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Based on 722 opinions finded in 3 websites

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Nº 304 in 573 in St Albans

Nº 44 of 100 British in St Albans

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Hate to be the bad guy but have to say it’s a very disappointing Sunday roast. Gravy is bland. Yorkshire pudding, beef and potato unbelievably dry :( . Don’t know how long they have been left in the oven to be this dry. If they were actually kept in oven to stay hot, curious when it’s served it’s barely warm. Nice interior and friendly staff. It’s just food is giving me Sunday depression. Only good thing I could think about is that the portion is good. So you won’t be both depressed and hungry.

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Ke Ding . 2024-03-03

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Nice pub, great service, even gave us biscuits for our dog.

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Sean Kelly . 2024-02-19

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Had a couple of lovely meals here. Food is great quality, staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is great.

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Kate M . 2024-02-14

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What a ‘perfect’ pub.. the atmosphere was perfect along with the food.. great flavours. I would highly recommend.. 10 out of 10

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Becky L Richardson . 2024-02-14

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Went on a Monday evening, didn't have food so can't comment - but it was a good place for a chill first date :)

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Nat Nat . 2024-02-11

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Great team working here, always very friendly and welcoming. Good beer selection on tap and food is always good quality. Pub inside and out (there is a big garden to the rear) looks great, clean and is very comfy. Well worth a visit.

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Paul Batchelor . 2024-02-03

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Lovely staff and setting. But food incredibly disappointing. Couldn’t eat the veggies as they were so hard and undercooked. Food was only just warm. have since had an lovely apology from the Manager and offer of a meal for four. So I have increased rating and hope to enjoy our meal when we go back. Linda Woodcock

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keith Woodcock . 2024-01-29

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I love this pub, great food and fab people. I *do* wish they’d think again very hard about the garden. It was a beautiful English pub garden for years and got the late evening sun in the summer. In the pandemic or just after someone ripped out all the trees (maybe they were a bit big, so maybe fair) and put up a massive tent thing and a load of nasty palm trees that don’t suit the pub or the area and are not well cared for so look poor. There is bare earth under the tent and it looks awful. No more evening sun. Pretty pretty please, put it back how it was and stick to lovely English plants and parasols? It’s the only thing stopping me calling this my favourite pub in St Albans!

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L A . 2024-01-27

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Great friendly pub with a good food menu. It's not huge and can get noisy but it's a great atmosphere.

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Lindsey Robbins . 2023-12-23

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We booked on the website for a Christmas lunch. We arrived and was told they don't do it on a sunday, which is not stated anywhere on the website. We even called up a few days before the booking and they did not mention that we couldnt get the christmas menu. We spoke to the manager and he was very abrupt and unsympathetic, bordering on rude. The female server we had was lovely. We ordered a roast which was disappointing. It looked great, but the vegetables and potatoes were rock hard and flavourless. Won't be going back again.

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anna wade . 2023-12-18

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Уютное место. Просто английский паб. Место популярное. Еле нашли свободное место с двумя стульями.

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Геннадий S . 2023-12-14

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4.5 stars. I don't know how. Maybe a previous management? We came in for a drink and then maybe some food. We were served by a team of very young people with, it seems, no sense of guidance. They all seem too preoccupied with chatting amongst themselves and their friends than serving customers. We gave it the benefit of the doubt and after seeing some of the food coming out we decided to stay for some food. This was a mistake. Although it looked very good, well done to the chef for making it look nice, it was bland and empty. When I spoke to my server after too long a wait for a check back they suggested some spicy sauce on it. The garden is the big draw for this place, in the summer I can imagine that it will be very busy. But the way things are going this will disappear into the realm of pubs that cater for the 20's. We visited a while ago and was very happy, the name cropped up again recently so we tried it again with new people. It's sad to say that the heart and soul of the place is not there. Sad.

