Craft & Cleaver

4.5 (1801)

£26 to £40

Barbecue

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

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Craft & Cleaver

4.5

£26 to £40

Barbecue

St. Albans

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 27, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Great for craft beers

An independent Restaurant & Bar serving up authentic wood-fired American Barbecue, Southern-inspired dishes, craft beer and cocktails, all in a relaxed, lively atmosphere. Welcome to Craft & Cleaver St Albans!

Whether it's a laid-back lunch, date night, dinner & drinks with friends or a big celebration, there's always a reason to join us. Settle into one of our cosy booths, grab a seat at the bar or soak up the atmosphere over great food, good drinks and even better company.

Right in the heart of St Albans, just a short stroll from the Cathedral, bustling city centre and historic streets, we're perfectly placed for everything from a spontaneous lunchtime bite or a few after-work drinks to an evening worth making plans for.

Proudly independent, open 7 days a week and bringing Barbecue & Good Times to St Albans since 2015.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Barbecue, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 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–8:00 pm
Contact
01727 568300
Website
https://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 our incredible Food Truck! 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Concierge
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Fried Chicken£9.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Smokehouse Fries & Petit Pois
Pulled Pork Tostada£9.00
Pulled Pork Tostadas with Chunky Guac. Served with Corn Ribs
Pesto Gnocchi£8.75
Skillet Gnocchi with Pesto
Squid & Chips£9.00
Cajun Style Crispy Squid, Smokehouse Fries & Petit Pois
Cheesy Smashburger£9.00
Smashburger topped with American Cheese in a Brioche Bun. Served with Smokehouse Fries & Ketchup
Mac & Peas£8.75
House-recipe Mac & Cheese with Petit Pois

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie£5.00
with Whipped Cream & Sprinkles
Two Scoops of Ice Cream£5.00
with Sprinkles

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Craft & Cleaver.

4.5

(1801)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Innovative
Hertfordshire
Good for groups
Hertfordshire
Great for creative cocktails
Hertfordshire
Great for outdoor dining
Hertfordshire
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Craft & Cleaver in St Albans is celebrated for "really good food" and "amazing service," perfect for meat lovers. The "Pit Masters tray" and "succulent meats" are highlights, alongside "friendly staff" and a "great atmosphere." While some found seating and noise challenging, the overall experience remains highly recommended.

1,801 Reviews

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Tayla
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time at Craft & Cleaver and we can’t believe how we haven’t been here sooner! The food was amazing and I highly recommend the Texas Tray to share. The staff were friendly and always around to help. We can’t wait to come back and try other items off the menu.
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Adam
Manchester4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really good food. Nice place and quick service. Get the sharer pit tray if you love meat
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Ross
Hertfordshire1 review
4.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good service and great food just sitting on high table isn’t as comfortable as sitting on another seating even if they changed it to a bench
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Mitul
Hertfordshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and amazing service as always. The staff are pleasant and go over and beyond!
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Natasha
London1 review
3.0
Dined on September 30, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely place, I have been here a few times over the years and would usually recommend it. First time I have ever seen a dog in this restaurant though. I am always accosted for my view on dogs, as not everyone is a lover of them. I don’t mind them overall but there is a time and a place and I don’t believe it is hygienic to have a dog around food. Not only this, it is cruel, the dog doesn’t want to be there, it’s not a human and all it did was anxiously stare at the meat coming out from the kitchen, in hope my kids would drop scraps. Seriously; do you really think a meat restaurant is the best place for an animal? It’s becoming more apparent in St Albans that everyone is jumping on the ‘dog band wagon’ but really no animal should be anywhere where food is served.
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Charlotte
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, amazing service. Will be back very soon!
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Mauro
London1 review
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ottima esperienza...carne strepitosa..ragazzi simpatici..sono Italiano ed ho apprezzato molto questo ristorante a St Albans!! Lo consiglio vivamente!
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Paul
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 18, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good service, tasty burnt ends and good quality wine. Too many flies in restaurant and they should invest in proper fly catching system. They get into the wine and food.
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Debbie
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fabulous annual crawfish boil, and good service. Some adjustments would have been good - some sauce to dip, a little more sausage. A little bit of entertainment/music would have improved the ambience. But we had a great time - recommended to friends and would do it again.
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Mandy
Bedfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for the bottomless brunch on a Sunday and can't rate it highly enough. Marc our server was very attentive and was always available to top up drinks, take food orders and get anything we needed. The food is incredibly good...think bbq at its best. I've rated the ambience lower as it was quite quiet but it was a Sunday and we went at opening time. Brilliant place. We will be back!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Barbecue, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 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–8:00 pm
Contact
01727 568300
Website
https://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 our incredible Food Truck! 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Make a reservation

Craft & Cleaver

4.5

£26 to £40

Barbecue

St. Albans

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 27, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Craft & Cleaver

Make a reservation

Craft & Cleaver

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

Little Pitmasters

Fried Chicken£9.00

Pulled Pork Tostada£9.00

Pesto Gnocchi£8.75

Squid & Chips£9.00

Cheesy Smashburger£9.00

Mac & Peas£8.75

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie£5.00

Two Scoops of Ice Cream£5.00

Reviews

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Review summary

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Craft & Cleaver

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