56 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3HG
The Blacksmith Arms is a centrally located St Albans pub with a strong sporting focus and relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere. It's known for a superb selection of cask ales and traditional ciders, backed by Cask Marque approval. The standout feature is the beer garden — claimed as "possibly the best garden around" — complete with outdoor seating and HD screens for live sport. The pub also hosts live music, runs a function space (The Forge, an external cabin) for parties and corporate events, and serves food at competitive prices. Later in the evening it shifts toward an older crowd, with age restrictions after 8pm (under-18s) and 21+ policy Friday–Sunday post-8pm.
The Blacksmiths Arms opening times
Monday: 12:00–23:00
Tuesday: 12:00–23:00
Wednesday: 12:00–23:00
Thursday: 12:00–23:00
Friday: 12:00–00:00
Saturday: 12:00–00:00
Sunday: 12:00–22:00
The Blacksmiths Arms kitchen hours & food serving times
Tandoori Chicken — £15.00 Tandoori chicken, PEPPADEW® pepper sauce, mint mayo and coriander. 1254 kcal
Easy Cheesy — £13.50 The classic, finished with fresh basil. 934 kcal. VG-M alternative available 924 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
A Load of Pepperoni — £14.50 Full-loaded spicy pepperoni – the clue's in the name. 1138 kcal
The Mighty Meat — £15.50 Spicy pepperoni, BBQ beef burnt ends, streaky bacon and smoked chicken thigh. 1343 kcal
Swicy Plant-Based — £15.00 Grilled mushroom, roasted peppers, PEPPADEW® pepper pieces, a drizzle of sweet PEPPADEW® piquanté pepper sauce and coriander. 1105 kcal. VG-M alternative available 1094 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Doner Kebab King — £15.00 Strips of chicken & beef doner, fresh tomato salsa, sweet & sour onion, a drizzle of mint mayo & crispy fried onion. 1534 kcal
Sizzlin' Pepperoni — £15.00 Spicy pepperoni, jalapeños and a drizzle of blossom honey. 1619 kcal
Classic Margherita — £14.00 Chargrilled tomato jam, Italian cheese and fresh basil. 1424 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Dirty Dough Ball Dipper — £8.50 Dunkable garlic & herb glazed dough balls baked with our house cheese sauce, blue cheese and herby tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese. 664 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
PEPPADEW® Bites — £8.00 Piquanté peppers filled with soft cream cheese, coated in a crispy panko-style crumb and served with a sweet piquanté pepper sauce. 445 kcal
Swicy Halloumi — £7.50 Delicate halloumi bites tossed in sweet chilli, lime & coriander sauce, served with rocket leaves and a lime wedge. 534 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Swicy Smoked Tofu Bites — £7.50 Crispy coated smoked tofu tossed in sweet chilli, lime & coriander sauce, served with rocket leaves and a lime wedge. 609 kcal Suitable for: vegan
Crispy Coated Chicken Strips — £8.50 732 kcal. Served with a choice of seasoning & sauce: Salt, Pepper & Chilli Seasoning with Salt, Pepper & Chilli Mayo (+220 kcal) or Bacon & Miso Flavoured Seasoning with a Maple Flavoured Syrup Dip (+137 kcal)
Wings & Strips – Sharers
Chicken Wings Sharer (1kg) — £18.00 Recommended for two people. 1021 kcal. Choose your sauce: Easy Livin' BBQ Sauce (+77 kcal), Korean BBQ Sauce (+92 kcal), Frank's® RedHot® Sauce & Garlic Herb Sauce (+121 kcal), Inferno Hot Sauce (+41 kcal, +£1.00)
Sweetcorn Riblets Sharer (1kg) — £17.00 Recommended for two people. 1695 kcal. Choose your sauce: Easy Livin' BBQ Sauce (+77 kcal), Korean BBQ Sauce (+92 kcal), Frank's® RedHot® Sauce & Garlic Herb Sauce (+121 kcal), Inferno Hot Sauce (+41 kcal, +£1.00) Suitable for: vegan