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Jamie Wren . 2023-11-11

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Service et ambiance superbes. Me lasserai jamais du pub anglais

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Lacroix Gonzague . 2023-10-25

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Stopped for a quick drink on a Monday evening and sat in the garden. Really great garden space, which I suspect unless you know the pub, you wouldn't expect. Cosy nooks & crannies inside too.

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Melanie Hughes . 2023-09-18

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Awesome local pub serving a great range of beers and delicious food. Try the Dirty Fries!

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Gregg “Cabe” Bond . 2023-09-16

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Great little pub! The inside area is really cute, very trendy, but old school decor. Really good selection of draft beers. The stand out part of this pub is the outside area. Under a huge canvas cover, it's a beautifully lit area, lovely but away from the road.

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Dan Brusco . 2023-09-15

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The White Lion were really helpful when I recently had a wake to organise. Nothing was too much trouble and they accommodated our last minute changes and requests with no issues. Great garden area, food was lovely and staff brilliant. Will def be back

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Wendy Powell . 2023-09-08

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People there are nice. Good atmosphere. I had a nice time with friends. Food here it excellent. We shall Continue to come here again and again. 👍

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Darin Stanley . 2023-08-26

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I've been coming to this pub for more than 10 years and have never been disappointed. I've seen it change hands multiple times and even then the quality of service, the food and drinks hadn't dropped in it's standards. Having mostly come for drinks with mates, I can confidently say this is a great local pub to socialise come rain or shine with plenty of room both indoor and outdoors. Whilst it still has that traditional pub look and feel, it's not dark and dingy like a lot of other pubs in the local vicinity. It retains a classy look and feel while maintaining the authenticity of a traditional British pub. They have also invested heavily into their beer garden which is the best thing they did as it's much more inviting than it used to be and great even when raining due to having plenty of covered space. The selection of drinks never disappoints and the staff are always friendly and have excellent banter. The food really takes it up a notch for pub grub as they have all the classics, fish and chips, burgers, pies, and a few other unique dishes too all made to an exceptional standard. I honestly couldn't recommend this pub enough and I'm hoping this review will support The White Lion in what is a turbulent time for the hospitality sector where many businesses are struggling to stay afloat. Even with all the other choices of pub in St Albans, I find myself gravitating towards White Lion for the reasons above. You can't go wrong!

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Roops . 2023-08-12

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There was dog poo next to our table where all kids were playing. Staff did come and clean when told but still I don't think anyone would like to sit next smelly poo.

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rashmi sharma . 2023-08-10

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Very nice place! Good food & drinks

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Gina Rigol . 2023-08-08

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First time in since the new landlords were installed a few months ago and have to say a great first impression. Service was quick (on a busy Friday night too), staff were cheerful and helpful and the food (ranging from a very nice piece of fish to a jackfruit burger to a chicken burger) was all well cooked and went down very well. The beer selection is decent too (two bitters on tap plus a good selection of ales and even lucky saint on tap). All in all, really nice to see the white lion re emerge after the unpleasant actions of the brewery chain after COVID. Will be going again!

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Edmund Hornsby . 2023-07-30

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Lovely local pub.... Great food. Attentive and helpful staff. Good variety of ales. Very busy on a Saturday evening

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Amanda Frape . 2023-07-29

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Very underwhelmed. My ‘white lion burger’ was exceptionally average, the beef brisket was cold and for the price (£15.95) the quality of beef was poor. We also had the nachos which where the same standard as those the are served in Vue cinema and were also cold. Wouldn’t return.

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Tom Zottola . 2023-07-16

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New owners have refurbished it nicely. Garden is great for this weather.

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Aidan Paul . 2023-06-14

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It appears this pub may have changed hands again. Was a Big Smoke pub, serving mostly their our beers. But recently they've changed their offering to more usual brands. Cosy pub with a recently refurbished garden area. Last time we ate there we had a lovely meal, very generous portions.

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Michelle Mackenzie . 2023-06-06

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Very reasonable prices. Good choices for vegetarians and vegans. Food was lovely.

