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

Craft & Cleaver - St Albans

4.6
4.6
1661 Reviews
£26 to £40
Barbecue
62 Catherine Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5BU

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Burgers, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01727 568300
  • Website
    http://www.craftcleaver.co.uk/
  • 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!
  • Location
    62 Catherine Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5BU
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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

Menu

Craft & Cleaver - St Albans's menu was last updated 2025-04-03.

Appetisers

  • Brisket Cheesesteak Cigar£10.00

    Smoked Beef Brisket, Bell Pepper, American Cheese, Crispy Egg Roll, Peruvian Aji Verde

    • Fried Chicken£9.60

      Crispy Miso & Ginger Fried Chicken, Alabama White Sauce

      • Padron Peppers£7.90

        Blistered Padrons, Salt & Chilli, Dragon Salt

        • Louisiana Shrimp£12.90

          Four Sautéed Rosso Prawns, 'Shrimp Boil' Butter Sauce, Garlic Butter Texas Toast

          • Crispy Squid Karaage£10.20

            Crispy Cajun Squid, Barbecue Mayo, Charred Lemon

            • Burrata£10.50

              Fresh Burrata, Barbecued Fennel Jam, Chimichurri & Texas Toast Croutons

              Combos & Cocktails

              • Combos & Cocktails£29.50

                Enjoy your favourite Combo & any Cocktail for only

                Sides

                • Mac & Cheese£8.00

                  • Smokehouse Fries£1.90

                    GF VG

                    • Maple Whiskey Pit Beans£5.70

                      GF V

                      • IPA Batter Onion Rings, Bar-B-Que Mayo£5.00

                        V

                        • Caesar Salad£5.00

                          • Lime Slaw£4.50

                            GF VG

                            • Corn Ribs, Parmesan, BBQ Mayo, Lime£5.30

                              GF

                              • Chopped Brisket & Blue Cheese Tater Tots£9.80

                                GF

                                Desserts

                                • Cheesecake£8.50

                                  Lemon, White Chocolate & Blueberry Cheesecake

                                  • Brownie & Hot Fudge Sundae

                                    • Chocolate Brownie Ice Creams£8.00

                                      Brooklyn Butterscotch, Whipped Cream & Hot Chocolate Fudge

                                      • Brown Butter Pecan Pie£8.50

                                        with Caramel-Honeycomb Ice Cream

                                        • Affogato£6.20

                                          Vanilla Ice Cream With A Double Shot Espresso

                                          • House Ice Cream or Sorbet£2.50

                                            Ask The Team For Our Flavours

                                            • Per Scoop£2.50

                                              Build Your Combo

                                              • Build Your Combo£28.00

                                                Two smoked meats served with two sides, a sauce & a selection of our house pickles

                                                • Baby Back Pork Ribs

                                                  • Boston Butt Pulled Pork

                                                    • Beef Brisket Burnt Ends

                                                      • Pork, Chilli & Cheese Sausage

                                                        • Smoked Chicken Thigh

                                                          • Smokehouse Fries

                                                            • Lime Slaw

                                                              • House Salad

                                                                • Corn Ribs

                                                                  • Maple Whiskey Pit Beans

                                                                    • Blue Cheese Ranch£0.50

                                                                      • Bar-B-Que Mayo

                                                                        • Confit Garlic & Lemon Aioli

                                                                          • Alabama White Sauce

                                                                            • Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce£2.70

                                                                              BBQ Trays

                                                                              Trays for two smoked low & slow on site over kiln-dried cherry, maple & hickory

                                                                              • Texas Tray£64.00

                                                                                12-Hour Smoked Jacob's Ladder Beef Rib & Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Tossed In House BBQ Sauce. Served With A Brisket Cheesesteak Cigar, Mac & Cheese. Smokehouse Fries, Maple Whiskey Pit Beans, Lime Slaw & House Pickles

                                                                                • The Pitmaster£70.00

                                                                                  Beef Brisket Burnt Ends, Pulled Pork, House-Recipe Pork, Chilli & Cheese Sausage, Baby Back Pork Ribs & Smoked Chicken Thighs. Served With Smokehouse Fries, Lime Slaw, Maple Whiskey Pit Beans, Mac & Cheese, House Pickles & Sauces

                                                                                  • Whole Hog£59.00

                                                                                    Baby Back Ribs, Pulled Pork Sandwich, House-Recipe Pork, Chilli & Cheese Sausage With House Chimmi, Texas Twinkies & Cracklings. Served With Smokehouse Fries, Lime Slaw & House Pickles

                                                                                    Mains

                                                                                    • Baby Back Pork Ribs

                                                                                      Sweet & Tender Pork Ribs Glazed With Our House BBQ Sauce. Served With Smokehouse Fries & Lime Slaw

                                                                                      • Half Rack£20.00
                                                                                      • Full Rack£27.00

                                                                                    • Jacob's Ladder Beef Rib

                                                                                      8-hour Smoked Beef Rib Served With Smokehouse Fries. IPA-Battered Onion Rings & Caesar Salad. Our Answer To A Steak. Only Better!

