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White Hart Tap (Star Pubs & Bars (Heineken UK))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad |  | 3 |
| Vibrant Forest - Metamorph | | 1 |
| White Hart Tap - Session Pale | | 1 |
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) |  | 1 |
| Box Steam - Piston Broke | | 1 |
| Buntingford - Mortimer's Army | | 1 |
| Tring - Ridgeway Bitter | | 1 |
| 3 Brewers of St. Albans - Golden Engish Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship (was 4.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Lodge - Vic Secret Small Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buntingford - Triskel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fat Cat - Hell Cat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hand Drawn Monkey - What Would Jephers Do? | Not Tried | 0 |
| Haresfoot - Sundial Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Legally Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Dark Secret | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moles - Mole Catcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| North - Lost Myself | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Star - Sentinel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Perun | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Mill - Red Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pentrich - Atomic Spies - session pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pentrich - Teardrop Kingdom | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Pure Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Time and Tide - Smesh | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Bring Me Sunshine | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Mansion Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Thirst Responder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two by Two - NZ Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - 6X | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wood Street - Boojum | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Apr 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
Fourth stop on this St Albans’ visit: The perfect lunchtime pub as I also visited in November 2025, and so I knew what to expect: a not too dear choice of pub-food and fast turnaround for what was chosen. Prompt, friendly service early afternoon at the bar for some grub and a selection of six real ales on and five from Tring Brewery. I followed members of the Enfield & Barnet CAMRA branch to this one from The Beehive and through some of At Albans’ historic and quiet backstreets.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Ridgeway Bitter | 4.00 | | Very good head and lacing and sticking all the way on this light brown, caramel-hued English amber ale from Dunsley Farm, off London Road, Tring, and where the brewery moved to in 2010 following being launched in 1992, and some 17–19 miles north-westerly of St Albans by road. A lightly hoppy first hit. A hoppy bitterness emerging with red fruited flavours climbing up from its Styrian Goldings that are primarily grown in Slovenia and Austria. They are not part of the English "Golding" family hops but the clonal selection of the English Fuggle variety. Hints of lemon, green tea and sweet fruits delighting my taste buds. A biscuity maltiness joining in. Its hoppiness winning over and prevailing. Very moreish and served in top condition. |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Mansion Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Bring Me Sunshine | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Thirst Responder | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Pentrich - Atomic Spies - session pale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
01 Nov 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
5th visit of the outing: A back street local also in Keyfield Terrace along with The Beehive but this has an impressive six real ales on, including the semi-local one from Tring. Although a Punch Taverns-managed pub, it features two beers free of tie. Friendly, prompt service and I also made this my lunch venue as almost approaching mid-afternoon and to aid soaking those earlier beers up. Many of the others on the South Hertfordshire CAMRA-led outing were already here as had not gone off-piste as I had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | | Good head and lacing and lasting on this Tring-based golden ale. A hop-infused dryness in its first bite. A dry but fruited hoppiness coming to find me aided by its American Cascade hops exuding lingering citrus and floral notes. Not as good for me as Tring's ESB in The Beehive but still decent enough and admirably washed my burger and chips down. |
| Purity - Pure Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Time and Tide - Smesh | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Two by Two - NZ Pale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
22 Apr 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Friendly and welcoming back street locals pub with just a few others dotted about. Tastefully refurbished since my previous visit though sadly lacking the previous cosy mustiness that I crave!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | | Refreshing well rounded hoppy fruity dry fare for such a low ABV |
| Vibrant Forest - Metamorph | 5.50 | | Dangerously drinkable juicy tropical fruits broth.. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pentrich - Teardrop Kingdom | 4.20 | Not Tried |
20 Jul 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon to mid evening at this superb locals pub, this month's venue for our Friday evening group, mostly drinkers with just a couple of groups dining. Great atmosphere the three bar staff coped admirably with orders and glass clearing duties.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | | Sweet earthy with a fruity banana hint, this was the most popular choice amongst our group including myself. |
| White Hart Tap - Session Pale | 4.20 | | Excellent condition with a citra and slightly overbearing grapefruit twang. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Tempted indeed I was.. |
| Black Lodge - Vic Secret Small Beer | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| North - Lost Myself | 4.80 | Not Tried |
24 May 2014 (Andrew)
I had stumbled upon a beer festival!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buntingford - Mortimer's Army | 3.90 | | Nice easy drinking light brown bitter |
| Moles - Mole Catcher | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Magpie - Dark Secret | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Old Mill - Red Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Legally Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| North Star - Sentinel | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hand Drawn Monkey - What Would Jephers Do? | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wood Street - Boojum | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| 3 Brewers of St. Albans - Golden Engish Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Perun | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Buntingford - Triskel | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Haresfoot - Sundial Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 May 2014 (HSB)
16:30 Down to eight in our party now. Pub quiet until we went in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Steam - Piston Broke | 4.50 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship (was 4.5%) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fat Cat - Hell Cat | 4.10 | Not Tried |
07 Jul 2007 (Ian)
Late Saturday pm and a very relaxed easy drinking clientele. Improved by playing "Automatic For The People," by REM.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | | I expected it to be malty and it is. Good bitterness on end. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the White Hart Tap
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1QJ.
Set back on a fork in the road in Keyfield Terrace, this is a welcoming pub. L-shaped bar serves an open room. Raised patio garden at side. 6 handpulls. Album covers of classic 60s, 70s rock records on the walls. Real ale is brewed on the premises.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 40 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: AL1 1QJ