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Rachel Wallis . 2023-06-01

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Served 14 of us for a birthday dinner and drinks on a Friday night. Very accomodating, communicative, and the food was fab. Lovely beer garden too. Many thanks.

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Eleanor Samsworth . 2023-05-31

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The food here was delicious! All four of us enjoyed our selections; I wish we could have returned for another visit, but our time in England was limited. The young lady behind the bar was very nice and patient with us first timers to a pub.

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John Bordy . 2023-05-18

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The food is delicious, table service friendly and professional, would definitely benefit from more staff behind the bar, but overall a lovely place to go especially on a sunny day as the garden is great!

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Daniel Harmer . 2023-05-06

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I came to this pub with my partner last week for the first time. We had a wonderful evening. The food was delicious (mushroom chilli), the atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. Look forward to coming again soon

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Samantha Bridges . 2023-04-24

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Great food and friendly staff, very attentive and a very dog friendly pub evening for evening dinner. Great wine list & will be returning!!

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Lucy Moss . 2023-04-21

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Nice staff, only one toilet working.

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Priya Pandit . 2023-04-16

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Great food, good beer list, friendly service. What more could you want?

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Liam B . 2023-04-09

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Very friendly, great food, dogs are welcome

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Chloe Tunha . 2023-04-08

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Great pub tucked away in Sopwell Lane. Eat there yesterday .4 of us. Served by Caitlin a happy, smiling young lady who looked after us excellently. Food to die for. Beautifully presented, excellently cooked and very flavorsome. Large range of their own beers,cider and lagers. We will definitely be back. Well done.

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Paul Draper . 2023-03-23

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Loved this pub. Great selection of beers, food & a weekly quiz night. TV's with sport but volume down except for one area so you can watch & still hear yourself talk. Brilliant!

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George Lopez . 2023-03-11

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Lovely pub. It is best to reserve a table if dining . Good beers. Friendly staff and patrons.

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Peter Fey . 2023-02-28

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Nice old fashioned pub. Serves Big Smoke craft beer and has a decent food menu. The core of the building is very old. There is a large beer garden for the summer months. Staff are friendly.

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David Brown . 2023-02-18

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This pub used to have a good choice of real dark beers in draught. Very disappointed as there used to be a decent choice to quaff here. There's no real ale leaflets and no news on future events like there was in the past. Another disappointment. Good clean place and toilets are okay.

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Sally Sutton . 2023-02-12

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Lovely pub, whether for an evening pint or an afternoon dinner with the kids

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Martin Dibbs . 2023-02-08

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Very nice food and very friendly staff, will come back soon again.

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Journey To The West By Biao Wang . 2023-01-26

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Great pub with food. Stick with the beer as your included drink on steak night...wine wasn't great, although good wines available to buy separately. Service usually good. Big garden in summer/ dry days

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rh b . 2023-01-08

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Nice roast but we arrived to find that was all that was on the menu, a beef option and a veggie one. The meal was nice and the service good but the limited Sunday menu was not clear on the website so worth checking ahead. May well be due to Covid but the kids were not happy to find they had no chance of an ice cream!

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277alisonr . 2020-10-18

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why this Pub charged a service charge for putting mine and wife's drinks 20ft for us to pick up and then charged for paying by card,is beyond me ! Won't be going here again

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jimnS7044JM . 2020-08-18

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So glad the White Lion is back open. Pandering to all the CV-19 carry on if that’s your thing, but otherwise just glad to get a decent pint of Proper Job again. Thanks!

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RobS761 . 2020-07-20

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Amazing roast dinner here and a lovely private family area for kids to run around in. Highly recommend!

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seemahoop . 2020-02-09

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We had a wonderful evening meal at the recent vegan night . The variety and quality of food was great as was the service in a very pleasant comfortable environment. We look forward to our next vegan night, Many thanks to staff and management.