Rated Plates
Fish & Chips — £15.50 Hand-battered fish and skin-on fries, with tartare sauce and your choice of peas or mushy peas. 1406 kcal (excluding pea option) peas +76 kcal, mushy peas +88 kcal
Fajita Chicken Rice Bowl — £15.50 Fajita spiced smoked chicken thigh with zesty coriander & lime rice, mango, tomato & onion salsa, sweetcorn riblets, roasted peppers, sour cream, coriander and red chilli. 737 kcal. VG alternative available 1122 kcal
'Nduja Ranch Chicken — £15.00 Grilled chicken topped with bacon, mozzarella and BBQ sauce, served with 'nduja pork and chargrilled tomato jam, skin-on fries, onion rings and rocket. 1387 kcal
Meat Feast Mac — £17.25 The ultimate loaded mac 'n' cheese! Ham, pepperoni, BBQ beef burnt ends, crispy coated chicken fries, grated mozzarella, burger sauce and rocket. 1437 kcal
American Hot Mac — £16.75 Chorizo, 'nduja pork and chargrilled tomato jam, with PEPPADEW® pepper pieces, grated mozzarella & jalapeños. 1309 kcal
Cheesy Mushroom Mac — £16.75 Mushrooms, roasted peppers, chargrilled tomato jam, PEPPADEW® pepper sauce, spring onion and grated mozzarella with rocket & crispy fried onion. 1250 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Crafted Burgers – The Signatures
The Spicy Bad Lad — £15.00 Spice up your life with crispy coated chicken, chorizo slices, PEPPADEW® pepper pieces, spicy cheese sauce and Frank's® RedHot® sauce, finished with coriander. 1242 kcal. Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce.
Beefy Blue — £15.00 Succulent beef patty, blue cheese, streaky bacon, caramelised onion and garlic mayo. 1230 kcal. Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce.
The Caesar — £15.00 Crispy coated chicken, baby gem lettuce, salt, pepper & chilli mayo and garlic & herb sauce, finished with Italian cheese. 1422 kcal. Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce.
The Double Beef — £16.50 Two succulent beef patties, a burger cheese slice, streaky bacon, onion rings, house cheese sauce, 'nduja pork and chargrilled tomato jam. 1712 kcal. Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce.
Crafted Burgers – Vegan Faves
The Margherita — £13.50 Topped with Sheese® sauce, pizza sauce and fresh basil. 788 kcal excl. burger choice. Choose from Grilled THIS™ ISN'T BEEF Burger (+249 kcal) or Crispy Coated Smoked Tofu (+371 kcal). Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce. Suitable for: vegan
The Vegan Melt — £14.00 Topped with Sheese® sauce and sticky BBQ sauce. 804 kcal excl. burger choice. Choose from Grilled THIS™ ISN'T BEEF Burger (+249 kcal) or Crispy Coated Smoked Tofu (+371 kcal). Veggie Melt also available 801 kcal excl. burger choice. Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce. Suitable for: vegan
The Vegan Classic — £13.50 724 kcal excl. burger choice. Choose from Grilled THIS™ ISN'T BEEF Burger (+249 kcal) or Crispy Coated Smoked Tofu (+371 kcal). Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce. Suitable for: vegan
Crafted Burgers – The Classics
The Meaty Melt — £14.50 Topped with a burger cheese slice, streaky bacon and sticky BBQ sauce. 821 kcal excl. burger choice. Choose from a succulent beef patty (+287 kcal) or crispy coated chicken (+418 kcal). Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce.
The Meaty Classic — £13.50 724 kcal excl. burger choice. Choose from a succulent beef patty (+287 kcal) or crispy coated chicken (+418 kcal). Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce.
