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Robin Hood, St Albans Central, St. Albans

126 Victoria Street
St. Albans
AL1 3TG
Phone: 01727856459

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Bucking Fastard left this review about Robin Hood

A mid terrace pub,opened out inside with a large bay window to the front,below which are a set of high tables with pine flooring.Going back into the building there is a juke box,a table skittles game and an upright piano before a carpeted rear extension with french windows onto the beer garden. A flatscreen was showing an FA cup game ,while the welcome from behind the bar was friendly.
Pump clips on the wall shows an ale rotation policy and on my trip the three handpumps were offering Harvey's Sussex Best,Wadworth Horizon and Wantsum Hurricane (decent,NBSS 3.5).
Worth popping in ,the interior is tidy if rather clinical yet I had a decent pint.

On 8th January 2023 - rating: 7
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Moby Duck left this review about Robin Hood

A single roomed traditional pub within striking distance of the train station, carpeted floor and practically furnished with sensible height tables and chairs. Three handpumps with some steady journeyman beers on, my Harveys Sussex Best was in decent form, nothing special but decent enough.

On 8th November 2018 - rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about Robin Hood

Must have walked pas this several times over the years and not ventured in but the entry in the 2018 Good Beer Guide meant it had to be checked out.

Three ales on - Sussex Bitter, Long Blonde and a never seen before Black Sheep Rye Mild. And I've been to Yorkshire.

It was that I settled on and it was in great condition.

If I could change one thing? Fit dimmer switches.

Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2x7wj5w

On 19th October 2017 - rating: 9
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Alan Winfield left this review about Robin Hood

The Robin Hood is a nice looking pub that is on the same stretch of road as the Victoria.
Once inside the bar faces in an L shaped room,there are tall tables and chairs to the front,normal tables and chairs on the right side,the rear right side is carpeted and has more normal tables and chairs.
There were two real ales on the bar,i had a drink of Harveys Bitter,which went down well,the other real ale was Loddon Hullabaloo.
Background music was playing.
I thought this was a pleasant pub to have a drink in.

Pub visited 24/6/2017

On 30th September 2017 - rating: 7
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Graham Coombs left this review about Robin Hood

Pleasant small pub near station with unexceptional décor. Three beers from Sussex on offer at time of visit, and seemed well kept.

On 20th July 2017 - rating: 7
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Alesonly . left this review about Robin Hood

This was our first stop on our Pub Crawl yesterday where we meet up as usual as its the nearest decent Pub too the Station. There was three Ales on I tried the Hobgoblin & Blacksheep Both of which were in good nick if a little warm but then it was very hot in there and being a quiet afternoon not much Ale was being pulled. Staff & other customers were all friendly & welcoming enough. I noticed there is a Dart Board & few fruit Machines and large TVs scatted around seems a nice cosy place for a few pints if you waiting for the train or your meeting someone. I will no doubt be in here again soon.

On 18th November 2011 - rating: 7
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Roger Button left this review about Robin Hood

Handily placed on the main road between the station and the City centre, I had always overlooked the Robin Hood in my eagerness to reach the more heavyweight hostelries in town but having now broken my duck I found the pl;ace to be a quite respectable pub in its own right.

The mock Tudor frontage contains a large bay fronted paneled window and the fully carpeted interior is a lot more spacious than is initially obvious. The front section has banquette seating around the bay whilst the central bar runs down the left hand side. The rear section is quite spacious and beyond is a pleasant garden. The décor is typical brewery tudor with a few pots and kettles dangling from the beams and, above the open fire, a face-on painting of the pub that catches the eye.

The 3 ales won’t trouble some of the more illustrious pubs in town for interest but the options on my visit (Black Sheep Best (£3.20), Landlord and Hobgoblin) are better than the average pub.

It was fairly quiet when we called on a Saturday afternoon but it seemed respectable and friendly enough. They do have occasional live music so I would expect things to be a bit more thriving some evenings.

Whilst I wouldn’t rate the place a necessary visit, if there is time to squeeze it in before the train leaves then it certainly wouldn’t be time or money wasted.

On 8th April 2011 - rating: 6
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Malden man left this review about Robin Hood

This is a fairly standard town pub consisting of a quite large L-shaped room which then extends back beyond the bar area. Carpeted, standard red banquettes, chairs and tables. A couple of TVs were switched off on Saturday evening and a band were setting up. Outdoor seating to the rear in a well appointed garden with planted tubs and a covered section for the smokers.
Friendly service and a brim full pint. Taylor's Landlord, Wychwood Hobgoblin and Black Sheep Bitter. The pub is handy for St Albans City station and enabled us to have a swift last one before our train. A perfectly acceptable pub but it won't stand out from the crowd in a city so well served with great pubs as St Albans.

On 15th August 2010 - rating: 6
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