Waterend Barn - JD Wetherspoon in St Albans

Good for real ale But for some strange reason reason they seem to think we need yet another foreign food place in the town Korean food now being served !!!! No steaks or grill All they have done is driven away customers who want good old British pub grub to rival companies not a good idea Just use it for beer now

Beautiful old building, it's well maintained, the decorations and interesting well presented local history displays. The staff are both friendly and helpful, the food is filling and well prepared. I have a problem eating so it's extremely important for me to have access to water, which can be a problem in other family friendly restaurants, but I feel confident in spoons. The price is very competitive especially if you can enjoy the afternoon special offers, I normally order a large fish and chips, again because I know I can eat it safely, the price includes a drink and should you like a hot drink you can have a free refill. All in all I hope that they continue and grow their business.

Smokers right out side entrance ewwwww

Lovely pub very busy and great location

Really interesting wetherspoons good food really quick service quaint surroundings

Very decent WP, great location and atmosphere as usuall affordable prices

Must be one of the best Spoons around, always speedy service and great environment. Also never had any issues with the food here even during peak hours.

Unfortunately all their fridges were down so food choices were limited. Food was good though. No desserts available 😢

This is a Wetherspoons. But with a twist, it's a beautiful building. Stunning to look at and a pleasure to stand in. The staff are great, from security to bar, pleasant, courteous and professional. Put your prejudice aside and visit.

Food was amazing as always and very quick service and staff are really friendly and helpful

In the most charming town, it is in this chain that you can eat wonderfully and spend time without leaving the main route of your journey

Went there for a pint of Doombar Amber Ale, always reasonable priced in Wetherspoons. Whilst I was visiting St Albans

Best spoons in the UK without a doubt. Absolutely incredible architecture in the building contributing massively to such an amazing atmosphere.

Does what it says on the tin..handy if going to the theatre as next door, great if the toilet queue at the intermission is long!

Great prices, great service, friendly staff. There is no music, but overall great value for money.

My friends and I usually enjoy a nice evening in spoons however there is a new bouncer who is terrible. Kicking people out for ridiculous reasons which makes the experience unpleasant.

Judge it as a Wetherspoons and you won't be disappointed, as spoons go, this is an amazing one. Beautiful beams inside, staff are always friendly and the food is consistent with any other spoons. Are there better places to eat in St Alban's, of course. Are there better places to drink, definitely! But is it affordable, consistent and overall good - absolutely. Love coming to this spoons, it is considerably better than other spoons, only other spoons that I think is as nice is Henley. Excellent pub.

Always clean friendly staff great atmosphere

The best value pub chain in UK . It is what it is .

Folks can joke about Spoons, but they deliver good food and value in a nice place to eat

help im trapped under the floor boards, i cant breath and theres a roach near my anus!!!!! good pints tho fr

Great atmosphere lovely pub a credit to apoons

The place is amazing and very beautiful, but it was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a Wetherspoon. The bar crew was so unfriendly and rude while taking my order with my family—they looked like they didn’t want to be working there. Even in London, the service is good. I was surprised by how terrible the service was, but at least the food was good.

Great place for family. Nice cost.

Just a quick stop off do didn't eat just a drink and take in the ambience.

Breakfast hit and miss sometimes cooked perfect Sometimes hard eggs and over cooked bacon but prices

Every time myself & partner have breakfast we have to ask for clean cuttlery, every visit

First time visiting, and I absolutely loved it! The vibe here is completely different from other JD Wetherspoon locations I’ve been to—so warm and inviting. The ambience is amazing, and the staff? Wow! They are incredibly lovely, welcoming, and make the experience even better. We truly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back many more times!

Amazing place with great decor and history!!

Great pub great prices Hidden off the high street but worth hunting down

One of the nicest spoon with location. And great price

Have a nice meal here. Ordered at bar, order arrived quickly. Hugh pub and very busy, always a good sign

Building, like many Spoons, was very good. Stock management, not so much, I ordered on the App only to be told that what I ordered hadn't arrived yet, really??? Absolutely Dumbfounded and spoiled my evening

As always, great value, great food and drink, with an extensive menu and keen prices. Well worth a visit.