                                                                                      • Add Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce£2.70
                                                                                      • Make It A Smokehouse Surf & Turf With 3 Whole Shrimp£8.00

                                                                                    • MSC Salmon Fillet£26.00

                                                                                      Jerk-Spiced Salmon Fillet. Creamy Creole Sauce. Coconut Rice. Tenderstem. Charred Pineapple & Coriander Oil

                                                                                      • Barbecued Aubergine£15.00

                                                                                        Barbecued Aubergine. Tamarind Bar-B-Que Sauce. Tomato Salsa. Tahini. Pistachio Dukkah & Lime Slaw

                                                                                        • Wild Garlic Mac & Cheese£18.00

                                                                                          Our Epic Recipe Mac & Cheese Laced With Locally-Foraged Wild Garlic Pesto & Topped With A Garlic Butter Panko Crumb. Served With A Side Salad

                                                                                          • Add Pulled Pork£4.00

                                                                                        • C&C Caesar Salad£19.00

                                                                                          Brined & Grilled Chicken Breast. Crispy Bacon. Romaine Lettuce. White Chicory. Fresh Salsa. Texas Toast Croutons. Parmesan. C&C Caesar Dressing

                                                                                          • Beef Brisket Burnt Ends£25.00

                                                                                            225g Of Tender Beef Brisket Burnt Ends. Smoked Low & Slow. Sauced & Returned To The Smoker To Caramelise. Served With Smokehouse Fries. Garlic Butter Texas Toast. Maple Whiskey Pit Beans. Candied Chillies & House Pickles

                                                                                            • Sweet Tea Chicken£19.00

                                                                                              Brined & Grilled Butterflied Chicken Breast. Chimmichurri. Buttered Corn Cobettes. Smoked Garlic Aioli. Dressed Watercress & Smokehouse Fries

                                                                                              • The Crafty Burger£18.00

                                                                                                Two Dry-Aged Cotswold Longhorn Smash Patties. American Cheese. Bar-B-Que Mayo. Shredded Lettuce. Pickled Red Onion. Sesame Brioche Bun. Smokehouse Fries & House Pickles

                                                                                                • Add Crispy Bacon£2.00
                                                                                                • Add Chopped Brisket£4.00

                                                                                              • Pulled Pork Sandwich£17.00

                                                                                                14-hour Pulled Pork. Ginger & Miso Glaze. Alabama White Sauce. & Lime Slaw In A Sesame Brioche Bun. & Skewered With A Texas Twinkie. Served With Smokehouse Fries & House Pickles

                                                                                                Last updated: April 3, 2025

                                                                                                What 1,661 people are saying

                                                                                                Craft & Cleaver - St Albans reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                4.6
                                                                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                                                • 4.5Service
                                                                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                • 4.3Value

                                                                                                Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                                • Hertfordshire

                                                                                                  Great for creative cocktails

                                                                                                • Hertfordshire

                                                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                                                • Hertfordshire

                                                                                                  Lively

                                                                                                • Hertfordshire

                                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                Craft & Cleaver in St Albans is a hit with locals and visitors alike, offering "amazing food" and a "fun and relaxed atmosphere." Highlights include the "tasty BBQ," "excellent craft beers," and "friendly staff." While some found service inconsistent, the delectable dishes and inviting vibe make it a "favourite spot."
                                                                                                1,661 Reviews

                                                                                                1. Shane

                                                                                                  Hertfordshire1 review

                                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                  Turned up at 19.30 for standard table. Turned up to be told the kitchen was closed

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                                                                                                2. Liam

                                                                                                  Hertfordshire1 review

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Food is incredible and everyone is friendly. Their cocktails are unique but I was very impressed. Would definitely recommend especially the beef brisket.

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                                                                                                3. Peter

                                                                                                  Hertfordshire24 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  As good as ever. Our family celebrated Mother's Day at the C&C and had a great time.

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                                                                                                4. Gill

                                                                                                  Hertfordshire8 reviews

                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 29, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Great food , good service and better now the music has been turned down! Remains a favourite and would recommend.

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                                                                                                5. John VIP

                                                                                                  Hertfordshire12 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 29, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                  Outstanding brunch experience with a twist to the traditional.

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                                                                                                6. Jodie

                                                                                                  Hertfordshire1 review

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 21, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Food was amazing, table service was great! Highly recommend! We had a great time! Thank you

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                                                                                                7. Christian

                                                                                                  New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 16, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                  Incredibly delicious, nice staff, relaxed fun atmosphere. Strongly recommended.

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                                                                                                8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                  New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 16, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                  Service was very slow despite there only being 3 other tables occupied in the pub. Pre booked a table, 2 of the party were seated, drinks order taken and then asked to move tables as we’d been seated at the incorrect table, no other party sat at the table we were initially seated at the entire time we were in the pub. Go figure… The rest of the party arrived, drinks orders were taken that and the drinks must’ve arrived a good 20 minutes later. Part of the menu wasn’t available but only told when we came to order. Ordered a smoothie and after 15 minutes was told the lid to the blender couldn’t be found! No more than 2 mins later a smoothie arrived at the table! Second coffee that was ordered came incorrectly. At this point we didn’t have the energy to complain. Food eventually arrived and was luke warm at best. Toast arrived with Full English’s (that were a rather mediocre portion) with no butter that had to be asked for. Service charge automatically applied to a table of 5 and to be honest the whole experience was pretty poor and expensive. Bacon was tasty if you want a silver lining.

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                                                                                                9. TripleG VIP

                                                                                                  Hertfordshire7 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 14, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                  Staff are excellent , the food wonderful . Always a fun and relaxed night at the c&C St Albans

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                                                                                                10. Theodoros

                                                                                                  London2 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Great food, value, ambience as usual. 100% worth it, we're now regulars.

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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 4.6 stars by 1661 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                Experiences are available.
                                                                                                Google Map for Craft & Cleaver - St Albans

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

                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                                  St. Albans
                                                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                                                  Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
                                                                                                • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                                                                                                • Website
                                                                                                  http://www.craftcleaver.co.uk/
                                                                                                • 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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