White Hart Hotel, St Albans Central, St. Albans

I found the White Hart to be more hotel bar than pub and the inclusion of a reception area in the small seating area behind the two small bars confirmed to me that this is a hotel. The music was very slow and the other punters were couples that looked as though they were guests. Some standard draught products were available during my early Saturday evening visit and there are two hand pumps in either bar that were drawing Adnams, Pediree, a guest beer and Old Rosie cider. I went for the Pedigree which I didn’t rate very much. The service was friendly like one would expect from hotel staff, but the atmosphere was nonexistent. This is a place I would give a miss when next in the area.

Although sited next to the hotel’s reception desk it does have a pub feel to it. Two small bars with a reasonable drink selection including real ales. It’s never particularly inspired me though, there are much better places just a short stroll away.

Traditional coaching inn , the front part certainly hasn't changed in decades, so it's avoided the refurbishers and indeed much attention from anyone at all despite being on the main road. Beer range fine, good mix of customers, well worth a look.