Harden's survey result
Summary
“Another local winner from Lussmanns” – “a small independent group of restaurants in Hertfordshire” (and, as of late, London’s leafy Highgate) “with an emphasis on sustainability”. This “always reliable” outpost is “convenient for the Abbey but off the main tourist trail” and occupies an “interesting and well-decorated” building with a glass roof (“unusual for the group”, which favours more historic surrounds) plus a “courtyard when the weather is kind”.
Summary
“Long established in St Albans”, and part of a five-strong, sustainability-oriented chain, this glass-roofed outfit by the cathedral continues to please with its “jolly good” bistro cooking (the latter recommended for its “consistent quality” and equally “good value”).
Summary
With its “tasty food” and “unusual setting” in a glass-roofed modern building next to the eleventh-century cathedral, this well-priced local bistro with an emphasis on sustainable cuisine makes “a good base for lunch or dinner”. It is part of Andrei Lussmann’s five-strong Hertfordshire-based group.
Summary
“A wonderfully welcoming and fantastic local bistro” – part of a small-but-expanding Hertfordshire chain (Berkhamsted is next) run by the seasoned Andrei Lussmann. “Food is ethically sourced and delicious” and comes at “surprisingly reasonable” prices too (not least the pre-theatre menu).
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Waxhouse Gate, High St, St Albans, AL3 4EW
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £20.95 | £23.95 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £8.20 | £23.00 | £7.30 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £26.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Waxhouse Gate, High St, St Albans, AL3 4EW
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8:30 pm |
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