4th visit of the outing: this grade-II listed and said to be dating from the 17th century or even earlier, like The Farmers Boy, was off-piste. It is though practically on route and looked a gem to visit from looking up WhatPub. Situated in a conservation area not far from the cathedral, and it is hard not to imagine most of St Albans is not in such a designated area. It very much follows a Welsh theme as the current guvnor is clearly originally from that neck of the woods and hence two cask from Brains plus another two cask but not local ones. Met with a warm welcome and served without delay on this early afternoon visit despite appearing to be the busiest drinking hole yet on this trip.

Early evening and by far the busiest pub of today, we found a table towards the garden extension and enjoyed our beers.

Afternoon visit on a warm and muggy day, I had not been here before and was expecting it to be a food house with the dreaded pastel grey interior but thankfully it is a good pub with friendly bar staff and customers. Top up given with good grace.

16:15 Half way between the White Lion and the White Hart Tap. I felt it would be rude not to go in. No one else in.