The Six Bells in St Albans

Great freshly prepared food n service 👌🏽

Had a lovely lunch here with my husband. We both had the fish and chips which was lovely, however mine part way through had a very chewy gristly lump in the fish. I brought it to the attention of the nice lady behind the bar and straight away she took it back and brought a whole other plate out. That's proper customer service! We will return. Thank you Six Bells and apologies for not getting your name

A pleasant place with good food

Pleasant pub. Food was fine, though a bit slow to arrive and a bit cold.

Went for lunch today for the first time and the staff, food and drinks were amazing! We had such a lovely time until my elderly father (90 years old) became ill and was dizzy and sick. The staff went above and beyond to help him and us, and I can’t thank them enough. Thank you so much for your kindness and support. PS – it has nothing to do with the food that was served – it has happened to him before, and unfortunately happened to have had an episode today. Thank you again.

What an excellent roast dinner we had in there on a very busy Mother’s Day. The staff are very attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. The mars bar cheesecake is to die for. But family also had the sticky toffee pudding. And the chocolate brownie. All very highly recommended

Very friendly. Good atmosphere good value food

Great little pub near St Albans Lake, a good selection of real ales, didn't try the food, and a cosy little pub , well worth a visit

Food is good although a bit heavy on the salt at times.we waited way too long for our meal. It was busy but still too long. Soup was extremely salty and small portion for seven pounds.

Very good, traditional English pub, very popular

The starter was really good however our mains were really really disappointing. Soggy pie , filling was overcook and weak gravy poured all over the food …12.5% service charge automatically added. Not worth it

Stumbled upon this old pub whilst in st Albans last sunday. Popped in for a pint to get out of the rain. The food looked decent. So i ask if there was a table. They showed me to a spare couple of seats and I ordered a sunday roast it was lovely 3 meats. Veg. Roasties. Yorkshire pudding and lovely. Gravey. The service was quick and the food lovely and hot. Had a couple of pints. The pub was busy with a friendly buzz. Very dog friendly too, there were at least 2 under the tables.. Lots of puddings. Homemade if required. I shall return. St Albans is a really nice place to visit aswell.

Very charming place/pub, had a delicious Sunday roast. Friendly staff, food and beer, can’t ask for more.

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Buzzing with atmosphere!

Stunning real ales here. Not many pubs in St Albans can consistently deliver such quality beer. Coupled with this. The staff always make you feel at ease, and comfortable. Very few pub manage to offer this outstanding package. I've heard the food is rather good as well.

Delicious food in warm, cosy surroundings with very friendly hosts. We had the 'Posh' cod fish finger sandwich with the most enormous chips and perfectly seasoned salad. Pineapple roulade and Biscotti cheesecake to follow, both absolutely devine. Will definitely be returning and highly recommend.

Great pub, super cost, their roast on a Sunday is excellent 👌👌

Did not realise there was a service charge on top of the bill, if we had known and whether or not this was an option then may off gone else where. Food was good but small portions, kids meals charged as an adults even though it was small. No steak, Ploughman's could off been better. No wonder why the pub was quite.

Love this pub, great staff, lovely atmosphere and fab food.

This is always a busy pub bit service is quick.

Nine of us came here for an early Christmas dinner and it was fantastic. The food - particularly the turkey dinner- was great, freshly cooked, very tasty with all the trimmings and really good value for money. The drinks were excellent, especially the wine list and the festive ales. Most of all; the service was lovely. They were really busy but everything came out in good time, nothing was too much trouble and we weren’t rushed out. Strongly recommend!

There was quite a large group of us including children.The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating , the ambience of the pub was lovely and the food all came out together and was delicious. I would highly recommend .

It feels like there might be a pub on nearly every corner in St Albans, but The Six Bells stands out for having a surprisingly great kitchen. Even humble sandwiches are done well, but it’s a sizeable menu with a chalkboard full of specials like pies, fishermen baskets, burgers and salads. There is also bar-bites and Thursday is curry night. Sometimes food is not really given priority in pubs, but The Six Bells has a friendly atmosphere and good meals.

If you are looking for a traditional English pub in St Albans this is definitely worth a visit.

Delicious Sunday lunch served by friendly waiting staff. Cosy traditional pub with log fire. Perfect for a family get together

As regular visitors we love the warm and welcoming service here and the great home cooked food but last night, to our dismay, we ordered our go-to favourite pie and it had changed! What a disappointment. From a generous slice with a perfect balance of pastry and filling to a stodgy individual smaller pie overloaded with pastry and little filling. Bring back the old pie please. As always though an excellent service from the staff and a great atmosphere.

