Set off the main drag of St Albans competitive and compelling nightlife lies Mokoko's Cocktail and…read moreWine Bar. Deep dark purple signage suggests money and a member's club feel and once you have stepped up the hefty steps, a doorman heaves open the door, a treasure lies within. Believe me you do need money to come in here but boy is it worth it. The place was packed with it being a Saturday after pay day after a long and somewhat alcoholically dry January. I had with me an egg that I had stolen from Pizza Express. Yes a hen's egg. I vowed to love, nurture and cherish this gift of life, insisting it would one day hatch. The egg was a talking point with friendly punters and sadly as I placed her on the bar to photograph her, she rolled off, smashing beneath my platforms. The manager quickly came to the floors aid and scooped up the mess, with me saying "who would bring an egg to a lovely place like this?" in his ear hole. Ahem. We got served quickly, even though the bar area is tiny and were produced with a fantastic passion fruit cocktail with a shot of expensive champagne. Later I had a shot of tequila and an 80's Pina Colada which I have to say was the best I'd ever had. Even after real ones in Cuba. Music was current, cool and loud and I managed to burst into the VIP section and get brought some drinks for myself and the other two darling Nicola's. Result. To finish off my fabulous members only kind of evening I used my light fingers again to acquire a lovely chalk board. This lives on my kitchen table.

Sophisticated venues are all too rare in St. Albans, so when Mokokos moved in it was quickley…read moresnapped up with facebook events for 21st birthday parties. Cocktails galore and a fancy venue so can get nice and dressed up without the worry of being sat next to a burberry chav. Cocktails are around £8 each but if you don't fancy one you can always grab a popular beer. Don't fancy alcohol? Their non alcohol cocktails are just as much of a treat. I had the watermellon and pepper. Scrummy! Not your birthday? Impress that special lady on a first date. Mokokos do not serve food but it is is surrounded but popular italian restaurants. A great night out.

This place has recently changed hands and is now Turkish themed rather than French…read more 7 of us ate here and had a combination of dishes. Mainly Mediterranean style food, we shared a mezze platter which had some great tasters and warm bread. I tried the moussaka, and others had fish or lamb. They also do roast dinners, chicken and pork. Most dishes came with veggies and salad or potatoes. Portions were big. Service was attentive. The venue has a great vibe, and the outside area is lovely in good weather.

Went on a beautiful Thursday evening which wasn't busy and sat on the patio. The infused gin was…read morespectacular and we shared a board with yummy fried croquettes and other items. People watched the very young teens smoking and drinking which not happens in the states when parents aren't watching...

Adorable hotel and lovely lounge. Service was top notch and so was everything we ordered. The hotel…read morewas decorated incredibly cute for Christmas. Would absolutely come back.

I really enjoyed my food and drinks here but unfortunately, my husband had an unsavory incident…read morewith an employee. When he left to go to the restroom and come back an employee put his hand on my husband's chest and tried to keep him from walking in the room and back to our table. The bar was not closed and many were still seated so I can't even say he was trying to ask him not to enter because they were closed. Even still, he could have used his words and instead chose to touch him. This really put a damper on the evening. The ambiance is really nice. I love the space. The decor and lighting make for a great evening experience. Outside of The Library, other Lanesborough employees were extremely friendly, with one even happily taking our photo.

Excellent. Restaurant upstairs, Bar downstairs. Beautiful decoration, comfortable seats, music…read moreplaying at a good volume. Varried menu with a focus on hanging kebabs, as they call it. Different kinds of meat offered on a skewer hanging vertically with a little plate and hole in the plate above the kebab to pour the selected sause onto. The food tasted good. Service was helpfull and friendly. Only criticism I have is that a fair number of things on the menu were 'out'. Considering I ordered at 19:00 o'clock in a half full restaurant I don't think things should be out yet. Free WiFi, clean toilets.

Absolutely loved this place. Went with family during Christmas time. Food was amazing. Prices…read morereasonable. Service was great. Super cozy place to go for dinner in Farnham. Best part was the duo singing and playing guitar. Absolutely made the night. I hope to one day go back.

