The Verulam, St Albans

41 Lower Dagnall Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4QE

The Verulam is a charming historical pub in central St Albans with genuine character. It offers an impressive drinks selection across 20 keg lines and 8 cask taps, featuring rotating guest beers from independent breweries alongside wines, ciders, and small-batch spirits. The food menu focuses on freshly prepared British pub classics — from comfort dishes and small plates to their signature Sunday roasts. A key draw is the secluded beer garden, tucked away and perfect for a relaxed drink. The pub actively welcomes dogs and maintains a friendly, proper pub atmosphere throughout.

The Verulam opening times

Monday: 11:00–23:00
Tuesday: 11:00–23:00
Wednesday: 11:00–23:00
Thursday: 11:00–23:00
Friday: 11:00–23:00
Saturday: 11:00–23:00
Sunday: 12:00–22:30

The Verulam kitchen hours & food serving times

Monday: 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Tuesday: 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Wednesday: 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Thursday: 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Friday: 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Saturday: 12:00–21:00
Sunday: 12:00–20:00

The Verulam menu

Main Menu

Small Plates

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus — £6.95
Olive oil, flatbread. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Suitable for: vegan
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders — £9.95
Pesto mayo. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Braised Beef & Guinness Croquettes — £9.95
Wholegrain mustard & honey mayo. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Salt & Pepper Squid — £7.95
Tartare sauce. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Hot Honey Halloumi — £9.95
Mint yogurt. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Suitable for: vegetarian
Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Bites — £6.95
Vegan Harrissa mayo. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Suitable for: vegan
Macaroni Cheese Bites — £8.95
Sweet chilli jam. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Suitable for: vegetarian
Garlic King Prawns — £8.95
Toasted ciabatta. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95

Burgers

Classic — £15.95
6oz beef patty, burger sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries. Add: Cheese + £1.00
Big Verulam — £19.95
6oz beef patty, braised beef brisket, burger sauce, smoked Monterey Jack. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries
Mac Daddy Burger — £17.95
6oz beef patty, American cheese, bacon, macaroni cheese bite, onion jam. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries
Buttermilk Fried Chicken — £16.95
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, garlic mayonnaise. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries
Plant Burger — £15.95
Moving Mountains vegan patty, ketchup, cheeze. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries
Suitable for: vegan

Sharers

Nachos — £9.95
Guacamole, salsa, sour cream, jalapeños. Add: Braised Beef Brisket + £3.95
Suitable for: vegetarian
Fully Loaded Fries — £12.95
Mozzarella, cheddar, bacon bits, jalapeños, chipotle mayo. Add: Braised Beef Brisket + £3.95

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad — £12.95
Baby gem lettuce, Parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing. Upgrade: Add Grilled Chicken or Grilled Halloumi + £3.95 | Add Bacon + £1.95
Greek Salad — £12.95
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar. Upgrade: Add Grilled Chicken or Grilled Halloumi + £3.95 | Add Bacon + £1.95
Suitable for: vegetarian

Mains

Chicken Schnitzel — £18.95
Breaded chicken cutlet, Caesar salad, seasoned fries
Pan-fried Salmon — £21.95
Garlic crushed new potatoes, green beans, lemon beurre blanc
Spring Pea & Shallot Ravioli — £15.95
Olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs
Suitable for: vegan
Pie of the Day — £18.95
Mashed potato or chunky chips, peas, proper gravy. Vegetarian option available
Fish & Chunky Chips — £18.95
Rebellion beer-battered cod, tartare sauce, mushy peas
Sausage & Mash — £16.95
Cumberland sausages, mashed potato, peas, proper gravy
8oz Flat Iron Steak — £19.95
Chunky chips, grilled mushroom, tomato, peppercorn sauce

Desserts

Banoffee Roulade — £7.45
Whipped cream
Suitable for: vegetarian
Cherry Cheesecake — £7.45
Whipped cream
Suitable for: vegetarian
Apple Tart — £7.45
Vegan vanilla ice cream
Suitable for: vegan
Raspberry Jam Sponge — £7.45
Custard
Suitable for: vegetarian
Warm Chocolate Brownie — £7.45
Vanilla ice cream
Suitable for: vegetarian
Lemon Tart — £7.45
Lemon sorbet
Suitable for: vegetarian
Ice Cream & Sorbet Selection — £5.95
Three scoops – Ask your server for flavours!
Suitable for: vegetarian

Sides

Seasoned Fries — £3.95
Buttered Peas — £3.95
Chunky Chips — £3.95
Onion Rings — £3.95
Mashed Potatoes — £3.95
House Salad — £3.95
Green Beans — £3.95
Coleslaw — £3.95
Corn Riblets — £4.95
Truffle & Parm Fries — £4.95

