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The Hub on Verulam Restaurant, Bar & Events Venue St Albans

RestaurantsSt Albans, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(429 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1727 855224
5b Verulam Rd, St Albans AL3 4DA, United Kingdom
£20–80

About The Hub on Verulam Restaurant, Bar & Events Venue St Albans

The Hub on Verulam Restaurant, Bar & Events Venue St Albans is a modern British restaurant in St Albans at 5b Verulam Rd, with two in-house cinema screening rooms and a members-only co-working mezzanine. An open kitchen serves brunch, lunch and dinner, and the Sunday roast comes with a choice of chicken, beef or pork. The bar makes barista coffee and cocktails, and the Box Bar runs a cocktail-making session as an event package. The Box Cinema and Terrace Cinema show movies and live sports, and they also host karaoke, private screenings and children's birthday parties with a themed screening and themed food. An events team plans weddings and receptions. A private dining room and semi-private areas can be hired for groups. Tables can be reserved through the website, and walk-ins are welcome. Live music performances take place every month.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.5/5
429 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention wedding receptions, private cinema screenings, cocktail making class and sunday roast.

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325
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Customer Review Summary

Weddings and private events are what reviewers raise most, with the wedding reception the clear centerpiece. Couples and guests describe a chilled out space with cinema rooms and a mezzanine, an events team that handled every request, and food and cocktails that guests commented on. Close behind are the private screenings: one parent describes a themed Wicked birthday party with matching food, and another a toddler cinema showing where the hot chocolate stood out and the manager let them rewind a film started late. A cocktail making and karaoke package for a hen do drew praise for a teacher who adapted recipes to allergies. The Sunday roast gets mentions too, with chicken, beef and pork all called delicious and the kids' menu chicken tenders singled out. The one caveat comes from the hen do reviewer, who found the small Box Bar very warm on a cold day and wished for air conditioning, after early communication problems and unavailable dates were smoothed over with alternatives.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “I hired a semi-private area for my parent’s wedding anniversary. I was so impressed with the care and service both before and during the party. The drinks and food were lovely as usual, but what really made it special was the atmosphere and attention from the staff and hosts. Thank you!”
  • Google user
    “Our waitress Anna, was a delight. She was warm, engaging, knowledgeable about the menu, enthusiastic about serving us and attentive without being intrusive. The food was delicious Olly’s martini chart was a great way to start the evening”
  • Google user
    “We hosted my daughter’s 9th birthday party here and it was amazing! The private Wicked screening with themed food throughout was such a fun and unique touch. The theming was spot on and the kids were completely immersed. The party organiser was lovely and made everything so easy—we felt really well looked after. The children all said it was the best party they’ve ever been to! I’d highly recommend this venue to anyone.”
  • Google user
    “Absolutely incredible wedding venue! As a Bridesmaid/Guest from the moment we arrived at The Hub on Verulam, everything felt so special. The venue itself is stunning, beautifully decorated, spacious and such a lovely atmosphere throughout the whole day. The staff were amazing - friendly, organised and nothing was too much trouble. The food was fantastic, the service was seamless and every little detail made the day feel perfect. It was honestly one of the best weddings I’ve been to in a long time. Such a beautiful place to celebrate with family and friends. Highly recommend for anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue in St Albans!”
  • Google user
    “We just had our wedding at the hub and it was genuinely the best day we’ve ever had. Emily and her team went absolutely above and beyond to make it the most special day possible. It was stress free and we had so much fun. I have to say thankyou to the kitchen staff too because the food was incredible. Our day genuinely wouldn’t have been anywhere near as special as it was if it wasn’t for the team at the hub. So thankyou team, you guys are the best ❤️”

Highlights

“Indulge in wildly delicious food all day: our open kitchen serves up brunch, lunch and dinner, alongside al-fresco BBQ dishes all Summer. Coffee & Cocktails: Unwind with our barista coffees and handcrafted cocktails daily. Entertainment for everyone: We offer a vibrant atmosphere with two cinema screening rooms to catch movies, live sports, community events, and more! Live Music & Events: Immerse yourself in live music performances every month and discover exciting pop-up events. Co-Working Memberships: Work from our members only mezzanine and enjoy lots of freebies, perks and benefits. Reservations: can be made through our website, event tickets also available to book online. Walk ins are also welcomed.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Paid parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
Offerings· 11
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 3
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
Pet-friendly· 1
  • Dogs allowed outside
Dining options· 9
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Atmosphere· 3
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 1
  • Paid street parking
Highlights· 7
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
Facilities· 2
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 4
  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Planning· 2
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended

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