Sharers
The Social Sharer — £22.00 Recommended for two people. Eight chicken wings, garlic bread slices, onion rings, crispy coated chicken fries, swicy halloumi bites, nachos topped with guac, fresh tomato salsa, cucumber slices and dips. 3327 kcal
Cluckin' Hot Nachos — £16.50 Topped with grated cheese, guac, cheese sauce, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, crispy coated chicken, Inferno hot sauce, jalapeños and spring onion. 1529 kcal
Nachos El Clásico — £14.00 Topped with grated cheese, guac, cheese sauce, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, jalapeños & rocket. 1098 kcal. Vegan alternative available 1310 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Korean BBQ Beef Nachos — £16.50 Topped with grated cheese, guac, cheese sauce, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, sticky Korean BBQ slow-cooked beef and spring onion. 1469 kcal
Loaded Fries
Sweet Chilli Chicken Loaded Fries — £10.00 Crispy coated chicken fries, mozzarella, house cheese sauce, sweet chilli, lime & coriander sauce, spring onion and rocket. 1430 kcal
Cookie Dough – Belgian Chocolate Sauce — £6.50 Baked gooey oaty cookie dough, vanilla flavour ice cream, with Belgian chocolate sauce. 867 kcal. VG-M alternative available 886 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Cookie Dough – Lotus Biscoff® Sauce & Crumbled Caramelised Biscuits — £7.00 Baked gooey oaty cookie dough, vanilla flavour ice cream, with Lotus Biscoff® sauce and crumbled caramelised biscuits. 1087 kcal. VG-M alternative available 1106 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Ice Cream Crolls – Millionaire's — £6.50 Delicate baked croissant rolls filled with popcorn flavoured ice cream. Salted caramel popcorn and Belgian chocolate & salted caramel sauce, topped with a sprinkling of popping candy and chocolate pieces. 707 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Ice Cream Crolls – White Chocolate & Raspberry — £6.50 Delicate baked croissant rolls filled with popcorn flavoured ice cream. White chocolate sauce, freeze-dried raspberries & a sprinkling of popping candy. 630 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Vanilla Ice Cream Scoops — £5.00 Scoops of vanilla flavour ice cream. 347 kcal. Vegan iced dessert alternative available 403 kcal Suitable for: vegetarian
Cocktails & Drinks Menu
2-4-1 Cocktails – Classics
Tommy's Margarita — £16.50 Jose Cuervo tequila, fresh lime and sweet agave nectar.
Espresso Martini — £16.50 Smirnoff vodka and coffee liqueur, shaken with coffee and a touch of sugar.
Pornstar Martini — £16.50 Smirnoff Vanilla vodka paired with passion fruit and served with a shot of bubbles on the side.
Aperol Spritz — £16.50 Zesty Aperol mixed with Prosecco, a splash of soda and a fresh orange slice. Non-alcoholic version available - 62 kcal
2-4-1 Cocktails – Signatures
Coco Paloma — £17.00 £17.00 · £25.00 (pitcher)
Zesty blend of Cazcabel Coconut tequila, fresh lime and agave, topped with sparkling grapefruit soda.
Rumbungo — £16.00 £16.00 · £23.50 (pitcher)
Sailor Jerry Spiced rum, passion fruit puree, pineapple and a drizzle of grenadine, all finished with a splash of Schweppes Lemonade. Non-alcoholic version available - 106 kcal
Passion on the Beach — £15.50 £15.50 · £22.50 (pitcher)
Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit Twist vodka and peach schnapps, mixed with cranberry & orange juice for a classic sip turned tropical.
Berry Woo Hoo — £15.50 £15.50 · £22.50 (pitcher)
Smirnoff Raspberry Crush vodka, peach schnapps and a sweet splash of cranberry juice.
Cherry Cola — £15.50 £15.50 · £22.50 (pitcher)
Captain Morgan Black Spiced rum and Cherry Sourz topped up with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.
Elderflower Spritz — £16.50 Gordon's gin, elderflower cordial, mint and a squeeze of lemon, spritzed up with a splash of soda. Non-alcoholic version available - 22 kcal
Shot-Tails
Shot-Tails — £3.00 2 for £6.00 · 6 for £15.00 · 12 for £24.00
Fresh & fruity shots inspired by your favourite cocktails! Flavours: Tiny Colada (WKD Vibe Tropical, WKD Vibe Piña Colada), Blue Lagoon (WKD Vibe Blue Raspberry, WKD Vibe Blue Cream), Cherry Kola (WKD Kola Vibes, WKD Cherry Cream), Appletini (Sourz Apple, Smirnoff vodka), Cherry Woo Woo (Archers peach schnapps, Sourz Cherry), Spicy Marg (Smirnoff Tamarind vodka, salt rim), Tequila Sunrise (Jose Cuervo tequila, orange juice, grenadine)
Shots
Baby Guinness — £3.50 Coffee liqueur layered with Baileys. 2 for £7.00
Mini Beer — £3.50 Licor 43 and Baileys. 2 for £7.00
Bombs
Jäger Bomb Jägermeister and Red Bull Sugarfree. 6 for £15.00
Skittle Bomb Orange liqueur and Red Bull Sugarfree. 6 for £15.00
Strawberry Bomb Malibu Strawberry and Schweppes Lemonade. 6 for £15.00
Wines – White
Petal & Stem Sauvignon Blanc — £6.65 B: £24.50 · L: £9.00 · M: £6.65
12.5% abv, New Zealand. Get zesty with guava, passion fruit, notes of grapefruit and blackcurrant leaf. All wine served by the glass also available in 125ml.