Poor, extremely slow experience. Came for lunch and took 20 minutes before someone came to take our orders. Took just over an hour to receive our starters, followed by a further 45 minutes for mains. Staff chaotic, non organised and rushing around. We had to ask a few times when our food was coming! Nobody came by to check if our food was ok. Food was average, smaller portions for the price. Shocked to find 12.5% service charge on the bill for the huge lack of service during our stay. Won’t be returning.

Nice food, good atmosphere, with a good setup for a vintage pub, not been in years but will be back!

If you go for the beer, really good real ales, this is an excellent pub. Avoid the food though. We waited 1hr 20mins for two sandwiches on a Saturday lunchtime. The fish goujons sandwich was OK but £15 and the sausage sandwich was very ordinary, it didn't come in ciabatta as advertised but in a small panini, for £11. The pub even charged 12.75% service charge - for a wait of 1hr 20 minutes! To be fair, we were told there would be a slight delay for the food but the order only came after we asked about it. The pub is pretty inside and has a nice beer terrace outside.

Came here with two friends today and the Sunday roast was absolutely stunning!

Lovely pub food is expensive, but you get loads almost too much! An old proper pub

A lively and lovely pub with a good selection of ales at typical St Albans prices.

With it's competitor down the road now having closed door's, Six Bells is the only pub in St Michaels Village. Staff here are warm and friendly, however and not having a go, merly just stating that I did not know until paying up, there is a steep service charge on top. Worked out that it costs £30-40+ per person here, yet at another venue whom do similar foods but at much bigger portion sizes the price is £10.00 per person. Found the pricing on the menus very confusing 😐 no £ symbols just a small figure. Could be why this pub was virtually empty with. I really want to support businesses including locally as understandably it is a real difficult time for pubs especially with cost of living having gone up, however with over priced foods that was small portions found this off putting. Items on the menu no longer available. Would I go here again but only if no service charge and no high costs.

Delicious food, friendly staff.

Busy..staff not very welcoming or friendly.

They have over 5 beautiful english beers but I tried the draft leffe beer because we were out-out

Having read a previous review, we were worried the quality of the food might not be good but were very pleased to find great home cooked pub food. All of us (4 kids 4 adults) had great meals and will definitely come back. Thanks!

Eccrllent old time pub and restraunt. Generous portions of food.

Loads of pubs in the immediate area have closed so we were pleased to find this old style pub and even more pleased to find undercover seating in the garden. The landlady was very friendly and examined my beer after it had been pulled and wasn't happy as it was cloudy which was excellent service.

Massively gone down hill, this used to be a great pub must be under new management the food was stale and bland, the staff were rude, the place was empty just avoid.

Waited 1hour for our food and landlady not the best

We were down for the Annual Folk Festival. Very impressed with the beer garden/ bar! Very busy, but very quick. Have previously dined here and Sunday lunch was great. Please go and support this lovely pub!!

The 6 Bells has never let us down. First went many years ago and today's team produced wonderful innovative food, not usually seen on a pub menu. It isnt a huge or gastropub it is cosy, friendly and a feeling of history seeps from the walls. Thank you all at the 6 Bells!

Really lovely pub, with an excellent beer selection. Loses a star because they closed the kitchen five minutes before we ordered food, despite us being given food menus.

It was all going great well. Spent at least 250 and then for no reason a bar lady came out and was rude to us in the garden. Apparently they told one of our group once that we had to go inside. We had no idea. So extremely rude. Tried to find out why. Nothing. No people skills whatsoever.

On a very hot day food and selection of beers were excellent!

Good food and prices and beautiful flowers in the pub garden with good shade and sunny spots

Great traditional pub. Good selection of ales and food. Would definitely recommend booking if planning on going at lunch / dinner - was full when we arrived on weekday for lunch; fortunately had booked in advance.

Beautiful monk fish. Will definitely return.

Great atmosphere. Food less so. Vast quantities, average quality

Charming country-style pub in the heart of St Michaels, bordering Verulamium Park. Great Sunday roasts, though equally ideal for a quick drink in the sun-drenched garden as a stop off on a stroll around this historic district.

One of the best pubs I’ve visited.

I've been going here for decades. On a trip from the USA I met my sister and brother in law here. Good atmosphere, beer, wine and coffee!

