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Craft & Cleaver, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Craft & Cleaver

4.6
4.6
1367 Reviews
£26 to £40
Barbecue
Craft & Cleaver is an Industrial, Brooklyn-Inspired Barbecue Joint & Bar – bringing authentic wood-fired Barbecue, expertly-sourced Craft Beer & awesome Cocktails to St. Albans.

A great venue for date night, weekend Brunch or any celebration - we've got you covered with booths, restaurant & garden seating.

Proudly independent, open 7 days a week!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Barbecue, Burgers, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 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–7:30 pm

  • Phone number

    01727 568300

  • 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 the wagon! 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!

  • 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Bottomless Brunch in the Craft & Cleaver Garden - our covered, heated courtyard featuring cosy heated booths, flame heaters, blankets, banging tunes & awesome food! 90 minutes Bottomless Bubbles, Mimosas, House Lager & Margaritas (you'll need to order a Main Course separately to accompany your drinks). Available 12pm - 4:30pm (last sitting 3pm). Available outdoors only - our courtyard is covered, heated and protected from the elements :-)

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What 1,367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Innovative

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Hertfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Hertfordshire

    Lively

  • Hertfordshire

    Most Booked

  • St. Albans

    Most Booked

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  1. ClaireR

    Hertfordshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love this place every time I go! Food is just amazing and the staff are lovely. Great choice of food and its fresh !
  2. Liam

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding food. I’ve been before several times but this was exceptional Keep it up!
  3. AnnaW

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as always! Great food, generous portions, great service. Reminders of the booking sent in advance, so you won’t forget about your plans :)
  4. Stephen263

    Hertfordshire

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit and we will return Great food and service
  5. KathrynW

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. The lovely server is always delightful.
  6. GarethDParker

    London

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful barbecue and craft beer, what’s not to love. Craft & Cleaver never disappoints.
  7. PeterF

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good food, great service and a great restaurant feel with a good atmosphere
  8. GlynisJ

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely meal on Saturday evening, and Cornelia served our table. She’s a lovely server great personality and very attentive. We had the corn ribs fabulous as usual but could have been a bit warmer in temperature. smoked beans Absolutely fabulous. My husband had a burger great as usual and I had the Jacobs ladder rib. Best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had and the mango salad was really nice. So we’ll be back.
  9. Help

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We were put on a table in the walk way I did ask if we could move but the lady said no but we hen I asked again she checked and it was ok.the service was ok nothing special the chicken burger was so dry though even with a super sharp knife we had trouble cutting through it such a shame.
  10. SueB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal in the garden on Sunday. The food was delicious and the service was great. It’s great to have a covered garden so it can be used whatever the weather but it was a bit of a shame to be shaded from the only sun we’ve seen for months.
  11. KieranK

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my partner there for her birthday. We had a lovely time; service was polite and friendly, food was fantastic. For sure we will be going back. Highly recommend
  12. Aaron

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food some of the best meat ibe ever eaten and the ribs was ridiculously good shame about the pissheads in there shouting like no tomorrow next Time I'll eat outside lovely staff there too
  13. Sally

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Very quiet at 7pm, no ambience. Service slow. Sharing platter very over priced
  14. JanetB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was excellent. We had been once before and will definitely be back
  15. Duncanl

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great beer. Always. Top service everyone
  16. H123

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Went for bottomless but they weren’t the most attentive with drinks however manager only charged us for the bottles drank instead. Staff were friendly and food was lovely
  17. NeilS

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is legit. Delicious food, smoked on site. Great selection of drinks, friendly staff and lovely ambiance. It’s places like this that make St Albans one of the best places to live in Uk (even though I don’t live there!)
  18. AshleyF

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, great atmosphere - everything about it is great.
  19. DavidW

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Did get my order slightly wrong. Ordered to combo and received pulled pork instead of ribs. But food was incredible! Amazing craft beer selection also
  20. LLAA

    Bedfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    The food was outstanding, the meat literally falls off the rib bone, the burnt ends melt in your mouth and the hidden pulled brisket in the Mac & cheese was unexpectedly good. I expected to like the food but it massively exceeded my expectations
  21. NikL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant food and atmosphere. The staff were brilliant, stopping to have a quick chat, despite it being busy. I would loved to have given our server a bigger tip, but didn't have the cash on me. An option to add it when paying by card would be brilliant
  22. GlynisJ

