The Cock, St Albans Central, St. Albans

This was one of the Pubs we went in on yesterdays Pub Crawl as it was one of the last it was very busy late evening. There are around three or four Ales on Tap But the bar area is far too small with everyone standing around it. But Its still as the last poster said at busy times there is nowhere to stand Or sit down and have a pint yet the bottom Bar was totally empty and all the tables were set for food. In my mind this is just laziness as they could easy clear half these tables in the evenings allowing drinkers to sit down for a beer and gain easer access to getting served at the bar. I'm sure if They done this they would get more customers in the evenings as we were barely able to get in the pub so had one quick Pint and left. Had we been able too sit down we would probably stayed till closing time.

I found this place clean and tidy and the service was OK. There are generally four hand pumps serving GK beers plus sometimes a guest. The issue I have with this ‘pub’ is that during busy times there is nowhere to stand and have a pint, almost every bit of space is taken over by tables for food. They have a restaurant area round one side but then this seems to overflow into what should be a drinkers bar. Consequently drinkers congregate at the small bar meaning it’s difficult to get served.

The Cock Inn is a perfect place to chill after work; it’s clean and tastefully decorated. Lovely back garden. The bar is small but even at its busiest hour you will get served within 3-5 minutes. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Set lunch menu £7.95 for 2 course meal is a bargain, all food is cooked fresh, the meat is sourced from an award winning north Yorkshire supplier. Dinner for £9.95 is a STEAL! I just love the busy atmosphere of the pub while enjoying a perfectly cooked steak and a glass of Malbec. I strongly recommend this pub for after work drinks, or a business lunch! Decent service, honestly priced & quality food, good choice of wine and beer - what else could you be looking for?