minutes they we figure they must have been too afraid to get mowed down that NO one said welcome to the Peahen here is the menu we are left guessing if we were to order at the Bar NO one asked us if we wanted a drink NO one asked to take our order Finally after asking how it all worked the rude and surly bar tender sent some one over. We were offered another table further up the Pram and pushchair express way When the plates finally arrived we were asked 'would we like cutlery' Really The other advantage the walk ins ahead of us would have had, were slightly warmer, than our cold roast potatoes and lukewarm carrots For Gods sake get someone to teach the cooks to slice the beef across the grain not with the grain of the beef it makes it less chewy NO one was thoughtful enough to ask how was our meal NO one asked would we like to look at the dessert menu NO one asked if we wanted another drink NO one asked if we wanted a coffee So my word would be when booking a table here. They will not save you a nice table and ask not to be put on the Leprosy table

Clearly very understaffed. We only saw two members of staff, one behind the bar & one seating customers/taking orders/serving food We came her on a Saturday for brunch. Witnessed several groups arrive then leave as no one came to take their order. Took over 45 mins for our food to arrive. We ordered dippy eggs with toasted sandwich soldiers. When they did eventually come out we were given a knife, fork & desert spoon to eat boiled eggs! We asked for teaspoons & they took 10 mins to arrive. Now when you order what is described on the menu as dippy eggs, you expect them to be dippy, ours were hard boiled, no dipping could be done! Being as they took so long to come out, we didn’t send them back, but we were severely disappointed.

Really nice place friendly staff good food

Hadn't been in a while. Not as loud as I recall and now set up for eating towards the back. Thurs was still busy but we found a table for drinks.

Nice inviting atmosphere and staff, and great Sunday roast.