Excellent service and spotless clean surroundings

Absolutely great experience today 2 fine for £25 food was banging service outstanding fantastic building and location

It's a Wetherspoons so you know what to expect, well priced drinks and food, wide variety of drinks and food to choose from. This particular pub is housed in a large historic building, various areas to sit, by the log fire, bar area, dining area. Tables are cleaned quickly, staff are efficient and polite but not very chatty (but then the place is always busy so maybe they've not time to stop). Food arrives quickly, it is always hot and tastes good, it's not fine dining but a steak and a pint for around £10 is great value and appreciate not everyone wants cheap food, so don't eat here if that is you, but still enjoy the well kept beers and wines. The whole place could do with a little investment/refurbishment, it is a busy place and some of the furniture is looking a little tired, but perhaps adds to it's charm?

Reasonable prices for food and drinks.

Pretty good Wetherspoons pub with a good atmosphere and decent food. Only downside you queue to reach bar and does take a while for tables to be cleared

Really bad food. Staff are not polite at all, food isn't cooked properly, tim martn of weatherspoons take a look at this place. Nothing great to say, it's a massive shame

Food was good and fairly priced. The service wasn't the quickest but it was peak time. The staff were helpful and respectful of my disability.

Why is there always something missing on the plate for breakfast? It's a standard breakfast that is probably served hundreds of tea a week! Pain in the ar$e chasing a member of staff to get what I ordered.

I love the atmosphere and the area , the food is nice with affordable prices comparing to taste ! Very nice one to go

Good value for food and fair price with drinks (cocktail). Satisfaction 😄

Didn't have a meal. Fabulous barn structure. Real coal fire with associated smell. Unfortunately due to ongoing work, no toilets. Portakabins outside. Horrible.

The price-quality ratio is amazing. Yes, it is definitely not fine dining, but the quality of the food and drinks are definitely beyond their price-point. Add to that the very cozy atmosphere and the tavern/inn vibe they’ve got and one has no reason not to like this place!

The staff there don't clean the tables only after three people!

The pub is a beautiful old barn which has been nicely done out. It was very busy and difficult to get a table but expected for a Saturday lunchtime. As a result the service was slow. The pizza that I ordered came out burnt and hard and dry on the outside edges. The previous plates and cutlery were never collected either and just left there. I'm sure it's a lot better when not so busy but a bit dissapointed. I would go back however.

LOVE it. Update: continues being one of the best parts of England

Food is good value, staff need more training as too (a) clear tables (b) be courteous (c) check toilets.

Always enjoy going to the Barn Prices are very reasonable and nice atmosphere.

Had the Freedom breakfast, just the right size and had this twice for two people plus a slice of toast with two drinks, just under £12 total

Service was non existent, terrible place for children. Didn’t get what we ordered. Very unhelpful when we asked questions. The whole experience was absolutely awful. Will never be going here again. I’m so disappointed.

Absolutely terrible service from Miles, when asked where our drinks were he was rude and abrupt…. What a melon!!

Popped in to rest our feet, drinks and a small amount of food. Ordered through the app over 4G - that worked flawlessly. Despite being typically busy, the drinks come quickly then the food in good time. Just another Wetherspoons that does what a Wetherspoons does so well! We sat in the listed barn at the opposite end to the bar, and was a lovely place to be! Would definitely call in again.

Popped in here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Ordered on the app and only a few minutes later did the drinks arrive. The food arrived about 15-20mins later. Delicious and warm, this is a place for a meal that is value for money.

Wow, I managed to get a pint for under £4. Nice big area so finding a table was easy. Nice during the day when less busy and what is there to not like

Typical Wetherspoons, busy on my visit, good table service.

I'm opposite here been in over the years n went in for a few drinks, had food before n is good .

one of the grandest spoons I've been to - weird interior but super nice.

The building is lovely, however rude staff and security

Usual Spoons. Had no poached eggs. Side of pigs in blankets was hilarious

Fried eggs were solid and food was cold. Staff were unpleasant.

Annual meet up for Christmas, if you're looking to chat among friends you're in the right place. Drinks and food are the best value in St Albans by far

You get more than what you pay for

Lovely grade II losted building with lots of character.

One of the best Wetherspoons, great atmosphere from the old buildings and the heavenly smell of an open fire in winter. Normally has a good range of real ales, often including one or two dark beers which are hard to find in this area. Lighting levels can be too low in some areas for reading the menu.

Great food, atmosphere and quick service. Was served in under 10 minutes. Would come back especially for the price.

Good wetherspoons with interesting building.

