The Verulam

You'll find The Verulam tucked away on Lower Dagnall Street, the kind of place where regulars actually outnumber tourists—which tells you something. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feel that makes St Albans pubs worth seeking out; the sort of spot where you can nurse a pint and actually hear yourself think, or grab a table with friends without needing to book three weeks ahead. The food's straightforward and honest, the kind of menu that doesn't overcomplicate things, and it punches above its weight for a neighbourhood local.