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Michaelhacton . 2020-01-31

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Sunday lunch in The White Lion is second to none. My lunch date and I never fail to be impressed not only by the gorgeous food, but also the attentive waitresses. The lovely chef even checked in with us to ensure we were enjoying our meal (although I'm not sure why, as there was nothing we could possibly not be enjoying!) The veggie option was yummy and if you love meat then look no further... If you're hankering for a home cooked roast but don't want to put the work in then pay them a visit! Remember to book though

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supermidwife . 2019-11-24

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Ahhh) Get higher, baby!And don't ever come down! (Freebase!)This is a cracking pub to be found slightly south east of the city centre. For me it's the pick of the three along that stretch of road. We had some really decent real ale and friendly chit chat with the staff.There's a long garden at the back (although it was dark when we supped)

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CallmeSteveStA . 2019-10-13

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We have been going to the white lion for a few years now we go mon-wed as you get a 25% discount on the food at the moment. We get served by the lovely Emma who is very professional and she can have a laugh to. The food is spot on and I would recommend the spicy chicken wings for a starter.

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G7422HBjimp . 2019-09-05

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Our party of seven were given a warm welcome and attentive service from all the staff, from the bar lady to the chef. Even the dogs were presented with meaty scraps and a bowl of water. The food was good, fresh, inventive and hot without a hint of pretentiousness.

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Kieron_Seth . 2019-09-01

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We always have a delicious meal when we visit the White Lion. The potato croquettes starter is yummy and their Sunday roasts are so tasty. Service is extremely welcoming, and Emma is so hospitable and always looks after so well. Thank you for such lovely lunches.

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CityTravellerLondon . 2019-08-18

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We used to be regulars of this pub and ate here often. We hadn’t been for a while and took family here while were visiting from abroad, we weren’t told there were limited items left on the menu (on a Friday night!!) until we ordered which was disappointing. No amazing specials and the chef has defiantly changed because the food has been average. There was a huge pile of rubbish in the corner also which we were facing and something rather off putting was seeing one of the waitresses put a load of cutlery into a bowl then add boiling water and vinegar in-front of us!? We were quite embarrassed having brought family here as it was an average experience. Real shame that another great pub has lost it’s spark.

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F5477Q . 2019-08-10

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What a lovely find this was. My husband and I stumbled upon this Gem of a place while on holiday. Good menu to choose from. Friendly staff. Has a lovely large outdoor seating area at the back. Food was lovely

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lanie2602 . 2019-08-07

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Brilliant pub. Owners are superb and can’t do enough to help. The garden is available to hire and is very good for informal parties

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John01438 . 2019-07-17

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We have eaten here twice now. The food is amazing. They have a good specials board. You can tell there is a talented chef running the kitchen. The staff are really friendly and the pub has managed the balance of good food and atmosphere with the charm of a local pub.

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Moomins263 . 2019-05-11

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First visit, honestly we were not expecting much - basic pub grub but that place surprised us!!! Firstly, a warm and cheery greeting and the excellent service continued all evening. Laura is an excellent waitress - happy to have a chat and made us feel very welcome, it made our evening! And then there was the food - bloody brilliant! Great value for money, fresh, and didn’t want to stop eating! We only wish this place was our local, we would be there once a week!! Look forward to coming back here soon!

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cassiopeiav17 . 2019-02-03

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We stopped in The White Lion by chance and what a delightful surprise! The Sunday Roast was great - one veggie and one meat - and the service was in a class of it's own. We almost don't want to shout about this place - must be the best kept secret in St Albans - but we had such a wonderful experience we felt compelled to write a review. Safe to say this place is now our favourite spot in town.

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Joanne D . 2019-01-20

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Was bit disappointed in this deal £19.95 for starter and meal. The starter salmon - minimal, main meal - disappointed with vegetables options. Didn't feel it was worth £19.95.

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karenb1212016 . 2018-12-26

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Attentive staff, table drink service, knowledgeable bar staff, lovely food (loved the very crispy roasties and beautiful rare beef, even the horseradish was fresh!). For a festive party a bit of background music would have topped it off, still had a great night and had to be thrown out at closing. Thank you.

