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

More pubs in St Albans