
Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans)
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About Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans)
In St Albans town centre, Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans) is a Mediterranean restaurant at 22 Chequer St that serves bottomless brunch all day, every day, and welcomes dogs. Brunch centres on shakshuka eggs in a tomato sauce, so a late start to the day works as well as an early one. The menu also lists harissa chicken, served either as a grill or as a bowl, and a Spiced Lamb and Beef Arayes Burger. Coffee and a ginger shot sit on the drinks list alongside the brunch offering. The restaurant also hosts large private events for groups.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention harissa chicken, shakshuka eggs, lamb arayes burger and blueberry chia pancakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention harissa chicken, shakshuka eggs, lamb arayes burger and blueberry chia pancakes.
Customer Review Summary
Harissa chicken is the dish reviewers name most, served as a grill or a bowl, with the shakshuka close behind. One describes the chicken shakshuka as spicy with a rich tomato sauce. Others praise the kebabs, a lamb burger, chicken schnitzel, spiced oyster mushroom and blueberry chia pancakes at brunch, alongside brilliant coffee and a ginger shot. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and the room is described as beautiful, calming and cosy. Two hosts of group events, a client dinner and an engagement party, credit the team with smooth organisation, delicious canapés and good drinks service. The criticism is specific. One diner found the Spiced Lamb and Beef Arayes Burger extremely dry and apparently reheated, and also cited small portions, slow service and a price that did not match the quality. Others call the drinks a bit pricey, the blueberry compote on the pancakes too sweet, and the coffee beans slightly over roasted. One diner who ordered the Turkish eggs was told by a waitress that they contain pork paste, and the chefs left it out of the dish.
Customer Review Summary
Harissa chicken is the dish reviewers name most, served as a grill or a bowl, with the shakshuka close behind. One describes the chicken shakshuka as spicy with a rich tomato sauce. Others praise the kebabs, a lamb burger, chicken schnitzel, spiced oyster mushroom and blueberry chia pancakes at brunch, alongside brilliant coffee and a ginger shot. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and the room is described as beautiful, calming and cosy. Two hosts of group events, a client dinner and an engagement party, credit the team with smooth organisation, delicious canapés and good drinks service. The criticism is specific. One diner found the Spiced Lamb and Beef Arayes Burger extremely dry and apparently reheated, and also cited small portions, slow service and a price that did not match the quality. Others call the drinks a bit pricey, the blueberry compote on the pancakes too sweet, and the coffee beans slightly over roasted. One diner who ordered the Turkish eggs was told by a waitress that they contain pork paste, and the chefs left it out of the dish.
Featured reviews
- A.A
“Despite the price and the small portion sizes, the quality unfortunately wasn’t there. I ordered the Spiced Lamb and Beef Arayes Burger, and it was extremely dry and looked as though it had been reheated. I’ve attached photos for reference. On the positive side, the restaurant has a very nice atmosphere, and the staff were extremely polite and welcoming. However, the service was quite slow. Overall, I expected better quality considering the price.”
- Laura Rampi
“I cannot thank the manager and the entire team enough for making our evening an absolute success. I was hosting a group of clients, and when an unexpected situation arose, the manager literally saved the night! Her incredible flexibility, warm hospitality, and quick thinking turned what could have been a stressful situation into a seamless experience. Beyond the outstanding service, the quality of the food was top-tier. Every dish served was delicious, beautifully presented, and highly appreciated by all my guests. The attentive staff made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. A huge, special thank you to the manager and the entire staff for going above and beyond for us. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for phenomenal food and truly exceptional service. We will definitely be back!”
- Issy Doughty
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We hosted our engagement party at Megan’s in St Albans for around 90 guests, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect evening. The staff were fantastic from start to finish, so friendly, professional and attentive. The organisation and management were excellent, and everything ran so smoothly. The canapés were delicious and the drinks service was fantastic. The setting was absolutely beautiful and made the evening feel really special. We had such a wonderful night and received so many lovely comments from our guests. A huge thank you to all the team at Megan’s for helping make our engagement party such a memorable occasion. We would highly recommend Megan’s in St Albans for any special event or just a lovely meal!”
- JS Jimenez Lorenzo
“Food is amazing. We had 3 starters and 3 mains. Kebabs, chicken bowl and lamb burger were superb! The service was incredible, Donata was very caring and patient with us, as well as professional. Drinks are a bit pricey though, but definitely we will be back!”
- Sam Tsang
“We visited Megan's on a Friday evening. The atmosphere is cosy and staff are friendly. We have tried harissa chicken grill, chicken schnitzal, shakshouka chili chicken, harissa chicken bowl and spiced oyster mushroom. The shakshouka chicken is spicy with rich tomato sauce. Overall, the food quality is good.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Right in the heart of historic St Albans, Megan’s at the Old Bell is a cosy, dog-friendly restaurant made for long lunches, brunch dates & evenings under the fairy lights. Exploring St Albans Cathedral, browsing the market or heading out for an autumn walk around Verulamium Park? Pop in afterwards, pups included, for warming shakshouka, freshly baked flatbreads, mezze & cocktails. Brunch is served every day, with bottomless, available all day, every day and relaxed dinners when the evenings draw in. From coffee after a Sunday walk to dinner with friends, date nights & big celebrations, our characterful St Albans restaurant is a cosy neighbourhood spot to settle into this autumn.”
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 14
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 5
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Mediterranean restaurants near Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans)
- Tabure St. Albans4.68280.1 mi£30–70
wedding lunch meze, charcoal grill dishes, kofte on flatbread
- Med Grill @ St Albans4.56000.8 mi
seasoned chips, chicken meshwi, mixed grill
- 4.6 mi£10–20
pretty tea pots, shakshuka, mediterranean breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans) | 4.62,083 | — | £20–30 | harissa chicken, shakshuka eggs, lamb arayes burger |
| Tabure St. Albans | 4.6828 | 0.1 mi | £30–70 | wedding lunch meze, charcoal grill dishes, kofte on flatbread |
| Med Grill @ St Albans | 4.5600 | 0.8 mi | — | seasoned chips, chicken meshwi, mixed grill |
| Nonna's Cafe and Restaurant (Harpenden) | 4.5226 | 4.6 mi | £10–20 | pretty tea pots, shakshuka, mediterranean breakfast |
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