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cla1re9 . 2018-12-21

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Three of us visited The White Lion for Sunday Lunch and I have to say from start to finish our experience was great: good draft beers and cider and really excellent roasts - including a very appetising veggie one - with perfectly cooked veg. Honestly this was heaps better than the much revered but (imho) overrated Dylan’s!

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luxurylover52 . 2018-11-19

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This is a quaint, small, friendly pub. I booked in advance, think you would need too as it’s quite small.

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kellym170 . 2018-11-12

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We booked the first table available on Sunday lunch as we had other arrangements later. We both ordered the beef. Now I’m quite a fussy eater and the beef was way to pink for my liking, my partner who isn’t fussy said it would have been to pink for her to. Her piece of beef was pretty bad, it was mainly fat and hardly any actual meat. The vegetables were solid, and the cauliflower cheese was also hard. The cheese sauce had gone all over other food items and all over the plate. The staff after being told did try to reconcile. They bought a small plate of beef to the table that had been cooked more thoroughly. Despite eating only the roast potatoes (which were good by the way) we still were asked to pay infull for both meals, but had the 2 soft drinks we had ordered removed from the bill. The only reason we even went here was due to research stating it was one of the best roast dinners in stalbans . This is not true. However the staff were attentive , the location is lovely, but they need to really work on Sunday lunch !

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FellowTraveler646568 . 2018-10-08

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Excellent food, good range of beers and very friendly staff combine to make this a really nice place to visit.

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jim24hg . 2018-10-03

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Out of the tonnes of pubs in St. Albans - this is one of our absolute favourites. We have enjoyed it in all seasons - the lovely garden in summer and the cosiness in winter.

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Star20144 . 2018-09-05

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No time on my hands so quick snack lunch and tried the Lamb Croquettes (£6.00) which has never cropped up on a pub menu before.Three chunky croquettes served with a small green salad and some excellent homemade.onion chutney.All washed down with a remarkable local beer from the KT brewery (?) I think called Flying Fish (£4.30).Dark beer with very strong citrus overtones.Nice change !

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mncrbest . 2018-08-15

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My wife had a couple of after work drinks one sunny Friday evening after work and decided to spoil ourselves with some food in the pub garden! The place came highly recommended.

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JPM2109 . 2018-05-31

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Very good selection of beers and guns, lovely service, good beer garden and we were lucky enough to be there when a bbq was on and had a great Cuban chicken!!

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gregorm362 . 2018-05-28

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Booked for a party of 9 for social evening. A very pleasant pub with a good atmosphere and a good range of beverages to suit all. The pub is situated down a one-way street in the city which means parking is very limited, however this didn't stop this pub from being popular which is a good sign that this venue is doing the right things.

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Iain N . 2018-04-28

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This a a lovely pub, with a great range of beer (it’s in this year’s CAMRA guide).

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michaellS2663GD . 2018-03-11

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Popped in for Christmas drinks. Great place. Nice atmosphere. Good beers on offer. I was in the snug, small but quaint.

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stuartbeesley . 2017-12-23

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pleasant pub in the historical center of St. Albans, good relation quality price, specially monday to wednesday with their 25% discount

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js602014 . 2017-11-19

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Brilliant pub. Great in winter with fire, low ceilings and a warming atmosphere. Often plays 6 Nations Rugby games. In summer the garden is great and their vast selection of gins keeps you well entertained

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John01438 . 2017-09-10

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El White Lion se encuentra a corta distancia a pie de una de las carreteras principales en la calle Albans, pero en una pequeña calle tranquila residencial. Encantador y un bonito jardín interior. Venden cervezas merece la pena probar y un menú de almuerzo a un precio razonable de 12 libras. El personal era muy agradable y amable. Bien merece una visita.

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pajaromojacar . 2017-06-10

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A very tasty Sunday lunch for a party of 10. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was excellent, we would really recommend this pub for a family gathering.

