Fighting Cocks

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, in St Albans — the oldest pub in the UK, dating back more than 1,200 years —  has announced a Christmas menu to coincide with tthe city’s European-style Christmas Market.

The market is being extended until December 23 this year, due to popular demand, and the pub, which has won a silver medal in South Herts CAMRA’s pub of the year competition, will be serving will be serving a special seasonal menu, as well as a wide range of real ales (up to 16 at times).

Landlord Christo Tofalli said: “Our head chef, Ian Baulsh, has been with us for three years now, after working alongside Michelin star chef Andrew McLeish for three years.

“He has developed a stunning Christmas menu for us this year that really connects the festive food with the traditions of a great British pub. We now can’t wait for the festive season to start.”

The Christmas menu will be available from November 27 until December 23.

Fighting Cocks