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The Saint & Sinner, St Albans Central, St. Albans
St. Albans
AL1 3NA
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Reviews of The Saint & Sinner (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Saint & Sinner
This imposing former building society premises was originally built as a house and is now an upmarket McMullen pub with several seating and dining areas in the front part and the bar at the back, all in a smart semi-traditional style. An enclosed patio beer garden can also be found on the right-hand side. Drift and IPA available from the pair of handpumps, along with several Rivertown beers on the keg taps and a special cask of Stronghart on the counter for the Camra members weekend.
On 25th April 2026
- rating: 6
[User has posted 9119 recommendations about 9119 pubs]
Graham Coombs left this review about The Saint & Sinner
A MacMullens attempt at a posh eatery in a really impressive old building, once the home of the Lord Mayor, although they don't make use of the front door on the main street but instead divert you round to a side entrance (near the Wetherspoon's). The place is vast and they have clearly spent a lot of money but haven't quite got it right. The decor and furnishings look swish and expensive, until you look up and the whole effect is ruined by an unfinished industrial ceiling, ducting and all. It is predominantly set out as an eating house, although there is a shuffleboard in a side area and while there are some tables for drinkers near the large central bar it doesn't feel very comfortable. The middle part is a sort of modern bistro, then you get to the front parts which are much better. Across the front are two glorious rooms with heritage furnishings, presumably used as restaurant or function areas, one with its one bar. The original entrance hall is lovely, so it is a shame it is not used, the staircase is splendid and there is a really nice private dining room upstairs. What a shame the rest of the pub wasn't done to this standard. There is also a patio area outside. Beerwise it is all MacMulllens: there are two handpumps, one serving Country Bitter and the other their seasonal brew, plus a few keg taps featuring their Rivertown craft range. Prices are above the norm, as you might expect. The food looked ok but seemed very expensive also. It was notable there were only a handful drinking and just four people eating at peak lunchtime, while the Spoons behind was full to bursting. There are much worse places around but it doesn't cry out for a visit.
On 3rd August 2025
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3915 recommendations about 3848 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Car Park : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Child Friendly : Yes - Children allowed until 8pm - last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Darts : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Dog Friendly : Yes - Dogs allowed until 8pm - last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Function Room : Yes last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Jukebox : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Karaoke : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Live Music : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Micropub : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Pinball : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Pool Table : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Quiz Night : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Real Cider : No last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
- WiFi : Yes - Rivertown2023 (June 23) - last updated 28 June 2023 by Clive Thompson
