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Hours
Sun
11:30 - 22:30
Mon
11:30 - 23:00
Tue
11:30 - 23:00
Wed
11:30 - 23:00
Thu
11:30 - 23:00
Fri
11:30 - 0:00
Sat
11:30 - 23:00
Ratings and reviews
4.0
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
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Great pub in the centre of St. Michaels village offering everything one would want from a "local". Can't believe it's not one unless the owners have requested so.
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.0
291 reviews
Excellent
137
Very good
97
Average
27
Poor
16
Terrible
14
wheatfieldfox
Harpenden23 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
The car park of this pub has now been converted into an additional eating area and was nicely spaced with canopies over some tables and plenty of hand sanitiser. You can park in the nearby car park which is pay and display I think. We walked from the town centre and decided to have lunch here. I had the vegan moving mountains burger and chips and my partner had the homemade pie with fresh veg and chips. Both were delicious if rather pricy. I understand this is doing the Eat Out to Help Out so we will definitely be back. It took a while to get served as it was quite busy, but the food came quickly afterwards. I wasn’t offered sauces, salt and vinegar etc so ate without as the staff had quite a large area to cover and I didn’t want to give them extra work. I got the feeling they were still getting used to the new layout. Our first meal out for 5 months but already planning a return.
Written 7 August 2020
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Louisa K
Hemel Hempstead11 contributions
Nov 2021 • couples
We popped in here with both of our well behaved dogs after a walk at Heartwood, delighted to find the inside all low ceilings, beams and a log fire burning away... There was a lovely welcome from the staff and it was clear that we should have booked with all the reserved signs on the tables.
Luckily, they squeezed us in and we managed to get two good vegan/veggie meals even though the kitchen was soon to close - the main menu had lots of options for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free too - generous portions and tasty food! It was only afterwards that we noticed they had a whole other specials board too - we will have to come back again! Thanks :)
Written 12 November 2021
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Christian4
London350 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
Went here on the last day for the governments eat out offer of £10 off per person. Two of us had the chicken wings which were average but the prawn cocktail was awful. We sent it back and they took it off the bill. Prawns were tiny and it just didn’t seem fresh at all. I had the fish and chips which was tasty and the fish was big and the batter crispy. The place is dog friendly but the place is lacking a bit of style. Was £40 for three with the offer Which was ok, but would have been very unhappy if it had been £70 especially as no alcohol was had. Will not be returning.
Written 31 August 2020
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Jane S
St. Albans2 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Had an excellent meal - the food was very good. However, it was only after we'd left that we realised they had added a 12.5% service charge to the bill without telling us. We were incensed. Nowhere does it say that they will include a service charge & 12.5% is very steep. It doesn't mention it on the menu so to then just add it very sneakily without telling anyone is totally unacceptable. It's the sort of thing you hear dodgy London restaurants doing not a local pub. As I said, a good meal but we will won't be returning because we don't like being robbed.
Written 3 June 2022
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Mark P
1 contribution
Sept 2021 • none
I tried to have a quick drink here this Sunday but when I went to the bar I was turned away with an unapologetic 'we're fully booked'. I understand that they were busy, but there were empty tables outside, and I would have had a drink standing if necessary. I understand a restaurant needing a reservation, but for a pub to require a booking to serve a drink is a bit ridiculous. I got the impression they need more staff who are more customer focused and aware of the availability of tables. I won't be going back in a hurry.
Written 5 September 2021
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italianforbeginners
Welwyn Garden City108 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
If you go for the beer, really good real ales, this is an excellent pub. Avoid the food though. We waited 1hr 20mins for two sandwiches on a Saturday lunchtime. The fish goujons sandwich was OK but £15 and the sausage sandwich was very ordinary, it didn't come in ciabatta as advertised but in a small panini, for £11. The pub even charged 12.75% service charge - for a wait of 1hr 20 minutes! To be fair, we were told there would be a slight delay for the food but the order only came after we asked about it.