Friendly service, great atmosphere and delicious Sunday lunch that was good value for money. Will definitely return soon. Thank you

Lovely selection of beautiful ale!

Great place if you want to book a table of 10, arrive 1h30min late (!) with 5 people and get management to rudely expel people sitting on the table for the last 10 minutes. On Good Friday, no less. Otherwise, not so good.

Wandered through the park after Fighting Cocks and stumbled on this current (2023) CAMRA Good Beer Guide pub. Excellent entry. Chose Wychert from Vale brewery, a 3.9% amber bitter. Madge loved it. Lovely fireplace, Good beer garden plus car parking. Great first visit. Long inside seating splits into 3 areas. Menu looks good; Sunday rossts etc.

Sunday lunch, enjoyed! The 'roast potatoes' almost tasted as though they had been 'deep fried' a trick my ex-father-in-law used to 'roast' his potatoes. Not cheap, however, with the open fire, older world charm. A good visit. Always packed for Sunday lunch, booking essential. Many people turned away. Good atmosphere.

Good selection of well kept ales, delicious food, friendly staff & a real fire. This is how a local pub should be run.

I recently visited this local pub and I have been wanting to sit down and share my experience. We were greeted by a friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff. The moment I walked in, I felt like I was among friends. The decor was charming and inviting, with a warm and cozy atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The menu was diverse and offered something for everyone, from classic pub fare to more unique and creative dishes. The food was delicious, and I appreciated that the ingredients were fresh and of high quality. The bar was well-stocked with a great selection of beers, wines, and spirits, and the bartenders were knowledgeable and happy to make recommendations. The drinks were expertly crafted and served with a smile. What truly made this pub stand out, however, was the staff. They were friendly, engaging, and went out of their way to make sure everyone was having a good time. They created a fun and lively atmosphere that made me want to stay and chat with my friends for hours. I highly recommend this pub to anyone looking for a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a drink and a meal. Whether you're stopping in for a quick drink after work or staying for a full meal, you're sure to have a great time. I can't wait to go back and experience the friendly atmosphere again!

Lovely old pub serving great food. Friendly staff

Awesome quintessential English country pub, beautiful open fire and lovely staff! Great choice of draught cider and beers and amazing food at great value! Will definitely be back, thank you!

Lovely lunch. Very friendly and accommodating. Warm open fire Cosy

Good meat dish in a historical pub on the tranquil road. Loved the ambience loved the people.

Absolutely baffled. I made a booking via email but when I got to the pub today my booking could not be found, they allowed us to sit at a table for an hour and a half as it was reserved which we appreciated but the moment they asked for our food order and we said we wouldn't be eating the staff were extremely rude about it, and they didn't even try to hide it making comments to other members of staff right in front of us. They only time we had any positive attitude from them which was the minimum was when the drinks bill was being paid for.

Great staff amazing food a defo go to place

Proper olde pub with craft beer

This pub is ideally located between the Cathedral, Verulamium Park and the Roman Theatre. We got a warm welcome and quick service from the staff. Unfortunately had to sit next to the draughty back door and toilets because all the tables in the bar area were reserved. However, our fish finger ciabatta and festive club sandwich were both very tasty. We’d certainly eat here again but perhaps not in winter (unless we could guarantee a spot by the open fire!) All in all, an enjoyable lunch.

Very nice bit food does take a while to come

Proper genuine pub with outstanding food and cask ales It's worth coming for the beer alone, but the food is generous and 'proper'. Best to book for food, but you can normally find somewhere to squeeze in.

Excellent service and food Definitely recommend it.

Tres jolie pub, conviviale, service de qualités avec toujours le sourire. Un bon choix de bières et une bonne carte des vins. Pour la nourriture le chef est bon (Perso le burger est une tuerie) Par contre il vaut mieux réserver

Love this pub, The Bells has, great staff, customers, beers and ace pub food, booking advisory for evening and weekend dining. Real ales and Real fire and Real people, you will enjoy it,

Fantastic staff, cosy atmosphere, huge portions of tasty British food. A proper old English pub. Worth a walk.

Good beer, food menu looked good.

Great pub, great ales, friendly staff. Food looked good to.

What a fantastic pub great inside areas and a wonderful garden. Great selection of drinks. The staff were lovely and very welcoming. Didn't try the food but will be returning to try it very soon.