Whoaaa!! VIP experience! If you are looking for a shisha lounge or some amazing Indian food, this…read moreis the place for you. It is truly authentic experience. Everything we had on the menu was so good. The mixed meat dish was a must! The chicken wings and kabobs were tandoori flavoured with the right level of spiciness. The Kari had the right balance of sweetness and spicy. All portions were huge! I would recommend anyone looking to have amazing food and/or a great shisha experience!

Amazing food, ambiance and service. Looking forward to returning next time I am in London.read more

This is a lovely classy bar in the centre of St Albans, and has easy access to nearby cash points…read moreand taxi ranks. It is decorated in a classic American diner style, with American posters etc on the wall. The food there is really good and is not too expensive (around £15 for a meal for one with drinks). The bar is really nice as well with a wide range of choices. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. The bar does get quite busy at the weekend, but I have heard tales of a few celebrities and footballers frequenting there!

A nice pub with bags stuck to most walls, a load of different beers and lagers. has a restaurant…read moreand fucntion room for, you know, functions. They do chicken with Louisiana Hot Sauce on it, very nice, very hot. Also a nice load of cocktails. Takes a while to get served sometimes though, so erm, wait a bit? You'll get served in the end so relax yeah?

Mr. Fogg's is a chain cocktail bar and I went to several ones but this one is the best. In terms of…read moreservice, creativity, and ambience, it scores the highest in my book. While drinks are relatively pricy, they are worth it.

This was one of those cool bars that you should go check out with friends or a perfect spot for a…read morecocktail with a date. It's dim, dark, and there's a lot to look at. Servers were helpful with the menu recommendations and I'd definitely be back with friends.

Have eaten here several times in the past, but it has been a few years since the last visit and I…read morehope this latest experience isn't indicative of where the restaurant is at. Booked a table for 4 the day before a midweek visit. No opportunity to book online which is a shame but the call was answered quickly the day before. Upon arrival for an 18:30 booking, we were taken to what I can only describe as a "well" area which I hadn't been seated before, which has poor lighting and very uncomfortable pew-style seating. Once seated the service from the young waitress was excellent and attentive. My co-diners ordered chicken fingers and a classic seafood cocktail for starters and initially, the fingers were dry and felt like it hadn't been recently cooked, which was a warning of what was to come. The "Classic seafood cocktail" was very small and again the warning is in the title. the word Classic would apply if it was called a Prawn cocktail, there is nothing classic about the term seafood cocktail but it is actually just a way to legitimise the replacement of prawns with other seafood sources. For mains, I ordered a combo fajita with extra tortillas which was very good but again the very small dish and paper sauce pot provided for the sides were cutting corners with the offering. My companions ordered burgers of various types but all 3 arrived very dry/overcooked along with the bacon and pulled pork toppings. These shouldn't have left the kitchen but it seems that maybe to manage orders the kitchen is pre-cooking these items and then either flash frying or leaving them on the side of the hot plate, to stay warm but also dry out, as 1 may be a mistake but all suffering from this effect is an indicator that there is a systematic issue. It was a shame as when we mentioned to the waitress about the poor quality being the reason we left food another waitress came over and said we should have said pre-bill paying we had an issue but that she would remember our faces when we came back to do I am not sure what in terms of improving the experience but it wasn't a discount for sure. Either way, it was a disappointing and expensive experience.

I used to go here years back and enjoy the cocktails and food. Staff are really friendly and…read moreupbeat. But it hasn't moved on. Ribs and wings were ropey. Better burgers at the Ship pub 500 yrds away. Won't be going back anytime soon.

Stopped in to have a half pint at the oldest pub in England !!…read more I'd missed dinner by a bit. They close early on Sunday so the kitchen gets a cleaning. The bar keep was very friendly !! Based on my description of liking Guinness but wanting something local, he recommended Farr Brew bitter and offered me a sample. He was generous and upon my liking it- he poured a proper 1/2 pint.

great food great service…read morelots of ambience, plenty of seating spaces Beer was great too and in a wonderful setting of St albans

Stopped in for a quick dinner. Thought I'd try their fish and chips…read more The bar looked really well stocked. Unfortunately, I wasn't in the mood for a cocktail, but I may return one evening for a smoked old fashioned. Stay tuned for a future update. The staff was very helpful. The fish and chips were good. Nice portion.

The flat iron steaks which were the best we've eaten for a long time, thanks to Chef Tom!read more