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Craft & Cleaver - St Albans, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Craft & Cleaver - St Albans

4.5
4.5
1621 Reviews
£26 to £40
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Craft & Cleaver is an Industrial, Brooklyn-Inspired Barbecue Joint & Bar – bringing authentic wood-fired Barbecue, expertly-sourced Craft Beer & awesome Cocktails to St. Albans.

A great venue for date night, weekend Brunch or any celebration - we've got you covered with booths, restaurant & garden seating.

Proudly independent, open 7 days a week!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Burgers, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–22:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 10:00–23:30 Sun 10:00–21:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–13:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 13:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–19:30
  • Phone number
    01727 568300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Got an event that needs catering? We can come to you. Weddings, Company Barbecues, Birthdays - we'll bring the wagon! Give us a call and ask for Adam to find out more!
  • Private party facilities
    We have a variety of options for large parties. Give us a call to find out more!
  • Area
    St. Albans
  • Parking details
    The nearest parking is available at the Drovers Way multi-storey Car Park (2 mins) or the small Pay & Display on Adelaide Street (1 min). Alternatively, we"re a short walk away from the Christopher Place or Bricket Road Car Parks.
  • Public transit
    A 15 minute walk from St Albans City Train Station, or 20 minutes from St Albans Abbey Train Station. On the main bus route from Hemel/Welwyn.Just down the road from St. Albans bus stops.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    £27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Let The Good Times Flow 90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco, Mimosas, Craft Beer, Margaritas & Hot Drinks for only £27.50pp Available daily 12pm until 5pm (last sitting 3:30pm). Price is for drinks only and you'll need to order at least a Main Course each from our Main Menu. T&C's: This offer will be available for tables seating up until and including 3:30pm Each table booked for bottomless brunch will be allowed 90 minutes from the booking time This offer is not available in December We operate a Think 25 policy, and guests may be asked to show proof of age to participate Guests are required to drink responsibly at all times Management reserve the right to refuse service at any time Prices are per person and food/drinks cannot be shared
    Bottomless Brunch photo

What 1,621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Innovative

  • Hertfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Hertfordshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Craft & Cleaver in St Albans offers a "fantastic" BBQ experience with high-quality meats and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent craft beer" selection and "friendly service." While service can be slow at times, the "delicious" food and inviting outdoor space make it "well worth the wait."

1,621 Reviews
  1. victoria

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Food, drinks, service and ambience all perfect. Went for my mum’s birthday and it’s a great place with options for everyone

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  2. Sherri

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Smelt like wet dog. Glasses smelt horrible. Was not a great experience and we left to eat somewhere else.

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  3. simona

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is simply amazing, so tasty and big portions! Staff very nice and accommodating We ll def be back !

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  4. Paul

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably great food and service and a regular to meet up with friends

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  5. Brian

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another successful visit. Due to traffic we had less time than planned for dinner before a show at the Alban Arena. However the team made sure everything ran like clockwork and we had a great meal and drinks again, didn’t feel rushed or hurried and even had time to squeeze in a shared dessert too. Thanks again for friendly and efficient service with great food and drinks.

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  6. Stacey

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal at the St Albans Craft and Cleaver Saturday night. The staff were great and the food was fantastic. Try the peanut butter tequila, you won't regret it!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere, great food. The beef ribs are out of this world!!!

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  8. Nick

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing credit to Chris and the team it’s our favourite spot in St Albans, great food and excellent beer

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  9. Ian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the staff were friednly and attentive

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  10. Leanda

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food..(my kid even said it's better than 'Warpigs')...lol....good music (BK's tvotr when we walked in! Good vibe...friendly servers!

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FAQs

Craft & Cleaver - St Albans offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01727 568300.

Craft & Cleaver - St Albans is rated 4.5 stars by 1621 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Craft & Cleaver - St Albans

62 Catherine Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5BU

Additional information

  • Area
    St. Albans
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–22:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 10:00–23:30 Sun 10:00–21:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–13:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 13:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–19:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Burgers, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The nearest parking is available at the Drovers Way multi-storey Car Park (2 mins) or the small Pay & Display on Adelaide Street (1 min). Alternatively, we"re a short walk away from the Christopher Place or Bricket Road Car Parks.
  • Public transit
    A 15 minute walk from St Albans City Train Station, or 20 minutes from St Albans Abbey Train Station. On the main bus route from Hemel/Welwyn.Just down the road from St. Albans bus stops.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    01727 568300
  • Catering
    Got an event that needs catering? We can come to you. Weddings, Company Barbecues, Birthdays - we'll bring the wagon! Give us a call and ask for Adam to find out more!
  • Private party facilities
    We have a variety of options for large parties. Give us a call to find out more!
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