The Verulam Wine List

White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc – Paterson's Grove, NZ — £7.50
Gooseberry, lychee flavours, mineral. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Dry White – Marcel Hubert, FR — £6.20
Fruity & dry, easy-drinking wine. 175ml £6.20 | 250ml £8.30 | 375ml carafe £12.70 | Bottle £24.95
Chablis – Alain Geoffroy, FR — £8.70
Steely, refreshingly dry, mineral, tropical. 175ml £8.70 | 250ml £11.70 | 375ml carafe £17.70 | Bottle £34.95
Chenin Blanc – Kleindal, SA — £7.20
Pear, guava, stone fruits, crisp, fresh. 175ml £7.20 | 250ml £9.70 | 375ml carafe £14.70 | Bottle £28.95
Chardonnay – St Marc, FR — £7.50
Juicy, white peach & tropical fruit. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Suitable for: vegan
Sauvignon Blanc – Concha y Toro, CL — £7.00
Fresh, bright, citrus, gooseberry, pear. 175ml £7.00 | 250ml £9.30 | 375ml carafe £14.20 | Bottle £27.95
Rioja Blanco – El Coto, ES — £7.70
Un-oaked made using mainly Viura, zesty. 175ml £7.70 | 250ml £10.30 | 375ml carafe £15.70 | Bottle £30.95
Bacchus – Chapel Down, UK — £7.20
Fresh, crisp, elderflower, grapefruit, melon. 175ml £7.20 | 250ml £9.70 | 375ml carafe £14.70 | Bottle £28.95
Sancerre – Domaine Girault, FR — £9.20
Refined & elegant, generous, stone-fruit. 175ml £9.20 | 250ml £12.30 | 375ml carafe £18.70 | Bottle £36.95
Chardonnay – Concha y Toro, CL — £7.50
Aromas of pineapple, citrus & vanilla. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Picpoul – Combe Rouge, FR — £7.70
Apple, pear, lime, lemon, light-bodied. 175ml £7.70 | 250ml £10.30 | 375ml carafe £15.70 | Bottle £30.95
Pinot Grigio, IT — £7.20
Typically crisp & elegant, almondy. 175ml £7.20 | 250ml £9.70 | 375ml carafe £14.70 | Bottle £28.95
Albariño – Etra Rias Baixas, ES — £8.70
Pineapple & mango, refreshing citrus. 175ml £8.70 | 250ml £11.70 | 375ml carafe £17.70 | Bottle £34.95
Gavi di Gavi – DOCG Conte di Alari, IT — £8.70
Delicate, aromatic, floral palate, peach. 175ml £8.70 | 250ml £11.70 | 375ml carafe £17.70 | Bottle £34.95

Red Wines

Pinot Noir – Los Gansos, CL — £7.50
Velvety, rich, refreshing, light tannins. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Cabernet Sauvignon – Concha y Toro, CL — £7.50
Fruit-bomb, lush black gateaux flavour. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Côtes du Rhône, FR — £7.50
White pepper, sweet, spicy red cherry. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Beaujolais – Côtes de Brouilly, FR — £8.20
Light-bodied wine, subtle strawberry. 175ml £8.20 | 250ml £11.00 | 375ml carafe £16.70 | Bottle £32.95
Shiraz – The Landings, AU — £7.50
Blackcurrant, plum fruit, hint of spice. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Suitable for: vegan
Rich & Fruity Red – Marcel Hubert, FR — £6.20
Typical southern blend, ripe & juicy. 175ml £6.20 | 250ml £8.30 | 375ml carafe £12.70 | Bottle £24.95
Bordeaux – Château Tabuteau St. Emilion, FR — £9.00
Strong blackcurrant & a long finish. 175ml £9.00 | 250ml £12.00 | 375ml carafe £18.20 | Bottle £35.95
Merlot – Concha y Toro, CL — £7.50
Red black fruit, mocha, hints of ripe fig. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Rioja Tempranillo – Siglo, ES — £8.20
Mulberry, cinnamon, cherry, plum, vanilla. 175ml £8.20 | 250ml £11.00 | 375ml carafe £16.70 | Bottle £32.95
Malbec – Trivento, AR — £8.20
Mouth watering, voluptuous, soft tannins. 175ml £8.20 | 250ml £11.00 | 375ml carafe £16.70 | Bottle £32.95
Pinotage – Kleindal, SA — £7.50
Plum, blackberry, full-bodied, prunes, banana. 175ml £7.50 | 250ml £10.00 | 375ml carafe £15.20 | Bottle £29.95
Amicale – Cantine di Ora, IT — £8.00
Full-bodied, blackberry, oak & spice. 175ml £8.00 | 250ml £10.70 | 375ml carafe £16.20 | Bottle £31.95
Primitivo Salento Doppio, IT — £7.70
Red plums, cherries, rounded, warm, silky. 175ml £7.70 | 250ml £10.30 | 375ml carafe £15.70 | Bottle £30.95
Nuits St Georges – Domaine Chauvenet 2022, FR — £60.96
Velvety smooth, ripe fruit, big soft tannins. Bottle only £60.96
Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Grand Tinel 2012, FR — £54.95
Fruit, herb aromas, strong spicy character. Bottle only £54.95
Margaux – La Dame d'Angludet 2019, FR — £50.95
Dark fruits, liquorice, spicy, ripe tannins. Bottle only £50.95
St Julien – Les Fiefs de Lagrange 2015, FR — £56.95
Soft, round palate, black fruits, spices. Bottle only £56.95

