ABOUT
Dylans at The Kings Arms is a Top 100 Gastro Pub 2023 ( jumping 22 places in this year’s list to number 72) that is also featured in the Good Food Guide – housed in a beautiful 15th Tudor Century building on George Street in the Cathedral Quarter of St Albans.
For hundreds of years, it was a pub ‘The Old King’s Arms’ which sadly closed in the late 1990s. In more recent years it was a French restaurant and when the freehold became available in 2014, Dylans at The Kings Arms was created. A local pub and restaurant to rival some of the most exceptional pubs and restaurants in London.
Owner, Sean Hughes and his family run the pub closely with their team, not only to ensure that everyone enjoys their visit but as a key community asset and somewhere for neighbours and visitors to meet.
A neighbourhood gem, Dylans at The Kings Arms is loved locally for its award-winning food, service (winner of Best Front of House Team in the UK – Top50 Gastropubs) and extensive range of craft beer, specialist wines and spirits.
The kitchen is headed up by Josh Searle who has been with Dylans for 6 years and Head Chef for the past 2 years, developing his own style of cooking whilst staying true to the Dylans ethos of simplicity and quality.
Adapting the menu to make the most of the season’s best produce and with a focus on quality produce from small, local, and family suppliers, Josh cooks the kind of food we all love to eat. Specialities include Dairy Cow Rib and fresh Cornish fish cooked to perfection.
With a snacking menu available in the front bar room and an a la carte restaurant in the back, Dylans offers unpretentious but high-quality dining in a casual pub environment.
And who is Dylan? Well, Dylan was Sean’s dog, a naughty chocolate Labrador. Sadly, Dylan passed on in 2019 but his legend lives on!
It’s that time of the year again and if you think we are good enough we’d love your vote for The Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants 2025
The link is in our bio and every votes counts
Thanks for your continued support
Sean, Josh and the Team
@goodfoodguideuk @joshhsearle @enjoystalbans
It’s that time of the year again and if you think we are good enough we’d love your vote for The Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants 2025
The link is in our bio and every votes counts
Thanks for your continued support
Sean, Josh and the Team
@goodfoodguideuk @joshhsearle @enjoystalbans
It’s a beautiful day for a Clover Club Cocktail
Pop in and ask Oscar to mix up this classic fresh gin cocktail with raspberry and egg white - delicious inside or outside on one of our tables in the sunshine. Our own Bizzle has tested a glass in the grounds of the Abbey and it has her approval ❤️
Snacking and a la carte menu available to walkins today
@goodfoodguideuk @top50gastropubs @oscardavis50 @laura.bizzle.eggs
It’s a beautiful day for a Clover Club Cocktail
Pop in and ask Oscar to mix up this classic fresh gin cocktail with raspberry and egg white - delicious inside or outside on one of our tables in the sunshine. Our own Bizzle has tested a glass in the grounds of the Abbey and it has her approval ❤️
Snacking and a la carte menu available to walkins today
@goodfoodguideuk @top50gastropubs @oscardavis50 @laura.bizzle.eggs
March Set Lunch Menu £25 2 courses, £29 3 courses
Available Wednesday to Friday every week through the month
Our set lunch menu sits alongside our a la carte menu.
Walk-ins welcome but to avoid disappointment book via the link above or head to our website
@goodfoodguideuk @top50gastropubs @enjoystalbans @joshhsearle
March Set Lunch Menu £25 2 courses, £29 3 courses
Available Wednesday to Friday every week through the month
Our set lunch menu sits alongside our a la carte menu.
Walk-ins welcome but to avoid disappointment book via the link above or head to our website
@goodfoodguideuk @top50gastropubs @enjoystalbans @joshhsearle
We are thrilled to be in The Good Food Guide 2025
Huge thanks to Josh and the team for all their hard work to stay in the guide for the third year running!
Cheers 🍻
@joshhsearle @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans #goodfoodguide2025
We are thrilled to be in The Good Food Guide 2025
Huge thanks to Josh and the team for all their hard work to stay in the guide for the third year running!
Cheers 🍻
@joshhsearle @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans #goodfoodguide2025
Dylans Team Christmas Party @thebaring - food was insanely good shame about the company 😂😂😂😂😂 🎄🎅🥰❤️ @top50gastropubs
Dylans Team Christmas Party @thebaring - food was insanely good shame about the company 😂😂😂😂😂 🎄🎅🥰❤️ @top50gastropubs
We’re cooking up a storm at Pub in the Park this year! Join us at Verulamium Park, St Albans from 5th-7th September as we celebrate our 10th birthday. We’ll be serving up some of our most popular dishes from the past 10 years, alongside exciting new exclusives. With top chefs, live performances, and a stunning setting, it’s the perfect spot for a family day out or an evening with friends. Sign up for the newsletter to get first dibs on tickets!
