The Three Blackbirds in St Albans

Pub open all day, from 10 for coffe moring Mon, Wed, Fri. Servibg Landlord and Bass but may change. Earnestly seeking a chef to serve food like they used to do.

Staff were lovely and pleasant. Great location. Really well priced. Lots of range of drinks, will try food next time I’m staying in the area. Sat outside in the sunshine. Was really quaint. Will return. The only little bit of feedback I can give is little garden maintenance in out door seating areas. And possible replace few outside benches. Other than that nice place.

Lovely, welcoming pub with character. We stopped by after a day out and were warmly welcomed. We ordered goat curry and prawn linguine both of which were delicious followed by an equally tasty apple crumble. The landlord and landlady were incredibly nice people, clearly working hard to deliver excellent personal service. We will visit again.

This was our first visit to this lovely little pub which has new owners who are working very hard to make it an excellent place to visit. Much care has been taken over the outdoor space which is now fenced in so suitable for children. The tables are being painted and there was a potted plant on each one. The toilets (I only visited the ladies :) were top class and the little fairy lights in the bar gave it a cosy feel. We received a very friendly welcome and would certainly visit again when we are in the area.

I travelled from Kettering to Flamstead (and Markyate) to play the organ at the 2 churches, setting off at 0715. I had booked a meal at this pub over Facebook in advance. I was certainly ready for Sunday lunch by 1240 and it did not disappoint. It came quickly (I'd got in before the rush) and was nice and hot. There was a surprisingly large but welcome selection of vegetables; a small quantity of each (Swede+Carrot, Cauliflower (cheese), cabbage, parsnip, I've forgotten the others!) 3 roast spuds, a Yorkshire pud and some stuffing with the 2 slices of gammon + gravy. A clean plate was handed back. The following apple crumble was delicious and absolutely perfect. I believe this place has just changed hands and it was not the carvery set-up shown in the images. I was also struck by the polite way a young waitress asked a couple (who only wanted drinks) to move out of the dining area which was due to be very busy.

Went for Sunday Roast, wasn’t the best and only warm, even the extra gravy wasn’t hot. Won’t be returning.

Absolutely delicious Sunday roast. The pub had a welcoming atmosphere and the staff were extremely polite and very accommodating. I can recommend the roast especially the beef. We ordered extra Yorkshire puddings as they were so yummy. Very child friendly too!

We fancied a drive to a country pub and stopped here for lunch. Food is high quality, freshly cooked and piping hot. There was a lovely friendly and relaxed atmosphere, ambient music and professional staff. We will definitely be coming back ☺️👍

We just had a lovely Sunday roast here. Good veggie options. Delicious honey roasted parsnips. Massive portions of vegetables. Wonderful service from Cally who was working very hard running around after everyone. We will be back. Thank you.

Surprisingly good! One gentleman doing everything! With a friendly helpful disposition- I had the steak & kidney pudding, mash, peas & extra gravy. Piping hot, tasty, big portion (I ate it all!!) and I thought it was great! Difficult to find info online in advance. Limited menu in the current circumstances which us understandable. I would recommend & will return.

Amazing home cooked sunday carvery, easily the best Roast I have had anywhere locally. The warm chocolate brownie and icecream was the best I have ever tasted and it's my go to pudding! Staff are really friendly and make you feel really welcome which can be unusual in a village pub! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Brilliant Sunday carvery, tasty food and friendly attentive staff! The atmosphere is very relaxed and has a very local country pub feel, would recommend and definitely visit again.

We first came to this pub on Monday and had such a lovely lunch with 2 friends after a good walk to Markyate and back, we booked the Sunday carvery for part of our family. The choice of meat, beef, ham and turkey, was all cooked to perfection and the plates were almost too small to take the lovely vegetables, yorkshire puddings, stuffing, gravy and sauces. It was all hot and served by friendly staff. The children's fish fingers and chips portions were an appropriate size and disappeared very quickly. The puddings for those who had room, were very pleasant and the coffee was piping hot. It was a pity the coffee machine was broken but the filter and hot milk was a satisfactory alternative. We did not regret our decision to return within the week and we shall be back.