Champagne & Sparkling

Prosecco Spumante, IT — £10.25
Elegant, lemon flavours, fine bubbles. 200ml £10.25 | Bottle £28.95
Prosecco Spumante Rosé, IT — £10.25
Delicate red berry notes, crisp, refreshing. 200ml £10.25 | Bottle £28.95
Lombard Brut NV, FR — £19.25
Elegant, mineral-driven, citrus, crisp finish. 200ml £19.25
Chapel Down Brut NV, UK — £11.35
Red apple, citrus, strawberry, fine bubbles. 200ml £11.35 | Bottle £31.95
Chapel Down Brut Rosé NV, UK — £11.35
Crisp, redcurrant, citrus, wild strawberry. 200ml £11.35 | Bottle £31.95
Paul Langier Brut NV, FR — £32.95
Celebratory champagne, fruit, soft, appealing acidity. Bottle £32.95
Lanson Black Label NV, FR — £51.95
Light, dry, persistent mousse, fruit finish. Bottle £51.95

Rosé

Pinot Grigio Blush – Seramis, IT — £7.00
Cranberries, zingy citrus, fruity red berry. 175ml £7.00 | 250ml £9.30 | 375ml carafe £14.20 | Bottle £27.95
Zinfandel Rosé – Highbridge, US — £7.20
Sweet, strawberry bubblegum. 175ml £7.20 | 250ml £9.70 | 375ml carafe £14.70 | Bottle £28.95
English Rosé – Chapel Down, UK — £7.20
Fresh, raspberries, strawberries & cream. 175ml £7.20 | 250ml £9.70 | 375ml carafe £14.70 | Bottle £28.95
Provence – Henri Gaillard Rosé, FR — £8.50
Strawberries, exotic fruits, well-balanced. 175ml £8.50 | 250ml £11.30 | 375ml carafe £17.20 | Bottle £33.95
Whispering Angel – Château d'Esclans 2023, FR — £24.95
Perfumed, elegant summer fruits, cherry. Half bottle £24.95 | Bottle £41.95 | Magnum £78.95. 125ml glass available on request

The Verulam – Sunday & Bank Holiday Menu

Small Plates

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus — £6.95
Olive oil, flatbread. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Suitable for: vegan
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders — £9.95
Pesto mayo. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Braised Beef & Guinness Croquettes — £9.95
Wholegrain mustard & honey mayo. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Salt & Pepper Squid — £7.95
Tartare sauce. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Hot Honey Halloumi — £9.95
Mint yogurt. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Suitable for: vegetarian
Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Bites — £6.95
Vegan Harrissa mayo. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Suitable for: vegan
Macaroni Cheese Bites — £8.95
Sweet chilli jam. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95
Suitable for: vegetarian
Garlic King Prawns — £8.95
Toasted ciabatta. 3 small plates for £18.95 | 5 small plates for £29.95

Sharers

Nachos — £9.95
Guacamole, salsa, sour cream, jalapeños. Add: Braised Beef Brisket + £3.95
Suitable for: vegetarian
Fully Loaded Fries — £12.95
Mozzarella, cheddar, bacon bits, jalapeños, chipotle mayo. Add: Braised Beef Brisket + £3.95

Roasts

Leg of Lamb — £18.95
Served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, Yorkie & proper gravy
Beef Sirloin — £18.95
Served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, Yorkie & proper gravy
Cornfed Chicken Supreme — £16.95
Served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, Yorkie & proper gravy
Pork Belly — £16.95
Served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, Yorkie & proper gravy
Beetroot & Butternut Squash Wellington — £15.95
Served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, Yorkie & proper gravy
Suitable for: vegan
Junior Roast — £9.50
12 and under. Served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, Yorkie & proper gravy
Trio of Roasts — £22.95
Choice of three meats: Lamb, Beef, Chicken, Pork. Served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, Yorkie & proper gravy