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Bernadette C . 2017-04-16

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Great atmosphere and a fab beer garden. A good sun trap and great cider! A very popular pub, the beer garden was full!

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RPlow1 . 2017-04-10

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Éramos un grupo de 12 madres para el almuerzo en el día, tres familias que no había visto otros por años tener una escapada juntos. No había nada que podría criticar, servicio muy educado y amable, delicioso almuerzo todo fue entregado a la mesa al...

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susieP1963 . 2017-03-26

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Vine aquí con colegas para una comida de la semana. Hemos probado muchos de los restaurantes en el centro de la calle Albans y vine aquí como un cambio desde los lugares habituales. Estoy muy contentos de hacerlo! Un pub muy agradable relajado que tiene...

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BigAndy1980 . 2017-03-21

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Fuimos a la White Lion para su parrilla semana. Tenía la parrillada mixta de carne de cadera, sobresaliente, carne de cordero, los riñones y salchichas con mi elección de lados. . . Repollo y ensalada. Carne tierna y bien cocinado y servido con una sonrisa....

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MandsV . 2017-03-14

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Un encantador bar elegante interior muy buena selección de cervezas mi amiga me encantó la rebelión un digno parada 🍻

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davethedrill . 2017-02-09

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I looked at several local options to celebrate Burns Night (not Scottish, but I'll celebrate anything), and decided on the White Lion, St Albans. We weren't disappointed! Warm black pudding salad and cullen skink were delicious staters! The venison stew, with mash and buttered leeks, which the visit was decided on, didn't disappoint. £15 for the 2 courses. I washed it down with a nice Malbec, £18. The pub was almost full, so a nice buzzy atmosphere and it still looks new since it's nice refurb. Great service from friendly staff. Their normal menu is very good, iIf it was further away from my house I'd eat there a lot more often! Can't recommend it enough!

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TravellinTomS . 2017-01-26

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Visited the White Lion in St Albans for a Christmas meal, from the first mouthful to the last the food was excellent (Pigeon Breast, followed by Game Pie and finished with a Blackberry Panna Cotta) and all for £24. The honey and almond biscuit severed with Panna Cotta was superb.What more do I need to say?

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Andrew081 . 2016-12-12

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Last weekend we had a Sunday Roast at the White Lion and it was superb, not only the food, but the atmosphere and service as well. Off the back of that we have booked again this weekend for family from the states and Andrew is going out of his way to cater for a Vegan diet. Thank you so much.

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CMSaunders . 2016-12-07

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This Pub was recommended by the Hosts of the B&B I was staying at. I arrived to find the chef was running late and the Guy behind the bar must have been new as he hardly knew where things were. I ordered the Scampi and it was overcooked and very dry. The chips were not that much better and the salad was an afterthought. The beer was cold but the food put me off so I left early. Hopefully this was a bad night for them.

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Stephen B . 2016-12-03

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Doing the best that Pubs can do, no need to say any more!OK, I will add that the beer choice is good but could offer more traditional bitters but that's being picky

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lincolnimpDubaiUAE . 2016-10-30

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This great pub has been under new management by James Ward for the last year or more and is once again restored to its former glory. It serves a wide range of real ales including Woodford Wherry as a regular.It has an excellent bar menu with quirky snacks such as black pudding scotch eggs or chicken wings. If you want something more substantial we recommend the crab cakes or one of their pies. All are good value, tasty and satisfying. You can choose from the small intimate snug bar or the larger main bar which is family friendly or the beautiful garden. One of our favourite pubs in St Albans.

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Katherine B . 2016-10-18

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Visit on recommendation. Friendly service, well kept beer, simple but delicious pub food. I had chicken pie which was so good I nearly ordered a second portion! Great mash and fresh vegetables. Cosy beer garden. Fair prices. What is not to like? Don't miss it.

