The Mad Squirrel, St Albans

17 Heritage Close, St Albans, AL3 4EB

Mad Squirrel is a two-floor craft beer bar in the heart of St Albans, housed in a stunning location overlooking the Abbey with direct views from the outdoor seating area. The venue is run by the Mad Squirrel brewery (based locally in Potten End, Hertfordshire) and stocks 25 rotating craft beer taps alongside a full bar of wines, ciders, spirits and cocktails. Food focuses on freshly made, hand-rolled artisan pizzas, wings, burgers and sharing plates. The space features a private function room for events and regularly hosts live music, including solo artists, bands and open mic nights. Families and dogs are explicitly welcomed, making it a destination for diverse groups.

Opening hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 17:00–21:00
• Wednesday: 12:00–22:00
• Thursday: 12:00–22:00
• Friday: 12:00–23:00
• Saturday: 12:00–23:00
• Sunday: 12:00–21:00

Kitchen hours

• Tuesday: 17:00–21:00
• Wednesday: 12:00–22:00
• Thursday: 12:00–22:00
• Friday: 12:00–23:00
• Saturday: 12:00–23:00
• Sunday: 12:00–21:00

What's on

• Pate's Quiz — Thu 25 Jun, 19:00
• Open Mic Night with Lizzie — Tue 30 Jun, 19:00
• Pate's Quiz — Thu 2 Jul, 19:00
• The Weathertop Preachers — Sat 4 Jul, 20:00
• Open Mic Night with Lizzie — Tue 7 Jul, 19:00
• Pate's Quiz — Thu 9 Jul, 19:00
• Open Mic Night with Lizzie — Tue 14 Jul, 19:00
• Pate's Quiz — Thu 16 Jul, 19:00
• Lou & Andy Duo — Sat 18 Jul, 20:00
• Open Mic Night with Lizzie — Tue 21 Jul, 19:00
• Pate's Quiz — Thu 23 Jul, 19:00
• Open Mic Night with Lizzie — Tue 28 Jul, 19:00
• Pate's Quiz — Thu 30 Jul, 19:00
• Jamie Roche — Fri 31 Jul, 20:00
• Head2Head — Sat 1 Aug, 20:00
• Open Mic Night with Lizzie — Tue 4 Aug, 19:00
• Pate's Quiz — Thu 6 Aug, 19:00
• Open Mic Night with Lizzie — Tue 11 Aug, 19:00
• Pate's Quiz — Thu 13 Aug, 19:00
• The Landlords — Sat 15 Aug, 20:00

Facilities

• Full kitchen, Bar snacks
• Dog friendly
• Family friendly
• Sports on TV
• Live music