As always the staff were very friendly, service was promt and the food was excellent.I ordered the homemade steak,Ale and mushroom pie it was served with fresh veg of the day ,... lovely

Warm friendly atmosphere, great food

Best Sunday lunch Food amazing - not your normal pub food - a cut above the rest. Highly recommend. Lovely friendly staff & relaxed atmosphere. Good for non meat eaters as well as a good choice of beer & wine to suit all ages when out for a family lunch that crosses generations. 5 star pub lunch! Thoroughly enjoyed.

Superb. Chicken was tender and the service excellent. Definitely going again soon.

A lovely traditional pub with absolutely delicious, high quality food. The 6 bells burger is exceptional (and I'm very picky about quality burgers). My husband is a big fan of their pies, and the serving size is so generous it can easily feed two people. Maybe a family of four! One of our favorite pubs in st albans, one we're happy to walk past at least 6 pubs to get to.

Lovely old historic pub in an unspoilt part of St. Albans. Friendly service and a good selection of cask ales. My pint from the Tring brewery was excellent.

Great pub restaurant. Fabulous sunday roast choices. Helpful staff. Choice of seating either outdoor or indoors. Dogs friendly restaurant. Recommend.

Lovely food, friendly staff and good value for money.

A wide range of decent real ales and fantastic food with friendly and attentive staff. It is all that you want in a traditional English pub.

Great pint of 3 Brewers Special English Ale

Nice traditional pub. Fine food and cold drinks

First visit here to this beautiful place pub with a large garden out the back. Really loved it and the staff were very friendly. A good range of ales and lagers to be enjoyed

Now, I've always said that TA needs a Good button, something between average and very good, because that's how I would describe the Six Bells, it's a lovely old building in a very nice area of Snorbans with a lot of character, but it wasn't the best pint of ale I had in the city on our break

Very nice pub in a very nice location. Unfortunately didn't get to try the food as kitchen closes very early, but the staff are friendly

Popped in as we were passing. Starters of Cod bites, Calamari & Chicken wings. All were excellent - both the cod & the calamari were very fresh the calamari having had the membrane removed. Both batters were clearly done in the kitchen - no catering pack food here. The chicken wings were plump and in a fiery hot sauce. Mains were a 'fish burger' in a bun - again the freshest piece of fish fried in a house made batter, gammon with fried egg & chips & the pie of the day - chicken & mushroom. The pie was a generous slice filled to the top with chicken breast. The only observation was the sauce in the pie was so good I would have liked a little extra on the side. This is what 'pub Grub' should be - made in the kitchen, made well & clearly with care & love. Price/portion is very good. Finally to a previous reviewer - true that the Service charge is not stated on the menu. This is 2022. A Government that claims we are a 'High Wage' economy - start getting real. 12.5% is the industry norm. Staff are difficult to find & believe it or not work very hard. You are not being ripped off - prices here are reasonable - do not begrudge staff their cut.

We love The Six Bells, had the most amazing home 🏡 cooked food in there today,😚 just wanted to say thank you to the lovely two ladies that were serving... sorry didn't get their names!! And thank you to your Chef also 😊 lovely food! Xxxx love from Coral and Dave xxxxx 🤗😘💛

Had an excellent meal - the food was very good. However, it was only after we'd left that we realised they had added a 12.5% service charge to the bill without telling us. We were incensed. Nowhere does it say that they will include a service charge & 12.5% is very steep. It doesn't mention it on the menu so to then just add it very sneakily without telling anyone is totally unacceptable. It's the sort of thing you hear dodgy London restaurants doing not a local pub. As I said, a good meal but we will won't be returning because we don't like being robbed.

Old world pup with large fire place, with garden, and good food.

Had a wonderful time. Brilliant meals. Good portion size. Staff friendly. Very dog friendly. Will certainly go again

Had the chicken Kiev and a couple of drinks. Really nice pub with friendly staff...

Nice pub with good food overall

We took an outside table, large enough for 12 of us, and had a proper sit-down lunch. Staff were friendly, the food was really good and extremely filling, and prices were reasonable - especially given the helping sizes! Location is good for the Verulamium Park and Cathedral, or the Roman Amphitheater. There's not a huge amount of space so book ahead, and parking is tricky on a sunny weekend - try to find a spot around the edges of the Park and walk the ten minutes or so to the pub. Wish I had had space for dessert too!

The Six Bells continues to be a local favourite, menu has been updated and he food is wonderful.