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MootHouse . 2016-09-08

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Called in on the off chance for Sunday lunch. Delighted. Excellent food, friendly staff. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Julie W . 2016-08-31

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I appreciate the the new revamped White Lion had been running for a while but not had a chance to get in there. Glad we did. Decor is great, light and airy with an area more suited to the drinkers and the other for the diners. Great range of beers, ciders and lagers catering for all needs. The menu is small but should be something to tempt the taste buds of all. Personally I prefer to see a menu like this as there is a better chance that the food has been prepared and cooked on the premises and not undergone "ding" technology. We had chicken three ways which was a hit. Nicely presented with good flavours. Saw other meals come up, all looked great. The lads behind the bar were friendly and helpful. Will be back again soon

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grubhound . 2016-07-29

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A couple of mates and I tried it out on a Monday night. Only three if the six mains were available so two of us opted for the snacking menu. It was just so-so... The crab didn't come with the promised crusty white bread but a horrid nap instead, the bubble and squeak scotch egg was under seasoned, but the piccalilli was great and punchy. We were really looking forward to it but left feeling pretty underwhelmed. It may have been a Monday night thing but I feel if you're paying the same prices, you should expect the menu to be on offer and the quality to be the same.

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MischiefsMum . 2016-07-25

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Nicely renovated. Friendly staff. Good range of beers. My favourite is mosaic. Nice garden. All in all a really nice pub

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Darren C . 2016-07-03

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It's not easy getting 10 correctly cooked steaks on the table in one go and in good time and these guys nailed it! Meat was tender and tasty, service was efficient and with a smile. Thank you White Lion for a great evening.

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MandsV . 2016-06-30

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This pub has had a lovely upgrade whilst retaining its character. Food was of high quality and nicely presented (proper plates!) I had haddock bubble & squeak with poached egg - perfectly cooked & my family had chicken 3 ways/ steak pies/scampi - all highly praised. Great music being played too!

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VJL64 . 2016-06-03

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Just passing and needed food so we popped in. I'd heard it had been refurbed so a bit nervous as that usually means a character lobotomy! Not at all here. The refurb is very good - clean and modern but still with character. Excellent job. Ordered food that was very good - smoked haddock on bubble and squeak and veggie burger. As noted on other post, quantity not huge but quality more than made up for it. Left room for dessert anyway. Beer was good too.

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KWeb193 . 2016-05-31

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Friendly bar staff with fantastically looked after selection of Real Ale.The beer garden is a fantastic spot in the early evening catching the warmth and light of the setting sun

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Aaron D . 2016-05-16

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We popped in to check out the refurb and booked a table for the following Sunday for lunch. Another friend had mentioned that the portions were not huge but that suited me, for one I finished my plate

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lisabp . 2016-04-25

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Well what a surprise this place is! Just passing and thought we would pop in as we had heard they had had a refit! We really felt welcome by the young lady behind the bar. She showed us to a table and asked if we needed anything. She had a good knowledge of the menu, drinks and was very happy to answer our questions. The food was amazing .. fresh .. tasty and loads! I could not recommended this pub enough. It is so beautiful inside, clean and very modern. There is a really nice atmosphere in here.. music not too loud but enough to enjoy but still be able to talk. I would definitely recommend you book if you won't to eat as it was getting busy as we were leaving. Definitely try the pies!

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Ceomf . 2016-04-22

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Opened up a month ago looking completely different! Really nice warm feel and fab garden for the summer.Had Sunday lunch, food was yummy and the pudding was good too.Nice selection of wines as well which some pubs don't have.All in all a great local - very happy with this place ☺️

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Gerry H . 2016-04-18

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The people at this pub have done a great job of creating a cosy and warm place to eat, drink and chill. Love the snacking menu as I like to try lots of different things and the range of vodka, gins and wine will keep me coming back! Boyfriend is also happy as they have so many beers to choose from. Service is great, relaxed and attentive and was made to feel really welcome.Thank you!

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Charlie C . 2016-03-24

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