The pub is pretty inside and has a nice beer terrace outside.
Written 23 September 2023
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Patricia C
London17 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
The staff are SUPERB and made us feel incredibly welcome. The food was amazing, we had Bruschetta, Lamb Shank, Ribs and pudding, everything is home cooked. The meat was cooked to perfection, it fell off the bone. Can’t say enough good things about the staff, atmosphere, food, it’s all great and definitely worth experiencing. We’re heading back on Sunday to try their Sunday Roast and can’t wait! A great find and it’s going to be our new regular!
Written 18 September 2020
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Purplemash
United Kingdom146 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
With it's competitor down the road now having closed door's, Six Bells is the only pub in St Michaels Village. Staff here are warm and friendly, however and not having a go, merly just stating that I did not know until paying up, there is a steep service charge on top. Worked out that it costs £30-40+ per person here, yet at another venue whom do similar foods but at much bigger portion sizes the price is £10.00 per person. Found the pricing on the menus very confusing 😐 no £ symbols just a small figure. Could be why this pub was virtually empty with. I really want to support businesses including locally as understandably it is a real difficult time for pubs especially with cost of living having gone up, however with over priced foods that was small portions found this off putting. Items on the menu no longer available. Would I go here again but only if no service charge and no high costs.
Written 31 August 2023
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Trek530926
London133 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Nine of us came here for an early Christmas dinner and it was fantastic. The food - particularly the turkey dinner- was great, freshly cooked, very tasty with all the trimmings and really good value for money.
The drinks were excellent, especially the wine list and the festive ales.
Most of all; the service was lovely. They were really busy but everything came out in good time, nothing was too much trouble and we weren’t rushed out.
Strongly recommend!
Written 10 December 2023
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Nicky9000
St. Albans13 contributions
Sept 2020 • friends
This was indisputably the best Sunday Roast in a pub I have ever had. The gravy was so tasty and the Yorkies plump and tasty. Awesome cauliflower cheese too. Well done to the Kitchen staff.
Written 20 September 2020
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Doe W
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • family
The starter was really good however our mains were really really disappointing. Soggy pie , filling was overcook and weak gravy poured all over the food …12.5% service charge automatically added. Not worth it
Written 25 February 2024
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CreativeSpark
Singapore274 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
It feels like there might be a pub on nearly every corner in St Albans, but The Six Bells stands out for having a surprisingly great kitchen. Even humble sandwiches are done well, but it’s a sizeable menu with a chalkboard full of specials like pies, fishermen baskets, burgers and salads. There is also bar-bites and Thursday is curry night.
Sometimes food is not really given priority in pubs, but The Six Bells has a friendly atmosphere and good meals.
Written 1 November 2023
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Sonia T
4 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
We enjoyed a birthday meal for four people. The service was warm, efficient and professional. A special request to sit by the fire on a cold December day was met.
Everyone enjoyed the food. The only (minor) criticism is that there were too many dogs -four- barking at each other under the tables. Perhaps, those customers could use the outdoor tables or a designated section of the premises?
Overall though, we can't wait to come back again.
Written 4 December 2021
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Jackie D
24 contributions
Sept 2022 • family
Best Sunday lunch
Food amazing - not your normal pub food - a cut above the rest. Highly recommend. Lovely friendly staff & relaxed atmosphere. Good for non meat eaters as well as a good choice of beer & wine to suit all ages when out for a family lunch that crosses generations.
5 star pub lunch! Thoroughly enjoyed.
Written 11 September 2022
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Elna
Cambridge109 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
This pub is ideally located between the Cathedral, Verulamium Park and the Roman Theatre. We got a warm welcome and quick service from the staff. Unfortunately had to sit next to the draughty back door and toilets because all the tables in the bar area were reserved. However, our fish finger ciabatta and festive club sandwich were both very tasty. We’d certainly eat here again but perhaps not in winter (unless we could guarantee a spot by the open fire!)
All in all, an enjoyable lunch.
Written 11 December 2022
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