A new pub map has been launched to showcase the extraordinary array of pubs that St Albans has to offer, thanks to St Albans City Centre BID in collaboration with Save St Albans Pubs, Hannah Sessions design, and Launch Studio.

To celebrate St Albans’ long history as a place with a rich pub culture, a new pub map has been published to exhibit the city’s pubs for all to easily locate and enjoy.

With many dating back centuries, today St Albans has one of the highest densities of pubs per square mile in the country. Together our city’s pubs are staples in the heart of the community, each one offering something unique – producing a remarkable blend of vibrancy, history and character.

The map has been published to create further awareness for our pubs, for locals and visitors alike. With many of the pubs and other St Albans sites hand drawn, the aim is to bring to life these magical buildings on paper, as people traverse our great city seeking out that taste of St Albans, the home of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale). We of course do recommend a responsible approach to enjoying alcohol.

Vivien Cannon, St Albans BID Manager said, “Every pub in the city holds a special place in the community. Our hospitality scene remains a vibrant element of our city’s offer, and we’re delighted to be working with Save St Albans Pubs who’s shared voice champions the importance of the hospitality sector. Hannah’s sketches are instrumental in giving the map a real-life feel and Launch Studio has expertly managed the design and integration aspects of the map. Whilst our message is always to drink sensibly, together, we’ve created a map that celebrates the incredible diversity of pubs right here in the city.”

Alicia Nelson, from Save St Albans Pubs said, “Pubs have been a part of St Albans for well over 1000 years and their hospitality is entwined in the community and history of St Albans. We campaign hard for fair taxation on pubs and will protect local pubs at risk of closure. When a pub is gone, it is gone. Understanding the importance of pubs to our city and community makes it our duty to protect them for decades to come.”

Maps will soon be available at the museum, cathedral, other visitor outlets and the pubs themselves. We will also have an online version on the St Albans Visitor website: https://www.enjoystalbans.com/StAlbansBID-PubMap