Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
16 Abbey Mill Lane, AL3 4HE - St. Albans
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Outdoor seating
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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👍 Recommended by 4 people
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Phone:
+44 1727 869152
🌐 Website:
http://www.fightingcockssa.com
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Address:
16 Abbey Mill Lane, St. Albans
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Google Reviews (10)
Amazing pub. Cozy and atmospheric place teeming with oldschool vibes. Great beer and service. Good seasonal food. A must to visit!
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Such a superb pub ... Inside or outside. A wonderful location on the edge of the park, great selection of drinks on tap, and really lovely friendly staff. It doesn't get much better than this place. The perfect pub!
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Great location, decent beer and food. Don't believe the claim to be the oldest pub in England - the building includes the remains it is thought of the old pigeon loft that came from a nearby site. So the timber is old. The cellar may include the remains of the old water gate for the Abbey. But the pub is more recent - and many of the older pubs in St Alban's are recorded in existence before the fighting cocks - but it's certainly a good place to take visitors and groups.
Note I didn't stay here, nor am I certain they offer rooms ?
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Loved it paid £21 for lamb chop roast dinner, it's a beautiful cosy place. I can't wait to come back. The pub feels very aged which adds to it's charm.
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The oldest pub in the world (well top 3 anyway) manages to be a tourist attraction while also being a great normal pub with a good atmosphere for a night out and serves excellent food too. Nice beer garden as well and couldn't ask for a better location.
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We had a nice day out In St Albans yesterday have not been here for years the food Haddock and chips and salad was amazing!! We were served by a nice young man who helped tell the history a credit to his team highly recommend this fab pub! And will return soon .Neil and Rachel
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Oldest pub in the UK. Quaint indoor seating across multiple rooms, great outdoor beer garden set in verulamium park below the cathedral. Large beer selection 👌
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Apparently it's the oldest pub in England. The ambience truly plays a role here. You can imagine back then at the foot of St Albans people "park" their donkeys and horses and head on to the pub for a drink before heading into the town area. Truly an experience. If you're a tourist, this place is a must. Try the beer batter haddock and pair with a pint.
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Very cozy pub next to the river and Park, full of character, some say it's amongst Britain's oldest pubs. Plenty of outdoor space for sunny days and also cozy space inside, can't wait to visit during winter!
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In a really stunning area and they have beautiful outdoor arrangements on a sunny day. They have multiple screens so great for watching sport. Claims to be one of the oldest pubs in England. +1 for the name too
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