Three of us met here in January for a mid week lunchtime catch up - this was a new venue to all of us and one picked for the mid-point location. The car park was limited but we had no problem parking and the pub was fairly quiet, several customers but no sense of crowding. We were made to feel very welcome and had a good look at the menu, which was as we'd expect for pub food. We really only wanted a main course and there was a really helpful response to a request to switch chips / carbs for vegetables. My friends both had pies, the steak and ale was a substantial square pie, almost architectural. The mediterranean spiced chicken breast was cooked to perfection - moist and tender and the vegetables, though simple, were superb - tenderstem broccoli with a bit of crunch, grilled courgettes, tasty swede & carrot mash and light and creamy mashed potatoes - good food cooked really well. We spent quite a while catching up on eachother's news and felt under no pressure to hurry up. The pub is really pleasant, charming and feels quite airy. Loos very nice, clean and everything worked (warm water for hand washing and no broken loo seats). We left wondering when we could come back for another reunion - and maybe manage another course ....

Rang up in the morning and booked lunch for late afternoon carvery. This is our second visit here as we live locally, first time was not good either but decided to give it the benefit of doubt!Shocking poor service and quality of food. After accepting our booking, waited such a long time as restocking carvery actually ordered something to nibble on and was served several pieces of garlic bread and mayo??. Beef really tough and no carrots as finish, as worked in the food industry (new product development for ready meals to supermarkets) it’s just so bad!! Cold and dull interior with a wood burner which was not lit on a Sunday afternoon in January?? Why?? Will never return!!

Had a lovely walk followed by a fabulous Sunday lunch. Have not had a carvery for a very long time and it was excellent and so was the service. Will definitely be returning.

What a wonderful meal we have just had, such high quality and fabulous service and the pub looks great. Thank you all for working so hard on Christmas Day, it is very much appreciated.

We happened upon this pub when looking for somewhere to have lunch. We saw cosy lights so decided to take a look - so glad we did; what a welcoming place; the pub is clearly well looked-after and has fairly lights hung up across the wooden beams, a fire on and a real large Christmas tree. The food was great and the service outstanding - the gentleman who served us was very attentive and I liked it so much I have booked Christmas dinner there!

After booking a table weeks ago, we turned up to find that the chef was ill and therefore limited food available. I asked the landlord why he didn't phone me, and he couldn't even find the diary.We ended up at The Spotted Dog down the road.

This is a lovely country village pub. Inside it is olde worlde giving it a lovely atmosphere. The staff and service is very good.

Visited the pub today with my wife and son. We all had the Sunday roast which we couldn’t fault. Great service too from the friendly bar staff. Can’t wait to go back next Sunday!

Stopped here for a meal the night before we flew from Luton, what a lovely meal every meal was fantastic, highly recommend would definitely return

Had meal for 6 on Saturday lunchtime when the pub was quiet. Nevertheless the service was very slow. The food was nice and the pub itself is pleasant.

We were lucky to find this gem, on a recent night stay in the area for Luton Airport the next morning. We stayed in Holiday Inn M1 J9.

With a brilliant new refurb this is a MUST for anyone who enjoys good honest food. From a three course meal to a lighter bite you will not be disappointed!! The beer pretty good to;-)

The place was refurbished recently and what a great job they did. The new landlord clearly knows what he is doing. The food is great (love the salt and pepper squid) and this is now a completely different venue, worth a visit even if you have been before. The beers and pipes are well-kept and everything is very professional. What a great, clean, modern venue with excellent food!

So my first time back since it’s refirb.

They restrict their web site...it needs a password and there is no way to get one. so although we wanted to go ...we wanted to see the menu first. as we couldn’t we went elsewhere. bad system!

Great little place, nice atmosphere, staff were friendly & helpful. Menus had a good choice & prices were reasonable. Food was flavoursome & nice size potions.Deserts were also good

family lunch of 11 people service was fine food above average fish excellent for 2 vegetarians in group . what was disappointing was wife burnt her arm quite badly on hot surface of carvery no one seemed that bothered I was spoilt it for her..

Took my wife today for lunch at The 3 Blackbirds in Flamstead. It's her birthday.

This pub is in a pleasant historic building in the centre of an attractive village. We walked here from the Holiday Inn which was not too far away. We looked at the food menu on the website before we set off. It wasn't ideal for lunch but we liked the idea of the walk to the village.

Went here for lunch after a walk & had a tasty snack.Did not have to queue at the bar as the lady came to our table as soon as we had sat down to take the order. Makes a change from some pubs where one can't get served for a while.

I booked the pub for my 40th Birthday Meal as I didn't want to drive and I wanted something that I had heard great reviews about. There were 25 of us and they catered for all our needs. We paid a small deposit for the adults to secure the booking and then pre-ordered the meals. The staff and Neil couldn't have done enough for us and the food was amazing. The prices weren't expensive and the portions were large. I haven't tried the Sunday roast out as yet but we will be. Great family pub with great staff and couldn't ask for a better place to have my birthday. Thank you Neil and the rest of the staff x

Booked a table at the pub on Saturday for Sunday lunch. Lady on phone was friendly and polite. Turned up at pub to find an extremely limited menu due to a failed food delivery on Friday due to snow! As this was known about at the time of booking we would have appreciated being told either at the time of booking or the following morning - they had relevant contact details. Barman was apologetic and said they were still serving “most of the menu”. However, roasts, steaks, burgers and lasagne were all unavailable. This was our first vista and based of experience are highly unlikely to return.

