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.
The Mad Squirrel opening times
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
The Mad Squirrel kitchen hours & food serving times
Kid's Cheeseburger — £7.95 3oz Cheeseburger served with Cucumber, Tomato & Chips
Kid's Fish Fingers — £7.95 Fish Fingers, served with Cucumber, Tomato & Chips
Kid's Chicken or Quorn (V) Nuggets — £7.95 Chicken or Quorn (V) Nuggets, served with Cucumber, Tomato & Chips
Kid's Marghertia Pizza — £7.95 Small Marghertia Pizza, served with Cucumber & Tomato
Kid's Pepperoni Pizza — £8.95 Small Pepperoni Pizza, served with Cucumber & Tomato
Pizza
Margherita (V) — £13.95 Marinara Base, Fior Di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Suitable for: vegetarian
Sun Dried Tom, Black Olive & Goat's Cheese (V) — £15.50 Marinara, Fior Di Latte, Garlic Oil, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Black Olives, Goat's Cheese, Rocket Suitable for: vegetarian
VALDMORIEGA - MACABEO — £5.75 Castilla, Spain · 11.5%
A fresh, dry white wine, displaying well-defined fruity aromas of peach and apple, with floral notes. Lush and rounded in the mouth, with a long, creamy aftertaste of flowers and fruit.
NINA - PINOT GRIGIO — £8.00 Delle Venezie IGT, Italy · 12%
Fresh pear and almond notes infuse this delicately structured, easy-to-drink Grigio. Dry yet rounded, with a refreshingly finish.
LOMERAIE - PICPOUL DE PINET — £10.25 Languedoc-Roussillon, France · 13.0%
Pungent aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, saline finish.
STONEBUILT - SAUVIGNON BLANC — £11.25 Marlboro, New Zealand · 13%
Citrus and juicy grapefruit aromas lead into a crisp palate, rounded with a long and intense mouthfeel of herbaceous notes, with a good mineral backbone. Classic with notes of passionfruit and balanced finish.
BURGUNDY CUVEE - CHARDONNAY Languedoc, France · 13%
Clean, pristine, mineral Chardonnay - no oak here, just delicious apple fruit and a crisp, refreshing finish.
Sparkling
DR MAIOLO - PROSECCO — £9.00 Veneto, Italy · 11.5%
This Prosecco is extra-brut and distinctly fruity with a slight sweetness. Medium-Well balanced and light-bodied. Luminoso taste.
OVERTOP - BRUT — £12.25 Aragón, Penedès · 11.5%
This Cava is made of baked apples and citrus is complemented by undertones of old cherries. Flavours of toasty brown oat and honey on the palate, characterised by a beautifully bright acidity that lends elegance and finesse to the wine.
Rosé
MINAS PRAST GRIEGO ROSÉ — £8.00 Navarra, Spain · 13%
With a delicate pale pink colour and an elegant nose of white flowers, this light-bodied dry rose is easy to drink.
SAINT-ROCH LES ROQUES - PROVENCE ROSÉ — £10.25 Roussillon, France · 12%
A pale salmon hue with notes of white peaches and lychees on the nose. Fresh and lively on the palate, fairly light in body with a refreshing dry finish.
Red
VALDMORIEGA - TEMPRANILLO — £7.50 Castilla, Spain · 13.0%
This smooth, transparently dense complex ripe fruit aromas with subtle spicy hints of vanilla and caramel thanks to fine wood. It is well-balanced and well-balanced in the mouth with a full, long aftertaste.
FINCA LA COLONIA - MALBEC — £9.50 Mendoza, Argentina · 13.5%
Sweet and spicy aromas, reminiscent of black pepper. Ripe and full on the palate, aromas of plum and blackcurrant.
PUENTE MONTEVILICANO B GARNACHA Almansa, Italy · 13.5%
Beautiful and long with aromas of spices and vanillin cherries. The palate is full-bodied with robust tannins and a fresh, fruity flavour.
CONDE VALDEMAR RIOJA RESERVA — £42.00 Rioja, Spain · 13%
Ruby/black fruit and salted caramel aromas on a dark mahogany colour. It has good taste like the nose, this is rounded and savoury, medium-full bodied, moderately spiced dark plum, cassis and violet flavours finish dense.
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