Jam Shed Chardonnay — £6.20 B: £23.00 · L: £8.45 · M: £6.20
13.5% abv, Australia. Soft and toasty, with a little citrus freshness.
Reign of Terroir Chenin Blanc — £6.20 B: £23.00 · L: £8.45 · M: £6.20
13.5% abv, South Africa. Silky and a super fresh finish.
Pontini Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie — £5.70 B: £21.00 · L: £7.70 · M: £5.70
10.5% abv, Italy. Citrus harmoniously blend with aromas of brioche.
El Velero Verdejo Blanco — £5.00 B: £18.50 · L: £6.80 · M: £5.00
10% abv, Spain. Aromas of citrus, pineapple, papaya and a subtle note of herbs.
Wines – Red
Luna del Sur Malbec — £6.20 B: £23.00 · L: £8.45 · M: £6.20
13% abv, Argentina. Plenty of ripe, soft berry fruit flavours with the usual pinch of spice.
Campo Viejo Rioja — £6.65 B: £24.50 · L: £9.00 · M: £6.65
13.5% abv, Spain. Deep, rich and full.
Jam Shed Shiraz — £6.20 B: £23.00 · L: £8.45 · M: £6.20
13.5% abv, Australia. Jammy, spicy and just a little sweet.
Flagstone Poetry Merlot — £5.40 B: £20.00 · L: £7.35 · M: £5.40
13.5% abv, South Africa. Well balanced with sweet, spicy and mint aromas.
El Zondaz Tempranillo — £5.15 B: £19.00 · L: £6.95 · M: £5.15
12.5% abv, Spain. A berry-full balance of strawberry, cherry, raspberry and blackberry with hints of vanilla and spice.
Wines – Pink
Mirabeau Côtes de Provence Rosé — £8.25 B: £30.50 · L: £11.20 · M: £8.25
12.5% abv, France. Light, fruity and elegant.
Wicked Lady White Zinfandel — £5.95 B: £22.00 · L: £8.05 · M: £5.95
10% abv, California. Sweet and fruity red berry flavours.
Jam Shed Rosé — £6.20 B: £23.00 · L: £8.45 · M: £6.20
11% abv, Australia. Juicy strawberries and cream.
Corta Vinga Pinot Grigio Rosato Lazio — £5.80 B: £21.50 · L: £7.90 · M: £5.80
10.5% abv, Italy. Fruity aromas of apricots, golden apples and peaches blend with notes of candied fruit.
El Velero Tempranillo Gamacha Rosado — £5.00 B: £18.50 · L: £6.80 · M: £5.00
10% abv, Spain. Lively refreshing strawberry flavours and delicate summer fruit notes.
Wines – Fizz
Lanson Le Rose Creation Champagne — £57.50 B: £57.50
12% abv, France. The champ of Champagne, filled with sweet berry flavours.
Lanson Le Black Creation Champagne — £47.50 B: £47.50
12% abv, France. Youthful, lively and beautifully refreshing.
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne — £87.50 B: £87.50
12% abv, France. The perfect, luxurious rosé Champagne.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne — £65.00 B: £65.00
12% abv, France. Iconic, rich and totally unbeatable.
Vinuva Prosecco — £6.25 B: £24.00 · M: £7.00 · G: £6.25
12% abv, Italy. Uplifting and exciting fresh green fruit flavours.
Jam Shed Sparkling — £7.35 B: £28.00 · L: £7.35
12% abv, Australia. Refreshing notes of peach, green apple and lemon.
Lunch & Drink
Wrappers' Delight
Crispy Chicken Crispy chicken strips, salt, pepper & chilli mayo, mixed leaves, cheese & sticky BBQ sauce, topped with fresh tomato salsa and sweet & sour onion. 1093 kcal (excluding bread option) flatbread +262 kcal, wrap +288 kcal. Served with skin-on fries. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink.