Very lively, went for some after dinner birthday drinks. Youve gotta love a 'Spoons! 😊

Waiting time it's incredibly quick and , nice as well 👌

Beautiful building, wetherspoons menu nicely cooked and good prices. Pint of cider, 2 coffees a side plate, and 3 main meals £44. It was very busy. It was a Sat evening but it was full. Pre booking it will be easier.

Amazing building but the teenage staff who don't want to be here and hate their job should just go home...they greatly let you and the other staff down!

The building is beautiful, characterful and nice and warm until the outside doors were hooked open, then freezing. Beer was warm (was it filled into a hot glass straight from a dishwasher?) Thought food was good value and served hot, but then saw a staff member using mens facilities and leaving without washing hands. Normally a big 'spoons fan yet I'm not sure I would rush back to this one, unless these things can be managed out.

Amazing atmosphere clean tidy amazing staff and the food is delicious.

To all foreigners traveling through English lands: Wetherspoon's are the best food "franchise" you will find in the United Kingdom. Unbeatable prices with a quality that, you can say, becomes like homemade food. Every day they have offers that mean that for 15 pounds per head you can eat more than well. If you are in the area and don't want to spend a lot of time eating, I recommend Wetherspoon without hesitation.

Food manger very rude and difficult, atmosphere filled with homeless and people not eating or drinking just sat there staring at you Simple requirements asked and difficult people manage place won't be coming bk here again 😔 Manager has bad customer manners simple requirements bad attitude

Traditional Wetherspoons fare in a very nice barn-like setting. A good location too just behind the high street, just have to avoid the local crackheads

Unfortunately not dog friendly, despite most more-upmarket places in the area being very accommodating for dogs

You won't find a cheaper place for drinks in St Albans good food to

A dream curry thank you inside a beautifully restored half timbered barn

Beautiful bar inside! It really suit's St Albans!

Really nice to surroundings. Staff helpful and the food really nice. Visited on a number of occasions and always an enjoyable time.

Had large breakfast and it was freezing cold. Coffee machines were broken, service was slow and unfriendly

For a Spoons it is a very good one

Many people underestimate Wetherspoon, I would say, one of the best places I've been. Awesome cozy atmosphere, lots of character in the interior, delicious food and great service. Deffenatly i would visit Waterend Barn many more times.

Big clean Spoon's not a tired Unit big bar lot's of seating

Had fresh fruit breakfast it was delicious and extremely good value.

Decent Beer, slow service at the bar. Breakfast was decent

Busy, good atmosphere cheap food and booze 👌

This is an amazing Wetherspoons. Spacious and historical. Lovely breakfasts.

Awful place, staff rude, service terrible, toilets overflowing, generally a deeply unpleasant experience.

(Visited Sunday 22nd September) Another Wetherspoons I had visited many years ago, however I didn't review previously. I had actually forgotten what a great branch this is. Situated just off the main shopping street and next to the civic hall. Two former relocated Barns, which are now of listed status, make up this pub. On this occasion I ordered a Sticky Korean Fried Chicken Bowl and a pint of Leffe Beer. Total cost = £10.02. I've had the Korean chicken bowl on a number of occasions now and am quite taken with it. Hopefully it will remain on the menu for the longer term. The pint of Leffe arrived within a few minutes of ordering. The food arriving around nine minutes. Although the bowl the food arrived in was smaller than the usual Raman bowls, it was none the less filled with a good quantity of chips and chicken. This branch is in the top #10 of branches I have visited over the years. Highly recommend for reasonably priced food and drinks in a nice setting.

Very nice Wetherspoon with incredible interiors. Big sitting area and outside garden. Food and drinks great as always.

Spacious comfortable Wetherspoon's Pub in the centre of St. Albans. Great range of craft beers & usual pub grub. Well, it's worth a visit. Found the Madras curry, my favourite

Standard weatherspoons really cheap food cheap beer

Wonderful dinner, once again, as always, love it there and so reasonable

Large Wetherspoons centrally located in St. Albans town centre. Popular and very busy. Good selection of real ales. Didn’t eat here but many were. Usual Wetherspoon menu.

The drink was more expensive come pair to other Wetherspoons but it’s was most unusual place ever been too

We stopped here on the way back from Luton airport after a delayed flight and for a weatherspoons it wasn’t half bad you know! It’s even in the good beer guide! Quite surprised by what we saw so thought why not stick a review on you always know what your going to get with a weatherspoons but the food we ordered was hot which is a bonus and staff were very friendly