The Portland Arms, St Albans

The Portland Arms Ph, 63 Portland Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4RA

The Portland Arms is a heritage pub tucked away in St Albans' backstreets, dating back to the 1800s with character and history evident throughout. It's a traditional establishment with a strong emphasis on real ales and carefully sourced, homecooked food. Sunday roasts are a signature draw, served from noon to 4pm, alongside rotating specials and a curry night. The pub hosts a weekly quiz every Wednesday and actively engages the community through charitable fundraising. Families are welcome, with outdoor seating and gardens available. It's a no-frills local boozer with real heritage, real fires, and genuine hospitality.

The Portland Arms opening times

• Monday: 15:00–23:00
• Tuesday: 15:00–23:00
• Wednesday: 15:00–23:00
• Thursday: 15:00–23:00
• Friday: 15:00–23:00
• Saturday: 12:00–23:30
• Sunday: 12:00–22:00

The Portland Arms kitchen hours & food serving times

• Wednesday: 18:00–21:00
• Thursday: 18:00–21:00
• Friday: 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00
• Saturday: 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00
• Sunday: 12:00–16:00

The Portland Arms menu

Spring at The Portland Arms

To Start

• Deep-Fried Breaded Whitebait — £5.00
  w/ House Salad + Lemon Mayo + Bread
• Daily Soup — £4.00
  w/ Croutons & Bread
• Bread & Butter — £2.50
  Hertfordshire Sourdough
• Ginger Beer Halloumi — £5.00
  w/ Salad + Balsamic Glaze

Pub Boards

• Chili Board — £8.00
  A light meal, or a shared starter. Beef Chili, Tortillas, Pitta, Tomato Chutney, Sour Cream, Cheese
• Cheese Board — £8.00
  A light meal, or a shared starter. 3 English Cheeses w/ Pickles & Apple, House Salad, Bread

Mains

• Classic Cheeseburger — £10.00
  Perfect 7oz Patty w/ House Sauce + Salad + Brioche Bun + Chips. w/ Bacon, add £1
• 8 oz Dry-Aged Rump Steak — £15.00
  w/ Steakhouse Mushrooms + Chips + Peppercorn Sauce
• Ham, Egg & Chips — £9.00
  Hand-Carved Roast Ham + 2 Fried Eggs + Chips + Branston
• Fish Cake & Roasted Spring Vegetables — £12.00
  w/ a Tomato-Dill Drizzle
• Fish & Chips — £10.00
  Beer-Battered Pollack, w/ Crushed Peas + Chips + Tartare Sauce
• Coronation Chicken Salad — £10.00
  w/ Tikka Chicken + Almonds + Yoghurt, Mango Chutney Dressing
• Rack of Ribs — £11.00
  Dry-Rubbed Baby-Back Ribs, w/ BBQ Glaze + Chips + Red Cabbage Slaw
• Spring Risotto — £10.00
  w/ English Spelt, Spring Vegetables, Mint, Goats Cheese + Salad Leaf Garnish

Sides

• Crushed Minted Peas — £2.50
• Steakhouse Mushrooms — £2.50
• House Salad w/ English Dressing — £2.50
• Chips — £2.50

To Finish

• Sticky Toffee Pudding — £5.00
  w/ Vanilla Ice Cream & Custard
• Chocolate Fudge Cake — £5.00
  w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
• Belgian Waffle — £5.00
  w/ Toffee Sauce + Vanilla Ice Cream
• Ice Cream — £3.50
  Choc, Vanilla OR Strawberry w/ Sauce (Chocolate OR Toffee)
• Cheeses
  See "Pub Boards" above

Kids Menu (under 14s)

Mains

• Junior Hamburger — £6.50
  Any Main and Any Dessert £6.50. + Two Sides
• Battered Fish Goujons — £6.50
  Any Main and Any Dessert £6.50. + Two Sides
• Pasta & Bolognaise Sauce — £6.50
  Any Main and Any Dessert £6.50. + One Side
• Ginger Beer-Battered Chicken Strips — £6.50
  Any Main and Any Dessert £6.50. + Two Sides

Sides

• Carrots & Cucumbers
• Peas
• Chips
• Garlic Bread

Desserts

• Choc Fudge Cake
• Ice Cream
  Choc, Strawberry or Vanilla

Sunday Roast

Roasts

• ROAST TOPSIDE OF BEEF
  Served with crispy roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding, market vegetables and homemade gravy.
• ROAST LOIN OF PORK
  Served with crispy roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding, market vegetables and homemade gravy.
• LAMB SHANK
  Served with crispy roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding, market vegetables and homemade gravy.
• ROSEMARY & THYME ROAST CHICKEN
  Served with crispy roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding, market vegetables and homemade gravy.
• VEGAN NUT ROAST
  Served with crispy roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding, market vegetables and homemade gravy.
  Suitable for: vegan

Sides

• CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
• PIGS IN BLANKETS

To Finish…

• STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
  Served with custard
• APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE
  Served with vanilla ice cream
• SPOTTED DICK
  Served with custard
• JAM SPONGE PUDDING
  Served with custard
• TRIO OF ICE CREAMS
  Choose from: Strawberry sensation, Sea salted caramel, Vanilla, Mint Choc Chip, Double Choc Chip or Rum & Raisin

See the menu for The Portland Arms

What's on at The Portland Arms

Quiz every Wednesday.

• Quiz: Portland Arms Quiz — Wed 21 Oct, 20:30
• Quiz: Portland Arms Quiz — Wed 28 Oct, 20:30
• Quiz: Portland Arms Quiz — Wed 4 Nov, 20:30
• Quiz: Portland Arms Quiz — Wed 11 Nov, 20:30
• Quiz: Portland Arms Quiz — Wed 18 Nov, 20:30
• Quiz: Portland Arms Quiz — Wed 25 Nov, 20:30
• Quiz: Portland Arms Quiz — Wed 2 Dec, 20:30
• Quiz: Portland Arms Quiz — Wed 9 Dec, 20:30

Facilities

• Full kitchen
• Dog friendly
• Family friendly
• Sports on TV
• Real ale
• Real fire
• Sunday roast
• Beer garden
• Car park
• Takeaway food
• Sound on for sport

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• Suckerpunch, St Albans (500 m)
• The Six Bells, St Albans (500 m)

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