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Rats Castle
246 Hatfield Road
St Albans
AL1 4UN
Social Links
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Opening Times
| Monday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Tuesday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Wednesday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Thursday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Friday | 11.00 am - 1.00 am |
| Saturday | 11.00 am - 1.00 am |
| Sunday | Midday - Midnight |
Owner
Punch Taverns
About the Pub
Large and lively community local in a traditional saloon bar style. With a friendly welcome, several TV screens, pool table, dart board and fruit machines, this is very much a drinkers' pub. The building is Edwardian with a later extension and internally it is decorated with photographs of old St Albans. The unusual name is thought to derive from a turnpike toll house which stood on the site and fell into rat-infested disrepair in the late 19th century. Briefly renamed the "Castle" in the 1960s by its then owner Ind Coope, the pub name was restored after a campaign by locals. A more detailed pub history can be found at http://www.stalbansowneastend.org.uk/
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 1 regular beer.
- Caledonian Edinburgh Castle 80/-
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
Generally from big brands.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
Facilities
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Disabled Access
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
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Traditional Pub Games
Pool, Darts, Backgammon club.
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Live Music
Friday Nights.
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Smoking Area
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Sports TV
Sky, focus on horse racing.
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Wifi
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Rats Castle
246 Hatfield Road
St Albans
AL1 4UN
Sat Nav Reference
OS Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Nearby Bus Routes (20m)
230, 300/1, 304/5, 330, 601, 602, 653, 724
Closest Station (1200m)
St Albans City
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