About Megan's at the Old Bell
Fire crackles in the original hearth while Mediterranean aromas drift from our kitchen here at Megan's at the Old Bell. We've transformed this historic pub on 22 Chequer Street into something special - a space where St Albans locals bring their dogs for brunch and friends gather for long evenings over Turkish cheese fondue. Our building tells its own story through exposed beams and worn wooden floors, but we've added our own chapter with cozy corners perfect for celebrations. The main dining room buzzes with conversation most nights, while our private dining room tucked away upstairs seats 12 around one long table - perfect for birthday dinners or anniversary parties. The lounge area works brilliantly for drinks receptions, fitting 20 seated or 30 standing when you want everyone mingling. We built our menu around sharing. Start with our mezze platters loaded with hummus, baba ganoush, and warm flatbreads. Our buttermilk fried chicken comes with date BBQ sauce that people genuinely ask us to bottle. The calamari with homemade chili mayo disappears fast at every table. Save room for dessert - our half-baked cookie dough arrives warm from the oven, and yes, it's as good as everyone says. Dogs are part of the family here. We keep water bowls by the door and love meeting everyone's four-legged friends. Our fireplaces create the perfect backdrop for winter celebrations, while summer sees our doors thrown open to Chequer Street. Whether you're planning a milestone birthday in our private room, drinks and canapés in the lounge, or just want somewhere atmospheric for your next get-together, we've got the space and the Mediterranean-inspired menu to make it happen. Our team handles everything from intimate gatherings to standing receptions, always with that relaxed Megan's approach our regulars love.
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Event Spaces & Function Rooms
Private Dining Room · From 7 to 20 people
£280 - £840 /hour
Lounge · From 12 to 30 people
£840 - £1,680 /hour
Amenities
Speakers
Air conditioning
Wireless Internet Access
Accessibility
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
St Albans Abbey · 10 minutes
St Albans City · 10 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday:8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday:8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday:8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday:8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday:8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday:9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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