Historic pubs · East of England
The Six Bells
In or near St Albans.
The Six Bells in England East, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 1.3 km
- Free entry
About
The Six Bells is a historic pub in England East, United Kingdom, dating from 1700. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Official information
The Six Bells is a historic 16th-century pub located in St. Michael’s village, St. Albans. Visitors can enjoy a selection of real ales and home-cooked food while soaking in the traditional English pub atmosphere.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Six Bells is a pub located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in the East of England. Established in 1700, it reflects a long-standing tradition of hospitality. The pub is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, contributing to its scenic appeal. Visitors can expect a typical pub atmosphere with local character.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7537, -0.3542
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 4SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Phone
- 01727 856945
- Established
- 1700
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Monday – Saturday 12pm – 11pm; Sunday 12pm – 10.30pm
- Official site
- the-six-bells.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26397151 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Six Bells (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Six Bells?
- The Six Bells is in Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4SH), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is The Six Bells?
- The Six Bells in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Six Bells?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4SH.
- When was The Six Bells built?
- Built or established in 1700.
- Who owns The Six Bells?
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- Is The Six Bells a protected site?
- Yes — The Six Bells is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Six Bells?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4SH.