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The Rats Castle

PUBLICANS

Gordon & Stelina Lungley.

 

ADDRESS

246 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire  AL1 4UN  Tel. 07882 674116

 

MAP

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PUB EXPLORER REFERENCE

34584.

 

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Gordon & Stlina took over the running of The Rats Castle in February 2008 and are making many changes. Come and see us soon.

 

REFURBISHMENT

We were fully refurbished to a high standard in late 2007.

 

BEER PATIO

Extended beer patio is now open so come enjoy one of are summer Sambuca Cocktails in the sun at just £2.50 each.

 

NEW FOR SUMMER

We have also got in stock the new non alcoholic 'Fruite Tizers' which are great drink for the summer.

 

Forthcoming Live Entertainment Nights at The Rats Castle.
Friday unless otherwise stated. Everyone welcome - free entry.

FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST R & R Band - This will be the 1st time they have performed here! Great rock and blues band.

FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

Dire Straits & Guitar Heroes tribute.

PUB OPENING TIMES

Monday - Saturday 11am - 12mn. Sunday 12noon - 12mn.

 

DRAUGHT BEERS SERVED

All our fonts are available in extra cold.
Fosters, Kronenbourg, John Smith Smooth, Guinness, Strongbow Cider.

 

OTHER DRINKS

A wide selection of bottled products (including Bulmers). We also serve tea & coffee.

 

REAL ALES

HSB, Deuchars, Greene King Abbot + Monthly changing Guest ale.

 

MORNING ADVERTISER REVIEW

'Real Ale Returns To The Rats Castle'. Click on the link below to read recent review.
See full details.

 


ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY

Live Entertainment.
Or First Friday of month - famous international 'Okay Dokay Karaoke'.

 

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY

Quiz Night. Starting 31st May then every other week after that.

 

LAST SUNDAY OF MONTH

Ladies Night.

 

SPORTING FIXTURES

We show live sports on the plasma screens.

 

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

Setanta & Sky Sports, 3 Plasma Screens, 2 Pool Tables, Darts Board, Juke Box, Big Payout Machines.

 

SUNDAY LUNCH

Is available by pre-booking only.
Choice of usually 2 roasts (plus optional dish), served with fresh vegetables & traditional accompaniments for  £6.50.

 

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS

We can cater for any occasion, up to 100 people welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

FACILITIES

Free Wi-Fi Access, Wheelchair Accessible.

 

SMOKING AREA

Large Extended Patio Area with heating and lighting.

 

OTHER

Quiet Area, Children Welcome (until 8pm at managers discretion).

 

Rats Castle Photo

The Rat's Castle is located next to a supermarket, in an up and coming area of St Albans.  This is one of the oldest pubs in St Albans and, having been newly refurbished in 2007 and under new management in 2008, you must come and see the new pub, especially if you knew the old one.  Having a new look and a new feel, we are female and family friendly.  We pride ourselves on our real ales, the traditional pub atmosphere and offering a genuine warm welcome.  The small team is run by Gordon and his wife Stlina, who is Swiss and speaks English, French, German and Italian.  We are mostly frequented by local regulars but everyone is made to feel at home by staff and locals alike.  This is a great place for watching Sport and we show all major matches on three plasma screens, positioned so you can view from anywhere in the pub.   There are also two pool tables and a darts board.  We hold live entertainment on a Friday night with our famous Karaoke once a month.  Parties of up to 100 people can be held here to one end of the pub which can be shut off.  Please ring or pop in to make enquiries.  The new Rat's Castle is one to put on your 'must try' list.  See you soon.

 

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