4th stop on this visit to St Albans: Historically known as The Verulam Arms, it is on the corner of Lower Dagnall Street, at number 41, and Welclose Street. It is approximately 173 years old, having opened as a public house in October 1853. Busy for my late afternoon clamber into this charmingly preserved ancient corner street pub which can stock up to eight cask ales according to the CAMRA listing, and indeed on this visit there were seven on. Prompt, friendly service at the bar and a seat to be had aided my enjoyment. The only pub so far not to have had a mild on in keeping with the mild festival over selected pubs in St Albans and indeed on the list for such. Perhaps it had been so popular that it had all been supped before I got here?

8th visit of the outing: Not as busy as well into the backstreets and not one I had intended popping into but on the way to some of the others. I was therefore off-piste again as not on the local CAMRA branch's outing itinerary! At 41 Lower Dagnall Street, it is now known as just The Verulam and minus its arms! It was shut and refurbished before reopening in December 2022. The large, L-shaped bar affords it to stock up to eight cask ales and I was impressed with the choice of seven on this visit and especially as there was one of the local ones again to try as in from The 3 Brewers. It was now dark and slightly damp on the outside following a short but persistent rain shower and so I did not take advantage of its close proximity to the Abbey and grounds, River Ver, Roman ruins and mill of nearby St Michaels and Verulamium Park. I did though enjoy the ancient warren of streets and mix of old houses. Prompt, friendly service for this early evening foray and the staff even brought me a stool to sit on, bless them!

Saturday mid afternoon and I was the only customer in. Nice interior and a pleasant drinking location