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening we had burgers the best smoked beans on the planet. The corn ribs great. Very good beer choices and wine menu. Really busy evening love Chris front of house, our server Cordelia or Cornelia was absolutely delightful. Love the new menu for the new season our fourth or fifth time here and we will be back again. just a post script comment. We tried the fried banana bread with the coconut ice cream it wasn’t what we were anticipating and it wasn’t what I’ve seen before in barbecue in the southern part of the United States. It was very dense and hard so I think you need to look at that recipe again. Have you heard of banana pudding?? think about it?
  23. EldaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is really good but most of all the service has been outstanding: very friendly and accommodating staff.
  24. AlexV

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good and service were great but for a share platter, an extra portion of chips, a mac and cheese 1 beer and 3 cokes with 1 desert each coming in at £115 was a bit steep
  25. HenP

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We’ll definitely be back soon, my son’s review of the crafty burger is that is the best burger he’s ever had.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Really good food, lovely looking restaurant and had a lovely time x
  27. SamR

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The restaurant was very busy when we arrived. We had to wait half an hour for our table to be ready, which we'd booked in advance. Once we'd finally been sat down, food service was quite slow. Even getting another drink was very slow. Perhaps they were short staffed but it did dampen our enjoyment of the evening. Staff we lovely throughout however and food was delicious. I guess we were just unlucky on the day we chose. I would still recommend.
  28. FoodHunter

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The food was good, although the portions are a little small. We were a big group and so they asked us to preorder our food. Even with this our starters took 1.5 hours to arrive and it was still a while for our mains after that. This is unacceptable to wait this long provided we pre-ordered too. We weren't offered anything on the house either while we were waiting either. I really loved this restaurant prior to this event. It is a shame that it is not consistent. We were also forced to squeeze 15 of us into two small tables due to a booking error on their booking system.
  29. Nicky

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meats and great selection of craft beers!
  30. LindaG

    Hertfordshire

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Craft & cleaver was very busy & others got their food orders before ours, but when we mentioned it they got it sorted straight away & food was delicious & nice & hot. I love that they have Tito’s vodka it is the best?
  31. C1208

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Was seated at our table and the waitress took half hour to take our drinks order and food order only because we asked if we could order! Service wasn’t the best, waited 1hour and 45mim for our main course, but food was great when I came out! I would go back again and would recommend to others as it was busy when we went and might have been an off night! Good food, good drinks!!
  32. Callum

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated within seconds. I’d strongly recommend you book. The service was fantastic and nothing was too much bother. The food was completely out of this world and we left extremely satisfied and full. We entered food comas and it was a struggle for one of us to stay awake for the journey home. Will be visiting again, table for two tonight ?
  33. DanielC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great service and a beautiful selection of craft beer!
  34. JakeC

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Brilliant food and beer, would highly recommend. However, do prepare for high prices, food is worth it though!
  35. Ella

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, friendly staff, really enjoyed our visit!
  36. SholtoM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. The atmosphere was good. We would highly suggest having the combo! The ribs and pulled pork are out of this world.
  37. DomP

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    The service itself by your staff was very good and nothing to complain there, but the food itself was extremely expensive and the beef rib add more fat than meat and I used to like coming to this restaurant, but unless it changes I won’t be returning. It’s a shame that the portions have got smaller and the price has got bigger and the quality has dropped.
  38. rossc

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Awsome as always, best food in st albans my go to spot thanks again 😋
  39. craigb

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic brunch and a great mix of veggie and meat dishes ...delicious
  40. GarethP

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening, staff and food (and beer 🙂) great such a friendly place.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Craft & Cleaver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01727 568300.

Craft & Cleaver is rated 4.6 stars by 1367 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Craft & Cleaver

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    St. Albans

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 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–7:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Barbecue, Burgers, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    01727 568300

  • Catering

    Got an event that needs catering? We can come to you. Weddings, Company Barbecues, Birthdays - we'll bring the wagon! 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!

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