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Great Northern

(formerly Alma)

172 London Road
St. Albans
AL1 1PQ

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Noon - 11.30 pm
Wednesday	Noon - 11.30 pm
Thursday	Noon - 11.30 pm
Friday	Noon - 00.30 am
Saturday	Noon - 00.30 am
Sunday	Noon - 10.00 pm

Meal Times

closed Mon
17:00 - 20:30 Tue
17:00 - 20:30,17:00 - 20:30 Wed - Thu
12:00 - 14:00,17:00 - 20:30 Fri - Sat
12:00 - 16:30 Sun

About the Pub

Situated adjacent to the Odyssey cinema, this independent Grade II-listed pub reopened in 2015 after significant renovation and now has a modern interior feel plus a large and pleasant garden. The pub stocks a rotating range of cask beers and strives to include at least one Hertfordshire ale, with a discount available for card-carrying CAMRA members. The pub is also well known for its good quality menu of British classic dishes and Sunday roasts, and also hosts occasional brewery take overs and restaurant pop-ups with speciality menus. A well-attended quiz is held every Tuesday. There is Summer Beer Festival held annually in June/July with other ad hoc Beer Festivals hosted.

Historic Interest

Originally the Alma, the pub changed its name due to the nearby (now closed but preserved) railway station on the old St Albans to Hatfield line. The pub underwent a major renovation in 2014/15 which included the removal of its old central semi-circular bar and installation of a relocated replacement at one end of the building.

Regular ales

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Changing ales

This pub serves 4 changing beers.

A porter/seasonal ale is usually available during the winter months on handpump. Four changing handpumps in use at present. Fifth pump will be brought into service from May 2022. Intention to have at least 1 LocAle.

The pub's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles:

Porter

Source: National

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Features

Real Ale Available
Real Cider Available
One changing cider on handpump throughout the year. Supplemented by boxed ciders on the bar (second pump to be converted to Ale)
Member Discount Scheme
10% off a pint of real ale.
LocAle Accredited
Intention is to stock one LocAle (Tring/Farr/3 Brewers/Mad Squirrel) at all times. Option for a second once bar moves to 5 handpumps.
Beer Festivals
One annual (summer), 2 seasonal.
Cask Marque Accredited

Facilities

Disabled Access
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Events
Smoking Area
Wifi

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Great Northern

172 London Road
St. Albans
AL1 1PQ

Sat Nav Reference

51.747777, -0.332003

OS Reference

TL151068

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station

Nearby Bus Routes (150m)

84, 602, 658, 659

Nearby Station (500m)

St Albans City

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