@pubinthepark
We’re cooking up a storm at Pub in the Park this year! Join us at Verulamium Park, St Albans from 5th-7th September as we celebrate our 10th birthday. We’ll be serving up some of our most popular dishes from the past 10 years, alongside exciting new exclusives. With top chefs, live performances, and a stunning setting, it’s the perfect spot for a family day out or an evening with friends. Sign up for the newsletter to get first dibs on tickets!
@pubinthepark
We are proud to have one of the best quality whisky selections in Hertfordshire, if not for miles around.
Roberto has been building our collection up over many years and we have something for all palates.
Coming up to Burn’s night this weekend we are celebrating Scottish whisky and Roberto will have some specials on the bar as well as some whisky flights for you to enjoy this weekend.
Cheers 🥃
@top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk #scottichwhisky @enjoystalbans @fiorillo.roberto
We are proud to have one of the best quality whisky selections in Hertfordshire, if not for miles around.
Roberto has been building our collection up over many years and we have something for all palates.
Coming up to Burn’s night this weekend we are celebrating Scottish whisky and Roberto will have some specials on the bar as well as some whisky flights for you to enjoy this weekend.
Cheers 🥃
@top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk #scottichwhisky @enjoystalbans @fiorillo.roberto
Burn’s Night 2025 is almost here
(Saturday 25th January)
Our Head Chef @joshhsearle has created some incredible specials for Burn’s Night next weekend including this delicious Venison Wellington.
For those whisky enthusiasts @fiorillo.roberto has a vast selection of whisky for you to enjoy and we will also have some whisky cocktails over the coming weeks.
The venison wellington will be popular so to avoid disappointment on the night, you can pre-order one for the table (each wellington serves 2 people). Give us a call on 01727530332 to speak to one of the team if you would like to reserve one.
We have a couple of tables left click the link in the bio to book or call us on the number above.
#burnsnight @top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans
Burn’s Night 2025 is almost here
(Saturday 25th January)
Our Head Chef @joshhsearle has created some incredible specials for Burn’s Night next weekend including this delicious Venison Wellington.
For those whisky enthusiasts @fiorillo.roberto has a vast selection of whisky for you to enjoy and we will also have some whisky cocktails over the coming weeks.
The venison wellington will be popular so to avoid disappointment on the night, you can pre-order one for the table (each wellington serves 2 people). Give us a call on 01727530332 to speak to one of the team if you would like to reserve one.
We have a couple of tables left click the link in the bio to book or call us on the number above.
#burnsnight @top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans
OUR TEAM
JOSH SEARLE
Happy 5-year Dylans anniversary to our brilliant head chef Josh Searle! There’s lots that goes on behind the scenes to create the flavours and textures that make our dishes taste the way they do and leading our kitchen team and our menu development is Josh. Josh has developed his talent in our kitchens after joining us in 2018, exploring his own culinary interests and passions whilst also remaining true to the Dylans ethos of simplicity. We’re so proud of his journey from sous chef to head chef and our recent achievements that he’s been instrumental to (Good Food Guide, Top 50 Gastro Pubs) and look forward to the years ahead!
LEXI
Lexi’s favourite cocktail is an Espresso Martini (made with decaf coffee - because its key ingredient keeps her awake, but it doesn't wake her up!) Our wonderful and naturally energetic front of house manager has been with us for over 7 years now and ensures that customers have a great experience from moment they walk through the door. A true people person, she loves being part of the community and spending time at the heart of it. Over the years, customers have become friends and colleagues have become family. Hospitable, professional (and exceptionally stylish), we couldn’t be without her!
G
Happiest behind the bar - particularly one end of it - chatting to our regulars, G used to work at @madsquirrelstalbans before joining the team at Dylans two and a half years ago. Now in charge of taps and our all important craft beer offering, G is studying the lists to get the freshest beers on to our wall. G is a Gin specialist too, which is lucky as we have over 30 Gins on the bar. Her favourite serve is the Spanish Nordés with a light tonic and a slice of lemon (a true classic). What else can we, say aside from we absolutely love having G as a part of our team.