Hogs Head (St. Albans - Hertfordshire)

Hogs Head - the blacksmiths arms

IS it just me or is this chain exactly the same country-wide?? The place is very wooden and lively even early in the evening but its full of teenage mothers, sleazy 30-something-men and expensive drink. At about £2.80 a pint these feel more like London prices than St. Albans. Even the cheap corkys shots are £1.50 each. The seating fills up quickly and the music is dirty urban crotch music. The unfriendly bar staff proceeded to present us with the wrong round before we left. Would definitely be much better with a group of lads who fancy a game of pool and a pint but steer clear if you are shepherding a school of people sporting expensive handbags and high heels!

Overall a 3/10.

Comments

I visited this venue on busy friday night recently and found the atmosphere to be light and friendly, with bar staff ready to serve quickly and attentively. The music was varied with some rnb to madonna to luther vandross, overall a good night and would reccommend to friends and family.