Doner Kebab Chicken & beef doner strips, mint mayo, mixed leaves and sweet chilli & lime sauce, topped with fresh tomato salsa, sweet & sour onion and coriander. 1125 kcal (excluding bread option) flatbread +262 kcal, wrap +288 kcal. Served with skin-on fries. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink.
Tandoori Chicken Tandoori chicken pieces, mint mayo, mixed leaves and PEPPADEW® pepper sauce, topped with fresh tomato salsa, coriander. 970 kcal (excluding bread option) flatbread +262 kcal, wrap +288 kcal. Served with skin-on fries. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink.
Crispy Coated Smoked Tofu Crispy coated smoked tofu bites, salt, pepper & chilli mayo, mixed leaves, PEPPADEW® pepper sauce & pieces and garlic & herb sauce, topped with fresh tomato salsa. 1300 kcal (excluding bread option) flatbread +262 kcal, wrap +288 kcal. Served with skin-on fries. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink. Suitable for: vegan
Crafted Burgers
The Caesar Crispy coated chicken, baby gem lettuce, salt, pepper & chilli mayo and garlic & herb sauce, finished with Italian cheese. 1422 kcal. Served in a toasted bun with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin, with skin-on fries and BBQ sauce. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink.
The Meaty Melt Topped with a burger cheese slice, streaky bacon and sticky BBQ sauce. 821 kcal excl. burger choice. Choose from a succulent beef patty (+287 kcal) or crispy coated chicken (+418 kcal). Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink.
The Vegan Melt Topped with Sheese® sauce and sticky BBQ sauce. 804 kcal excl. burger choice. Choose from Grilled THIS™ ISN'T BEEF Burger (+249 kcal) or Crispy Coated Smoked Tofu (+371 kcal). Veggie Melt also available 801 kcal excl. burger choice. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink. Suitable for: vegan
Stone Baked Pizzas
Barbie Chick Smoked chicken thigh strips, streaky bacon and sweet & sour onion, drizzled with sticky BBQ sauce. 1282 kcal. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink.
A Load of Pepperoni Full-loaded spicy pepperoni – the clue's in the name. 1138 kcal. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink.
Easy Cheesy The classic, finished with fresh basil. 934 kcal. VG-M alternative available 924 kcal. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink. Suitable for: vegetarian
Our Rated Plates
Avo Salad Baby gem lettuce, rocket, avocado, roasted peppers, sweet & sour onion, tomatoes, spring onion and a garlic & herb sauce dip. 446 kcal. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink. Suitable for: vegan
Buddha Bowl Zesty coriander & lime rice, mango, tomato & onion salsa, sweetcorn riblets, roasted peppers, sour cream, red chilli and coriander. 472 kcal. Lunch deal Monday–Friday 12–4pm, £8 with a drink. Suitable for: vegetarian
Pick a Sip – Included Drinks
Coca Cola Original Taste 369ml, 155 kcal. Included in the £8 lunch deal.
Diet Coke 369ml, 1 kcal. Included in the £8 lunch deal.
Coca Cola Zero Sugar 369ml, 2 kcal. Included in the £8 lunch deal.
Schweppes Lemonade 369ml, 70 kcal. Included in the £8 lunch deal.
Schweppes Tonic 200ml, 42 kcal. Included in the £8 lunch deal.
Schweppes Slimline Tonic 200ml, 4 kcal. Included in the £8 lunch deal.
Schweppes Orange Juice Bottle 200ml, 94 kcal. Included in the £8 lunch deal.
Pick a Sip – Upgrade Drinks (+£2)
Tanqueray Gin 41.3% ABV. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Amstel 4.1% ABV. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Inch's Cider 4.5% ABV. Upgrade for £2 extra.
White Wine 125ml 12% ABV. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Red Wine 125ml 13% ABV. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Rosé Wine 125ml 11.5% ABV. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Heineken 0.0% 330ml, 69 kcal. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Peroni 0.0% 330ml, 76 kcal. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Days Lager 0% 330ml, 73 kcal. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Oasis Summer Fruits 330ml, 59 kcal. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Red Bull 250ml, 115 kcal. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Red Bull Sugarfree 250ml, 8 kcal. Upgrade for £2 extra.
Red Bull Pink Forest Fruit 250ml, 5 kcal. Upgrade for £2 extra.
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