Great local pub serving good selection of food at excellent value. We visited on a Saturday evening, and they had a local band playing who made the evening complete. Staff very friendly and helpful, even arranging a local to take us back to the hotel as we couldn't get a taxi! Forget all the "gourmet" pubs and go to this good old fashion local and support the small trader.

Not too big, has various nights with quizzes and live football and Sunday lunches, need to book as limited tables.

Went in the early evening. Sheet of paper pinned to door stating the kitchen would be closed for the next few days. Stayed for a pint of Black Sheep. Not good - tasted a bit sour and wasn't as clear as I'd like. Upset my stomach, and bad beer is the only thing that ever does. General feel was not that of a pub making much effort. Bartender was cheerful and there was a fire in the grate, hence two instead of one out of five.

This is a nice welcoming pub. We enjoyed a lunch here with a couple of nice beers in the middle of a walk THANK YOU

A menudo paseo a este pub en un domingo y siempre nos dieron una cálida bienvenida por Neil y su equipo detrás de la barra. La comida es estupenda y Neil es un excelente chef y siempre hará todo lo posible para satisfacer a nosotros (no comen carne).

The Three Blackbirds, it has very good reviews and to be fair its a good little pub for a few drinks, but a bit of food? i haven't been convinced with my experience...... i was disappointing to find a couple of green dots on the bottom of my bun for my burger (suspect mould) and my chips were under cooked, if i'm honest i wouldn't mind going back for a couple of beers as has a nice local pub atmosphere, but would not be eating here again that's for sure....

Me encontré con los tres mirlos durante su estancia en el Holiday Inn de vuelo.

Great atmosphere, lovely food, food was served very quickly. Highly recommended thought I would try here instead of local harvester that had poor reviews about slow service. I had tasty lasagne, with side salad and chips, my wife had a lovely portion of ham egg...

Trabajando en la zona, disfrutamos de una buena comida y excelente entorno. Bien vale la pena la caminata de 10 minutos desde el lugar genérico cadena incluida para Premier Inn. Precioso (encargada? El personal del bar/) y el mejor pub perro! Comidas para un día entre semana, que es una buena señal. La perfecta combinación de modesto y acogedor, gracias!

Cuatro de nosotros fuimos a los tres mirlos para comer el domingo. Las cenas de asado son excelentes, selección de 3 Carnes con todos los adornos y una selección de postres para menos de 10 libras, el servicio también era genial. Bien merece una visita.

Great service in the blackbirds as usual today. Had the ultimate breakfast. Just what I wanted, cooked perfectly. Had a good chat with the friendly staff. Made my day!

A really good Sunday lunch, Three roast meats were avail, we tried two and they were really good. Vegetables were all well cooked. Ale is fresh and good. Service was friendly and efficient. Cosy with a fire on and a good vibe.

Popped in for Sunday lunch after a walk on Dunstable Downs. What a gem of a place! Despite being fully booked, they fitted us in at a little table at the back. When we mentioned that one of us was vegetarian, they offered alternatives to the traditional roast and we settled for veggie sausages. The food was quick to arrive, two large separate bowls of vegetables, everything was home cooked, hot and delicious. We then had two different desserts, both of which were again home made and delicious. The service was excellent, nothing was too much and when we asked for some extra gravy they were only too willing to provide this. The interior is warm and cosy and set in a lovely village. We would definitely come back again.

A bit muddy and damp we arrived just at noon My wife was put off by the fag ends around the door but we ventured in The welcome was warm and friendly we had Otter beer - new to me but worth returning for - and a roast lunch - good basic pub grub Just a thought - we removed our muddy boots as there was no scraper or mat to wipe them on outside which was a bit of a bind and could be off putting to other muddy walkers

Visited The Three Blackbirds for the first time on Christmas eve and loved it. It was a proper pub, full of people and there families which was really nice to see. The beer was good and the staff really friendly, can't ask for much more than that!

Having read the good reviews we were looking forward to a family lunch here,.however were very disappointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful but the quality of the food was very poor, although we all had different meals none of them lived up to the reviews we had read. I would not recommend this pub and certainly wouldn't go back.

