Lower Red Lion, St. Albans  rated5 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

St. Albans

address:

36 Fishpool Street, AL3 4RX

phone:

0871 258 6591*
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nearest stations:

St Albans Abbey Railway station
(900m)

St. Albans Railway station
(1.4Km)

how to find it:

From St Albans train station, exit right onto Victoria Street and after a 10 minute walk turn left onto Chequer Street and then soon right onto the High Street. Carry on down as it becomes George Street which segues into Rome Hill and eventually Fishpool Street. The pubs on the right.

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picture of Lower Red Lion
No music, no TV and a selection of eight real ales and ciders. No, this isn't another Wetherspoon, but instead a pub that's arguably up there as one of top ones in the South East. Said by some (i.e.: disputed) as being the pub where CAMRA held their inaugural meeting, this is not only real ale heaven but a jolly fine pub too. Two bars, warped wooden beams, red velvet curtains and a giant fireplace make this a place easy to spend a winter's night, while the lovely, lawned back garden (which also hosts the excellent periodic ale festivals) is perfect for Summer. The older locals were a lively bunch and didn't seem to mind the day trippers who understandably make a point of coming here, while the service was politeness personified. You're very much spoilt for choice when it comes to pubs in St Albans, but put this one towards the top of your list.

reviewed:
26/05/2009
reviewed by redcat
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