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The best cocktail bars in St Albans

St Albans has a small but serious cocktail scene around George Street and the city centre, plus some very old pubs.

By the Cocktail Week team. Researched from local guides and listings, 7 November 2026.

St Albans Cocktail Week hasn't happened yet, and none of these bars is a Cocktail Week partner. They're simply the bars we'd send you to in St Albans today.

10 cocktail bars to try in St Albans

  1. No Nuisance

    Cocktail bar · George Street

    A newer cocktail bar on George Street, one of the prettiest streets in the city.

    Find it on Google Maps

  2. Suckerpunch

    Speakeasy cocktail bar · City centre

    A 1920s speakeasy-style cocktail bar known for bold, inventive drinks.

    Find it on Google Maps

  3. Mockingbird

    Cocktail bar · City centre

    A cocktail bar with a big garden, brunch, private karaoke and late DJs.

    Find it on Google Maps

  4. The Hub on Verulam

    All-day bar · Verulam Road

    An all-day cafe and cocktail bar.

    Find it on Google Maps

  5. Cosy Club

    Cocktail bar and restaurant · Christopher Place

    A cocktail bar and restaurant with velvet sofas and patterned carpets, serving brunch, dinner and late cocktails.

    Find it on Google Maps

  6. The Snug

    Cocktail bar · George Street

    A cocktail bar in the 18th-century Fleur De Lys building, with comfort food and a beer garden.

    Find it on Google Maps

  7. The Foragers at The Verulam Arms

    Pub · Mount Pleasant

    A pub with its own microbrewery, around 20 ales and craft beers, and foraged cocktails.

    Find it on Google Maps

  8. The Boot

    Pub · City centre

    A 15th-century pub with home-cooked food and more than a dozen draught ales, ciders and lagers.

    Find it on Google Maps

  9. King Harry

    Pub · Near Verulamium Park

    A traditional pub with wood-panelled rooms, an open fire and a big beer garden.

    Find it on Google Maps

  10. White Hart Tap

    Pub · Near the city centre

    An old pub with log fires, a big summer beer garden, quiz nights and its own beers.

    Find it on Google Maps

Where to head: George Street, City centre, Verulam Road, Christopher Place, Mount Pleasant and Near Verulamium Park.

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Cocktail bars in St Albans: your questions

What are the best cocktail bars in St Albans?

No Nuisance (George Street), Suckerpunch (City centre), Mockingbird (City centre) and The Hub on Verulam (Verulam Road) are a good place to start. St Albans has a small but serious cocktail scene around George Street and the city centre, plus some very old pubs.

Is there a St Albans Cocktail Week?

Not yet. Cocktail Week runs ten-day cocktail events with local bars across the UK and Ireland, and St Albans is on our list. Sign up on the St Albans Cocktail Week page to hear first when dates and venues are announced.

How do I get my bar into St Albans Cocktail Week?

Email hello@cocktail-week.com with your bar's name and we'll send you the details. Bars make a signature cocktail and an alcohol-free version for wristband holders during the week.

Are these bars Cocktail Week partners?

No. These are bars we'd recommend in St Albans today. None of them has taken part in Cocktail Week yet.

Opening times change, so check with the bar before you go. Know a bar we've missed, or spotted something out of date? Email hello@cocktail-week.com.

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