Burgers

Classic — £15.95
6oz beef patty, burger sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries. Add: Cheese + £1.00
Big Verulam — £19.95
6oz beef patty, braised beef brisket, burger sauce, smoked Monterey Jack. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries
Mac Daddy Burger — £17.95
6oz beef patty, American cheese, bacon, macaroni cheese bite, onion jam. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries
Buttermilk Fried Chicken — £16.95
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, garlic mayonnaise. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries
Plant Burger — £15.95
Moving Mountains vegan patty, ketchup, cheeze. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, skin on fries
Suitable for: vegan

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad — £12.95
Baby gem lettuce, Parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing. Add: Grilled Chicken | Grilled Halloumi + £3.95 | Bacon + £1.95
Greek Salad — £12.95
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar. Add: Grilled Chicken | Grilled Halloumi + £3.95 | Bacon + £1.95
Suitable for: vegetarian

Mains

Chicken Schnitzel — £18.95
Breaded chicken cutlet, Caesar salad, seasoned fries
Pan-fried Salmon — £21.95
Garlic crushed new potatoes, green beans, lemon beurre blanc
Spring Pea & Shallot Ravioli — £15.95
Olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs
Suitable for: vegan
Pie of the Day — £18.95
Mashed potato or chunky chips, peas, proper gravy. Vegetarian option available
Fish & Chunky Chips — £18.95
Rebellion beer-battered cod, tartare sauce, mushy peas
Sausage & Mash — £16.95
Cumberland sausages, mashed potato, peas, proper gravy

Desserts

Banoffee Roulade — £7.45
Whipped cream
Suitable for: vegetarian
Cherry Cheesecake — £7.45
Whipped cream
Suitable for: vegetarian
Apple Tart — £7.45
Vegan vanilla ice cream
Suitable for: vegan
Raspberry Jam Sponge — £7.45
Custard
Suitable for: vegetarian
Warm Chocolate Brownie — £7.45
Vanilla ice cream
Suitable for: vegetarian
Lemon Tart — £7.45
Lemon sorbet
Suitable for: vegetarian
Ice Cream & Sorbet Selection — £5.95
Three scoops – Ask your server for flavours!
Suitable for: vegetarian

Sides

Seasoned Fries — £3.95
Buttered Peas — £3.95
Chunky Chips — £3.95
Onion Rings — £3.95
Mashed Potatoes — £3.95
House Salad — £3.95
Green Beans — £3.95
Coleslaw — £3.95
Corn Riblets — £4.95
Truffle & Parm Fries — £4.95

The Verulam Bar Menu

Lunch Offer

Lunch Offer — £5.95
Sandwich + soft drink, hot drink or mug of soup. Available 12pm - 3pm. Add fries for £2.00.

Sandwiches

Ham & English Mustard — £4.25
Choose from white or brown bloomer
BLT — £4.25
Choose from white or brown bloomer
Cheese & Pickle — £3.95
Choose from white or brown bloomer
Tuna Mayo & Sweetcorn — £4.25
Choose from white or brown bloomer

Hot Ciabattas

Chicken Club — £8.95
Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo
Grilled Vegetables — £8.95
Sweet potato falafel, rocket
Fish Fingers — £8.95
Sausage & Onion — £8.95
Steak — £10.95
Onion chutney, rocket

All Day Breakfast

All Day Breakfast — £7.95
Smoked bacon rashers, Cumberland sausages, fried eggs, grilled tomato, sautéed mushroom, hash brown, baked beans, toast. £7.95 until 1pm / £9.95 after.

Kids' Menu

Starters

Hummus & crudites — £3.95
Garlic Bread — £3.95
Mini Cheese Nachos — £3.95

Main + Drink

Plain Beef Burger — £7.95
Skin on chips. Add: Cheese + £0.50. Includes a drink.
Fish Goujons — £7.95
Skin on chips, peas. Includes a drink.
Sausages & Mash — £7.95
Peas, gravy. Includes a drink.
Buttermilk Chicken pieces — £7.95
Skin on chips, mayonnaise dip. Includes a drink.
Penne Pasta — £7.95
Choose your sauce: Classic Tomato, Pesto, Three Cheese. Includes a drink.

Junior Roast

Junior Roast — £9.50
Available Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays. Choose one of our Sunday roast meats from the menu — all served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, a Yorkshire pudding, and proper gravy.

Drinks

Fresh Juice — £2.00
Apple / Orange
Squash & cordial — £1.00
Juice Box — £2.00
Ask your server for flavours!

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie — £3.95
Mini Ice Cream Selection — £3.95
2 scoops - Ask for flavours
Strawberry Sundae — £3.95

Facilities

Full kitchen, Bar snacks
Dog friendly
Family friendly
Beer garden
Sunday roast
Kids' menu
Craft beer

Nearby pubs

The Farriers Arms, St Albans (100 m)
Suckerpunch, St Albans (200 m)
Must Wine Bar, St Albans (200 m)
Dylans at The Kings Arms, St Albans (200 m)
White Swan, St Albans (200 m)

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