I was staying at the local Holiday Inn so I popped into this pub looking for a decent beer, I only drink real ales!There was a choice of two cask conditioned beers - Sharp's Atlantic or Otter Amber. Although this was a disappointment to me as I was 200 miles from home and I would have liked to have found something brewed local to the pub but I chose the Otter Amber which was in excellent condition.I realise that if I walk into a pub and see a beer brewed 200 miles away then I'd think "Oh, that's different, I'll try that!"Otter Brewery is about 12 miles from my house and I regularly drink thier beers, hence the disappointment. Ho hum!!It was mid afternoon on a Thursday so there were only 4 other customers but they and the barmaid made me feel very welcome and almost like "a regular", asking where I was from and about my job, I work on the roads, Highway Maintenance generally in the South of the country.As I say, they were very friendly and told me to come here again next time I'm in the area!I look forward to coming back, maybe next time I'll have a meal here too.

We had two meals here and they were both very good. Plenty of choice on the menu and some good specials to choose from. We found the staff very friendly and helpful.

Friendly staff welcoming to an out of town visitor.Proper chef cooking proper food which was delicious and reasonably priced.Otter on tap. This is a pub that caters for the real ale drinker.Worth looking out.

We went to The Three Blackbirds as we were staying in the nearby Holiday Inn and wanted to eat somewhere with a bit more atmosphere. We walked into Flamstead and found this little gem. The service was fantastic (a special thanks to the manageress who was brilliant) and the food was really good. A great menu and everything tasted fresh and it was really reasonably priced as well. Highly recommend.

We was recommended to come here for for traditional roast dinners the meat, potatoes and homemade yorkies were amazing. But we only got 2 vegetables - peas and green beans. 1 dish between 3 adults and 2 children. Personally for my roast I love loads of veg and a bigger variety. Nice pub with football table for kids to play on. Waitress was very young and didn't really understand what we meant when we asked what part of the chicken and pork it was. Being a waitress myself there was lots of things missing. Didn't ask if everything was OK. Didn't clear empty glasses away. Maybe things people wouldn't think of unless being in that line of work. Not sure if we'd return again it's not that local to us.

Went here for a spot of lunch. Outside of the pub looks quite modern and 'gastro' but the inside doesn't match. Very traditional and old fashioned inside. Some nice touches inside, but also felt like it could do with a spruce up. Pet hate of knives and forks wrapped up in a serviette that has been stuck down! Service very friendly and attentive. Top marks there. Food actually better than expected. Fish finger sandwich made with homemade battered fish. Choice of normal or sweet potato chips.Very empty for a Saturday lunch time. Just us and one other couple having a drink near the bar. Could see tables reserved for later though.If you are looking for straightforward pub grub in a traditional setting then look no further, but felt it had the potential to be something bit more special, if a few tweaks and updates were made.

Went for lunch with kids and grandparents on Easter Monday.The Blackbirds has had a few different managers over the past few years. The latest menu offers value pub food (no gastro) but it's very well cooked and well served. The staff really looked after us. We all had a very good meal and we'll be going back.

I met a friend here for dinner mid week as a half way house. A pub that serves good English pub grub! Good menu selection, cosy warm pub atmosphere, friendly service and good value for money. Would definitely come again for an easy dinner out.

Really lovely meal, very quiet in restaurant, excellent service. Will be going again and recommend to friends

We've been visiting this pub in our neighbouring village for years. About a year ago the current landlord and his family took it over and after the 3 previous owners (since Jane and Lance left) they have managed to turn the pub into a welcoming local with a great restaurant at long last.As we are dog owners we usually sit in the bar and I highly recommend the food, which is good value and Neil is an excellent chef.The only downside is the wine - as wine drinkers, we would love to be able to get something other than Jack Rabbit to drink if possible please.

Really friendly pub with a great atmosphere plenty of choices on the menu and if you are a bit fussy like my friend the are very flexible with the menuGreat value for money and good portions

I feel this was a bad day to visit this establishment they obviously had a shortage of staffOnly one waitress who worked really hard to keep up with the flow of people she was very goodTook 25 mins to get pate starter which was very nice and well presented Main meal arrived 20 mins after we had finished the starterThe added problem was the really nice old pub with wooden beams and nice fireplaces was freezing cold as the fires weren't litI had to put my overcoat back onWe ordered pork loin with bubble & squeak The meat was loverly but the B&S was watery mash with cabbage rolled in and not fried served on a cold plateThe Chef was obviously struggling to keep up These simple mistakes only compound the waitresses stress so we didn't make a big deal of it The Management just wasn't prepared for the rushI will try again as very nice pub in a nice location RegardsMichael Harvey

Duck your head as your enter, this building is old and higgledy-piggledy, perfect for a village pub. Inside decor is vintage-pub, with a cozy eating area and games area. The menu is varied, with local fresh ingredients. But don't order without talking to the chef. He is incredible and has created fantastic dishes and will steer you in the right directions. Despite the great options on the menu, my questions led him to create a fantastic vegetarian meal for me that was superb - right portion, well done and prepared with such enthusiasm that I burst into a smile remembering that there are people who love cooking and who love giving their diners a superb, tailored and cared for experience. Go. You'll have experience a piece of village-England that you have always longed for.

We visited this pub for a lunchtime meal after a morning out and about. First impressions, very cute and cosy. On entering the pub we were shown to a table next to an open fire. It is a small pub with around 20 tables which while we were there was not busy but if it become crowded with all tables in use I should think it could get a little chaotic. The range of food on the menu was a little sparse compared to other places we have been, but still a reasonable choice with a specials board. Service was courteous and prompt. Our food arrived within good time and was of a very good quality and amount. The food was nicely presented and cooked well and tasted very homely, it was very an enjoyable meal. We would happily return to the pub for another meal if passing. Just one comment to make which is a pet hate of mine, I like to sit down to a clean table not a sticky one which has not been properly cleaned since the last customers.

I have been to the 3 Blackbirds a few times now and it's a good welcoming pub. The landlord is a friendly guy with a young family there and the place is child and dog friendly but still a real pub. The ales are in good nick and he has a good range of bottled beer too. They do good food too and the service is good. The fish and chips takeaways are fab.They do two burgers on the menu . I had the top one and it was really really good . You are looking at Bodeans in Soho or a proper yank diner to compete with that bad boy. It was juicy ,sloppy, cheesy, and very tasty with good bacon and onion rings and stuff . Yummy . Had the little lad with us on one visit and they couldn't have been more friendly .It's still a locals pub which gives it some community.

Worth a visit now there is a new landlord and fresh ideas. Food is home cooked and of a decent standard. Portions are large and reasonably priced. Mid-week evening meal for 4 with deserts and drinks came to £75.00.

This restaurant has food that will make your taste buds dance. The service is fantastic all the staff are always welcoming and friendly. Great choice of drinks. Would recommend this for anyone, I will come again definitely.

Excellent food @ The Three Blackbirds. Great friendly staff, aim to please, even made something off menu for my vegetarian Mother. Highly recommend, good value for money.

Traditional English pub with a diverse menu that's regularly updated and caters for a wide range of tastes. With its generous portion sizes and consistently excellent food, the Three Blackbirds offers real value for money. Set in the beautiful village of Flamstead, this charming pub is a real gem.

Great place and lovely staff. They have worked hard to make it so accommodating. Lovely food and nothing is a chore. Will be back!!

The Three Blackbirds was a pleasant stop after an enjoyable walk. A proper pub with decent beer, pleasant staff and very good pub food. We enjoyed beef stroganoff and gammon. The strogonoff was tasty and the beef tender, it was served with rice. The gammon was a big hand cut portion and was tender and delicious. It was served with tomato, mushrooms, egg and chips. Both meals were of large portions. We were welcomed with a smile and received prompt, helpful and efficient service.

A proper village pub, at the moment decor a little run down but new owner Neil has big plans and if his food is anything to go by I'm sure he'll succeed. Very friendly staff even got invited to the barmaids 21st (sorry we can't remember your name but hope you had a great night). Best of luck with your venture Neil and thanks for opening the kitchen especially for us that night. Look forward to visiting again in the future.

Basic pub food menu, but good food - starters of Camembert and pâté followed by steak & ale and chicken & mushroom pies with chips, gravy and peas. All very good and served by one man coping very well on his own. With 3 pints and 2 large glasses of Pinot Grigio, £48.50.

We popped in here on a Sunday lunchtime after a walk in the Ver valley, having never been here, and not knowing what to expect. It is an old pub but is light and airy with a warm feeling. One can eat in the restaurant or the bar. Both are pleasant. Two roasts were on offer - beef or pork; we chose the pork. We were presented with a huge plateful, including plentiful and well cooked potatoes and vegetables, plus Yorkshire pud, gravy and apple sauce. Add to that the friendly, obliging and helpful service, we came away well satisfied. Would definitely return if we lived anywhere close by.

Nice Sunday lunch - nice presentation, meat comes out on a board and you put it on your plate yourself. Nice traditional pub.